# Unfurlable Hybrid Furniture The Karpett Rolls In and Out for Your Ideal Reposing Position By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-11-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karpett-by-5-5-designers References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/archives/005873.html) & [cinqcinqdesigners](http://www.cinqcinqdesigners.com/) How many submissions in a flooring exhibition do you think present visitors with something so similar to a couch? Karpett by 5.5 Designers was developed with this playful dual quality which demonstrates the versatility of materials. This peculiar project actually employs a material called [Tarkett](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iq-motion) which is manufactured almost exclusively to cover concrete slabs. The French firm decided to do something quite different with it however, by installing it as a spool so that the sheet can be rolled up and out to serve as two different types of furnishings simultaneously. Raised upon four short legs and enhanced with a spongy cylindrical backrest, Karpett by 5.5 Designers [acts effectively as a sofa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-capsule). Unwinding the pull-out roller will decrease the size of the seat but provide a [cushioned carpet along the floor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-colection) for sitting, lounging and sleeping. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 - **Convertible Furniture:** The trend of convertible furniture allows for multi-functional designs that can serve different purposes in small spaces. - **Versatile Materials:** The use of versatile materials, like Tarkett, in unconventional ways opens up opportunities for innovative furniture designs. - **Space Optimization:** The trend of space optimization drives the development of furniture that can transform or adapt to different spatial needs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can explore the concept of convertible furniture to create innovative and space-saving solutions for modern living spaces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate versatile materials like Tarkett in their designs to offer unique and adaptable furniture options for clients. - **Architecture:** Architects can consider space optimization techniques like unfurlable furniture to maximize functionality in compact living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Seating Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rondin.md) - [Oozing Cake-Like Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-furniture.md) - [Expanding Three-in-One Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expandy.md) - [Envelope-Packaged Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couch-in-an-envelope.md) - [Modular Eco-Sourced Cozy Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-couch.md) - [Desert Dune-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nando-studio.md) - [Versatile Modular Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformer-couch-20.md) - [Three-in-One Pet Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pet-bed-design.md) - [Hybrid Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-sofa-system.md)