# Flexible Space-Saving Shelves Urban Shelf is an Ideal Design that is Functional and Practical By Kevin Young | Published 2012-05-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-shelf References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/urban-shelf/) & [theurbanshelf](http://www.theurbanshelf.com/) Life inside a [small space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twoinone-billy-model) can be difficult but the Urban Shelf is an ideal piece for the times when one has to conserve space. The Urban Shelf is a [flexible furniture piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table) that can be [folded and unfolded](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pli-steel-wall-shelf) to suit your needs. Instead of having legs and taking up more space in a room, the Urban Shelf slides under a mattress or sofa and acts as a table. It can hold up to four times its own weight and is designed with a lipped edge to prevent items from rolling away. This design is simple and highly functional while it can hold bedside items such as books, glasses, phones, clocks and more. It's $15 and will be worth it if space is not on your side. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Flexible Furniture:** The trend of flexible furniture is disrupting the home decor industry by providing space-saving solutions for small living spaces. - **Multifunctional Design:** The trend of multifunctional design is creating opportunities for innovative products like the Urban Shelf that serve multiple purposes and maximize functionality. - **Compact Living:** The trend of compact living is driving the demand for space-saving solutions like the Urban Shelf that cater to the needs of people living in small spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of flexible furniture by incorporating space-saving designs like the Urban Shelf into their product offerings. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing more multifunctional designs like the Urban Shelf to cater to the needs of consumers living in small spaces. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can leverage the trend of compact living by integrating space-saving solutions like the Urban Shelf into their design strategies for small apartments and homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Storage-Packed Workstation Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-x-shelf-x-self-table.md) - [Space-Saving Foldable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-desk1.md) - [Adaptable Flat-Pack Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-pack-shelving.md) - [Bookcase-Equipped Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-wall-side-table.md) - [Modular Configuration Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repisa-01.md) - [Adaptive Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture.md) - [Versatile Modern Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utility-shelf.md) - [Customizable Storage Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelved-modular-furniture.md) - [Work-Life Balance Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/criteria-shelf.md)