# Modular Retail Product-Designed Homes The Muji Muji 5.5 House is Filled with Muji Products By Amy Duong | Published 2025-04-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muji-muji-55 References: [uk.muji.eu](https://uk.muji.eu/pages/muji-muji-5-5.html)  Parisian design firm 5.5 has repurposed some classic products from Japanese brand Muji to create the Muji Muji 5.5 house. It uses the brand's fixtures and furniture to adorn the [modular home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agni-modular) unveiled at Milan Design Week. The Muji Muji 5.5 is made up of six modules -- all of which are interchangeable. The home is filled with Muji storage boxes, hooks, baskets, and tableware. Muji noted, "This creative, modular and [minimalist home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mori-house) embraces modesty and frugality while addressing the need for serenity amid the city's bustling energy and spatial constraints. This adaptable house is built from a catalogue of [prefabricated modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-anton-ii) that can be added or removed as needed. Its size and interior layout adjust to your preferences, allowing you to create a home that truly suits your lifestyle." Image Credit: Muji ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 39% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Living Spaces:** The rise of prefabricated modules in housing design offers customizable living environments that align with personal lifestyle preferences. - **Minimalist Interior Design:** Minimalist design philosophies are increasingly being incorporated into home layouts, emphasizing simplicity and functionality through limited, purposeful furnishings. - **Retail-integrated Homes:** Brands like Muji are extending their influence from retail products into the creation of entire living spaces, blending consumer products with architectural design. ### Where This Applies - **Modular Construction Industry:** The modular construction industry is redefining traditional building methods by providing scalable and flexible solutions for residential and commercial spaces. - **Home Decor and Interior Design:** Home decor and interior design sectors are merging aesthetics with practicality, driven by a demand for versatile and space-saving products in modern homes. - **Retail and Consumer Goods:** Incorporating everyday consumer goods into home designs is transforming the retail sector, turning functional products into integral elements of living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retailer-Owned Japanese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/base-kamogawa.md) - [Japan-Inspired Tiny Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mizuho.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Compact Japanese Moden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nozawa.md) - [Branded Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muji-is.md) - [Minimal Japanese Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate.md) - [Minimalist Brand Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muji-is-exhibition-series.md) - [Portable Wooden Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mo5-450.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md)