# Framed Concrete Planters The Weight Vases Will Add a Unique Illusory Effect to Your Greenery By Tana Makmanee | Published 2014-05-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weight-vases References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/accessories/weight-vases/) & [store.luminaire](http://store.luminaire.com/vases/weight-vases) While infusing greenery into your home is a great way to add soothing, outdoor touches, [vases and planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-vase) often feature dull and unappealing aesthetics, the Weight Vases however, are here to add some contemporary appeal that will surely make a strong visual impression. Utilizing [concrete as its base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancora), the Weight Vases differs from other ordinary planter designs in its use of [contemporary steel frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siembra-capsule), which are designed to surround the plant in a unique, illusory manner. Creating an impression that the vase is larger than it actually is, the Weight Vases combines industrial appeal with illusory effects to create a wonderfully artistic, yet functional creation that will showoff plants and flowers in a creatively one-of-a-kind way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Contemporary Steel Frames:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the planters industry by incorporating contemporary steel frames for a unique visual aesthetic. - **Illusory Effects:** Incorporating illusory effects in planters and vases presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to create visually intriguing designs. - **Industrial Appeal:** By combining industrial appeal with functional design, there is potential to disrupt the market and offer creatively one-of-a-kind planters. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can benefit from incorporating contemporary steel frames in planters to enhance visual appeal and offer unique designs. - **Gardening and Horticulture:** Incorporating illusory effects in planters can revolutionize the gardening and horticulture industry by creating visually intriguing displays for plants and flowers. - **Industrial Design:** The industrial design industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by combining industrial appeal with functional design in planters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Illusory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaso-gota-vase.md) - [Greenery-Inspired Textured Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-textured-ceramic-vase.md) - [Luxurious Minimalist Planter Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-planter-set.md) - [Oversized Colorful Dynamic Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tfm.md) - [Gentle Slant Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilt-planter.md) - [Chic Staggered Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staggered-planters.md) - [Unusual Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-brown-paper-bag-vase.md) - [Trellis-Equipped Indoor Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blume-planter.md) - [Floating Stem Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-effect-vase.md)