The majority of couches are designed so that sitters face in a single direction, but not the Källemo Holmen Sofa. This whimsical seating system creates sight lines for its users that face three different ways, thanks to a base triangular form.
Kristian Knobloch began by assembling a sturdy wooden frame for the piece of furniture that consists of a three-sided platform and four posts that penetrate it. One of them rises through the center and the others puncture each of the corners. They act as short legs for the furnishing and extend upwards as backrest supports.
The platform of the Källemo Holmen Sofa is covered in a plushy upholstered cushion of either leather or fabric. Three long matching pillows radiate from the middle and lean against the lumber posts to create comfortable backrests and divisions. They establish three distinctive seating spaces that accommodate a trio of people each.
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Casual Tripartite Couches
Kallemo Holmen Sofa is Intended for Central Placement and Three Sitters
Trend Themes
1. Multi-directional Seating - There is a growing trend in furniture design towards multi-directional seating arrangements to accommodate more people with flexible sight lines.
2. Modular Furniture - Modular furniture designs that can be easily customized or reconfigured to allow for different seating arrangements are becoming more popular in response to changing consumer needs for adaptable living spaces.
3. Sustainable Upholstery - Sustainable materials and ethical production practices are increasingly important factors for consumers when selecting upholstery fabrics and materials for their furniture purchases.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry can capitalize on the trend of multi-directional seating by exploring and developing innovative designs that can accommodate more people in the same space.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate modular furniture into their plans, providing clients with flexible living spaces that can be easily adapted to changing needs and usage patterns.
3. Textiles - The textiles industry can take advantage of the growing trend towards sustainable upholstery by developing new eco-friendly materials and production processes that meet consumer demand for ethical home furnishings.