# Fresh Fun Furniture The Latest Colonel Collection is Full of Minimalism and Playfulness By Meghan Young | Published 2014-12-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colonel-collection References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/latest-collection-colonel/) & [moncolonel.fr](http://www.moncolonel.fr/fr/) A person would be hard-pressed not to appreciate the latest Colonel Collection. Full of [playful shapes and fresh colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yonder-collection), it provides the perfect escape from a hard world. As soon as a person enters a home and sets eyes on the Colonel Collection, even if it's only a piece here and there, it would be difficult not to smile. Comprised of pendant lights, folding chairs and side cabinets, the pieces featured in the Colonel Collection act as home decor as much as they are functional furniture pieces. It is this balance between the two that make the Colonel Collection especially great. A person's home or office will truly stand out with these fun designs inside them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Minimalism in Furniture:** Opportunities to create furniture designs that balance functionality and playfulness. - **Playful Shapes in Home Decor:** Opportunities to develop home decor that adds a touch of fun to spaces. - **Fresh Colors in Furniture:** Opportunities to create furniture designs that add color and life to living spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Designers can incorporate minimalist designs and playful shapes to create unique and functional furniture pieces. - **Home Decor:** Manufacturers can create playful, colorful home decor items to add a fun and unique touch to living spaces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can utilize the Colonel Collection and similar designs to create inviting, playful spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Toy-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frunchroom-furniture-collection.md) - [Playful Geometric Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co.md) - [Mesmerizing Bright Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draga-aurel1.md) - [Dynamic Vibrancy Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porro-linea.md) - [Colorful Dense Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joy-objects-1.md) - [Colorful Contemporary Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar-works.md) - [Vibrant Mid-Century Modern Miniatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-midcentury-modern.md) - [Chic Norm-Challenging Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiggle-collection.md) - [Dynamic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-dixon-fat-and-plump.md)