Magazine Living and Furnishing

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2020 shows us in a dramatic way that we are part of nature. In this nature we all leave our footprint and it is our personal responsibility to keep it as small as possible ecologically.

Oct 19 2020 News

The green furniture industry. How much sustainability is still possible? Good news and bad news at the beginning. The good news is that the furniture industry is greener and better positioned than many other industries in terms of sustainability in its processes. The bad news is that it is not enough. A rethink and further development is therefore required. We take a loo... learn more

Oct 16 2020 News

Classic of furniture design: Costes Chair Furniture classics can be used to furnish living rooms in style. They often become the centre of a room or flat. After all, classics are not only characterised by the fact that they are real eye-catchers, but also by their outstanding workmanship. Here we present another furniture classic of our ser... learn more

Maintain an overview outdoors: the camera is equipped with an infrared night mode and a sound-light alarm and, thanks to installed microphones and loudspeakers, enables two-way communication.

Oct 15 2020 News

Smart systems: home automation of the future A large number of products and ideas are found behind terms like smart home, home automation or intelligent building technology. Most of them are still often single or island solutions. However, there are the first system solutions. learn more

Simply hold your mobile up to the terminal and, hey presto, your goods have been paid for.

Oct 13 2020 News

How customers prefer to pay today Cash is not dying out, but paying with a smartphone is becoming more and more popular. Retailers need to adjust to the fact that the rapid growth of mobile payments will continue. learn more

Table and bench from the bulthaup b Solitaire series

Oct 13 2020 News

Solitaires set themselves skilfully in scene Creative single objects are the highlight of individually furnished rooms. Even solitaires designed for the series often have the characteristics of unmistakable unique pieces in terms of material and surface. learn more

Our three experts Hans Hermann Hagelmann, Leif Kania and Carmen Tappeser describe their personal view of the corona crisis.

Oct 12 2020 Opinion

Industry look at 6 hotspots: corona as a magnifying glass Word may have gotten around that the furniture industry is on the right track despite the crisis. Which is why we are changing the perspective and seeing corona as a magnifying glass that focuses on what is working well or poorly. Tendencies are intensified during the pandemic. Our three experts, Le... learn more

Cooking should be fun - that's why Franke has relied on innovative engineering and outstanding design for over 100 years.

Oct 07 2020 Stories

Combining forces: Franke merges divisions Franke, the world's leading supplier of solutions and equipment for domestic kitchens, private bathrooms, semi-public and public washrooms, professional system catering and coffee preparation, is repositioning itself. In an interview, Barbara Borra, President/CEO Franke Kitchen Systems, explains... learn more

Thanks to digital media and social media platforms, people like to form communities that can integrate companies as a community in their communications.

Oct 06 2020 Stories

Own communities - a chance for companies and customers Customer communities are an excellent tool for customer service, customer loyalty and market research, which is not used enough by the German economy. How furniture companies can benefit from them, ambista author Christine Sommer-Guist asked an expert for corporate and sales communication, Dr. Rolan... learn more

Oct 04 2020 News

Number of the month: Furniture investment after VAT reduction Together with GfK, we present facts and figures about the furniture market every month. This month's topic is the impact of the VAT reduction ... learn more

Oct 01 2020 Trends

Apps are becoming increasingly popular - and more effective Apps have been booming since the outbreak of the Corona pandemic. More and more people are downloading the small user-friendly apps onto their smartphones and tablets. We show you what opportunities this trend offers furniture companies. learn more

Sep 30 2020 Stories

Spatial Design: New study course in Lucerne How must rooms be designed so that we find them pleasant? This is one of the key questions that spatial designers deal with. The new design direction is changing the way rooms can be planned. In the winter semester 2020/2021, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts will offer the new cou... learn more

Sep 29 2020 Trends

Packaging of furniture: Cleanly packed Environmentally friendly packaging is also becoming an issue for the furniture industry. Resourceful companies have long since found ways to do without plastic and polystyrene. learn more

Sep 23 2020 Opinion

Trend scouting only online - is that possible? Welcome to the new era. A time that is also about furniture, but primarily about networking, cooperation and togetherness. How will we live and work in the future and attract people back to the stores? This was the subject of thought and discussion in the "Digital Talks" at Maison & Ob... learn more

What would have been unthinkable in the past has now become the norm: supposedly bitter opponents join forces and make common cause.

Sep 23 2020 Opinion

Established and innovative solutions: How the furniture industry can change Times change. And no, it's not going to be the same. And it has only partly to do with Corona. Economic change is also rolling through the furniture industry, constantly and irreversibly. And if you disagree, take a look at the steel and automotive industries. The good thing about this is that M... learn more

To install the smart door lock on the inside of the door, simply replace the existing cylinder with a length-adjustable security cylinder from Gerda, put the lock directly onto the cylinder and fix it with an Allen screw.

Sep 21 2020 Trends

Smart Home: The smart door lock In addition to lighting and various gadgets for the kitchen, security is a central theme that smart home users are concerned with. A further development in door locks is presented here. learn more

Sep 16 2020 Trends

Strong colours: Furniture as striking accents Furnishing elements and furniture in strong colours set special accents in the room. As favourite pieces they attract attention. After muted and broken shades, striking colours are now increasingly visible again. Objects in strong unit colours can be used to contrast with objects in other colours. learn more

Put it back! Many buyers take advantage of the right of return, but for dealers this can be a problem.

Sep 15 2020 News

New ways in the fight against returns Returns are a problem in online retailing - but now there are some creative ways to reduce the number of returns. This is also interesting for the furniture trade. learn more

The traditional material veneer gains in attractiveness, because veneer is an authentic, natural and ecological material.

Sep 15 2020 Opinion

Veneer in trend and trend veneer The image of veneer has changed dramatically over the past decades. We provide insights into current trends and innovations in the field of veneer. learn more

Sep 09 2020 Opinion

Industry insight: What are the benefits of the VAT reduction? One issue, three perspectives: It’s a good two months since the German VAT rate of 19 per cent was suddenly cut to 16 per cent. Now it is time to take stock. What benefits is the VAT reduction generating? We asked Carmen Tappeser, Leif Kania and Hans Hermann Hagelmann – three absolute ex... learn more

Hacker können mutwillig Handelsplattformen im Internet lahmlegen – in den meisten Fällen sind sie nicht zu fassen.

Sep 08 2020 Stories

Cyberattacks: Wave of attacks from the Internet Cyber attacks on merchants and networks are on the increase. Such attacks can have serious consequences in online commerce. How can businesses protect themselves? learn more

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