# Birdhouse Benches The Valentin Garal Family Bench is Worth Tweeting About By Olivia123 | Published 2011-06-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentin-garal-family-bench References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/06/10/family-bench-by-valentin-garal-for-le-porc-shop/) & [valentingaral.es](http://valentingaral.es/?cat=19) This clever design is definitely going to the birds. The Valentin Garal Family Bench is a new way to sit in style. Mexican designer Valentin Garal wanted to create a piece of furniture that would provide comfort and conversation. The resulting Family Bench does all that and more. This unique bench is crafted out of [willow wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columns) and is backless. It's quite large and could fit a large family or party of people. The real feature that will have people chirping, however, is the birdcage. The Family Bench actually has a full-sized [wooden birdcage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domik-ptashki) on one side of it that can house many small birds. The Valentin Garal Family Bench gathers family and feather friends together for lovable lounge time. This is definitely a design that will fly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Birdcage Furniture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Designing furniture that incorporates birdcages as a unique feature. - **Multi-functional Seating:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Creating benches or seating arrangements that serve dual purposes or include unexpected features. - **Nature-inspired Designs:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Developing furniture designs that seamlessly blend nature elements, such as wood and bird cages, for a unique aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Introducing innovative designs that integrate unconventional elements to create functional and visually appealing furniture pieces. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Offering unique and conversation-starting home decor items that bring together different elements, like furniture and birdcages, to create a distinctive style. - **Garden and Outdoor Living:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Creating outdoor seating solutions with built-in birdcages to enhance the ambiance and attract nature lovers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bike-Friendly Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinajarro-bench.md) - [Dual-Seated Plate Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-a-little-bit-further.md) - [Tree-Intertwined Metal Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenir-bench.md) - [Cocoon-Inspired Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gandan-bench.md) - [Dual-Function Play Swings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birddy.md) - [Guitar-Holding Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitarholding-bench.md) - [Threshold Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torii.md) - [Sculptural Dynamic Two-Person Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bench-for-two.md) - [Sustainable Paper-Infused Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detalji-bench.md)