# Slim Versatile Tables The Riley Table by Sam McMorran is Made for Small Spaces By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riley-table References: [swipelife](http://swipelife.com/2014/05/riley-table-by-sam-mcmorran/) & [naughtone](http://www.naughtone.com/) Homes often consist of coffee tables, desks and dining tables, but imagine conveniently combining all three into one; that is exactly what the Riley Table does. It is a [versatile piece of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-table) made with [small spaces in mind](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanscale-float-micro). Or those who often work on portable laptops. An upscale version of the classic folding TV tray tables, the Riley Table has a sleek and slim silhouette that allows it to slip into virtually any space. Designed by Sam McMorran for furniture manufacturer [Naughtone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotti-chair), the Riley Table is made out of solid wood that is sealed with a light matte lacquer. The Riley Table boasts the perfect size to make it easily slide on sofa arms or benches. It can also stand alone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Multifunctional Furniture:** The trend of combining different furniture functions into one product creates opportunities for innovative designs and space-saving solutions. - **Small Space Living:** The growing trend of living in smaller spaces calls for furniture that is compact, versatile, and efficient in maximizing space. - **Laptop-friendly Furniture:** With the increasing use of portable laptops for work and leisure, there is a demand for furniture that caters to the needs of laptop users, such as built-in workspace and convenience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can tap into the trend of multifunctional furniture by developing innovative designs that serve multiple purposes and cater to the needs of small space living. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage the trend of small space living by recommending space-saving furniture options to clients and integrating multifunctional furniture into their designs. - **Technology and Electronics:** The technology and electronics industry can explore opportunities to integrate technology features into laptop-friendly furniture, such as built-in charging ports and wire management solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Desk Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willow-side-table.md) - [Reversable Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse.md) - [Compact Functional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table.md) - [Industrial Shapeshifting Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jointable.md) - [Rolled-Up Wooden Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofan.md) - [Portable Tray Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taso-tray-table.md) - [Puzzling Removable Tray Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-puzzle-table.md) - [Multipurpose Adaptable Office Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pluralis.md) - [Wall-Mounted Two-Legged Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instable-side-table.md)