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The colour trends of 2021: Warm colours meet bold highlights

Which colours will set the tone this year? We reveal the inspiring on-trend colours that will be making themselves at home in 2021.

One year of COVID-19: How the pandemic is influencing home living

We look back on one year of Corona. What influence does the pandemic have on the way we want to live? And how is the furniture industry dealing with it?

Modular furniture for a new freedom in home living

Changes in lifestyles lead to new interior concepts. They call for multifunctional and modular furniture that removes familiar boundaries.

Natural living – where real quality comes in

Natural luxury – in 2021, furnishing is plain, sustainable and of premium quality. Discover the trend of natural living.

New furniture trends: These start-ups point the way

Young people increasingly buy their furniture from startups. Because they know the needs of this target group - and create the furniture trends of tomorrow.

The latest trends in kitchen lighting

From tips for the right kitchen lighting solution to the most popular lamp trends – we show you how to let light into your kitchen design.

From smart to spa: trends for the bathroom

From washing to well-being: the bathroom of the future offers smart ideas, sustainable concepts and especially private spa feeling.

Further articles

• Pinterest & Co
• Kitchen trends 2021
• Hotel Home
• The home office
• Lamp trends
• Bauhaus can also do colour
• Art deco for the home
• It should be comfortable
• A hotel made entirely of wood
• Das Haus 2020

All articles on Design & architecture

Do-it-yourself: The market for uniqueness keeps on growing

Do-it-yourself has been a trend for decades – and it’s becoming an increasingly popular business model. We take a look at the creativity of the interior design sector.

The circular economy: opportunities for furniture retailers

From second-hand to rented furniture, the principles of the circular economy are gaining traction in the furniture trade. These retailers show how it is done.

Further articles

• How home stating inspires emotions
• Furnishing the apartment virtually
• Furniture retail online
• Trendscouting
• Furniture made of old barrels
• Sustainable desks
• Inspiring design podcasts with and for experts

All Business insights articles

Healing architecture – architecture meets health

Modern architecture needs to focus on human health. The ways that interior design affects our psyche.

Smart living, connected living – the future trend of the connected home

Our homes are fast becoming smart homes for living and working. Connected solutions must meet exacting requirements and promote social interaction.

Further articles

• How design influences our future
• 5 important living trends
• How Generation Z shops
• How will we live in the future?
• Merging the outdoors with indoor environments
• A smart home in southern Germany
• Sustainable building

All articles on Future Living

Das Apartment HAUS 2022 – Truly Truly

The design team from Rotterdam sees a lot of flexibility when it comes to small apartments and wants to exploit the potential imaginatively.

The Apartment HAUS 2022 – Sebastian Herkner

Sebastian Herkner would like to promote a completely new attitude to life with his idea - and offer space for different needs.

Further articles

• New concept: Das Haus 2021
• Smart home now in 3D
• Extra-big upholstery
• Concept: myKidsy Playground
• Birkenstock invites visitors to test their beds and mattresses
• Trade fair trend: refined furniture
• 100 years of Bauhaus at imm cologne

All articles on Inside imm cologne