# Windmill-Made Furnishings Windworks Furniture by Merel Karhof is Colorfully Eco-Friendly By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windworks-furniture References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2013/05/14/windworks-furniture-by-merel-karhof/) & [merelkarhof.nl](http://www.merelkarhof.nl/) The Windworks Furniture is the next step in the designer's experimentation with windmill-made products. First it involved the simple act of [knitting](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-knitting-factory). Then it became more complex with the [fashioning of clothes](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wind-knitting-factory). Now the windmills have been put to work to create large-scale furniture. Designed by Merel Karhof, a product designer based in London, England, the Windworks Furniture is completely made using the energy generated by wind. From the [wood and upholstery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection) to the dyeing and knitting of the yarn, the Windworks Furniture is an impressive feat to say the least. Yet aside from the eco-friendly aspects of the collection, it is also incredibly stylish. The basic forms found in the Windworks Furniture collection are enhanced with [colorful cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumble-tables) for a vibrant look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Windmill-made Products:** There is an opportunity for designers to explore the potential of wind to manufacture a variety of eco-friendly and stylish products. - **Sustainable Furnishings:** There is a growing market for sustainable furnishings that use renewable energy sources to create eco-friendly products for consumers. - **Renewable Energy Design:** Designers can use renewable energy sources as inspiration to create innovative products that minimize environmental harm and maximize sustainability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Industry:** The furniture industry can explore the potential of sustainable manufacturing and renewable energy sources to cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly products. - **Home Decor Industry:** The home decor industry can tap into the trend of sustainable furnishings and offer eco-friendly options to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry can use renewable energy sources to manufacture eco-friendly yarn and dye for a variety of products ranging from clothing to home furnishings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Scandinavian Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verk-furniture.md) - [Deconstructed Windmill Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wip-windmill-in-play.md) - [Eco-Friendly Intricate Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosana-sousa.md) - [Elegant Woodturned Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodturned-furniture.md) - [Organic Ancient Design Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-to-people-furniture-collection.md) - [Wind Turbine Compact Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade.md) - [Woven Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispers-of-the-wildwood.md) - [Leftover Wood-Constructed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-lervik-1.md) - [Dynamic Timber Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/down-to-earth.md)