illoom Proposes 'Layered Home' Interior with 2021 New Products

Interior Design for Staying at Home: Not Just Rest, but Learning, Working, and Hobbies Too

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jonghwa] As the time spent at home increases, 'Omni-Layered Homes,' where new functions are added to the basic role of the home, are emerging as a housing trend in 2021. One of the trends forecasted in 'Trend Korea 2021,' published by the Seoul National University Consumer Trend Analysis Center, 'Omni-Layered Homes' refers to the pattern where various functions such as learning, working, and hobbies are added to the basic function of the home as a place of rest, similar to the 'layered look' of wearing clothes in layers.

Il룸, a living furniture brand of the Fursys Group, plans to launch various new products that allow consumers to decorate their Omni-Layered Homes according to their desired styles in line with this trend. The interior concepts proposed by Il룸 along with the 2021 new products are 'Home+Holiday,' which gives the feeling of being at a travel destination even at home; 'Home Study·Home Office,' which enhances learning and work efficiency; and 'Home Gallery,' which exhibits one's own tastes and personality.

‘Home+Holiday’ Interior Completing a Refined Rest Like Traveling Even at Home

Illum 'Placer Motion Lounge Bed'.
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As people are unable to take trips that serve as an escape from daily life, they crave a more perfect rest at home. According to the distribution industry, demand for home appliances and furniture products for more comfortable rest, from sofas to massage devices, has surged. Il룸 proposes products that create a private space free from disturbance for those seeking a utopian space inside their home to escape stress, as well as hotel-style bedrooms that allow one to enjoy the luxurious mood of hotels at travel destinations.

Il룸’s upcoming 'Placer Motion Lounge Bed' is perfect as a 'Home+Holiday' item, offering comfort akin to flying first class on an airplane. It allows backrest adjustment according to the desired posture, providing comfort that fits the body perfectly, and features a minibar, multi-side cabinet, and partition within arm’s reach, enabling one to fully enjoy personal time.

Additionally, Il룸 plans to release hotel bedroom series in the first half of this year that evoke various hotel moods: Granada, Hazel, and Urbani. Through these new series, consumers can create hotel bedrooms with moods ranging from sophisticated boutique hotels, natural-sensibility hotels, to luxurious classic hotels according to their preferences.

‘Home Study·Home Office’ Enhancing Learning and Work Efficiency

Illum 'Mendi'.
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Sales of Il룸’s home office and home study product lines in the first half of last year increased by 20% compared to the previous year. As remote classes and telecommuting have become routine, the need to create a more comfortable office space inside the home has increased. Accordingly, Il룸 proposes interiors that enhance learning and work efficiency at home while maintaining work-and-life balance.

Il룸’s 'Jerome Motion Desk' is a functional desk that improves study efficiency for children who spend more time learning at home. It features adjustable desk height and tabletop angle according to the child’s body type, from toddlers to children, helping them develop proper posture habits. The desk is equipped with a multi-tap optimized for home study environments of kindergarten and lower elementary school children who have increased remote classes. Additionally, the automatic button and lock function allow children to adjust it easily and safely by themselves, making it perfect as a child’s first motion desk.

Furthermore, Il룸 recently launched 'Mendy,' a home office product suitable for single-person households living in compact spaces. This product package includes a bed, desk, and partition bookshelf to separate work and rest spaces, making it ideal for students and office workers who want to improve work and study efficiency while maintaining work-and-life balance.

‘Home Gallery’ Exhibition Space Reflecting One’s Own Personality and Taste

Illum 'Lema'.
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As the number of people staying at home most of the time increases, the perception of the home is evolving from simply a residential space to a space that expresses one’s own personality. It has become trendy to decorate a corner of the home with a 'home cafe' or 'home garden' reflecting one’s own taste, and SNS platforms such as Instagram and YouTube are flooded with 'room tour' content showcasing personal home interiors. In fact, Il룸’s home cafe series 'Lema' showed a 40% growth rate in the first half of last year compared to the same period the previous year.

In line with this trend, Il룸 recommends 'Home Gallery' interiors that exhibit the emotions and tastes one pursues using furniture. Displaying cherished books and accessories together with stylish furniture can give the feeling of being in a curated shop or gallery. Il룸 is planning to launch various living series such as Serk and Mota that transform one’s home into a sensuous mood like an exhibition space.

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