Life & Living

Modular concepts are currently the trend in upholstered furniture. The Association of the German Furniture Industry (VDM) points this out. The furniture is particularly flexible. For example, elements can be rearranged and redesigned. This is possible, for example, with sofas with several movable elements, chairs with interchangeable legs or sofas that can be...

The working group 'Die Moderne Küche' (AMK) recently revealed which kitchens will be on trend in 2023. When it comes to wood, the focus will be on oak and walnut as well as ash and walnut. In terms of colors, many combinations are possible. In addition to earth, sand and cream-colored elements, the shades "reed" and "sage" can also be used. Especially in...

They are annoying, but unfortunately always necessary: minor repairs or the removal of damage to furniture in the apartment or house. The portal "schoener-wohnen.de" has put together a few tips so that tenants or owners don't have to call a handyman every time. For example, if a piece of solid wood furniture has a notch or dent, you can rely on the...

If you don't just want to make your house or apartment cozy in winter, but also your outdoor area, you can also decorate it attractively. Stylish door wreaths, hardy plants in chic pots or pretty lanterns and storm lanterns are just some examples. The e-magazine "archzine.net" points this out and shows in corresponding photos how the decoration ideas...

Whether lightweight furniture panels, plant pots or decking boards - they can all be made (in part) from fast-growing poplars or from their ground bark and branches. Several experts have discovered this in recent years as part of the Dendromass4Europe (D4EU) research project. It was carried out under the leadership of Norbert Weber, Professor of...

He himself admits that this is an experiment, but schoener-wohnen.de author Jan Kahl dared to try it anyway. In a series of pictures, he shows what alternatives there are to the Christmas tree. For example, a wooden ladder can be decorated with Christmas decorations, fairy lights and fir greenery to create a Christmassy flair. Arrangements in shades of green and berry can also be...

The Association of the German Furniture Industry (VDM) sees growth potential for its activities on the North American market. "The market offers interesting growth opportunities for our manufacturers not only in stationary sales, but also in the online channel," says Jan Kurth, Managing Director of the German Furniture Industry Association (VDM/VHK). The reason for these assumptions is...

Which Christmas colors are on trend this year? The portal schoener-wohnen.de has found out and comes to the conclusion that the color blue in subtle or deep shades is particularly popular. For example, you can choose a tablecloth, napkins or candles in blue-grey or blue-brown tones. If you prefer something a little more daring, you can opt for a...

The Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) draws attention to the harmful effects of the radioactive gas radon, which can occur in any building. In the study "Recording how the German population deals with radon as a basis for risk communication and strengthening protective behavior" with 3,000 respondents, the Bfs had previously found out that although radon is known, the knowledge...

The Initiative Pro Massivholz (IPM) has a funny way of pointing out the advantages of a closet made of solid wood: "The natural material wood is inherently antistatic and therefore does not attract dirt or dust, which means that choosing a solid wood closet plays into the hands of those who hate cleaning," explains Andreas Ruf, Managing Director of IPM. In addition, the...