# Open-Air Living Rooms The National Trust Encourages Visitors to Enjoy the Outdoors By Gemma Vardon | Published 2010-07-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-air-living-rooms References: [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/groups/grasssofa/) & [nationaltrust.org.uk](http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/outdoorlivingroom) The National Trust has created these open-air living rooms to entice sofa-loving Brits into the great outdoors. The open-air living rooms are made entirely out of natural materials and took over a month to grow. The furniture is comprised of a base of straw bales with a grass blanket. Each of these open-air living rooms has a [sofa and a coffee table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aire-modular) for families to gather around. The biggest sofa is at Osterley Park in London, with an eight-meter diameter. The initiative is in response to recent research that revealed Brits spend up to 43 [hours a week on the sofa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couchmas). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Outdoor Living Spaces:** Create outdoor living spaces using natural materials to encourage people to spend more time outdoors. - **Nature-inspired Furniture:** Design furniture made from natural materials like straw bales and grass blankets for a unique outdoor experience. - **Human-nature Connection:** Promote the connection between humans and nature by providing open-air living rooms that blend the comforts of indoors with the beauty of the outdoors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Hospitality businesses can incorporate open-air living rooms in their establishments to attract customers looking for unique outdoor experiences. - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can innovate by creating furniture specifically designed for open-air living rooms, utilizing natural and sustainable materials. - **Leisure and Recreation:** Leisure and recreation organizations can embrace the concept of open-air living rooms to provide a fresh and inviting setting for outdoor activities and gatherings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor-Ready Structural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-collection-1.md) - [Living Plant DIY Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-hideaway.md) - [Ergonomic Latticed Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardiners-sofa.md) - [Modern Outdoor Living Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-outdoor-living.md) - [Tech-Infused Living Room Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-sofa-range.md) - [Tranquil Reading Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapters-furniture.md) - [Capacious Outdoor Sofa Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/africa-sofa.md) - [Water-Resistant Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-collection.md) - [Artfully Versatile Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/settle-outdoor.md)