# Sofa is the New Rug The East Meets West Sofa By Ayman | Published 2008-04-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-meets-west-sofa References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/east_meets_west_9149.asp) The **East Meets West** sofa by Tonio de Roover fuses [oriental carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rondin) with the [fluidity of western sofa aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron-pillo), resulting in a cool sofa for those who love carpets but do not want to sit on the floor. The artistic patterns of the carpets add a rich dimension to the sofa that you can not get with normal fabrics. **Implications** - The globalization of mainstream culture has enabled homeowners to adopt aesthetic cues from different countries into their interior design scheme. Creatives are taking advantage of this opportunity by creating [fusion furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insula-sofa) that blends global iconography into a single functional piece. This niche of multicultural decor appeals to today's cosmopolitan consumer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 23% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multicultural Fusion:** Designers and creatives are fusing different cultural backgrounds into single functional pieces of furniture. - **Artistic Integration:** Incorporating artistic patterns and designs into furniture is becoming more popular among consumers. - **Global Aesthetic:** Globalization of mainstream culture is allowing for the adoption of aesthetic cues from different countries into interior design schemes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore creating fusion furniture that blends iconic designs from different cultures to appeal to cosmopolitan consumers. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can use multicultural decor to enhance the aesthetic appeal of homes. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers can incorporate artistic patterns from different cultures into the production of fabrics for furniture and decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Draped Ruched Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-sofa.md) - [Plush Sculptural Lounge Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokko.md) - [Hybrid Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-sofa-system.md) - [Desert-Inspired Floor Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-rug.md) - [Ultra-Relaxed Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-pillo.md) - [Voluptuous Modern Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagined-everyday-sofa.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasophisticated-sofa-designs.md) - [Organic Contour Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siwa-sofa.md) - [Decadent Lounge Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poet-sofa.md)