# Humanized Housewares Personified furnishings offer the feeling of a "full house". By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Jan 13, 2012, updated Mar 27, 2012 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/humanized-housewares ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.2/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Humanized Housewares trend? **Humanized Housewares:** For many young people in their mid-to-late 20s, living alone is a normal, often expected, part of entering the workforce and leaving the comforts of home. One way to alleviate feelings of loneliness is through personified home furnishings and housewares that lend the feeling of being in another's company. These creations, which are quirky, novel and charming, do the trick of bringing a mood-boosting, lightheartedness to day-to-day living. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Dec 3, 2010 to Aug 31, 2011 - Published: Jan 13, 2012 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Humanized Housewares trend ### Personification Personifying housewares and furniture to create a unique and quirky experience. ### Human-Like Design Creating furniture and lighting with human-like features as a way to bring life and personality to the space. ### Functional Design Creating fun and functional design pieces that can bring storage solutions and personalities to small living spaces. ## What the Humanized Housewares trend means for industry ### For Interior Design Creating unique design experiences in homes will attract consumer attention and allow for a larger market. ### For Furniture Design Designing furniture to offer not only functionality, but personalities as well can create a niche market for those looking for unique pieces. ### For Home Decor Bringing personality to the home with unique decor pieces is an opportunity for businesses in the home decor industry. ## Trend signals for Humanized Housewares Trend score 3.2 out of 10, from popularity 35%, activity 52%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 35% - Activity: 52% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Humanized Housewares trend 7 featured examples from Dec 3, 2010 to Aug 31, 2011. - [Dapperly Dressed Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angelika-morlein): Angelika Morlein Makes Lamps Inspired by Grand Hotel Frequenters (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The lighting industry can incorporate fashion elements into lighting design to create unique and interesting products that cater to a wider market, and meet the demand for unique… - [Life-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbodies-by-kilu): Lightbodies by Kilu are Home Furniture in the Shape of Humans (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity in the home lighting industry to create lamps that are not just functional but also aesthetically unique. - [Playful Facial Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-shelving): Alexi McCarthy's 'Face Shelving' Puts a Smile & Storage on the Wall (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The furniture industry should focus on creating playful and interactive storage solutions that combine form and function to meet the changing needs and demands of consumers. - [Personified Furniture Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lar-center-decoration-mall-ads): These Lar Center Decoration Mall Ads Show Tired Timber Decor (Category: Marketing) Implication: Opportunities for furniture retailers to leverage personified furniture campaigns to drive sales and promote the need for furniture replacements. - [Ripped Recliners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sangho-parks-mr-chair): Sit in the Hot Seat With Soojin Hyun and Sangho Park's 'Mr. Chair' (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Furniture retailers can capitalize on the trend by offering more personalized, multifunctional and quirky furniture pieces that reflect the unique styles and personalities of thei… - [Sweater-Wearing Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairwear-seat): Anne O'Brien's Chairwear Seat is All Warm and Cozy (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The furniture design industry can leverage the trend of knitwear details to create innovative and cozy seating options for consumers seeking both style and comfort. - [Personified Coat Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valet-stand): This Valet Stand Vanity is Your Personal Stationary Dresser (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative organizing solutions, such as modular closet systems, to help individuals keep their homes neat and clutter-free. ## 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) - 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