# Urban Minimalist Furnishings The Koskela Furniture Collection is at Once Mature and Youthful By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koskela-furniture-collection References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/furniture-pops-of-color-by-koskela/) & [koskela.au](http://www.koskela.com.au/) The [Koskela](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-collection) furniture collection may seem [minimalist enough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pawson-and-herman-miller), but there is something more edgy about its overall aesthetic rather than simple and sophisticated. Fit for young adults who want mature furniture without sacrificing their cool guy mentality, this collection offers [tables with pops of vibrant colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runda-tables), couches with oversized stitches and a pension for mixing and matching that is eclectic but not eccentric. Designed by Russel Koskela and Sasha Titchkosky, the Koskela furniture collection is locally made in Australia. The pieces are influenced by everyday life. For instance, the extra-low sofa was modeled after Russel's beloved dachshund Rudi. Keeping this in mind, it is no wonder that the Koskela furniture collection can be customized to conform to individual needs and wants. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eclectic Minimalism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for furniture companies to offer customizable minimalist designs with eclectic touches. - **Vibrant Minimalism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for textile and upholstery companies to offer minimalist furniture with pops of vibrant colors and oversized stitches. - **Pet-inspired Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for furniture companies to create designs inspired by beloved pets. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can take advantage of the trend to create customizable minimalist designs with eclectic touches, pops of vibrant colours, and oversized stitches. - **Textile and Upholstery:** Textile and upholstery companies can add value by incorporating bold colours, textures, and patterns to furniture designs, creating vibrant minimalist pieces. - **Pet Products:** Pet product manufacturers can create designs based on pets, inspired by shape, size, and texture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptable Minimalist Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plega-seating-collection.md) - [Water-Resistant Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-collection.md) - [Fluffy Organically-Shaped Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-21-minimo.md) - [Minimalist Bedroom Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pawson-x-tekla.md) - [Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesthetics-and-functionality.md) - [Wood-Centric Simple Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-collection.md) - [Charming Workplace Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoozoo-collection-by-narbutas.md) - [Storage-Centric Minimal Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurve-furniture.md) - [Simplistic Line-Formed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-furniture.md)