# Paint-by-Number Wooden Plants The 'SR Flat Plants' Kit Provides an Activity and Home Decor By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-03-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-plants References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/accessories/sr-flat-plants/) & [scoutregalia](https://scoutregalia.com/products/sr-flat-plants) If purchasing a display-ready artificial plant does not fuel one's creative fire, the SR Flat Plants have the potential to kick-start one's imagination with [paint-by-number wooden plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customdesigned-painting-kit). The 2D wooden plant kit includes plant-shaped plywood cutouts, as well as the necessary paints, brush and instructions for filling in the leaves and stems with color in the appropriate places. Once it has been assembled, a flat plant makes for the "ultimate no-maintenance houseplant," as Los Angeles-based design practice Scout Regalia describes. The alternative houseplant kit makes it possible to create a variety of different [plant-inspired home decor pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-plants) in the shape of everything from [small cacti to large rubber plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mini-can-foliage) that will always stay bright, healthy-looking and green. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Paint-by-number Crafts:** The trend of paint-by-number crafts provides an opportunity for DIY enthusiasts to express their creativity while following a structured process. - **Alternative Home Decor:** The trend of alternative home decor offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to create unique and personalized items that stand out from traditional decor options. - **Low-maintenance Houseplants:** The trend of low-maintenance houseplants presents an opportunity for companies to develop innovative and easy-to-care-for plant options for consumers with busy lifestyles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Supplies:** The craft supplies industry can tap into the paint-by-number trend by offering a wide range of kits and materials for enthusiasts to create their own artwork. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can benefit from the alternative home decor trend by incorporating unconventional pieces into their designs to add personality and creativity. - **Gardening and Horticulture:** The gardening and horticulture industry can explore the low-maintenance houseplants trend by developing new varieties of plants that require minimal care and still look vibrant and healthy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artsy Hanging Plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-air-plant-mobile.md) - [Nature-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-power-moss-wall-art.md) - [Engaging Paint Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-vibe.md) - [Alphabet DIY Gardening Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/succulent-letter-diy-kit.md) - [Multifunctional Plant Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-plant-planter.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Self-Watering Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-watering-plant-house.md) - [Compact Canned Houseplants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mini-can-foliage.md) - [Vertical Workstation Wall Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-wall-planter.md) - [Crystal Floral Arrangement Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-crystal-floral-kits.md)