# Personalized Furnishings Customized furniture reflects a demand for consumer control in the home. By [Courtney Scharf](https://www.trendhunter.com/Courtney), Chief Client Officer | Published Aug 6, 2013 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/personalized-ornamentation ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.4/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Personalized Furnishings trend? **Personalized Furnishings:** Offering consumers more value by providing them with creative control, customizable furniture is appealing to younger consumers. Whether offering a way to embellish pieces or a way to alter the purpose of a furniture design, these products empower people by leaving the look and function of the purchase in the hands of consumers. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 20 to Aug 5, 2013 - Published: Aug 6, 2013 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Examples of the Personalized Furnishings trend 6 featured examples from Mar 20 to Aug 5, 2013. - [Customizable Duvet Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duvet-cover-bedroom-art-creativity): Take Creativity to Bed with This DIY Sketchpad Blanket (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity for bedding manufacturers to create customizable products that stand out in the market. - [Interchangeably Capped Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2nd-shift-studio-stool): The 2nd Shift Studio Stool Has Versatility Like Few Simple Seats Do (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The furniture industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of creating more customizable and versatile seating options like the 2nd Shift Studio Stool. - [Gridded Minimalism Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adele-c-ron-gilad): The Adele C Ron Gilad Collection Embraces Simplistic Design Ideals (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Furniture manufacturers can embrace minimalism and modular design to create versatile and practical furniture pieces that appeal to modern consumers. - [Customizable Paper Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-cardboard): Kids Can Draw Designs on the Kenno Recycled Cardboard Chair (Category: Eco) Implication: Manufacturers of furniture can incorporate eco-friendly materials into their designs and create customizable options that target the needs of specific demographics, particularly c… - [Customizable Bed Frame Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bed-frame-sticker): Save Space and Costs with a Customizable Bed Frame Sticker (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The interior design industry can explore the use of customizable stickers to offer unique and personalized options for customers to decorate their living spaces. - [Hashtagged Pop Song Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robin-thicke): Robin Thicke and CapThat Created an Artistic Pre-Order Opportunity (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: The music merchandise industry can capitalize on the trend of offering customizable and artistic products to enhance fan engagement and boost sales. ## Themes within the Personalized Furnishings trend ### Customizable Furnishings Younger consumers are demanding creative control over furniture purchases, leading to increased popularity in customizable furniture products. ### Minimalist Design Furniture collections that embrace simplicity in their design are becoming more popular and are appealing to consumers looking for a modern take on retro concepts. ### DIY Personalization Products that allow consumers to personalize their goods, such as customizable sticker bed frames and DIY sketchpad duvet covers, are gaining popularity and appeal to those who want unique and individualized home decor. ## What the Personalized Furnishings trend means for industry ### For Furniture Industry The increasing popularity of customizable furniture highlights a demand for greater creative control among consumers, representing opportunities for furniture brands to capitalize on personalized home decor trends. ### For Interior Design Industry The popularity of minimalist design products presents opportunities for interior designers to help clients embrace clean and modern aesthetics in their homes. ### For E-commerce Industry DIY personalization products exemplify the growing popularity of online shopping for unique and customizable goods, providing opportunities for e-commerce businesses to offer customizable home products. ## Trend signals for Personalized Furnishings Trend score 3.4 out of 10, from popularity 33%, activity 62%, freshness 8%. - 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