# Modular Home Collections The NKYINKYIM A CASA Collection Expands Modular Furniture By Amy Duong | Published 2026-07-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nkyinkyim-a-casa-1 References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/armando_cabral/)  The [NKYINKYIM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nkyinkyim-a-casa) A CASA collection is the second collaboration between Swiss modular furniture brand [USM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-furniture-systems) and designer Armando Cabral. Built around the USM Haller system, the eight-piece range combines modular structures with handwoven Portuguese woolen textiles developed in partnership with heritage mill Fabricaal. Named after the Ghanaian Adinkra symbol for transformation and growth, the collection reflects Cabral's multicultural influences while introducing artisanal materials to USM's modular furniture platform. The range includes the Bassarel love chair, Lily daybed, Manjak and Manjak Mini chairs, alongside the Banu credenza, Arkad sidetable, Uno bookcase and Nkyinkyim bookshelf. Each piece is designed with adaptable modular construction for evolving residential spaces while incorporating traditional weaving techniques from Portugal's Alentejo region. The collection debuted at [MAAT Central's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latoxlato) Sala dos Geradores in Lisbon before its global presentation in New York Image Credit: USM ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 86% - 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 - **Artisanal Modularity:** Heritage textiles integrated into modular furniture systems create premium customization models that blend craft authenticity with scalable residential design. - **Transformable Living Spaces:** Adaptable furnishings for evolving homes signal opportunities around flexible layouts, multifunctional pieces, and long-lifecycle interior investments. - **Cross-cultural Home Design:** Multicultural symbolism and regional craftsmanship are reshaping furniture collections into narrative-driven products with stronger emotional and global market appeal. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Modular platforms enhanced with tactile artisanal materials expand differentiation in a market increasingly defined by personalization and durability. - **Home Decor:** Craft-led soft finishes and cultural storytelling introduce new value layers for interiors seeking warmth, identity, and collectible design appeal. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Traditional weaving mills gain relevance through collaborations that position heritage techniques inside contemporary modular product ecosystems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gothic Pearl Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrome-mikimoto.md) - [Robotic Mobility Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam.md) - [Medication-Friendly Smart Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zkscool.md) - [Bright Peach Blossom Timepiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sbga529.md) - [Algae-Powered Biocells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biophotovoltaic.md) - [Soothing Bug Bite Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superband.md) - [Bold Desert Boat Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-5.md) - [Dynamic Electric Grand Tourers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-rover-gt.md) - [Tiled Flagship Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-revivo-1.md)