# Comfortable Play Playground furnishings cater consumer demand for youthful living. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Jan 28, 2014 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/playful-expression ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.9/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Comfortable Play trend? **Comfortable Play:** While growing into adulthood often comes with several benefits, maintaining that fun, playful quality of your youth can be challenging. Playground features offer consumers the chance to connect with their carefree, inner child, allowing adults to live more adventurously. This meeting of fun with furniture allows adult consumers to marry adult demands with childlike desires. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 13 to Dec 3, 2013 - Published: Jan 28, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Comfortable Play trend ### Playful furnishings The trend of incorporating playfulness into furnishings is on the rise, offering innovative ways for adults to connect with their inner child. ### Dual functionality Furniture designers are creating pieces that serve multiple purposes, such as functioning both as seating and a playground for children. ### Hybrid designs Designers are creating hybrid pieces that combine unexpected elements, blurring the line between furniture and toys. ## What the Comfortable Play trend means for industry ### For Furniture Industry The furniture industry can explore opportunities in creating playful and multi-functional pieces that cater to the younger market and adults who seek connection with their inner child. ### For Playground Equipment Industry The playground equipment industry can explore opportunities in creating hybrid designs that incorporate furniture functionalities to provide a more comfortable play experience. ### For Interior Design Industry The interior design industry can explore opportunities in bringing a playful and whimsical touch to home décor while offering multi-functional furniture solutions for small spaces. ## Trend signals for Comfortable Play Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 60%, activity 80%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 60% - Activity: 80% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Comfortable Play trend 4 featured examples from Jan 13 to Dec 3, 2013. - [Jungle Gym Recliners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abooba-chair): The Abooba Chair Lets Parents Sit Comfortably While Playing with Their Kids (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The Abooba Chair presents an opportunity for the furniture industry to create more innovative and interactive pieces. - [Subtle Swing-Like Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninna-armchair): The Ninna Armchair by Carlo Contin is Playful and Sophisticated (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Furniture companies can incorporate playful and sophisticated design elements to create unique products. - [Silly Seesaw Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twin-bench): The Twin Bench Brings Playfulness to the Practicality of Home Furnishings (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Design and manufacture unique, playful, and functional furniture pieces that appeal to consumers looking for something different. - [Monkey Bar Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f-bunk-bed): The F Bunk Bed Encourages Play in Your Children's Quarters (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Furniture manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of interactive furniture by designing pieces that maximize play and activity for children and adults alike. ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [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 Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-free-kids-phones) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) - [Women's Health-Focused Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-probiotic-capsules) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)