# Multi-Stage Home Parents favor adaptable furniture that grows with their kids. By [Gil Cohen](https://www.trendhunter.com/ghaddi), SVP Client Success | Published Jul 12, 2017 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/multistage-home ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.1/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 15, 2015 to Jan 18, 2017 - Published: Jul 12, 2017 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Multi-Stage Home trend ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ## What the Multi-Stage Home trend means for industry ### For 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 for Multi-Stage Home Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 48%, activity 66%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 48% - Activity: 66% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Multi-Stage Home trend 4 featured examples from Oct 15, 2015 to Jan 18, 2017. - [Multi-Stage Child Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-bed): The UUIO 'VII' Children's Bed Grows Up with Kids in a Stylish Manner (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce customizable and versatile furniture solutions to enhance durability and usability, thereby expanding market potential. - [LEGO-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legoinspired-apartment): HAO Design Creates a Playful Home Perfect for Families (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating elements of play and creative inspiration into interior design to cater to families seeking unique and imaginative spaces. - [Transformative Activity Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activity-table): The 'Extracurricular Play Table' Doubles as a Desk and Coffee Table (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Furniture manufacturers can explore incorporating transformative elements in their designs to cater to customers looking for adaptable furniture. - [Growth-Accommodating Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/height-adjustable-desk): The VIVO Children's Heigh Adjustable Desk Grows with Children (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities in this industry include developing furniture that grows with a child, offering customizable options, and designing obsolescence-resistant prod… ## 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)