IKEA announces the launch of its sustainable furniture collection. The capsule is attentively dubbed TÄNKVÄRD and it focuses on eco-friendly materials and modes of production. Set to drop sometime in April 2019, the offerings extend to textiles and lightweight pieces.
Aside from the company's aim to push the planet-friendly agenda forward, the sustainable furniture collection will also explore the field of functionality. Each product from the TÄNKVÄRD line will be flexible and multi-functional. This appeals especially to the practicality-minded consumer, as well as those who live in ultra-compact apartments. Design Taxi calls reader's attention to IKEA's room divider that also boasts clothing hangers and the storage basket that is designed to be fashion-forward enough to be used as a bag.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Sustainable Furniture Collections
- Opportunity for companies to develop furniture lines that prioritize eco-friendly materials and production methods.
- Multi-functional Furniture
- Opportunity to create furniture that is flexible and serves multiple purposes, catering to the needs of practicality-minded consumers.
- Fashion-forward Storage Solutions
- Opportunity to design storage baskets and bags that are fashionable and functional, appealing to style-conscious consumers.
Where This Applies
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to incorporate sustainable practices and materials into their production processes.
- Interior Design
- Opportunity for interior designers to create multi-functional spaces that utilize flexible furniture.
- Fashion and Accessories
- Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with furniture manufacturers and design stylish storage solutions that double as fashion accessories.
