# Knitted Skull Rugs ‘The New New England Collection' by Timothy Liles is Ultra Cute By Annie Ho | Published 2010-06-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-new-england-collection References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/06/06/the-new-new-england-collection-by-timothy-liles/) & [timothyliles](http://www.timothyliles.com/) 'The New New England Collection' by Timothy Liles took something scary like a skull and made it into something super cute. The [skull rug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanimarquina) is not scary looking, but rather extremely adorable. One of the furniture pieces that Liles designed for 'The New New England Collection' is a [old Victorian-styled chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child), like the ones you see in old scary movies. One other design in this collection includes a [lamp that is weaved](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-lamp). **Implications** - Consumers are are constantly looking for functional adaptions of classic items such as this product. By creating customizable products, a consumer has the option to live in a unique living space that resembles their personal style. Businesses can concentrate their efforts on revamping their products with various eccentric face lifts to give old products a whole new life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Functional Adapations of Classic Items:** By creating customizable products, businesses can meet the demand for functional adaptions of classic items, allowing consumers to personalize their living spaces. - **Unique Living Spaces:** Consumers are seeking unique living spaces that reflect their personal style, creating opportunities for businesses to offer eccentric face lifts to old products. - **Revamping Old Products:** Businesses can revitalize old products by giving them a whole new life through various eccentric face lifts, meeting the demand for unique and customized items. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can tap into the trend of functional adaptions of classic items by offering customizable pieces that allow consumers to personalize their living spaces. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can cater to the demand for unique living spaces by providing a wide range of eccentric face lifts for old products, allowing consumers to express their personal style. - **Interior Design:** Interior design professionals can capitalize on the trend of revamping old products by offering innovative and creative ways to give old items a whole new life, providing clients with unique and customized design solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Pop Culture-Themed Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-world.md) - [Lifestyle-Themed Patterned Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quotidiana.md) - [Halloween-Themed Cat Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-emotions-2.md) - [Cross-Cultural Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-knots-x-giancarlo-valle-rug-collection.md) - [Luxurious Handwoven Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crate-barrel.md) - [Playful Toy-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frunchroom-furniture-collection.md) - [Anatomical Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-skull-with-hidden-organs.md) - [Eye-Catching Designer Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-rug.md)