# Chic Expanding Sofas The Shrinkable Sofa Transforms from an Armchair to a Three-Seated Couch By Ell Smith | Published 2018-01-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrinkable-sofa References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1386599961/shrinkable-sofa-resize-your-furniture-regain-your?ref=category&ref=discovery#prototype-slide-110270) Most home owner lack space in their homes due to the prevalence of [compact living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrinx-lounge-chair), so one company has developed a shrinkable sofa, which can change its form to suit a variety of a home owner's short and long-term interior design needs. This [transforming couch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubik-v-cloud-modular-couch) can shift from an armchair, to a love seat, to a three-seated couch in a few simple moves. This means, that a home owner can save space, without limiting their abilities to [entertain friends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prado). In addition to its 3-in-1 capabilities, this couch arrives in a variety of styles, including leather and fabric. The Shrinkable Sofa has successfully completed its prototyping phase, and expects to be ready for distribution in the summer of 2018. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Transforming Furniture:** The development of shrinkable sofas creates an opportunity for other companies to create multi-functional, space-saving furniture. - **Flexible Design:** A flexible design that can adapt to a variety of spaces provides an opportunity for furniture designers to create customizable pieces that can transform to fit the needs of homeowners. - **Compact Living Solutions:** Furniture companies can capitalize on the trend of compact living by creating innovative and space-saving furniture solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture companies can use this innovation to create customizable, space-efficient furniture that can adapt to different living needs. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can use this type of furniture to create stylish and space-saving living environments that accommodate various lifestyles. - **Home Renovation:** The development of this type of furniture can be integrated into home renovation plans that require space-saving design and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Collapsing Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acordion-modular-sofa.md) - [Versatile Modular Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformer-couch-20.md) - [Modular Eco-Sourced Cozy Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-couch.md) - [Adaptive Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture.md) - [Modular Multifunctional Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulala-home-elitenest.md) - [Versatile Sofa-Bed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neptune-sofa.md) - [Envelope-Packaged Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couch-in-an-envelope.md) - [Comforting Adaptable Sofa Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-bird-reincarnation-3way-sofa-bed.md) - [Modular Inflatable Furniture Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transforming-sofa.md)