# Repairable Modular Sofas Part & Whole Designed the Total Modular Sofa for Versatile Seating Space By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-05-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-modular-sofa References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2021/05/18/part-and-whole-total-modular-sofas-dezeen-showroom/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+dezeen+%28Dezeenfeed%29) & [partandwhole](https://partandwhole.com/products/total-sofa) Canadian design company, Part & Whole, designed the Total modular sofa system to increase furniture longevity. This system follows a circular design philosophy that focuses on flexibility, service, and repair. The Total sofa system adopts circular economic principles. It consists of upholstered modules that can be configured in various adaptations according to changing needs. To help reduce furniture waste, every component in this couch system is removable, repairable, and replaceable. Therefore, the product itself can continuously evolve over the course of its lifespan. Four seating types can be made from the Total system. Consumers can opt for a standalone chair, a straight-back sofa, or two larger corner sofas. Available in four woolen upholstery colors, the modules are linked together via exposed slender steel structures. Image Credit: Dezeen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Circular Sofa Systems:** The trend of creating modular sofas that follow a circular design philosophy and are repairable, replaceable, and flexible for increasing furniture longevity. - **Flexible and Modular Furniture:** The trend of designing furniture that can be reconfigured in various adaptations according to changing needs, thus reducing furniture waste. - **Sustainable Upholstery:** The trend of using sustainable materials for furniture upholstery to increase lifespan and reduce waste, while still providing different color options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturing companies can disrupt the industry by adopting circular economic principles and incorporating modularity, repairability, and sustainability into their designs. - **Interior Design:** Interior design firms can capitalize on the demand for flexible and modular furniture by incorporating circular sofa systems and other sustainable furniture options into their projects. - **Sustainability Consulting:** There is an opportunity for sustainability consulting firms to advise companies and consumers on the benefits and implementation of circular design principles and sustainable upholstery in furniture and other products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Textured Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/part-whole.md) - [Sustainable Easy-Repair Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anderssen-voll1.md) - [Repairable Flat-Pack Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatpack-sofa1.md) - [Longevity-Focused Luxe Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spoke-sofa.md) - [Modular Eco-Sourced Cozy Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-couch.md) - [Curvaceous Modular Sofa Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelin-modular-sofa-system.md) - [Rounded Modular Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-sofa.md) - [Bespoke Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endy-modular-sofa.md) - [Modular Sofa Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybla.md)