Designed by Bronwen Rees and Bryony Wood, the Stair Cubby is an innovative, eco-friendly storage solution targeted towards those living in tight spaces. Utilizing a simple cardboard and plywood construction and delivered as a flatpack unit, the space-saving design does not require tools to assemble. Rather customers can unfold the pieces and slot in the appropriate tabs to build their own DIY-inspired cubby.
The unit itself was designed to sit on two steps of stairs and comes with the option to adjust the back height. In total, the cubby offers five open-access spaces that can hold a variety of small to medium-sized items such as shoes, books, and laptops. According to the designers, the Stair Cubby consists of a 1/3 sheet of 4×8 plywood, providing just enough material to make three units.
What's Driving This Trend
- Eco-friendly Storage Solutions
- The trend towards eco-friendly design presents an opportunity for companies to create innovative and sustainable storage solutions.
- Flatpack Furniture
- The popularity of flatpack furniture offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to create affordable, DIY storage solutions for consumers living in small spaces.
- Modular Designs
- The use of modular designs in furniture presents an opportunity for companies to create customizable and space-saving storage solutions for consumers with limited living space.
Who This Affects Most
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Furniture manufacturers can take advantage of the trend towards eco-friendly and modular designs to create innovative storage solutions for consumers with limited living space.
- Home Organization
- Home organization companies can incorporate eco-friendly and modular design elements into their product offerings to appeal to consumers living in tight spaces.
- Sustainability
- Companies focused on sustainability can create eco-friendly storage solutions made from recyclable materials, catering to consumers looking for sustainable and space-saving design options.
