# Indoor-Outdoor Furnishings The Soft Block Collection Offers Versatile and Lightweight Sofas By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-06-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-soft-block References: [onekingslane](https://www.onekingslane.com/product/14724/683704) & [jamesdewulf](http://www.jamesdewulf.com/) These contemporary sofa's from the Soft Block collection is designed by the talented James DeWulf. DeWulf created a home furnishing line that could be used both outdoors and indoors. Hence, his mission was to create lightweight pieces that can be easily moved around while still maintaining a beautiful design. The collection consists of ottomans, easy chairs, sofas and chaise lounges. The sofa covers are all removable and interchangeable, as well as machine washable, UV-resistant and quick drying. DeWulf is an established designer who has big-name clients such as Oprah, Charlize Theron and Tyrell Owens. By offering a product that is [dual-function and lightweight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/settle-outdoor), the Soft Block collection offers home owners stylish pieces that are sure to accommodate all living spaces. With [interchangeable covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denimupholstered-sofas), it also allows homeowners to switch things up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dual-function Furniture:** The Soft Block collection demonstrates the growing trend of furniture that can be used both indoors and outdoors. - **Lightweight Design:** The lightweight nature of the Soft Block collection highlights the trend towards easily movable furniture. - **Interchangeable Covers:** The Soft Block collection taps into the trend of customizable furniture with its removable and interchangeable sofa covers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The Soft Block collection presents disruptive innovation opportunities for furniture manufacturers to create multi-purpose and lightweight products. - **Home Decor:** The dual-function and stylish design of the Soft Block collection offers opportunities for home decor companies to cater to versatile living spaces. - **Textile and Upholstery:** The interchangeable and machine washable covers of the Soft Block collection create opportunities for textile and upholstery industries to provide customizable and convenient options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flexible Landscape-Like Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airberg-sofa-collection.md) - [Stacked Brick-Like Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-brick-modular-sofa.md) - [Rounded Modular Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-sofa.md) - [Captivating Modular Versatile Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mah-jong-outdoor-collection.md) - [Curvy Segmented Outdoor Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segmented-outdoor-sofa.md) - [Modular Sofa Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybla.md) - [Modernist Modular Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongo-garden-sofa.md) - [Family-Friendly Modular Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubik-v-cloud-modular-couch.md) - [Compact Pillowy Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sander-series.md)