# Expandable Seating Solutions The Accordion Stool Design Can be Expanded or Contracted to Suit By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-design References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/accordion-stool-expandable-stool-by-natalie-dackelid/) & [dackelid-form](http://dackelid-form.com/) Living spaces are becoming smaller, so the need for more functional furniture designs is becoming more apparent as seen with the Accordion Stool design by Natalie Dackelid. The [expandable furniture design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooming-furniture) helps to offer users a place to sit for one or two depending on the requirements at the time. The Accordion Stool is inspired by the Swedish expression "If there's room in the heart, there's room for the arse," which helps to encourage a more heartfelt approach to design. Crafted from Swedish ash wood, the Accordion Stool design is finished with a soft pad to help make the seat more comfortable. The [folding design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat) of the cushion enables it to be used when the stool is in either single or couple mode. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 37% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Functional Furniture Designs:** Exploring furniture designs that offer versatility and adaptability to suit different spatial requirements. - **Compact Living Solutions:** Addressing the need for space-saving furniture designs in smaller living spaces. - **User-centric Design Approach:** Adopting a more heartfelt approach to design that prioritizes user comfort and functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** The furniture industry can explore innovative designs that offer expandability and adaptability to meet the needs of smaller living spaces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate space-saving furniture designs into their projects to optimize the functionality of compact living spaces. - **Home Goods Retail:** Retailers specializing in home goods can offer a range of expandable seating solutions that cater to the needs of consumers living in smaller homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expanding Three-in-One Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expandy.md) - [Adaptive Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture.md) - [Fan-Shaped Stackable Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-concept.md) - [Intuitive Entryway Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-front-stool.md) - [Transformative Clover Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clover-collective-modular.md) - [Grow-at-Home Sponge Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sponge-furniture.md) - [Sustainable Space-Saving Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flex-perch-stool.md) - [Recycled Scissor-Like Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauld-chair.md) - [Collapsible Recycled Bottle Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-folding-stool.md)