Life & Living

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...

Every film fan's dream is an optimized home cinema experience. High-quality televisions or projectors and first-class speakers are essential for full enjoyment. These not only offer sharp and high-contrast images, but also a sound that draws you right into the movie. Technologies should be chosen that support viewing and listening habits and make the most of the movie experience.

A suitable closet should not only be functional, but also fit into the room visually. However, people often face the challenge of finding the right closet for their needs. The first decision helps here: should it be a free-standing closet or a built-in closet? Free-standing wardrobes are available in furniture stores and in...

Intelligent and ergonomic solutions that not only make cooking and living more pleasant, but also more efficient, are becoming increasingly important in modern kitchens. Volker Irle, Managing Director of the "Die Moderne Küche" working group, emphasizes that current innovations in the specialist furniture trade are aimed at making kitchen and living areas more...

In the event of water damage, the cause should first be clarified. Dirt particles indicate that the water is coming from outside. If clear water is leaking, it may be a leak or condensation water, for example. If foam, paper residue and fibrous material can be found in the water, it is likely to be dirty water. The Association of Private Builders VPB advises: "In...