# Hippy-Chic Furniture Lisa Whatmough's Patchwork Sofas By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-07-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hippy-chic-furniture-lisa-whatmoughs-patchwork-sofas References: [luxury-insider](http://www.luxury-insider.com/Current_Affairs/post/2008/07/Squint-Bespoke-Patchwork-Love.aspx) & [squintlimited](http://www.squintlimited.com/) What could be funkier than a [patchwork pillow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-cover)? [Patchwork sofas, chaise, chairs and ottomans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upholstered-furniture1)! Furniture designer Lisa Whatmough, from London, England designs and manufactures these super fun pieces of furniture with a mix of modern and [vintage upholstery fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-holland-studio-1). Her one of a kind work is offered for sale at her East London store called Squint. Whatmough, a former painter and sculptor now creates her fabulous furniture collection with quality construction in classic styles with a hippy-chic twist. Need some more patchwork trends? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Patchwork Upholstery:** Opportunity to create unique furniture pieces with a mix of modern and vintage upholstery fabric. - **Hippy-chic Design:** Chance to incorporate a hippy-chic twist into classic furniture styles. - **One-of-a-kind Furniture:** Market demand for unique, handmade furniture pieces that stand out. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design and Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture designers to offer patchwork upholstery options and incorporate hippy-chic designs. - **Home Decor and Furnishings:** Market potential for retailers to sell one-of-a-kind patchwork furniture pieces to customers seeking unique home decor items. - **Art and Craft Supplies:** Opportunity for suppliers to provide specialized fabric and materials for patchwork furniture makers and designers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rippled Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffa-furniture.md) - [Opulent Floral Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-hackney.md) - [Voluptuous Modern Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagined-everyday-sofa.md) - [Bold Upholstered Retro Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t4-sofa.md) - [70s-Themed Tiled Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amore-mio.md) - [Flamboyant Vintage-Inspired Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiltana-armchair.md) - [Modular Draped Ruched Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-sofa.md) - [Curvaceous Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blocks-modular-sofa.md) - [Modular Textured Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/part-whole.md)