# Virtual Reality Furniture Showrooms The Triode Gallery Will Launch Its First Digital Showroom By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-05-16 | Updated 2018-05-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-showroom References: [triodedesign](http://www.triodedesign.com/) & [waolab](http://www.waolab.com/) An inaugurate digital showroom is scheduled to be established at the [Triode Gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-collections) in Paris, France on June 7th, 2018. The initiative is a virtual reality extension to the establishment and "a first in the [contemporary furniture scene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mise-en-abymes)." The experience will boast a 120 square meter classical Parisian apartment, within which individuals can explore and make efficient changes with the click of a button. Founder Jacques Barret is planning to use the digital showroom to exhibit American furniture designs. This will allow the Triode Gallery to put pieces on display that do not necessarily fit spacial restrictions. Although costly and time-consuming for the developers — virtual reality specialists WAOLab, the digital showroom creates an easier way for visitors to interact with the design and Triode Gallery's catalog. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 89% | 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 - **Virtual Reality Showrooms:** The rise of virtual reality showrooms unlocks a new immersive shopping experience that renders traditional physical showrooms obsolete. - **Efficient Shopping:** Virtual reality showrooms allow customers to browse and customize a wider range of products at their convenience. - **Remote Access:** Virtual reality showrooms allow customers to access products from the comfort of their own homes, regardless of their location. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Retail:** Furniture retailers can leverage virtual reality showrooms to showcase their products to a global audience. - **Technology:** The development and advancement of virtual reality technology presents an array of opportunities for businesses in the tech industry. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can use virtual reality showrooms to create and showcase their designs in a fully immersive way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metaverse Tech Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-demo-vr.md) - [Augmented Reality Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-store.md) - [Hybrid Shopping Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-furniture-3d-cloud.md) - [Immersive Digital Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-reel-store.md) - [VR-Powered Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mondan.md) - [Interactive Virtual Denim Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-jeans.md) - [Virtual Appliance Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appliance-showroom.md) - [Generative Interiors Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generative-interiors.md) - [Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jcrew-virtual-beach-house.md)