The furniture industry is finally catching up and pieces like the coffee tables, which can transform from coffee to dining and consoles that stretch out to 10 seat tables are genius designer solutions.
The trend to smaller living spaces is widespread and it’s not about city living only. As societies become more aware of their impact on the earth and the thoughtless waste we are dumping out, the conscious movement is about choosing quality items that serve multiple functions. Choosing products that don't just take up more space and require rooms that are wastefully heated and rarely used. The idea is to avoid consumption of material objects simply for the sake of filling empty spaces. The educated and savvy minimalist chooses wisely to make use of space rather than fill space.
The movement towards waste-not is gathering momentum as we notice the trend towards a smaller footprint. Less is more. Minimalist ideas abound in books, Facebook and Blogs about the joy of clutter-free living. The KonMari method, which became synonymous with the word “tidying up” even has bloggers touting life lessons on de-cluttering your life and freeing yourself to live a happier and better life. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up book changes the way we organize, simplify and store our stuff.
And then there are the Minimalists Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus, known as “The Minimalists” to their 4 million readers, who help people live more meaningful lives with less through their website, books, podcast, and documentary. As featured on: ABC, CBS, NBC, NPR, BBC, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, TIME, and The Atlantic. http://www.theminimalists.com/
Compact furniture that can literally shape shift, is what is needed. Murphy beds with sofas that don’t need to be moved are offering the minimalist both a lounge and a sleeping area that looks gorgeous.
The trend is here to stay, it's about living smart and small.