# Coffee Sack Cushions Petit Four Designs Make for Ecologically Sound Pillows By Jacqueline Parrish | Published 2009-10-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petit-four-designs References: [thrillist](http://www.thrillist.com/dallas/petit-four-pillows) & [petitfourdesign](http://www.petitfourdesign.com/) If you were ever wondering what to do with a leftover grain or [coffee-bean sack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueprint-coffee), one options now includes sending it to the maker of Petit Four designs, Kimberly Pettit, who upcycles burlap sacks into cutesy, [one-of-a-kind pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron-pillo-lounge-chair). Petit Four designs are an ecologically friendly creation, but, having felt the roughness of burlap sacks before, I wonder how comfortable these cushions would be to lay on and whether or not they'd cause sack-burn on the side of your face. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to repurpose waste materials into unique products, like upcycling burlap sacks into comfortable cushions. - **Eco-friendly Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable design solutions that prioritize environmental consciousness without compromising on comfort or aesthetics. - **Artisanal Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the growing consumer demand for handmade, one-of-a-kind home decor items by incorporating traditional crafting techniques into contemporary design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Furnishings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reinvent the home furnishing industry by offering eco-friendly and unique products that blend sustainability and comfort. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Bridge the gap between fashion and home decor by exploring innovative ways to repurpose textile waste into stylish and eco-friendly products. - **Art and Craft Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Cater to the growing demand for sustainable crafting materials by developing eco-friendly alternatives, such as upcycled burlap sacks, that inspire creativity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee Grounds-Made Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-grounds-as-material.md) - [Handcrafted Rustic Pillow Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-cover.md) - [Upcycled Designer Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kara.md) - [Oversized Hollow Pillow Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floof-snuggle-sack-and-floor-pillow.md) - [Leftover Textile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-lounge-chair.md) - [Compact Pillowy Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sander-series.md) - [Jute Rug Hotel Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-petit-pali.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pouf Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rio-pouffe.md) - [Opulent Floral Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-hackney.md)