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Landscape-Inspired Bookends

The Waves and Sun Bookends Offer a Natural Aesthetic to Any Shelf

— November 5, 2021 — Art & Design
Consumers looking to add a relaxing element to their room may be drawn to the new Waves and Sun Bookends from Maple Shade Kids. The handmade bookends are made from neutral nature wood and, as its name suggests, depict the sun setting over the water. The piece is a perfect addition to any baby nursery, playroom, or beach home.

The Waves and Sun Bookends is a great way to organize books and doubles as relaxing art. In addition, the bookends are safe for play and crafted with non-toxic zero VOC paint. To prevent sliding, the pieces feature non-ski bumpers on the bottom of the bookends.

The Waves and Sun Bookends are available to purchase online.

Image Credit: Maple Shade Kids
Trend Themes
1. Nature-inspired Bookends - There is an opportunity to create more bookends that evoke a relaxing and natural aesthetic to fit into various interior design themes.
2. Multi-functional Bookends - Integrating more functional elements such as art and non-slip materials into bookends can be a new trend that caters to both practical and aesthetic needs.
3. Safe and Sustainable Bookends - A potential trend in the industry is to create eco-friendly and non-toxic bookends that ensure the safety of young children and align with sustainability goals.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor Industry - With an emphasis on enhancing living spaces, there is opportunity for designers in the home decor industry to create unique, eco-friendly, and multi-functional bookends with natural inspirations.
2. Children's Toy Industry - The demand for safe and stimulating toys for young children can lead to innovations in the bookend market, such as creating more non-toxic bookends that double as learning tools.
3. Eco-friendly and Sustainable Industry - As the focus on sustainability continues to grow, there is opportunity for bookend companies to incorporate more environmentally friendly materials and production methods into their designs.
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