Life & Living

According to the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Die Moderne Küche (AMK), outdoor food preparation is becoming increasingly important. Interested parties can purchase outdoor kitchens in different versions. Among other things, they should make sure that they are made of weather and UV-resistant materials and that the appliances and accessories have been designed for outdoor use....

The "schoener-wohnen.de" portal has taken a close look at the outdoor trends for the 2022 garden season. According to the portal, outdoor upholstered furniture, which is hardly any different from a sofa for the living room, is popular. Garden loungers are also back in fashion, both with and without wheels. Those who like bold colors will also get their money's worth this garden season: with...

Researchers at the Institute for Computer-Based Design and Construction (ICD) at the University of Stuttgart, led by Prof. Achim Menges, have now developed furniture that assembles itself as if by magic. They summarize the concept under the name HygroShape. It is not only the forces of form that are at work here, but also the possibilities of digitalization. Their concept benefits...

The Tagesanzeiger newspaper has summarized furnishing ideas under the heading "You can steal this in the hotel". It reveals how owners or tenants can imitate the furnishing trends of "artist flair", "chic", "lounge feeling", "practical wardrobe" and "mood" in their homes. Among other things, the artist flair in your own home is created by painted...

Increased working from home can save up to 3.7 million tons of climate-damaging greenhouse gases per year. This is the result of a study by the Öko-Institut, which examines the environmental and social impact of mobile working during the pandemic. The researchers also take into account the fact that sometimes people still have to travel to work. Independently...

The costs of modernization measures are broken down by the wohnen-magazin.de portal. Under the "Modernize" tab, interested parties will find a tool where they can choose between "Energy-efficient renovation" and "Create living space". Under "Energetic refurbishment", for example, planned modernization measures such as "Modernize heating",...

What can young tenants look out for when moving into their first home? The bellevue.nzz.ch website provides the answer to this question and various tips. Before buying furniture and accessories, it is advisable to think about the furnishing style. Tenants should also think about the choice of colors in advance and decide on a color family.

The Funke media group's portal wmn.de shows how minimalist living works. The first step is to get rid of unnecessary items. Not everything has to be disposed of, but the items can also be resold or given away. When choosing furniture, look for simple colors, storage space and clear lines and shapes. The walls should be...

The consumer advice center points out how those affected can best behave when cleaning and sorting out furnishings after a flood or inundation. As faeces or heating oil may have entered the home as a result of the water, it advises those affected to protect themselves well. The home should not only be well ventilated during the...

The German Furniture Quality Association (DGM) points out that customers who want to buy particularly high-quality furniture can look out for the RAL "Golden M" quality mark. This mark is awarded to furniture that is particularly durable, safe, functional, healthy and environmentally friendly. Before they receive the quality mark, they are extensively tested according to the DGM. Tested...