# Colorful Cross-Stitched Furniture This Modern Furniture Set Features Fun Cross-Stitch Patterns By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-crossstitch-patterns References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/giant-cross-stitch-furniture-by-ellinor-ericsson/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [ellinorericsson](http://www.ellinorericsson.com) Copenhagen-based designer Ellinor Ericsson recently created a colorful set of gigantic furniture that features fun cross-stitch patterns. Ericsson felt that [Nordic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-knots-x-giancarlo-valle-rug-collection) furniture designs often lack interesting ornaments and colorful decoration. She thus created the cross-stitched set as a way of adding a touch of whimsy to contemporary Nordic designs. The colorful furniture is a blend of both [Rococo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-home-fragrance) elements and Nordic designs. Each oversized piece features fun cross-stitch patterns that have been woven into the birch wood frame. The stitching is made from wool and is woven in a Scandinavian-inspired pattern. The shape of the furniture itself is modeled after classic Rococo designs. These two elements combine to perfectly balance the two distinct styles. The whimsical pieces manage to bring together contemporary design with quirky decoration to create a wholly unique set of furniture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 34% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cross-stitch Ornaments:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include incorporating cross-stitch patterns into various products, such as clothing, accessories, and home decor. - **Blend of Styles:** This trend opens up opportunities for combining different design styles, like Rococo and Nordic, to create unique and visually appealing products. - **Whimsical Contemporary Design:** There is potential to explore creating whimsical and playful designs that add a touch of fun and personality to contemporary furniture and decor. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in embracing unconventional elements, like cross-stitched patterns, to create eye-catching furniture pieces. - **Home Decor:** Incorporating cross-stitch details into home decor products, such as cushions, rugs, and wall art, can bring a unique and colorful touch to interior design. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Explore the potential of cross-stitch patterns in clothing, bags, and accessories to add a playful and handcrafted element to fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bangladeshi-Inspired Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fico.md) - [Textured Modern Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-collections.md) - [Vibrant Upholstered Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upholstered-furniture1.md) - [Playful Toy-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frunchroom-furniture-collection.md) - [Danish Pastry-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-art-collection.md) - [Textured Pine Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayon-pine.md) - [Collaborative Scandinavian Design Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yrj-kukkapuro.md) - [Juxtaposed Materials Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-diaries-collection.md) - [Flamboyant Vintage-Inspired Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiltana-armchair.md)