# Greek Orthodox-Inspired Decor The Vanity Faith Collection Brings Religious Touches into the Home By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-09-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanity-faith References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/vanity-faith-preachin-aint-easy-greece-is-for-lovers.php) & [greeceisforlovers](http://greeceisforlovers.com/products/vanity-fath-tissue-box) 'Vanity Faith: Preaching Ain’t Easy' is a new home design collection by Greece is for Lovers, which attempts to introduce Greek orthodoxy into a domestic sphere. Two of the pieces in the collection are the [Kalimavkion lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triris), which recreates the look of hats Greek priests wear, and the [wooden tissue boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bells-and-whistles-collection) that have a cross carved on it. These extremely visual and minimalistic pieces showcase a union between modernity and tradition. Creator Thanos Karampanos suggests that the collection is another way of bringing religion in the home. Essentially, Vanity Faith: Preaching Ain’t Easy re-purposes [common household items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/routines-collection) and molds them into a Greek Orthodox aesthetic. If you’re into religion or Greek culture, definitely give this collection a look, as well as Greece is for Lovers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Greek Orthodox-inspired Decor:** Opportunity for disrupting the home decor industry by incorporating religious and cultural elements into modern designs. - **Religious Home Accessories:** Opportunity to create a new niche market by offering everyday household items with religious symbols and motifs. - **Union of Tradition and Modernity:** Opportunity to create unique and visually appealing products that merge traditional religious aesthetics with contemporary design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Opportunity to introduce Greek Orthodox-inspired decor into the home decor industry. - **Religious Merchandise:** Opportunity to cater to the demand for religious-themed home accessories and merchandise. - **Cultural Lifestyle:** Opportunity to target consumers interested in incorporating cultural and religious elements into their lifestyle through home decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artfully Functional Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chant.md) - [Ultra-Stylish Bathroom Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-accessories.md) - [Leather Homeware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-homeware.md) - [Aegean Architecture-Inspired Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkhe-collection.md) - [Islamic Home Decor Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakkas-boytu.md) - [Sculptural Collector Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vesper-collection.md) - [Antique Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-broom-1.md) - [Light-Inspired Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/divine-inspiration.md) - [Chic Celebratory Candle Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diptyque-simple-objects.md)