Life & Living

As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, the desire for a cozy home grows. Winter offers the perfect opportunity to transform your own home into a warm and inviting oasis of well-being. With simple but effective measures, you can create a cozy atmosphere that not only banishes the winter blues, but also increases living comfort.

A test apartment in Ebersbach-Neugersdorf is currently being used to test how new technologies and artificial intelligence can support senior citizens in their everyday lives. The aim is to enable older people to live safely and independently within their own four walls. Motion detectors and radar sensors detect falls and can automatically call for help in an emergency as well as open doors to allow access to...

Many senior citizens wish to live in their own four walls for as long as possible. Often, only a few adaptations are needed to make this possible. In a show apartment in Roth, various aids and conversions are presented that make living in old age more comfortable and safer. Even small changes such as a stair lift or an automatically opening front door can make everyday life...

More than ever, the home is an expression of one's own personality. Sustainability remains a central theme. The "Modern Minimalism" trend is characterized by functional furniture and clear shapes that offer plenty of space in small rooms. The focus is on functionality and quality, while the design concentrates on the essentials. Modularity and storage space solutions play...

Choosing the right floor covering depends on your individual needs and interior design style. The most common options include laminate, parquet, vinyl and tiles. Each of these floor coverings has its own advantages that make it particularly suitable for certain rooms. Laminate flooring is particularly easy to maintain and inexpensive, while parquet flooring stands out with its durability and natural look.

The design of dining areas in kitchens is becoming increasingly important for well-being and social interaction in living spaces. In modern kitchens, dining areas are not only used for eating, but also as central meeting points for a variety of activities such as working, relaxing and socializing. This should be considered when planning. Choosing the right dining area should...

Modular sofas are currently in vogue. They are easy to reconfigure and offer flexibility for different phases of life and room sizes. These sofas can be easily extended or reduced, depending on the user's needs. What's more, the color palette of these sofas is often kept neutral to complement different furnishing styles and stay current for a long time.

Adapting the floor plan in existing buildings offers an opportunity to create more living space without physically adding on. By opening up or combining small, nested rooms, owners can often open up unused space reserves. This is particularly advantageous when external extensions are limited by building regulations or listed buildings. The trend towards...

Careful planning is crucial when building a conservatory. First of all, owners can create a sketch of the desired floor plan. They must take into account both the size of the room and the space required for the interior fittings. It is advisable to seek professional support from architects or specialized planners. They can use their...

The bathroom is increasingly turning into a personal retreat that offers relaxation after a stressful day. The furniture there must therefore be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. "Above all, an increasingly homely design is in demand," says Jan Kurth, Managing Director of the German Furniture Industry Association. The use of natural materials such as...