# Bitten Candy Cushions (UPDATE) These Dessert-Shaped Pillows Make for Sweet Decor Elements By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-02-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-decor References: [holycool.net](http://www.holycool.net/crunched-cushions/) & [bonjourmoncoussin](http://www.bonjourmoncoussin.com/en/4-crunched-cushions) Delicious rich chocolate, [warm fluffy waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tucho-angel-hair) and light crunchy biscuits all create a warm and delectable environment when styled as [sweet home decor pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comforting-pillow). The Crunched Cushions collection by French design company Bonjour Mon Coussin look so tasty and delicious, some may mistake these pillows as huge-sized treats. Printed on one side with a photograph of a delicious dessert, what makes these pillows so convincing is the giant bite mark taken out of one corner, as though a giant couldn't help himself and took a big bite. When relaxing after a hard day of work or school with a [plate of cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominos-cosy-cookie) and a glass of milk, these sugary-styled cushions will be the best companions. For some sweet home decor ideas, try out a few of the delectable Crunched Cushions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Food-inspired Decor:** Consumer demand for food-inspired home decor items, such as candy cushions, could inspire the creation of more food-themed designs. - **Novelty Home Products:** The popularity of novelty home products like food-shaped pillows presents an opportunity for businesses to create and market unique, quirky decor items. - **Photo-realistic Printing:** As evidenced by the Crunched Cushions collection, photo-realistic printing technology could have disruptive applications in the home decor industry. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor Industry:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of food-themed decor items by creating products that appeal to consumers' sense of nostalgia and whimsy. - **Printing Industry:** Advancements in printing technology could open up new market opportunities for businesses to create photo-realistic designs on a variety of textiles, including pillows. - **Gift and Novelty Industry:** The gift and novelty industry can create unique, quirky items like food-shaped pillows that appeal to consumers' desire for fun and whimsical products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Danish Pastry-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-art-collection.md) - [Baked Goods Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-goods-plushies.md) - [Collectible-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-bites.md) - [Oversized Hollow Pillow Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floof-snuggle-sack-and-floor-pillow.md) - [Lollipop-Inspired Dessert Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-x-chupa-chups.md) - [Burger-Inspired Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choco-burger.md) - [Sushi-Inspired 3D-Printed Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-confections.md) - [Collectible Plush Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishpillow-by-original-squishmallows.md) - [Cookie-Themed Wearable Beanbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominos-cosy-cookie.md)