# Plush Outdoor Seating Claesson Koivisto Rune's 'Alicia' Sofa Adds Softness to Outdoor Spaces By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-05-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plush-outdoor-seating References: [claessonkoivistorune.se](http://www.claessonkoivistorune.se/) Claesson Koivisto [Rune](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-chair-design) developed the 'Alicia' sofa system as a plush [outdoor seating option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/africa-collection) to create a rich "socializing landscape." Outdoor furniture pieces often boast simple, sturdy frames that are topped with cushions, but they rarely offer the same level of comfort as one's indoor furnishings. Alicia differs by offering [plush cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillo-sofa) and a bow-shaped backrest that promises to enhances outdoor spaces with the look of high-end living room furnishings. In contrast to the soft elements of the seating system, Claesson Koivisto Rune integrated hard tabletop surfaces into the design of the sofa. As well as offering just enough space to sit a drink, this design detail makes it all the more possible to configure the seating units in a number of ways that best fit one's available outdoor space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 14% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plush Outdoor Seating:** Opportunity for outdoor furniture manufacturers to create seating options that offer the same level of comfort as indoor furnishings. - **High-end Living Room Furnishings:** Opportunity for designers to bring the look and feel of high-end living room furnishings to outdoor spaces. - **Configurable Seating Units:** Opportunity for furniture designers to create seating units that can be easily configured to fit different outdoor spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for outdoor furniture manufacturers to develop and produce plush seating options for outdoor spaces. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to expand their expertise to include outdoor spaces and create high-end outdoor furniture. - **Hospitality Industry:** Opportunity for the hospitality industry to enhance outdoor spaces in hotels, restaurants, and resorts with plush and configurable seating options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Systematic Seating Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybla-seating-system.md) - [Artfully Versatile Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/settle-outdoor.md) - [Modern Cushioned Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-outdoor-seating.md) - [Modular Sofa Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybla.md) - [Plush Sculptural Lounge Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokko.md) - [Ribbon-Inspired Curvaceous Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ribbon-collection.md) - [Sculptural Outdoor Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-outdoor-furniture.md) - [Curvy Segmented Outdoor Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segmented-outdoor-sofa.md) - [Capacious Outdoor Sofa Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/africa-sofa.md)