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# Two-Way Doors
Ergon Rototranslating Doors Are Space-saving and Chic

By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2009-04-11 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-way-doors-ergon-rototranslating-doors-are-space-saving-and-chic
References: [freshome](http://freshome.com/2009/03/23/ergon-by-venetian-celegon-trendy-two-way-door/) & [celegon.it](http://www.celegon.it/)

A fabulous futuristic-looking mix of form and function, these chic, ultra-modern Ergon rototranslating doors by Venetian Celegon are an ideal [space-saving solution for small homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon) where space is a premium.

The Venetial Celegon two-way doors permit [rotatory and translatory motion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milda-evolve-door) at once. Their revolution around a central axis saves about 50% space, as it doesn't waste the space that a conventional door does as it opens.

**Implications** - With the economic recession still affecting much of society, many individuals have had to adjust their lifestyles accordingly. A large number of people have been forced to [downsize](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikigai-collective-yamabiko). Businesses and companies can capitalize on this by providing consumers with efficient products and services that will serve as functional in consumers' new dwellings. There is a large clientele for products that take up less space and less financial investment.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.7/10
- Popularity: 40% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Space-saving Solutions:** Creating products and services that optimize space usage to meet the needs of downsizing consumers.
- **Efficient Home Design:** Innovating products and technologies that maximize functionality and minimize waste in small living spaces.
- **Adapting to Economic Changes:** Developing solutions that cater to the changing needs and preferences of consumers impacted by economic recession.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Home Furnishings:** Designing furniture, fixtures, and decor that are compact, multi-functional, and visually appealing.
- **Interior Design:** Providing creative solutions and layouts that maximize space utilization in small homes.
- **Smart Home Technology:** Integrating automation and intelligent systems to optimize energy efficiency, security, and convenience in smaller living spaces.

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