Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Multi-Stage
Home
Parents favor adaptable furniture that grows with their kids.
4.1
Trend score
Trend
What is the Multi-Stage Home trend?
Multi-Stage Home: Modular furnishings have become a favorite as homes get smaller and the need for customization gains prominence. When it comes to raising kids in these homes, savvy parents are opting for pieces that accommodate the different stages of childhood. Designs that adapt to user’s changing needs are seen as investments that will last and grow with the family, indicating a desire for smarter purchases.
Trend themes
Themes within the Multi-Stage Home trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Modular Furniture
Modular furniture has become a favorite among parents as homes get smaller and customization gains prominence, presenting an opportunity for designers to create adaptable furniture that grows with the family.
02
Growth-Adaptable Design
Parents are opting for designs that adapt to a child's changing needs, indicating a desire for smarter purchases and prompting the development of products such as desks and beds that grow with the child.
03
Playful Homes
Designers are introducing playful and quirky elements into homes without compromising on sophistication, presenting an opportunity for incorporating whimsy and fun into interior design.
Industry implications
What the Multi-Stage Home trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Furniture Design
Designers in the furniture industry can innovate by creating adaptable furniture that can grow with the family while taking into account modular design and customization.
For
Interior Design
Interior designers can incorporate playful and whimsical elements into home design without detracting from the overall aesthetic, thereby creating unique spaces for families.
For
Children's Products
In the children's product industry, there is a shift toward growth-accommodating products such as beds and desks, providing designers with the opportunity to create versatile and eco-friendly products that can adapt to a child's needs.
Workshop question
How are you adapting to suit the future needs of your current consumer?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Multi-Stage Home
Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 48%, activity 66%, freshness 8%.
Popularity48%
Activity66%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Multi-Stage Home trend
4 featured examples from Oct 15, 2015 to Jan 18, 2017CategoryArt & Design
Multi-Stage Child Beds
The UUIO 'VII' Children's Bed Grows Up with Kids in a Stylish Manner
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce customizable and versatile furniture solutions to enhance durability and usability, thereby expanding market potential.
CategoryArt & Design
LEGO-Inspired Apartments
HAO Design Creates a Playful Home Perfect for Families
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating elements of play and creative inspiration into interior design to cater to families seeking unique and imaginative spaces.
CategoryLife-Stages
Transformative Activity Tables
The 'Extracurricular Play Table' Doubles as a Desk and Coffee Table
Furniture manufacturers can explore incorporating transformative elements in their designs to cater to customers looking for adaptable furniture.
CategoryLife-Stages
Growth-Accommodating Desks
The VIVO Children's Heigh Adjustable Desk Grows with Children
Disruptive innovation opportunities in this industry include developing furniture that grows with a child, offering customizable options, and designing obsolescence-resistant prod…
