# Living Sofa Sofa with Integrated Pot By Ayman | Published 2008-06-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofa-pot References: [belowtheclouds](http://www.belowtheclouds.com/2008/06/18/snygga-mobler-fran-atlantico/) & [leif-designpark](http://www.leif-designpark.com/) After recently featuring [11 pieces](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-grow-some-balls)of living furniture and decor, Trend Hunter brings you yet another eco-friendly furniture design. This cool [sofa/bench](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisse-sofa-collection) by Japanese designers *Leif.designpark* features an abstract design with clean and simple lines. It also features an [integrated pot for growing green plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-4) right in the sofa itself. Unless you are going for a minimalist vibe, the style of this design might not be suitable for a typical home. However, I think it would be a great choice in bringing an environmental touch to companies, hospitals and malls. The 2008 design is being produced by Portuguese company, **Atlantico**, as part of a series of [stylish abstract furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosana-sousa). Check out more green furniture below: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Living Furniture:** Create more eco-friendly furniture designs that incorporate living elements like plants. - **Integrated Design:** Integrate furniture with other elements like plants to create unique, multi-functional designs. - **Green Decor:** Increase the trend of incorporating green elements like plants into furniture and decor for a more eco-friendly lifestyle. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can benefit from creating more eco-friendly and multi-functional designs by incorporating living elements like plants. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can embrace the trend of creating designs that incorporate plants and green elements alongside furniture to create unique and sustainable living spaces. - **Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants and other hospitality businesses can incorporate eco-friendly furniture designs with living elements like plants to enhance customer experience and promote sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Terrarium Stool Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-stool.md) - [Modular Plant-Friendly Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bob-corner-sofa.md) - [Living Plant DIY Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-hideaway.md) - [Organically Shaped Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repose-sofa.md) - [Hybrid Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-sofa-system.md) - [Organic Contour Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siwa-sofa.md) - [Envelope-Packaged Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couch-in-an-envelope.md) - [Capacious Outdoor Sofa Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/africa-sofa.md) - [Plant-Friendly Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jcp-universe-coloniae.md)