# Nomadic Home Portable furnishings reflect consumer demand for flexibility in everyday life. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Mar 19, 2014, updated Mar 27, 2014 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/nomadic-home ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.2/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Nomadic Home trend? **Nomadic Home:** With modern technologies constantly providing consumers with new and improved ways to make ordinary circumstances better, consumers must constantly adhere to an adaptive lifestyle to allow for such continuous change. Portable furnishings, such as those that can be folded up, allow consumers to easily transport their belongings from one place to another, combining compact decor with the need for more flexibility in everyday life. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 21, 2012 to Mar 11, 2014 - Published: Mar 19, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Nomadic Home trend ### Portable Furnishings The rise of portable furnishings reflects the need for consumers to live an adaptive lifestyle and have more flexible home decor that is easy to transport. ### Origami Inspired Design Designers are taking inspiration from the ancient Japanese art of origami to create intricate and customizable furniture. ### Portability and Convenience More and more, consumers want furniture that is stylish and also portable, with the convenience of being easy to carry and transport wherever they may go. ## What the Nomadic Home trend means for industry ### For Furniture The furniture industry has the potential to disrupt itself by creating more portable designs that still provide the comfort and luxury of home decor. ### For Design Designers have the opportunity to innovate by creating unique and customizable origami inspired furniture that can be personalized to fit any aesthetic or lifestyle. ### For Sustainability Sustainability is a key aspect of many portable furniture designs, and businesses can innovate by creating eco-friendly options that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. ## Trend signals for Nomadic Home Trend score 3.2 out of 10, from popularity 34%, activity 53%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 34% - Activity: 53% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Nomadic Home trend 6 featured examples from Jun 21, 2012 to Mar 11, 2014. - [Portable Home Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-makkink-and-bey): Studio Makkink and Bey is a Line That Goes with You on the Go (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Manufacturing lightweight, versatile and multi-functional furniture for nomads using natural materials and animal fiber. - [Expandable Saucer Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-chair-and-table): This Foldable Chair and Table Provides a Portable Productivity Hub (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The Expandable Saucer Desk highlights an innovation opportunity for furniture manufacturers to create portable and space-saving furniture designs. - [Cardboard Origami Child Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-stool): This Upcycled Hand-Crafted Child Stool Lets Kids Sit and Step Up (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Furniture manufacturers can tap into the growing market for sustainable and upcycled child furniture, offering eco-friendly options to customers. - [Portable Leaning Wall Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deck-chair-by-bernhard-burkard): The Deck Chair by BERNHARD & BURKARD Grips to Any Surface (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Furniture manufacturers could benefit from developing grip-based outdoor furniture that is lightweight and easy to move, like the Deck Chair. - [Intricate Origami Dining Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playtime-collection): The 'Playtime' Collection Folds to Form Striking Furniture (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The furniture design industry can explore the incorporation of origami techniques and Nordic textiles to create innovative and visually appealing pieces. - [Portable Handle Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carry-on-stool): The Carry On Stool Lets You Take Comfort Everywhere You Go (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Furniture brands can create new revenue streams by designing and marketing stylish, multi-functional, and portable seating options for the modern lifestyle. ## 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)