# Glowing Outdoor Couches The Sirchester Luminous Sofa Illuminates for Those Dark Starry Nights By Allison Love | Published 2010-07-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sirchester-luminous-sofa References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/create-a-brilliant-outdoor-scene-with-sirchester-luminous-sofa/) & [serralunga](http://www.serralunga.com/) The Sirchester Luminous Sofa is an [outdoor couch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-outdoor-furniture) that actually lights up for extra visibility in the dark. The couch is modeled after a [traditional English Chester sofa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t4-sofa) with a more modernized feel. The Sirchester Luminous Sofa is perfect for all outdoor weather, as it has [padded seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poet-sofa) as well as an inner drainage system, allowing any rainwater to funnel away from the seats. The light-up couch comes in almost any color you can imagine, so your patio set can be completed in whatever color you desire. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Outdoor Lighting Furniture:** The trend of integrating lighting features into outdoor furniture offers opportunities for creating innovative, visually appealing products. - **Weatherproof Outdoor Furniture:** The trend of developing weather-resistant outdoor furniture with special features like drainage systems presents opportunities for durable and versatile products. - **Customizable Patio Sets:** The trend of offering customizable options for outdoor furniture allows consumers to create unique and personalized patio sets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can explore new materials and designs to incorporate lighting features and ensure durability in outdoor furniture. - **Outdoor Living:** The outdoor living industry can benefit from developing innovative and functional outdoor furniture that enhances the overall outdoor experience. - **Home Decor Retail:** Home decor retailers can capitalize on the growing demand for customizable patio sets by offering a wide range of design options and personalized services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transparent Hard-Sided Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-sofa.md) - [Curvy Segmented Outdoor Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segmented-outdoor-sofa.md) - [Modular Mood Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumen-chair.md) - [Foldable Camping Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-couch.md) - [Inflatable Campsite Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bote-aero-couch.md) - [Modular Inflatable Furniture Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transforming-sofa.md) - [Modernist Modular Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongo-garden-sofa.md) - [Modern Cushioned Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-outdoor-seating.md) - [Capacious Outdoor Sofa Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/africa-sofa.md)