# Reorienting Couch Backrests The Iceland Sofabed Offers Convertible Storage and Lumbar Support By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-02-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iceland-sofabed References: [ellenbergerdesign.de](http://www.ellenbergerdesign.de/en/projects/sofabed) With a simple glance, you can appreciate how the Iceland Sofabed would make a comfy place to sleep. Looking rather like a futon, the Ellen Berger piece has a [large mattress-like cushion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-collection-1) that might be wide enough to accommodate two guests snugly. You just need to move the backrest out of the way. The maple armrests can actually pivot forward, taking the rear support with them. Rotate the backrest all the way to the floor in front of the [chesterfield](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aria-fabric-sleeper-sofa) and you'll discover the wooden panel that covers its underside. This can be lifted up, revealing a [slender storage compartment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ensven-modular-bed-rocker) that houses your extra linens and pillows. With the timber lid replaced, this part of the Iceland Sofabed functions as a lengthy sort of bedside table. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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's Driving This Trend - **Convertible Furniture:** The Iceland Sofabed's multifunctional design presents opportunities for other designers to create more convertible furniture pieces. - **Hidden Storage Solutions:** The hidden storage compartment in the Iceland Sofabed presents an opportunity for furniture makers to incorporate secret storage in their designs. - **Lumbar Support in Furniture:** The Iceland Sofabed's adjustable backrest provides a solution for those seeking lumbar support, inspiring other furniture makers to explore supportive designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** The multifunctional design of the Iceland Sofabed presents opportunities for furniture makers to incorporate convertible features into their products. - **Home Decor:** The hidden storage solution in the Iceland Sofabed can inspire home decor makers to create furniture, including beds, with built-in hidden compartments. - **Health and Wellness:** With lumbar support being a priority for many people, the Iceland Sofabed's adjustable backrest can inspire other industries to explore designs that cater to individuals' health and wellness needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Saving Convertible Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coddle-luke-sleeper-sofa.md) - [Versatile Sofa-Bed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neptune-sofa.md) - [Comforting Adaptable Sofa Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-bird-reincarnation-3way-sofa-bed.md) - [Sleep-Inclusive Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-capsule.md) - [Collapsible Timber Sofa Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ospite-folding-sofa.md) - [Hidden Murphy Bed Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonale-murphy-bed.md) - [Compact Collapsing Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acordion-modular-sofa.md) - [Modular Eco-Sourced Cozy Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-couch.md) - [Built-In Storage Cozy Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cask-sofa.md)