# Blanket-Embedded Armchairs The 'COLE' Armchair Envelopes Sitters with a Built-in Blanket By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-10-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cole-armchair References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/this-chair-allows-its-user-to-wrap-up-and-get-comfortable/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/alferovaks) The winter months are just on the horizon, so the 'COLE' armchair is designed to offer a way to stay warm and cozy whenever you're enjoying some downtime at home. Designed by Moscow-based designer Kseniya Alferova, the 'COLE' chair features a [cozy pink aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidahida) that looks simple and relaxing from afar. It's only once the sitter has gotten comfortable that the additional blanket functionality is revealed to offer a [comfortable spot for relaxing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-living-king-cloud-recliner). The 'COLE' armchair comes as a shift towards [comfortable furniture designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mysa) that allow homeowners to truly relax and unwind when they are at home for limited periods given the busy lifestyles that many lead. The 'COLE' chair also offers a way to decrease stress by providing a comforting feeling whenever it's desired or required. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Comfortable Furniture Designs:** Opportunity for creating furniture designs that prioritize comfort and relaxation. - **Blanket-embedded Armchairs:** Incorporating blankets into armchair designs for added coziness and convenience. - **Decreasing Stress Through Design:** Designing products that provide a comforting and stress-relieving experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to create innovative and comfortable designs. - **Home Decor:** Potential for home decor companies to offer cozy and relaxing furniture options. - **Wellness:** Creating products that promote relaxation and stress reduction in the wellness industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chair-Shaped Blanket Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-chair-wrap.md) - [Sculptural Cocooned Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introvert-chair.md) - [Enveloping Nested Layer Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hug-armchair.md) - [Cozy Oversized Cushion Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron-pillo-lounge-chair.md) - [Cocoon Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-introvert-chair.md) - [Cozy Heated Sofa Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bohem-blanket.md) - [Cozy Flower-Like Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beba-armchair.md) - [Cozy Contemporary Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-bun.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md)