In our modern world, we are used to terms like smartphone, wifi, Wii, and Xbox. But, what about smart chairs, tables, desks, or sofas? Recent technological developments have made it possible and practical to also add extra features to furniture that delight the technical and gadget-minded among us.
Furniture designers these days are building pieces that suit the way we live today. Often, that means one piece can serve multiple uses or transform into something totally different. These newest incarnations have capabilities far beyond what our parents ever dreamed, and new innovations are arriving daily. The newest science mixed with creativity will likely keep things fresh for a long time to come.
Some high-tech light-up sofas and loveseats appear to be regular sets- until the sun goes down; then these pieces glow from the inside, giving them a very modern touch. There are also rounded vinyl chairs called ‘pods’, which look like something from the Jetson’s cartoon show. These pods have room for you to fit comfortably surrounded, have speakers built into the top and sides, and a laptop stand in front, for the ultimate in comfort for those who are connected for long periods every day. Other innovations include chairs made of open-cell type membranes that look like a large cube– until somebody sits in it, and it takes on a more standard chair-like form. In fact, high-density foam has made possible lots of new configurations– you can now find chairs designed to mimic the Tetris game, silver clouds, or blobs, should you so desire, and all of them are likely more comfortable than anything you have ever sat on before.
Good looks are one thing, but consumers today demand that and much more. They expect total comfort, and ergonomically correct furniture that prevents back, neck, and leg pain. Luckily, furniture manufacturers today are on the same page, and are delivering furniture that meets those expectations. They also have made it easier, and less expensive, for a consumer to personalize furniture. For instance, if your husband has a room dedicated to the Ohio State Buckeyes or the New York Yankees, ordering him pieces in the team colors is possible, and you can even have the team logo added to the furniture pieces, or get them personalized for him. What previously took a long time to do and was cost prohibitive is now quick and cheap, due to technical innovations, and furniture makers investing in the proper equipment to quickly be proactive with their customer’s wants and needs
Technology also has brought about some changes in the way designers look at furniture. For instance, you will see growing trends in more functional table surfaces to be utilized with sofas or recliners, as for a laptop computer. The buzz in the industry is all about comfort and function, and how to effectively meld the two.
Another good innovation in furniture is the recliner sofa. These sofas have lots of great features, like the ability to be reclined up to 180 degrees for great comfort while watching a movie, or even as a temporary bed for visitors. Some have cup holders and built-in tray tables. Easy to clean, water-resistant, and durable, a recliner sofa like this will last and look great for a long time.
Illiana is an avid follower of the cutting edge of interior design, and is a big fan of leather sleeper sofas. She’s been kind enough to provid this article on futuristic seating designs to us at no cost.
