# Excess Comfort Ease and accessibility are taken a step further by furnishings that minimize effort. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Jul 2, 2014 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/excess-comfort ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.1/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Excess Comfort trend? **Excess Comfort:** Reflecting a generation fixated on comfort, products that minimize physicality helps make everyday routine more satisfying. Making experiences like eating in front of the TV more convenient, attachable tables and wraparound shelves add ease to the user experience, blending comforts of home with a developing desire to make even the most minuscule activity more adaptable to personal needs. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 22, 2013 to Jun 30, 2014 - Published: Jul 2, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Excess Comfort trend ### Home Comfort Minimizing physicality helps make everyday routines more satisfying as people seek to feel more comfortable and relaxed in their homes. ### Multipurpose Furniture Furniture that can serve multiple functions and is adaptable to personal needs is becoming more popular in smaller spaces or for those who don't want to clutter their homes. ### Ergonomic Design Designs that take into account the human body's ability to pivot, reach for objects laterally and keep the elbow rested are becoming more popular, particularly for those working or studying from home. ## What the Excess Comfort trend means for industry ### For Furniture As people spend more time at home, the demand for comfortable and adaptable furniture continues to rise, providing opportunities for companies to disrupt traditional furniture design. ### For Interior Design With a growing desire for cozy and comforting atmospheres in the home, interior designers have the potential to create unique and creative spaces that reflect these trends. ### For Home Technology As homes become more multi-functional and people seek convenience, there is growing potential for companies in the home technology space to create innovative and practical solutions. ## Trend signals for Excess Comfort Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 47%, activity 67%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 47% - Activity: 67% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Excess Comfort trend 6 featured examples from Jan 22, 2013 to Jun 30, 2014. - [Bed-Desk Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bless-workbed): The BLESS Workbed by Mira Schroder is Great for Small Spaces (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Industry players can develop new product lines that cater to the growing demand for multifunctional and space-saving furniture - [Table Top Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-table-touch-screen): This Coffee Table Touchscreen is a Durable Surface and Giant Computer in One (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Incorporating technology into furniture to create smart, interactive pieces that enhance the user experience. - [Wraparound Sofa Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couch-arm-table): This Couch Arm Table Makes Laptop and Glass Balancing Less Difficult (Category: Special) Implication: The furniture industry can leverage these trends to create new product lines that cater to consumers looking for more functionality in their furniture. - [Bendable Wooden Couch Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couch-table): This Tabletop Adds a Flat Surface to Any Couch (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunities for furniture manufacturers to integrate flexible and space-saving designs into their product lines. - [Contemporary Hybrid Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spoke-back-sofa): The Spoke Back Sofa Brings Quirky Antique Tastes to a Modern Market (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate retro-inspired designs and transformative features into furniture production, capturing a niche market of consumers seeking unique a… - [Swiveling Wing Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siri-desk): Siri Desk Surrounds You with Adjustable Surfaces for a Dynamic Setup (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating ergonomic and modular design principles into furniture manufacturing processes. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - 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