# Minimally Sourced Decor Collections Sabine Marcelis Designs the VARMBLIXT Capsule for IKEA By Amy Duong | Published 2023-01-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/varmblixt References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/varmblixt-provides-the-biggest-effect-with-the-least-resources/) & [redirect.viglink](https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_167406223658110&key=6ab1d62aaf9dbafae96546ba3ca1b2ac&libId=ld1vw7v20100x1tt000DLiu3x2stw&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2Fvarmblixt-provides-the-biggest-effect-with-the-least-resources%2F&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Fabout.ikea.com%2Fen%2Fnewsroom%2F2023%2F01%2F17%2Fikea-and-sabine-marcelis-launch-the-varmblixt-collection-exploring-sculptural-design-and-light&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2F&title=VARMBLIXT%20Provides%20the%20Biggest%20Effect%20With%20the%20Least%20Resources&txt=%3Cstrong%3EVARMBLIXT%3C%2Fstrong%3E)  Rotterdam-based designer Sabine Marcelis introduces her new VARMBLIXT collection of lighting that is made in collaboration with [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-varmblixt-collection). It is made up of 20 pieces and features a wide selection of [sculptural lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design), rugs, serveware, and much more. Every single lighting ensures that it is able to transform the ambiance of the space -- there are four lighting items including a pendant lamp, wall mirror LED, hanging light, and standing lamp. Sabine Marcelis talks about her new collection, noting that “I wanted to take an unexpected approach to exploring the idea of how lighting functions within the home, and to inspire people to consider new shapes and elements which blend into and highlight different types of interior spaces in new, bold, and artistic ways.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimally Sourced Decor:** The VARMBLIXT collection by Sabine Marcelis for IKEA showcases the trend of minimal and eco-friendly decor, which presents disruptive innovation opportunities for sustainable materials and production processes. - **Sculptural Lighting:** Sabine Marcelis' VARMBLIXT collection emphasizes the trend of unique and visually striking lighting fixtures, which presents disruptive innovation opportunities for customizable lighting designs. - **Bold Interior Design:** The VARMBLIXT collection by Sabine Marcelis encourages bold, artistic, and unconventional interior design choices, which presents disruptive innovation opportunities for versatile and modular decor solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The VARMBLIXT collection by Sabine Marcelis for IKEA showcases the minimal and eco-friendly trends in the home decor industry, which presents disruptive innovation opportunities for sustainable and customizable products and materials. - **Lighting:** Sabine Marcelis' VARMBLIXT collection emphasizes the trend of unique and visually striking lighting fixtures, which presents disruptive innovation opportunities for customizable, energy-efficient, and smart lighting designs. - **Furniture:** The VARMBLIXT collection by Sabine Marcelis encourages bold, artistic, and unconventional interior design choices, which presents disruptive innovation opportunities for versatile, modular furniture solutions that allow for personal expression and customization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wall-Mounted Ambient Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-varmblixt-collection.md) - [Structural Blown Glass Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lokum-collection.md) - [Luxe Intricate Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dame-lighting.md) - [Stone-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karim-rashid-kobble.md) - [Italian-Inspired Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flora-collection.md) - [Colorfully Saturated Home Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesammans-collection.md) - [Sleek Modern Table Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lighting-instruments.md) - [Architecturally Inspired Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-2022-lighting.md) - [Modern-Themed Collaborative Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eny-lee-parker-1.md)