Room dividers are often used to break up larger spaces or to offer a sound barrier in an office environment; 'Aku' by Silje Softing offers a third use in the form of a comfortable seat. This foam-like room divider has a bottom "foot" that doubles as a seat or a place for storage.
I love the idea of room dividers, but they're often unsightly barriers rather than modern, multifunctional pieces of furniture in their own right, like this example. See more shots of 'Aku' by Silje Softing above.
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The 'Aku' by Silje Softing Also Serves as a Cushy Seat
Trend Themes
1. Multifunctional Furniture - The 'Aku' room divider offers a third use as a comfortable seat, showcasing the trend of multifunctional furniture.
2. Innovative Room Dividers - 'Aku' by Silje Softing demonstrates the trend of innovative room dividers that go beyond their traditional functions.
3. Integration of Storage - The bottom 'foot' of the 'Aku' room divider not only serves as a seat but also provides an opportunity for integrated storage, highlighting the trend of combining storage solutions within furniture.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The 'Aku' room divider showcases the potential for furniture manufacturers to create innovative, multifunctional pieces.
2. Interior Design - The trend of multifunctional room dividers like 'Aku' by Silje Softing provides opportunities for interior designers to create unique and functional spaces.
3. Storage Solutions - The integration of storage within the 'Aku' room divider points to possibilities for the storage solutions industry to collaborate with furniture designers and manufacturers.