Life & Living

If an AI system is to recognize health risks in the everyday lives of senior citizens at an early stage, it is nevertheless essential that they are closely accompanied and supported. This was shown in a study by the Institute for Social Research and Social Economy, which particularly emphasized the need for technological applications to be designed in an understandable way and explained by familiar people.

In 2024, do-it-yourself and living trends will focus on the design of bedrooms, among other things. The use of calming color tones and opaque blinds helps to create an optimal sleeping environment. The aim is to enable restful sleep through targeted interior design and thus improve the quality of life. This was announced by the DIY store chain...

How can the home be optimized by simple means? The portal "schoener-wohnen.de" has found answers to this question. For example, owners and tenants can attach new knobs to furniture, refill the washing-up liquid in a nicer bottle or add accents with houseplants. Tablecloths can also make a room look brighter, more elegant or more cheerful....

How do you modernize an apartment building from the 1920s? This is shown in a series of pictures on the "schoener-wohnen.de" portal. The particular challenge for the architect during the modernization was that the four-storey apartment building on a slope had no ground-level access to the garden, which the architect solved with a trick: a staircase now leads to the house...

In winter, your own home becomes increasingly important for your well-being. Jochen Winning, Managing Director of the German Furniture Quality Association (DGM), emphasizes the role of home furnishings for comfort and cosiness. Furniture such as sofas, armchairs and beds can make a significant contribution to a pleasant atmosphere. The Managing Director emphasizes that the quality and functionality of...

According to the "brigitte.de" portal, 2024 is all about "dopamine decor". Inspired by fashion, vibrant colors such as azure blue, magenta or lively green in the form of decorative items such as cushion covers or metal cabinets bring joy and energy to living spaces. Red accents are also on trend. Shades ranging from cozy carmine red to brownish rust-red, provide...

In 2024, luminaires made of various materials such as metal, paper and glass are in vogue. Some of the lights can not only provide light, but also fulfill other functions. For example, there is a table lamp that can charge smartphone batteries. Very eye-catching lights are also in demand. These are available in a spherical shape, sculpture-like or with a...

Older property owners are often faced with the question of what to do with their property. A free online lecture entitled "Renting out your property - turning your house into money?" from the consumer advice center now offers help and shows, among other things, different types of property retirement. The lecture covers topics such as selling with usufruct or renting back,...

The quality of sleep depends not only on daily routines, but also on the choice of bed. This is explained by Andreas Ruf, Managing Director of the Initiative Pro Massivholz. He points out that solid wood beds can offer advantages for sleeping comfort due to their natural properties. This is because solid wood releases natural substances into the room air that promote relaxation and...

The kitchens of 2024 offer a variety of visual, tactile and functional innovations. According to the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Die Moderne Küche (AMK), these kitchens are characterized by their combination of natural and technical elements, flexibility and stability as well as sustainability and innovation. They offer a harmonious blend of authenticity and high-tech, which is suitable for both...