# Simple Multi-Use Furniture This Multifunctional Furniture Design Fits Indoor and Outdoor Settings By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-05-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-furniture-design References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/05/22/vuue-furniture-chairs-tables-mornington-collection-melbourne-australia-new-york-design-week-2016/) & [vuue.au](http://www.vuue.com.au/) VUUE is a Melbourne-based furniture brand that created a modern multifunctional furniture design that works great in both indoor and outdoor environments. The lightweight furniture is easy to move and uses minimal resources that allow it to be included in nearly any setting without looking out of place. Combining the talents of designer Ceci Keyvanloo and engineer Aydin Keyvanloo, the company understands how to manufacture furniture for a number of different applications by paying close attention to details. With its collection being so [versatile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/settle-outdoor), VUUE saves its consumers both money and space. Although the pieces do away with heavy backrests and other features, this multifunctional furniture design does not lack in comfort for the sake of adaptability. The designers explain that creating furniture for indoors and out can be difficult as the latter requires careful construction techniques to ensure it stands up against natural elements. However, having a design that works with both settings allows for a flow throughout the entirety of a house, making for a more visually appealing outcome. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multifunctional Furniture:** Opportunity for creating furniture designs that can seamlessly transition between indoor and outdoor settings. - **Lightweight Furniture:** Potential to develop furniture using minimal resources for easy mobility and versatility. - **Comfortable Adaptability:** Innovation opportunity to design furniture that is both adaptable and comfortable, without sacrificing functionality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Manufacturers can explore creating versatile furniture pieces that can be used in various settings. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate multifunctional furniture into their projects to maximize space and flexibility. - **Outdoor Living:** Opportunity to develop outdoor furniture that seamlessly integrates with indoor furniture for a cohesive and visually appealing living space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional Park Picnic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-picnic-furniture.md) - [Adaptive Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture.md) - [Modular Flatpack Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opoo-multifunctional-furniture.md) - [Sleek Adaptable Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vig-collection.md) - [Multifunctional Sleek Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-furniture.md) - [Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-outdoor-furniture.md) - [Multifunctional Modern Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian.md) - [Expanding Three-in-One Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expandy.md) - [Twin-Piece Modular Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agni-modular.md)