# Minimalist Collaborative Furniture Muuto Uses a Subdued Color Palette for 'New Perspectives' By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-04-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-furniture References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/4/muuto-new-perspectives-collection) & [muuto](https://muuto.com/) Two heads are usually better than one, and Scandinavian design firm Muuto embraces that during Milan's Salone del Mobile fair with its selection of collaborative furniture pieces. Embracing the most recent interior design trends — from uncluttered design to pastel palettes, Muuto invites [Anderssen & Voll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anderssen-voll1), [Studio Tolvanen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muuto-spaces), Thomas Bentzen, Cecile Manz and others to give their own take on Muuto classics. The collaborative furniture collection highlights minimalist and new colorful nuances of the E27 Pendant Lamp, as well as comfort-inspiring corner sofas and adorable poufs. Some of the products, like the small dust yellow sliding cabinet, incorporate an art-deco aesthetic. The pieces in the [collaborative furniture capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-collection) would go great with any interior design, especially one that boasts an industrial-like aesthetic that will offer a favorable contrast between materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 51% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Collaborative Furniture:** Collaborative furniture designs that encourage teamwork and creativity while maintaining a minimalist aesthetic are on the rise. - **Uncluttered Design:** The trend towards uncluttered design emphasizes clean lines, simplicity, and minimalistic aesthetics to create a sense of calm and spaciousness. - **Pastel Palettes:** Pastel color palettes are gaining popularity in interior design, offering a soft and serene atmosphere with subtle pops of color. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can capitalize on the trend of collaborative furniture and create innovative solutions for collaborative workspaces and residential environments. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can leverage the trend towards uncluttered design by creating streamlined and minimalist furniture pieces that cater to the needs of modern consumers. - **Lighting Design:** The lighting design industry can explore the use of pastel palettes in their products to create lighting fixtures that not only illuminate spaces but also add a touch of softness and tranquility to the environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Life-Exploring Colorful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arper.md) - [Contemporary Collaborative Luxe Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ann-demeulemeesterserax.md) - [Dynamic Swedish-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-collection.md) - [Collaborative Scandinavian Design Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yrj-kukkapuro.md) - [Refined Minimal Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mjlk.md) - [Emerging Designer Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-series.md) - [Modern Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-revealed.md) - [Understated Elegant Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woud.md) - [Colorful Minimally Designed Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colour-cabinet.md)