Magazine Living and Furnishing
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Rethinking the office chair
More dynamic seating; meetings and conferences held more intelligently: studies show that around 40 per cent of employees would like a more modern working environment that adapts to the demands of today’s world of work. Furniture manufacturers are rising to the challenge and, together with int...
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Optimal sun protection – indoors and outdoors
Long summer days can be enjoyed with a clear conscience with the right parasol, curtains or blind. Innovative technology and sophisticated design add a touch of beauty to time spent relaxing in the garden, indoors or in restaurants, pubs and cafes.
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German industry trusts in 3D printing
The furniture industry has long since discovered 3D printing. This is because digital printing plays an important role in the design of furniture and textiles tailored to personal preferences. It is thus no wonder that interzum 2019, which took place in Cologne from 21 to 24 May, even dedicated a sp...
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Spectacular innovations at the interzum
This year’s interzum from 21 to 24 May 2019 was devoted to groundbreaking interiors trends, such as living in tiny spaces. International exhibitors presented new products for furniture production and interior design at the biggest event for the supplier industry. Here we take a look at some of...
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Mega-trends at interzum
Julia Greven from the agency philla BrandXitement studies the influence of trends on product and business development. The marketing consultant advises companies on brand building, positioning and trend embedding. At this year’s interzum, she spoke on the mega-trends that are currently influen...
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Top sellers: comfortable outdoor furnishings
Following on from the “health and wellness” megatrend, more and more people are spending their leisure time in natural environments. As soon as the outdoor temperature rises, both private and public outdoor areas become additional living space in the open air. As health consciousness con...
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Built on water: Floating Houses
Architects from New York to Shanghai are increasingly being confronted with the same problem: Too little space for too many people. The challenge of developing new habitable spaces within the city is not easy. Many architects, contractors and urban planners are tackling this situation with floating...
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Latest trend: furniture rental
We are sharing more: food, clothing, apartments, bicycles or cars. The sharing economy has now advanced into the furniture industry, and this at precisely the right time. This is because, according to a recent study from Connox, a German online shop for living design, and the furniture supplier Lygh...
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En vogue: Natural surfaces
These days, digitalisation has an enormous influence on both our private and professional lives, and is increasing the pace of our lifestyles. To balance that and take care of themselves, many people like to surround themselves with natural and authentic materials. Within the context of the megatren...
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Instagram: interior blogger gives helpful tips
Instagram is definitely the most powerful medium to communicate a message and, of course, to get new customers, also for the furniture industry. Images have the rare power to immediately appeal to people, that’s why a good Instagram profile could really make a change to the business of furnitu...
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NIKE, a pioneer of personalisation
Accelerated life in our digitalised world is changing consumer behaviour and intensifying the wish for individualisation. The sports merchandise manufacturer Nike is a pioneer in the field of personalised products and combines this successfully with "NIKE BY YOU" customizing at its website...
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Digital printing – interior design made to measure
A home of one’s own design – this is what many customers today are looking for and something interior architects and furniture manufacturers should pay attention to. Digital printing is a groundbreaking technology that allows manufacturers and designers to tailor the surfaces of carpets...
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Off the roll: Wallpaper in the bathroom
The days of floor-to-ceiling bathroom tiles in yellow ochre or brown are over. Wallpaper is finding its way into bathrooms and offers new variety in terms of patterns and design possibilities. Whether you prefer a striped look or a gloss effect: there are no restrictions to your own taste. Wallpaper...
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All-in-one kitchens: No longer a dream
A kitchen appliance that can do everything. Wouldn’t that be a dream come true? But what do aspiring domestic gods and goddesses really want? If you can believe the shows on TV, we’re all turning into professional chefs with stylish home kitchens, equipped with gleaming stainless steel h...
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The customization mega-trend.
Manufacturing individual products for customers has been a mega-trend for years. But what exactly is a mega-trend? A "blockbuster of change", as defined by Zukunftsinstitut? That's a pretty good definition, because a trend that endures for at least 25 years, and that across national bo...
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Strong, food-safe, made of wood, concrete or glass
The worktop is one, if not the most important area of the kitchen. Washing, cutting, stirring and mixing takes place here. Plates are arranged and glasses filled here. It must be able to withstand heat, bacteria and lots of dirt. And it must also be hygienically clean again at the end of the day.
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