# Overindulgent Furnishings The Boca do Lobo Furniture Steps Away From the Minimalistic Fad By Meghan Young | Published 2009-11-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boca-do-lobo-furniture References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2009/11/boco_do_lobo_fu.php) & [bocadolobo](http://www.bocadolobo.com/) If anyone said decadence was not in style, it definitely wasn’t [Boca do Lobo Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boca-de-agua). A shock to the eyes—to say the least—this collection is not for the faint of heart. If you’re trying to make a statement, this line is just for you. Branching far away from the more popular [minimalistic home decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blu-dot-4), Boca do Lobo Furniture dares to tread where not many do. The Portuguese design firm blends traditional craftsmanship with modern designs for an [eclectic collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bells-and-whistles-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 14% | 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Opulent Home Decor:** Expanding on the popularity of minimalism, there is an emerging trend for opulent home decor that makes a bold statement in interior design. - **Artisanal Modern Fusion:** The fusion of traditional craftsmanship with modern designs presents an opportunity for creating unique and eclectic collections that cater to the evolving tastes of consumers. - **Bold Design Statements:** With a departure from minimalism, there is a growing demand for furniture that showcases bold and expressive designs, allowing individuals to make a statement with their home decor choices. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** The opulent and eclectic trend in home decor is an opportunity for interior designers and decorators to create innovative and visually stunning spaces for their clients. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The demand for artisanal modern fusion furniture opens up potential for furniture manufacturers to explore new designs, materials, and production techniques that combine craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics. - **Luxury Retail:** The rise of bold design statements in home decor presents an opportunity for luxury retailers to curate and offer high-end furniture collections that cater to customers seeking unique and expressive pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Structural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palma-collection.md) - [Expressive Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bells-whistles.md) - [Ultra-Elegant Timeless Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-furniture2.md) - [Mesmerizing Bright Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draga-aurel1.md) - [Fluffy Organically-Shaped Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-21-minimo.md) - [Extravagant Handcrafted Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-furniture.md) - [Bulky Rounded Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oblong-collection.md) - [Design-Forward Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-collection1.md) - [Natural Material-Emphasizing Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-made1.md)