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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.

Pure Talents Contest 2021: The winner

Presenting the winners of the Pure Talents Contest! Once again this year, young designers from around the world took advantage of the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity.

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.

Vegan furniture: alternatives for leather, wool and co.

Vegan is not limited to food. Demand is also growing for furniture. Learn more about products, materials and manufacturers here

The kitchen trends for 2021: luxurious comfort

High-quality design, matt colours and smart fridges: The kitchen trends for 2021 combine comfort with a touch of luxury.

A wellness oasis under your own roof

It is the entrance and exit, but often overlooked in interior design: the hallway. Create an elegant entrance area with our tips.

Further articles

• 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

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.

How home staging inspires emotions

Home staging turns vacant properties into welcoming havens. After all, gut feelings play a big role in house purchases.

Further articles

• 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

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.

Sustainable furniture: The industry is becoming greener

More and more consumers think that a good environmental life cycle assessment is important when purchasing furniture. Here we present our overview of the criteria and some successful examples.

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