# Candy-Dispensing Beds Skittles & Simmons Created the Sweet Sleep Bed with a Candy Machine By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-12-08 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-sleep-bed References: [candyindustry](https://www.candyindustry.com/articles/90120-skittles-partners-with-simmons-to-create-candy-dispensing-bed) & [Simmons](http://Simmons.com/SweetSleep)  Fans of candy and a good night of sleep will find the best of both worlds in the Sweet Sleep Bed created by [Skittles and Simmons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skittles-little-living). This one-of-a-kind bed includes a candy dispenser and it opens up to reveal a twin-size murphy bed, complete with a [gel memory foam mattress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oversized-modular-bedinabox). Only one Sweet Sleep Bed exists and it will be sold to one lucky [candy lover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsugar-chewsyourmix) for just $1.50, the average price of a pack of Skittles candy. The one-of-one bed is set to go on sale on December 13th and it will go on a first come, first serve basis. Fans can follow the brands on social media for hints about the exact time that the bed will be made available for purchase. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sleep-dispensing Beds:** Creating beds that not only provide comfort but dispense something with a potential ‘surprise factor’ like candy or perfume, could provide an exciting and memorable customer experience. - **Interactive Furniture:** Developing furniture, especially beds, with interactive elements such as candy dispensers could further engage customers and increase the demand for unique and memorable furniture pieces. - **Limited Edition Unique Products:** Creating custom-made one-of-a-kind beds can elevate a brand's exclusivity and stoke customer loyalty, with the bed and brands likely gaining traction across various social media platforms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** The furniture industry could stand an opportunity to create innovative and unique pieces by incorporating interactive elements that appeal to customers' senses. - **Confectionery:** Innovation in the candy industry, including collaborations with unique furniture brands like Simmons could increase brand relevance and customer appeal. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The Sweet Sleep Bed is an example of experiential marketing, which could provide new opportunities for companies to captivate customers and promote brand values. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Drone-Themed Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-themed-bed.md) - [Exclusive In-Store Sleepovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mms-fun-club.md) - [Whimsical Candy Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treat-retreat.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Bed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circu-mr-bunny-bed.md) - [Colorful Candy Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hichew-fantasy-house.md) - [Candy Corn Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-corn-suite.md) - [In-Hotel Human Dog Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plufls.md) - [Anime Creature-Inspired Cushion Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-creatureinspired-cushion-bed.md) - [Marshmallow-Inspired Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-pillow.md)