# Malleable Headboard Beds The 'Cuddle' Bed Eliminates the Need for Bedside Tables By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-09-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuddle-bed References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/09/24/a-bed-that-gives-you-a-cuddle/) The conceptual 'Cuddle' bed is a charmingly efficient piece of furniture for the bedroom that will provide users with the ability to keep their bedroom as clutter-free as possible by eliminating the need for [traditional bedside tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-sleep-nightstand). Integrated with a series of malleable pocket wings on either side, the [bed frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awase) creates an invitingly comforting user experience by drawing inspiration from the arms of a person wrapping around for a hug or cuddle. This creates a sense of security and comfort that will come as welcome news to those who are seeking out ways to make their [compact living space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endy-bedroom-collection) more inviting and less filled with furniture. The conceptual 'Cuddle' bed is the design work of Weichih Chen and Fuhua Wang. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Malleable Headboard Beds:** The malleable pocket wings on the bed frame provide a disruptive innovation opportunity for customizable and adaptable furniture designs. - **Clutter-free Bedroom:** The 'Cuddle' bed's elimination of traditional bedside tables presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for space-saving bedroom solutions. - **Security and Comfort-driven Design:** The 'Cuddle' bed's user experience inspired by a hug or cuddle offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for creating emotionally responsive furniture. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The malleable headboard bed trend opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for furniture manufacturers to design versatile and multi-functional products. - **Interior Design:** The clutter-free bedroom trend provides an opportunity for interior designers to create minimalist and efficient living spaces. - **Smart Home Technology:** The security and comfort-driven design trend of the 'Cuddle' bed presents an opportunity for smart home technology companies to integrate emotion-sensing features into furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sliding Desk-Equipped Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boomerang-bed.md) - [Chic Curved Bed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedroom-furniture.md) - [Smartphone-Friendly Bed Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koble-designs-nodd-smart-bed.md) - [Modern Comfort-Centric Rounded Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roundish-bed.md) - [Curvaceous Storage-Focused Nightstands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-night-stand.md) - [Adaptable Bedroom Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mate-bedside-table.md) - [Tech-Packed Bedroom Nightstands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bedside-table.md) - [Built-In Sensor Smart Headboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-head.md) - [Streamlined Function Bed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-bed.md)