# Sophisticated Mini Desks The Land of Nod's Elegant Workspace Evolves as Kids Grow Older By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-10-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-desk References: [landofnod](http://www.landofnod.com/campaign-desk-cobalt/f14409) The Land of Nod is a home retailer that specializes in sophisticated furniture for kids -- this mini desk is designed to grow with its user and boasts an elegant look. Rather than opting for elements that are solely child-focused, The Land of Nod creates furniture that kids will use for more than just a few years. Accented with a bright blue finish and brass elements, this mini desk boasts two drawers and stands atop a cross-legged frame. The furniture piece is ideal for young kids who can use it as a writing table or makeshift vanity. In addition to being an ideal workspace for young students, this desk can transition to a [compact display unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leandesk) or a side table when kids outgrow it. This furniture piece is reflective of retailers' focus on [elegant and sophisticated child furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-collection) that is inspired by adult styles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sophisticated Child Furniture:** Furniture targeted towards children that features elegant and sophisticated design elements. - **Multi-purpose Furniture:** Furniture designed to serve multiple functions and grow with its users. - **Blurring Age-specific Design:** Furniture designed for both children and adults alike. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Furniture:** The furniture industry could offer more sophisticated furniture designs for kids to fit into the growing trend. - **Childcare:** Childcare industry could utilize more adult-like furniture to make children feel like they are in a professional and mature environment. - **Education:** Educational institutions could consider using multi-functional furniture that can transition between different needs to better accommodate students. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Friendly Nomadic Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomadic-desk.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Elegant Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-desk-design.md) - [Hyper-Customizable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercustomizable-desk.md) - [Ergonomic Multi-Use Desk Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabinett-desk.md) - [Ultra-Chic Wall Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-desks.md) - [Minimalist Storage-Friendly Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bold-desk.md) - [Small Space Standing Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanscale-float-mini.md) - [Colorful School Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clever-school-desk1.md) - [Minimalist Modular Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/console-desk.md)