# Oak Multi-Functional Daybeds The Pulse Daybed Has Several Capacities By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-09-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-daybed References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/09/06/noidoi-pulse-daybed-magazine-rack-serving-tray/) & [noidoi.no](http://noidoi.no/project/pulse) Noidoi, a design studio hailing from Norway, has designed a [multi-functional daybed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-bed) titled 'Pulse.' Made from [solid oak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-storage), 'Pulse' is the epitome of contemporary living; it is covered with a Norwegian wool mattress which sports a flap that is folded to reveal a hatch. Beneath the hatch lies a [magazine rack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-mobile-unit), and when removed, it doubles as a serving tray that can be used separately from the daybed. Founders Kathrine Lonstad and Cosmin Cioroiu chose oak because they feel it would anchor the piece. The oak, along with the rest of the complementing materials, were chosen for their durability, visual appeal and tactile qualities. The simple, yet high-quality, craftsmanship is intended to highlight these materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 46% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multi-functional Furniture:** The trend of designing furniture that serves multiple purposes creates opportunities for innovative and space-saving solutions. - **Contemporary Living:** The increasing popularity of contemporary living styles drives the demand for modern and aesthetically pleasing furniture designs. - **Sustainable Materials:** The growing emphasis on sustainability in design encourages the use of durable and eco-friendly materials in furniture manufacturing. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Designers and manufacturers in the furniture industry can explore creating multi-functional pieces that appeal to contemporary living styles. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry could benefit from incorporating stylish and functional furniture pieces that cater to the needs of modern living spaces. - **Sustainable Design:** The sustainable design industry has an opportunity to promote the use of eco-friendly materials in furniture manufacturing, such as solid oak. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wooden Structural Outdoor Bedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hut-lounge-bed.md) - [Beachside Modern Daybed Setups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-daybed.md) - [Squishy Clay-Made Daybeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-soil-daybed.md) - [Minimal Stone Day Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lattice-day-bed.md) - [Multifunctional Sleek Oak Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dice.md) - [Scandinavian-Inspired Floating Daybeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poolsofa.md) - [Sliding Desk-Equipped Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boomerang-bed.md) - [Elegant Exterior Lounge Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lounge-bed.md) - [Industrial Floating Bedside Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tu-bedside-table.md)