# Versatile Urban Furnishings This Studio Corelam Collection Introduces Furniture for Compact Spaces By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-05-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-for-compact-spaces References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/studio-corelam-launches-a-collection-for-those-living-in-compact-spaces/studio-corelam-tidal-collection-11/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/studiocorelam/the-tidal-collection-furniture-designed-to-move-wi) Knowing that many people are choosing to live in smaller spaces and require sensible furnishings that make the most of an interior space, [Studio Corelam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-collection) developed a collection of furniture for compact spaces. The environmentally friendly [Tidal Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-house) is made of a material called Corelam, which is a corrugated plywood that requires little energy to produce. The three-piece collection introduces multipurpose furnishings like the 'Lean to' shelf, the 'Round a bout' table and the 'Capilano' coat rack. As the pieces are extremely lightweight and easy to assemble and disassemble, they are ideal for those who frequently move between living spaces. The three-piece collection of furniture for compact spaces is now being launched as a project on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-furniture). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Living:** Designing furniture specifically for smaller living spaces presents opportunities for innovative and space-saving solutions. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** Using sustainable materials, such as Corelam, in furniture production opens up possibilities for creating environmentally friendly designs. - **Modularity:** Developing lightweight and easy-to-assemble furniture allows for customization and flexibility to fit different living arrangements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore the market niche of compact living and offer adaptable furniture solutions that cater to the needs of urban dwellers. - **Sustainable Materials:** The demand for eco-friendly furniture materials presents an opportunity for industries to innovate by creating and promoting sustainable alternatives. - **Home Improvement:** Companies specializing in home improvement and organization can develop products and services that cater to the increasing trend of compact living and maximizing space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wood-Centric Simple Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-collection.md) - [Adaptive Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture.md) - [Customizable Home Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebound-furniture-collection.md) - [Modular Beam-Themed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-collection.md) - [Adaptable Minimalist Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plega-seating-collection.md) - [Storage-Centric Minimal Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurve-furniture.md) - [Wooden Textural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corrugated-furniture.md) - [Waste-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-furniture1.md) - [Oceanic-Themed Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-cober.md)