Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Compact
Collections
Home furnishing collections are being designed specifically for small spaces.
5.2
Trend score
Trend
What is the Compact Collections trend?
Compact Collections: Home furnishing brands are releasing collections that were made to suit the compact living spaces that many consumers, particularly Millennials, are now turning to. These furnishings are streamlined in function and small in design, allowing these brands to position themselves as go-to's for consumers, and providing an alternative for consumers who have been forced to hunt for items that meet their needs across different brands. These space-saving solutions come as urbanization and the cost-effectiveness of tiny living rises in prominence globally.
Trend themes
Themes within the Compact Collections trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Compact Living
Consumer living spaces are becoming smaller, driving demand for furniture that is designed for small spaces.
02
Multifunctional Furniture
Consumers are seeking out furniture with multiple functions to maximize their small living spaces.
03
Modular Design
Modular furniture designs provide customizable solutions for small living spaces and offer a unique aesthetic.
Industry implications
What the Compact Collections trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Furniture
The furniture industry has an opportunity to create products that address the unique needs of small-space living.
For
Ecommerce
Online retailer brands can tap into the demand for affordable and stylish furniture for Millennial consumers who prioritize convenience and sustainability.
For
Interior Design
Interior designers have the opportunity to create innovative and stylish solutions for small-space living.
Workshop question
How can your brand better cater to national or global trends that have a direct impact on its customers' day-to-day lives?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Compact Collections
Trend score 5.2 out of 10, from popularity 65%, activity 84%, freshness 8%.
Popularity65%
Activity84%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Compact Collections trend
7 featured examples from Jan 27, 2017 to Oct 11, 2018CategoryArt & Design
Millennial eCommerce Furniture
Amazon Rivet Introduces Midcentury Modern Furniture for Millennials
The rise of private-label furniture brands like Amazon Rivet and Stone & Beam indicates that the eCommerce furniture industry has the potential for disruption as consumers seek un…
CategoryArt & Design
Compact Furnishing Collections
This Pottery Barn Collection Shares Furniture for Small Spaces
Furniture manufacturers have the opportunity to cater to the needs of a growing market looking for compact and multifunctional furniture designs for small spaces.
CategoryEco
Eco-Conscious Flat-Pack Furniture
Henning Stummel's Compact Furniture Collection is Sustainable
Disruptive innovation opportunities include the use of sustainable and eco-friendly materials, the improvement of automated manufacturing processes for flat-pack furniture, and th…
CategoryArt & Design
Malleable Headboard Beds
The 'Cuddle' Bed Eliminates the Need for Bedside Tables
The malleable headboard bed trend opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for furniture manufacturers to design versatile and multi-functional products.
CategoryArt & Design
Modular Plant Stands
The Verso Vertical Plant Stand Works as a Natural Partition
The modular design and adaptability of the Verso vertical plant stand present opportunities for furniture companies to create customizable and space-saving solutions.
CategoryArt & Design
Transforming Urban Furniture
The Resource Furniture Pieces Shift to Accommodate Different Needs
Disruptive innovation in furniture design to address the growing demand for multifunctional furniture in urban areas.
CategoryArt & Design
Urban Millennial Furniture
The Pottery Barn 'PB Apartment' Collection Boasts Small-Space Solutions
Furniture manufacturers can capitalize on the trend by offering space-saving designs and apartment-specific furnishings, capturing the urban Millennial market.
