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Birdhouse Benches

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Valentin Garal Family Bench is Worth Tweeting About

— June 11, 2011 — Art & Design
This clever design is definitely going to the birds. The Valentin Garal Family Bench is a new way to sit in style. Mexican designer Valentin Garal wanted to create a piece of furniture that would provide comfort and conversation. The resulting Family Bench does all that and more.

This unique bench is crafted out of willow wood and is backless. It's quite large and could fit a large family or party of people. The real feature that will have people chirping, however, is the birdcage. The Family Bench actually has a full-sized wooden birdcage on one side of it that can house many small birds.

The Valentin Garal Family Bench gathers family and feather friends together for lovable lounge time. This is definitely a design that will fly.
Trend Themes
1. Birdcage Furniture - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Designing furniture that incorporates birdcages as a unique feature.
2. Multi-functional Seating - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Creating benches or seating arrangements that serve dual purposes or include unexpected features.
3. Nature-inspired Designs - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Developing furniture designs that seamlessly blend nature elements, such as wood and bird cages, for a unique aesthetic.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Introducing innovative designs that integrate unconventional elements to create functional and visually appealing furniture pieces.
2. Home Decor - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Offering unique and conversation-starting home decor items that bring together different elements, like furniture and birdcages, to create a distinctive style.
3. Garden and Outdoor Living - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Creating outdoor seating solutions with built-in birdcages to enhance the ambiance and attract nature lovers.
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