# Millennial-Inspired Furniture 'Les Basic' Was Designed to Suit Millennials' Lifestyles By Ell Smith | Published 2017-05-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/millennial-inspired-furniture References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/03/16/new-furniture-brand-les-basic-alexander-lotersztain-millennials-slow-down-design-icff-2017/) & [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/tag/alexander-lotersztain/) Designer Alexander Lotersztain has debuted 'Les Basic,' a collection of Millennial-inspired furniture. The collection consists of seating, tables, outdoor furniture, lighting and accessories and was designed with the intention to "slow Millennials down." A [modular sofa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agni-modular), and a bed side table that doubles as a drink trolley are some of the pieces Lotersztain created in response to data that stated the demographic born between 1980 and 2000 are living "substantially different to generations before." Other [modular furniture items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture) are included to ensure long term use, while another sofa system, dubbed 'Homework' features built-in power outlets and a wooden surface that doubles as a desk or table. To suit their individualized, socially connected, fast-paced lifestyle, 'Les Basic' explores pieces that express an "anti-loud" ideology -- [simple pieces that can evolve](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/news-collection) and grow with an individual's personal design aesthetics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Furniture:** Opportunity for creating furniture that is flexible, adaptable, and can be rearranged to suit the changing needs and preferences of millennials. - **Multifunctional Design:** Potential to design furniture pieces that serve multiple purposes and cater to the fast-paced lifestyle of millennials, such as a bed side table that doubles as a drink trolley. - **Sustainable and Timeless Design:** Growing demand for furniture that is durable, eco-friendly, and can withstand changing design trends, addressing the need for long-term use among millennials. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to invest in modular furniture design and incorporate multifunctional elements to cater to the needs of millennials. - **Interior Design:** Scope for interior designers to explore sustainable and timeless design concepts and create spaces that align with the personal design aesthetics of millennials. - **Technology Integration:** Integration of technology into furniture design, such as built-in power outlets or wireless charging capabilities, to cater to the digitally connected lifestyle of millennials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptable Office Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homework-seating-collection.md) - [Mochi-Inspired Seating Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mochiinspired-seating.md) - [Adaptable Minimalist Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plega-seating-collection.md) - [Customizable Student Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-it-your-own-furniture.md) - [House Party Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-furniture1.md) - [Customizable Home Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebound-furniture-collection.md) - [70s-Inspired Outdoor Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/70sinspired-outdoor-seating.md) - [Modern Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-revealed.md) - [Transforming Workspace Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asytron-furniture.md)