# Skateboard-Like Seating Paul McClelland's Love Seat is Simple and Sporty By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-seat References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/12/18/love-seat-by-paul-mcclelland/) & [pmcustom](http://pmcustom.com/) Bring a sporty, almost industrial feel to your home with the oddly-named Love Seat. I only consider it an odd name because of the qualities I just mentioned, yet it is rather descriptive considering that it does [seat two people comfortably](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bench-for-two). Designed by Paul McClelland, the Love Seat is [made out of wood and steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-chair). A [simple piece of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pawson-and-herman-miller), it would compliment almost any home while adding a good amount of character to an interior space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sporty-industrial Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create and market furniture and decor that combines sporty and industrial elements for a unique and trendy aesthetic. - **Minimalistic Seating Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop minimalist seating options that prioritize simplicity and functionality without compromising on style. - **Designing with Wood and Steel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative ways to merge wood and steel materials in furniture design, creating durable and visually appealing pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor and Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative products and designs that cater to the growing demand for unique and stylish home decor. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sporty and industrial elements into interior design schemes to create visually striking spaces. - **Materials Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced manufacturing techniques and technologies to efficiently produce furniture and decor made from wood and steel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md) - [Mid-Century Sculpted Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plane-lounge-chair.md) - [Adaptable Outdoor Seat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monom-seater-concept.md) - [Playground-Inspired Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swing-seat.md) - [Elevated Upholstered Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moroso.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Curvacious Oak Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-seating.md) - [Sleek Public Seating Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leftover-bench.md) - [Curvaceous Vibrant Compact Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundae-seat.md)