# Versatile Institutional Seating 'Lively Space for Hospitals' Provides Refuge in a Stressful Place By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-01-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lively-space-for-hospitals References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/01/27/true-hospital-comfort-zone/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/saratejareh/profile) Infirmaries are sterile and clinical by nature, so it's refreshing to see concepts like a 'Lively Space for Hospitals' present pleasant places to repose when undergoing recovery. Comprised of [low and adjustable loungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiora) and partitions, these [soft and fluid pieces of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-collection) offer comparative sensory splendor to patients used to hard mattresses and harsh surroundings. Complete with [proposed aquariums and vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plumeya-collection), a 'Lively Space for Hospitals' by Sara Tejareh heals the suffering with a change of scenery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Soft Hospital Furniture:** Creating a more comfortable and calming space within the clinical environment to enhance patients recovery. - **Sensory Environments:** Incorporating elements such as aquariums and vases that offer a change of scenery and therapeutic benefits. - **Adjustable Seating:** Providing seating options that can be adjusted to meet the individual needs and preferences of patients. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** Opportunities to create innovations that help to improve the patient experience of care in hospitals. - **Furniture:** Designing furniture specifically for institutional settings that are comfortable and ergonomic for patients. - **Interior Design:** Creating supportive and healing environments through the use of color, light, and textiles in hospital spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tranquil Clinic Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palo-verde-aesthetic.md) - [Hospitality-Inspired Wellness Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remedy-place1.md) - [Warm Medical Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakv-clinic.md) - [Modern Therapeutic Seating Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflect-1.md) - [Hygienic Healthcare Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/systm-furniture-collection.md) - [Design-Conscious Baby Incubators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-incubator.md) - [Therapeutic Architecture Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartland-whole-health-institute.md) - [Modular Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-seating.md) - [Comfort-Focused Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-collection.md)