# Multifunctional Minimalist Couches Lazyfold by Khalid Shafar is a Creative Seating Design By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-02-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-seating-design References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/new-seating-by-khalid-shafar/) & [khalidshafar](http://www.khalidshafar.com/telltale-designs/seats/lazy-folds/) This creative seating design by Khalid Shafar was inspired by an old-school technique of cotton stuffing, learned by Shafar through shopping experiences with his mother in Dubai. Lazyfold is a mattress that has been folded seven times. When extended to three folds, it transforms into a low daybed. The sluggish functionality is perfect for any university student living on their own or with friends. It is practical, intuitive, handy and low-maintenance. Although it looks slightly sloppy at times, it is done so in the coolest way possible. This creative seating design is also ideal for those with [little space in their homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aria-fabric-sleeper-sofa). By placing this in the living room, one can have a [bed as well as a sofa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coddle-luke-sleeper-sofa) for when guests come to visit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-functional Furniture:** The Lazyfold couch showcases the trend of multi-functional furniture that can transform and serve different purposes. - **Minimalist Design:** The couch's minimalist design reflects the trend of simplicity and clean lines in furniture. - **Space-saving Solutions:** The Lazyfold couch caters to the trend of space-saving solutions, providing both a bed and a sofa in one piece of furniture. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore innovative ways to create multi-functional and space-saving couches like Lazyfold. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate minimalist couch designs like Lazyfold to create functional and stylish living spaces. - **Home Renovation:** Home renovation professionals can offer Lazyfold-like couches as a practical solution for clients with limited space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Modular Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformer-couch-20.md) - [Recycled Scissor-Like Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauld-chair.md) - [Cocoon-Like Multifunctional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usofa.md) - [Modular Eco-Sourced Cozy Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-couch.md) - [Modular Multifunctional Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulala-home-elitenest.md) - [Envelope-Packaged Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couch-in-an-envelope.md) - [Compact Collapsing Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acordion-modular-sofa.md) - [Expanding Three-in-One Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expandy.md) - [Sliding Flatpack Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folio-chair.md)