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Three questions for Christophe Vermeersch, CEO, Roomovo

Aug 21 2018 Stories

Three questions for Christophe Vermeersch, CEO, Roomovo Mr Vermeersch, please introduce yourself! I’m 25 years old and I’m the founder of Roomovo. After completing my Master’s at EBS University I immediately began work on Roomovo, a start-up that provides a rental system for furniture. learn more

ORGATEC 2018 - culture@work

Aug 20 2018 Events

ORGATEC 2018 - culture@work ORGATEC 2018 is taking place in Cologne from 23 to 27 October with the theme “culture@work”. The leading international trade fair for the modern working world is dedicated to the question of how working environments and work cultures influence and relate to one another. With a wealth of... learn more

Westwing concentrates on the European market

Aug 17 2018 News

Westwing concentrates on the European market The online furniture retailer Westwing is pulling out of Brazil, Russia and Kazakhstan. In future, the company will concentrate exclusively on the European market, as announced in a recent press release. Talks are already underway with a number of parties interested in taking over the business in th... learn more

Mattress start-up muun is insolvent

Aug 16 2018 News

Mattress start-up muun is insolvent One for all: the online market for mattresses based on the one-size-fits-all concept has experienced impressive growth over the last few years. Countless start-ups entered the market selling mattresses suitable for all body shapes and requirements. learn more

Custom-made ergonomic kitchen planning

Aug 15 2018 Trends

Custom-made ergonomic kitchen planning Ergonomics in the kitchen is primarily determined by the physical proportions of the person who does most of the work in this area of the home. When planning worktops or a sink, the height is determined to make working in the kitchen relaxing from an ergonomic perspective. This level of individual... learn more

"Hub" Interior Festival for the first time

Aug 14 2018 Events

"Hub" Interior Festival for the first time A new industry event will start in the autumn of 2018: On 14 and 15 November, the "Hub – Interprint Interior Festival" will provide insights into interior design trends beyond the furniture industry. The organiser of the event, international décor printer Interprint, will brin... learn more

IKEA: E-commerce is the future

Aug 14 2018 News

IKEA: E-commerce is the future IKEA held out against digitalisation for a long time, but now the Swedish furniture giant is going high-tech and ending the expansion of its traditional furniture stores. learn more

Best solutions for problematic rooms

Aug 14 2018 Trends

Best solutions for problematic rooms Many apartments and offices have their problem zones: narrow corridors, small and dark rooms, roof slopes or rooms that are too high often seem uncomfortable. One can decisively improve the well-being factor with simple means: wall colours, furniture and the right light optimise such interiors and a... learn more

Save the date: Digital Interior Day 2018

Aug 13 2018 Events

Save the date: Digital Interior Day 2018 The date for the Digital Interior Day (DID) has been set: On 24 and 25 September 2018, innovative start-ups and top companies from the furniture industry will meet in Cologne. learn more

House plants: Indoor gardening is booming

Aug 10 2018 Trends

House plants: Indoor gardening is booming Those, who don't want to have to do without gardening even if they have no garden, can find numerous solutions for growing plants inside their own four walls today. Mini greenhouses or plant shelves enable ornamental or herb gardens to be grown in every apartment. learn more

New light for furniture and interiors

Aug 08 2018 Trends

New light for furniture and interiors Light is not only good for illumination, it also influences the mood in the room. So, it plays a special role in the designing of living and working spaces. Current solutions light up furniture and rooms. learn more

Furniture shopping: Digital natives take a different approach

Aug 07 2018 News

Furniture shopping: Digital natives take a different approach Eighty-five per cent of Germans plan to buy new furniture in the next 12 months. Half of them get their ideas as they walk through the furniture showroom. But young shoppers especially are increasingly looking for inspiration from alternative sources, such as bloggers or YouTube channels. This is ac... learn more

Ergonomic kitchens – the model for success

Aug 01 2018 Trends

Ergonomic kitchens – the model for success In kitchen planning today, ergonomics, functionality and design are brought together and customised to avoid back problems and joint pain. Intelligently planned workflows save time and space. learn more

Design for everyone - a growing market

Jul 31 2018 Trends

Design for everyone - a growing market The design approach "Design for everyone" means furniture and items that can be used by people of all ages barrier-free and which also look good. There is a growing market for such universally usable products, which designers, manufacturers and distributors can also profit from. learn more

Lighting innovations - From the bright and luminous to the subtle and atmospheric

Jul 26 2018 Trends

Lighting innovations - From the bright and luminous to the subtle and atmospheric The new lamps are so much more than just sources of light. They set the mood for entire rooms or become eye-catching features themselves. Some draw attention with extraordinary effects and innovative designs, while others focus on sustainability. But one description fits them all – they are sh... learn more

Digital campus incube8 for interior startups

Jul 24 2018 News

Digital campus incube8 for interior startups The first pilot phase of the digital campus incube8, in which startups are brought together with companies from the furniture industry, starts in September. A hackathon for Digital Interior Day provides the starting point for the new Koelnmesse project. learn more

Furniture start-up 99chairs is closing after all

Jul 18 2018 News

Furniture start-up 99chairs is closing after all Berlin interior design start-up 99chairs announced strategic insolvency proceedings under its own management in April. Now the company is closing its operations after all. The reason: one of the investors unexpectedly pulled out one day before the agreement was due to be signed, and all the other in... learn more

Furniture start-up MYCS raises Euro 10 million

Jul 17 2018 News

Furniture start-up MYCS raises Euro 10 million Berlin furniture start-up MYCS has secured Euro 10 million in its Series B financing round. Its existing investors were joined by London-based venture capital firm Beringea and Zimmermann Investment from North Rhine-Westphalia. learn more

Best Agers: furniture buyers with substantial purchasing power

Jul 16 2018 Trends

Best Agers: furniture buyers with substantial purchasing power Best Agers are a target group that the furniture industry should not underestimate. And it’s no surprise. After all, 49- to 69-year-olds are a demanding group of customers that enjoy shopping. According to a study by BRmedia, Best Agers have above-average interest in high-quality products and... learn more

Multichannel concepts are the key to success

Jul 15 2018 News

Multichannel concepts are the key to success Consumers expect inspiring buying experiences and expert advice from furniture retailers. Cleverly linked multichannel concepts are the key to long-term success: they will ensure that the industry is prepared for the future. learn more

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