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What makes an office building smart?
Jul 19 2022 Trends
Current examples What makes an office building smart? In view of the current energy shortage, the importance of smart office concepts is growing. Current examples show what the future of the office could look like. How can office buildings be designed for the future? The Fraunhofer Institute is addressing this question with the joint project Office 21.... learn more
Superwood – material with a future
Jul 05 2022 Trends
Material innovation Superwood – material with a future In fashion, fast fashion is no longer in vogue and the furniture industry is also looking for sustainable and durable solutions for its products. In cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, designer Sofia Souidi has now developed Superwood – a material that consists of recycled c... learn more
Organic design is the trend
Jun 21 2022 Trends
Products from the ambista network Organic design is the trend From the 1950s onwards, soft rounded shapes inspired by nature conquered rooms all over the world from Scandinavia and are now in great demand again. The style of organic design also includes design with natural colours, materials and motifs. learn more
Need to catch up in the furniture industry
May 23 2022 Trends
Circular economy Need to catch up in the furniture industry German consumers expect more offers in the direction of reuse and recycling. This requires suitable business models, says expert Oliver Schurack in an interview, who has just conducted a study on the Circular Economy. learn more
How to scale your sales with Facebook & Co.
Apr 25 2022 Trends
Social Ads How to scale your sales with Facebook & Co. Digital change does not stop at any industry. The furnishing trade has also had to rethink in recent years and find new communication and distribution channels. Consumers have long since ordered books, clothes or the latest TV online from the comfort of their couch. When it comes to furniture, they... learn more
Consumer behaviour when buying furniture in times of Corona
Apr 11 2022 Trends
Current figures 2022 Consumer behaviour when buying furniture in times of Corona How did the purchasing behaviour of consumers develop during the Corona pandemic? Answers to this question can be found in the statistical yearbook "Möbel Zahlen Daten 2022", published by Ferdinand Holzmann Verlag. In three parts, we highlight the studies and statistics on the German furniture indus... learn more
About office forms and new work concepts
Apr 11 2022 Trends
TrendReport About office forms and new work concepts In its latest TrendReport, office furniture specialist Inwerk picks up on the latest developments and studies. learn more
Brazilian design is in demand again
Feb 25 2022 Trends
Brazilian Modernist Furniture Brazilian design is in demand again Interior designers have rediscovered Brazilian modernist furniture: as vintage furniture or licensed reeditions. In addition, Italian manufacturers in particular are cooperating with a young generation of creative designers from São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro. In this way, design from Brazil is once ag... learn more
Do good and how to talk about it
Feb 15 2022 Trends
Green Marketing Do good and how to talk about it Sustainability is the big trend topic for all industries – and it is also playing an increasingly important role for the furniture industry. However, companies that are committed in this regard are often faced with the question: How do I communicate properly? Or should I rather leave it alone? learn more
Trend towards proximity in furniture production
Feb 14 2022 Trends
FurNEARture Trend towards proximity in furniture production A living trend that trend researcher Oona Horx-Strathern has identified for the year 2022 is called "furnearture". We present manufacturers and products from the ambista network that correspond to the trend towards proximity and handcrafted production. learn more
Modular furniture is the trend
Feb 01 2022 Trends
Home Report 2022 Modular furniture is the trend Modular furniture is one of the current living trends that trend researcher Oona Horx-Strathern has defined for this year. In keeping with this, we are showing innovative systems and pieces of furniture from the ambista network.  learn more
Sink made from natural and recycled raw materials
Jan 25 2022 Trends
Sink Green Sink made from natural and recycled raw materials Many companies are concerned about sustainability and a closed production cycle – including the German sink manufacturer Schock. With its new Cristadur Green Line, it now presents a sink that consists of around 99 % natural, renewable or recycled raw materials. learn more
Online marketing: Becoming more visible
Jan 25 2022 Trends
Digital Selling (Bonus Episode) Online marketing: Becoming more visible Almost every purchase begins in the heart – not in the head and not in the paper bin either. But that's where countless unread brochures end up. That's why we talked to coach Leif Kania about marketing. The bonus to the series 'digital selling' gives suggestions on how to become more visible online. learn more
"Very Peri": Current products in the trend color
Jan 24 2022 Trends
Pantone Trend Colour of 2022 "Very Peri": Current products in the trend color The Pantone Color Institute has presented the current trend colour of the year. It is a shade of blue with a reddish-purple component and is called "Very Peri". We show furniture and furnishings from the ambista network that have a special effect in the new shade. learn more
Payment by instalments  – impacts on the furniture trade
Dec 06 2021 Trends
Buy now, pay later Payment by instalments – impacts on the furniture trade Flexible payment options such as payment by instalments are becoming increasingly important in online shopping. This also has an impact on the furniture trade. learn more
Outlook: The future of digital selling
Nov 30 2021 Trends
Digital Selling (Part 9) Outlook: The future of digital selling Eight articles with tips on how the kitchen and furniture trade can position itself well in the digital transformation are behind us. It's time for a look ahead. This time we talk to coach Leif Kania about the future of digital selling. And we find out: it could get jerky in the industry! learn more
New solutions for the "green" office
Nov 24 2021 Trends
Approaches by furniture companies New solutions for the "green" office The debates on climate change are gaining in intensity, partly because of the summer's flood events. Some of the most discussed measures are the reduction of CO2 emissions and the conversion of production processes. For some time now, the office furniture industry has been setting higher sustainabil... learn more
TRENDimmPACT Sustainability
Nov 19 2021 Trends
imm cologne Trends 2021 TRENDimmPACT Sustainability The green zeitgeist is shaping our society and economy. It's time for the furnishing industry to respond. The imm cologne analyzes the megatrend of sustainability and shows the direction in which companies must develop in order to remain competitive.  learn more
A new era for custom-made sofas
Nov 17 2021 Trends
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Vilmers from Lithuania A new era for custom-made sofas Lithuanian manufacturer Vilmers has rediscovered the secret of comfortable living: furniture that combines practical, functional design with sustainability. The Lithuanian-based company with Scandinavian capital mainly produces sofas and has been in the custom-made furniture business since 1997. In... learn more
Self Care Corners: Products for the favourite little space
Nov 17 2021 Trends
Current products from the ambista network Self Care Corners: Products for the favourite little space To get away from stressful everyday life, you have to take the time to do so. The best way to do this is in a cosy sitting area, which becomes a personal retreat when furnished with favourite pieces. We show you furniture and accessories from the ambista network that make mindfulness and relaxation... learn more
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