There are so many different types of mattresses out there that I'm sure many of us haven't even considered a life without one--Wranne Fahraeus Design has, though. They have created an alternate sleeping surface that relies on bedsprings with an open design.
Selected as a finalist for the Swedish Steel Prize, Wranne Fahraeus Design's bed concept can also be applied to other furniture pieces such as sofas and armchairs. It doesn't compromise the comfort found with a traditional mattress, while adding the benefit of cost and convenience.
Mattress-Free Beds
Wranne Fahraeus Design Creates an Alternate Sleeping Surface
Trend Themes
1. Mattress-free Furniture - A trend toward furniture pieces that eschew traditional mattresses in favor of open bedspring designs may disrupt the mattress and furniture industries.
2. Open-design Bedding Concepts - Designers experimenting with non-traditional bedding designs may spark a trend in the bedding industry for more cost-efficient and convenient solutions.
3. Alternative Sleeping Surfaces - Innovations in non-mattress sleeping surfaces may disrupt the traditional mattress industry by providing consumers with more comfortable, practical and cost-effective options.
Industry Implications
1. Mattress Industry - The traditional mattress industry may be disrupted by the emergence of more cost-efficient and practical alternatives like open bedsprings.
2. Furniture Industry - The furniture industry may see a shift in design and materials as designers experiment with alternate sleeping surfaces.
3. Bedding Industry - Designers focusing on alternative sleeping surfaces and open-design bedding concepts may challenge the traditional approach to bedding design.