# Livingstones Living on the Rocks By Emre Ersahin | Published 2006-11-09 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livingstones-living-on-the-rocks References: [smarin.net](http://www.smarin.net) The Livingstones, designed by Smarin are cute pieces of pebbles and rocks that you can jump on and still not get hurt. The Livingstones aside from being essential pieces of deco-art, are [rock shaped giant comfy cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sander-series). The good news is that you can mix & match among [different shapes, sizes and colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-stool) of Livingstones to create a different living room everyday. Smarin has even thought of utilizing intelligent material for your comfort on the rocks. Neoprene versions of Livingstones both make beautiful [poolside decoration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/africa-sofa) and comfy 'chaise-longue' while wool and fleece versions warm your interior living areas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Intelligent Cushions:** Opportunity to innovate on creating intelligent and comfortable cushions using advanced materials. - **Versatile Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create home decor that can be easily mixed and matched to create different looks. - **Functional Poolside Decor:** Opportunity to innovate on creating functional poolside decor that not only looks good but also doubles as comfortable seating. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Livingstones present an opportunity for home decor companies to innovate with versatile and comfortable decor options. - **Pool Equipment:** Livingstones can be used as functional and decorative poolside equipment, providing an opportunity for companies in the pool equipment industry. - **Furniture:** Opportunity for furniture companies to innovate on creating comfortable and versatile furniture using advanced materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Rocky Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-rubble.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figure-sofa-and-lounge-chair.md) - [Liberated Textural Limestone Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-nice.md) - [Stone-Like Discreet Glass Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones.md) - [Minimal Stone Day Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lattice-day-bed.md) - [Multifaceted Geometric Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-stools.md) - [Mossy Stone-Mirrored Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravest-studio.md) - [Bright Colorful Structural Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels.md) - [Stone Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom.md)