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Illusionary Lumber Furnishings

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Front Design Soft Wood Couch Makes Rustic Comfortable

— October 23, 2012 — Art & Design
Wood furniture always looks great, but doesn't offer the most in terms of comfort, which is why Front Design came up with a piece that changes that and gives you the best of both worlds. They came up with Soft Wood, a design that gives the illusion that it is built entirely out of lumber. It looks like a modernized wooden park bench, but is luxurious enough to have in place as your living room couch.

The Soft Wood couch is made entirely out of fabric and is photo-printed with a wood pattern that gives it a rustic outdoorsy look. The idea as the designers say stemmed from the, "exploration in the difference between the visual and tactile experience.”

This item would go great in any rustic/modern home.
Trend Themes
1. Illusionary Furniture - The trend of creating furniture with photo-printed patterns offer a unique and creative approach to design and customization.
2. Outdoor-inspired Decor - Bringing elements of the outdoors inside through decor has the potential to add a sense of tranquility and connection with nature to any living space.
3. Multi-functional Furniture - Designing furniture that serves multiple purposes can offer space-saving solutions and versatility to customers.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers can explore innovative ways of incorporating photo-printed patterns into their products and provide a fresh approach to traditional furniture design.
2. Home Decor - Retailers specializing in home decor can offer additional options to customers by incorporating outdoor-inspired pieces that embody tranquility and relaxation.
3. Interior Design - Interior Designers can look into creating multi-functional and beautiful pieces that offer both practicality and visual appeal to a space.
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