Magazine Living and Furnishing

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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 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

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

Sep 03 2020 Trends

Five tips: How to boost your business with Pinterest Of all the tools for promoting an online business, Pinterest is probably still one of the most underrated. In fact, many people still use it solely as a source of inspiration when the truth is that Pinterest is an amazing tool for expanding an online business. learn more

Recycled plastics from the ocean: Ibiza chair series

Aug 12 2020 Trends

Sustainable furniture: interest keeps growing Environmental consciousness and sustainability are currently very much in demand for furniture. Sales of furnishing items that are sustainably produced have already been increasing for several years now. learn more

Breaks in holiday apartments and holiday homes are in high demand. Guests’ requirements have changed over time. Now, a little more luxury is expected in terms of decor and facilities.

Aug 11 2020 Trends

Holiday lets serving as smart-home showrooms Holiday apartments and holiday homes are proving particularly popular during the coronavirus crisis. In addition to location and price, furnishings also have a key role to play when choosing the right accommodation. Owners of holiday lets wanting to present their guests with the latest trends in ter... learn more

Jul 17 2020 Trends

Start-up spotlight: exciting companies with new ideas Start-up companies are contributing to the international competitiveness of the furniture industry. The range of products and services offered by start-ups includes much more than the innovative design of furniture products. The wishes and needs of the customers are the focus of attention. Well thou... learn more

The new ASB DigitalWallpaper architecture project shows how the function of a public space can be changed in seconds.

Jul 13 2020 Trends

Spatial design: digital technology makes rooms come alive The architect designs the building, the interior designer is responsible for the furnishing and décor, and the lighting designer comes up with the right illumination. Architecture, furnishing, lighting – until now, all these design elements gave a room its character as a unified whole.... learn more

We’ve put together the ambista magazine reports that interested you the most.

Jul 01 2020 Trends

Our top topics of the furniture industry Startups, the imm cologne and market innovations were the most interesting events for designers, manufacturers and retailers from the furniture industry in the first half of 2020. We have once again compiled for you the most popular articles from the ambista magazine of the last six months. Enjoy re... learn more

An urban balcony with little floor space is still large enough for propagating seedlings. The balcony greenhouse by Danish company Juliana is compact and smart – the perfect companion for a city grower.

Jun 25 2020 Trends

Sustainable gardening on the balcony Urban food growing is not new. More and more city dwellers have been discovering their green fingers in recent years: There’s a big trend for community gardens and renting or buying an allotment or garden plot. But crop plants are replacing ornamental greenery on private balconies, too. A new... learn more

Recast – sofa during the day, comfortable bed at night.

Jun 23 2020 Trends

Space-saving setups for small apartments In these times and its megatrend of mobility, intelligent solutions that fit the flexible lifestyle of consumers are needed: Practical furniture for small rooms that are multifunctional, slender and light. The key is in the details. learn more

The Alpenchic model home from Baufritz GmbH & Co.KG is pioneering: it combines planning and technical details and innovations, such as the recycling basement, the self-sustaining energy concept with newly developed fuel cell technology and its own wind po

Jun 19 2020 Trends

Prefabricated house – more than an ecological trend The prefabricated building sector in Germany has already been growing for years. In 2019, every fifth building permit for a single or two-family house has involved a prefabricated house. The construction of a prefabricated house means several advantages for builders: short construction times and the... learn more

In the recreation spaces belonging to these modern, convenience-driven communities, the inhabitants are able to work and, of course, enjoy their free time, too.

Jun 17 2020 Trends

Co-living – so much more than a flat-share According to the maxim followed by many in the younger generation, “sharing is caring”. Whether car-sharing, spending holidays couch-surfing or in a flat all to oneself found on Airbnb, joining with others to rent office premises and use them as a co-working space – this approach i... learn more

Furniture showrooms have reopened, but many customers are switching to shopping online.

Jun 03 2020 Trends

Coronavirus crisis: Contactless delivery is in demand The coronavirus crisis requires far-reaching adjustments to the delivery of products. The furniture industry is also responding to the new demands. learn more

May 29 2020 Trends

Outdoor furniture – Living in the garden Outdoor areas become an extended living room thanks to beautiful outdoor furniture. It creates a harmonious transition from indoors to the garden, the balcony or the patio. This is because today's outdoor sofas, armchairs, tables and rugs are designed just as tastefully and carefully as fur... learn more

When customers actively use a reward programme, the company benefits in several ways.

May 22 2020 Trends

Reward programmes: Special thank you for loyal customers? Reward programmes in Germany enjoy high acceptance and there is still plenty of potential for the furniture industry by making clever use of them. In an interview with ambista, expert Thomas Lauer explains what a good implementation needs. learn more

Virtual, but still personal: at BoConcept you can now digitally discover the entire collection and go shopping in a virtual 3D showroom. But the personal shopping experience is not neglected.

May 18 2020 Trends

Shopping experience: virtual concepts against restrictions After the shutdown, shopping in times of Corona is not the same anymore. In addition to various hygiene measures and distance regulations, protection against the pandemic also requires the wearing of protective masks, thereby changing the shopping experience forever. BoConcept reacts to this with a... learn more

May 13 2020 Trends

Room concepts: More than kitchens Nobilia is known for its kitchen concepts. Europe’s largest kitchen manufacturer stands for a long tradition and comprehensive know-how in “Made in Germany” kitchen design, planning and production. Although already the market leader, Nobilia has set itself apart from other German k... learn more

May 11 2020 Trends

The multitalented wood facade Wood combines tactile, visual and ecological qualities in a unique way: It is a renewable building material, has a low carbon footprint, feels pleasant to the touch and its natural hues create an atmosphere of well-being. This makes it especially attractive for a wide variety of exterior application... learn more

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