# Deceptive Carpet Sofas Alessandro Isola Designs a Functional Couch that belongs in 'Aladdin' By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carpet-sofa References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/370132/A-Functional-Sofa-Created-Out-Of-A-Ridge-In-The-Carpet/) & [alessandroisola](http://www.alessandroisola.com/product/) It would be hard not to look at this carpet sofa and not think of the [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-creator-ambassador-program) movie, 'Aladdin.' After all, it looks as though this carpet has a life of its own. Of course, it it truly did, it probably wouldn't form a couch for the pleasure of his or her master, but fly off into the distance on its own adventure. Yet it is hard not to be so charmed by the carpet sofa. Designed by Alessandro Isola, a designer hailing from Italy who previously designed a [carpet table](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/practical-table), the carpet sofa is functional in more ways than one. Since it blends into an actual carpet, its underbelly converts into a useful shelving unit for books and other items. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Carpet Sofas:** The trend of designing functional sofas that resemble carpets, adding a touch of whimsy to interior design. - **Multifunctional Furniture:** The trend of creating furniture pieces that serve multiple purposes, such as combining seating with storage. - **Hidden Storage:** The trend of incorporating hidden storage solutions into furniture, maximizing space utilization. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can explore innovative designs that incorporate playful elements like carpet sofas. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate carpet sofas into their designs to add a touch of creativity and functionality. - **Home Organization:** The home organization industry can leverage hidden storage concepts to provide practical storage solutions for small spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Built-In Storage Cozy Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cask-sofa.md) - [Arab Majlis-Inspired Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insula.md) - [Illusory Floating Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-soft-sofa.md) - [Desert-Inspired Floor Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-rug.md) - [Modular Coffee Table Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silky-sofa.md) - [Arab Hospotality-Inspired Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insula-sofa.md) - [Desert Dune-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nando-studio.md) - [Optical Illusion Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3d-carpet.md) - [Envelope-Packaged Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couch-in-an-envelope.md)