# Urban Space-Saving Furniture 'Nook' is Adaptable Furniture That Makes Small Spaces Feel Bigger By Ell Smith | Published 2017-07-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-furniture References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/nook-flexible-space-saving-furniture-for-city-living/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [andreapallares](http://andreapallares.com/nook) [Nook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-nook-modular-furniture-system) is an example of [adaptable furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco) that can be modified throughout the day to suit its users' changing needs. This all-in-one furniture collection features a bed frame with a pillow, and duvet that can double as a backrest; the cushions double as space dividers. The flexible design can be transformed from a social space to a private sleeping quarter. Nook features flat surfaces in the place of arm rests that can be used as a desk space. The design features a bold yellow and blue palette that speaks to the vibrancy of Millennial interior design. This collection was created in response to the prevalence of urban downsizing -- a theme among young people struggling with the rising cost of living. Nook provides optimal comfort while alleviating the limitations of [small spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Adaptable Furniture:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to create adaptable furniture collections that can be modified throughout the day to suit users' changing needs. - **Space-saving Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to create space-saving designs that provide optimal comfort while alleviating the limitations of small spaces. - **Multifunctional Pieces:** Opportunity for designers to create multifunctional pieces with flat surfaces that can be used as a desk space in the place of arm rests. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** Furniture manufacturers can cater to the increasing demand for urban downsizing by creating adaptable furniture collections like Nook. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can provide solutions for small living spaces by creating space-saving designs like Nook that provide optimal comfort. - **Home Goods and Decor:** Home goods and decor retailers can capitalize on the trend of adaptable furniture and multifunctional pieces with designs like Nook that speak to the vibrancy of Millennial interior design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptive Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture.md) - [Play-Friendly Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-nook-modular-furniture-system.md) - [Flatpack Cardboard Room Dividers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nook-room-dividers.md) - [Expanding Three-in-One Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expandy.md) - [Smart Home Space-Saving Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-collection.md) - [Versatile Modular Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformer-couch-20.md) - [Hybrid Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-sofa-system.md) - [Single-Piece Construction Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nook-desk.md) - [Multifunctional Layered Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/n15-layered-furniture.md)