# Compact Collections Home furnishing collections are being designed specifically for small spaces. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Jan 29, 2018 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/compact-collections ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.2/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 27, 2017 to Oct 11, 2018 - Published: Jan 29, 2018 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Compact Collections trend ### Compact Living Consumer living spaces are becoming smaller, driving demand for furniture that is designed for small spaces. ### Multifunctional Furniture Consumers are seeking out furniture with multiple functions to maximize their small living spaces. ### Modular Design Modular furniture designs provide customizable solutions for small living spaces and offer a unique aesthetic. ## What the Compact Collections trend means for industry ### For 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 for Compact Collections Trend score 5.2 out of 10, from popularity 65%, activity 84%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 65% - Activity: 84% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Compact Collections trend 7 featured examples from Jan 27, 2017 to Oct 11, 2018. - [Millennial eCommerce Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-rivet): Amazon Rivet Introduces Midcentury Modern Furniture for Millennials (Category: Art & Design) Implication: 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… - [Compact Furnishing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-for-small-spaces): This Pottery Barn Collection Shares Furniture for Small Spaces (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Furniture manufacturers have the opportunity to cater to the needs of a growing market looking for compact and multifunctional furniture designs for small spaces. - [Eco-Conscious Flat-Pack Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-furniture1): Henning Stummel's Compact Furniture Collection is Sustainable (Category: Eco) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities include the use of sustainable and eco-friendly materials, the improvement of automated manufacturing processes for flat-pack furniture, and th… - [Malleable Headboard Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuddle-bed): The 'Cuddle' Bed Eliminates the Need for Bedside Tables (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The malleable headboard bed trend opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for furniture manufacturers to design versatile and multi-functional products. - [Modular Plant Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-plant-stand): The Verso Vertical Plant Stand Works as a Natural Partition (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The modular design and adaptability of the Verso vertical plant stand present opportunities for furniture companies to create customizable and space-saving solutions. - [Transforming Urban Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resource-furniture-pieces): The Resource Furniture Pieces Shift to Accommodate Different Needs (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation in furniture design to address the growing demand for multifunctional furniture in urban areas. - [Urban Millennial Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pottery-barn-pb-apartment): The Pottery Barn 'PB Apartment' Collection Boasts Small-Space Solutions (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Furniture manufacturers can capitalize on the trend by offering space-saving designs and apartment-specific furnishings, capturing the urban Millennial market. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)