# Sensory-Friendly Furniture These Pillowfort Furniture Pieces for Kids Consider Sensory Sensitivity By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-04-03 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-pieces-for-kids References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/90328333/targets-newest-furniture-is-for-kids-with-sensory-sensitivity) & [target](http://www.target.com/c/pillowfort) Target is expanding its line of kids furniture, Pillowfort, to include a series of mindfully designed furniture pieces for kids that address the fact that many young ones deal with sensory sensitivity. The 20-piece collection includes items that are just as whimsical as ever and fit right into the existing Pillowfort collection, including everything from pineapple-shaped rugs to indoor tents with built-in desks. Across the collection of furniture designs, parents will see muted hues, soft textures as well as styles that can be safely interacted with through movement—examples of this include [rocking desk chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-rocker-1) and crash pads that provide stimulation. The new Pillowfort styles also include [weighted blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugarounds) and cocoon-like chairs. Commonly, parents are forced to shop for specialty furniture pieces for kids with sensory sensitivity but the new items in this collection provide cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing options. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sensory-friendly Furniture:** Opportunity for furniture companies to design and produce sensory-friendly furniture for both children and adults with sensory sensitivities. - **Whimsical Designs:** Opportunity for companies to create whimsical and visually appealing furniture designs that also consider sensory sensitivity. - **Cost-effective Options:** Opportunity for manufacturers to produce affordable and accessible sensory-friendly furniture options for parents and caregivers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design and Manufacturing:** Furniture companies can explore designing and manufacturing sensory-friendly furniture pieces for children and adults. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can consider incorporating sensory-friendly furniture options in their designs for clients with sensory sensitivities. - **Specialty Furniture:** Companies can specialize in creating and selling sensory-friendly furniture to cater specifically to individuals with sensory sensitivities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiddie-couch.md) - [Puzzle-Style Inclusive Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nook-furniture.md) - [Inclusive Accessibility-Focused Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-accessible-home.md) - [Kid-Friendly Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figgy-play-couch.md) - [Psychologically Supportive Work Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-nook.md) - [Vibrant Kids-Catering Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-collection.md) - [Comforting Pillow Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comforting-pillow.md) - [Playful Learning Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-open-house.md) - [Mindful Wooden Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tanuvi-hegde.md)