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Interview with the founder and creative director

Belinda Peeters of Be Living: 'Cookware should be an extension of your values'

Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026: this is how it went

German textile sector in a precarious position: turnover declines and Chinese pressure weigh on the market

Declining footfall and rising costs force UK bed retailer into administration

Westwing reports double-digit growth in first quarter of 2026

TC Group acquires Edit Office Group to strengthen position in office and education furniture sector

Sector | Furniture

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interzum forum italy 2026 to spotlight transformation across furniture supply chain

Hydro explores recycled aluminium design at Schloss Hollenegg for Design
Strong financial results for first half reported

Vente-unique.com accelerates growth as international expansion gains momentum

XXXLutz opens renovated furniture store in Austria

Whirlpool raises prices after appliance market downturn amid Iran conflict

Together Copenhagen launches collaborative Danish furniture fair: ‘We are stronger together’
At Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026

Egoitaliano presented a design manifesto; 'It's not a collection, It's a statement'

Sector | Kitchen

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Kvik opens new showroom in Cologne as German expansion continues

Molteni&C celebrates 100 years of kitchen innovation through Dada Engineered

Kvik reports resilient 2025 performance and targets further growth in 2026

Cesar used Milan Design Week to unveil flagship renewal and broadened home vision

Nobia stabilises sales amid Nordic refocus

berbel introduces Curveline extractor hood ahead of market launch

SEB Group reports resilient Q1 2026 performance despite geopolitical uncertainty’s results for the first quarter 2026

Sector | Sleep

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Study reveals widespread mattress safety failures in UK market

Somnigroup International Inc. reports first quarter 2026 results
Flames blazed for 3 consecutive days

Massive mattress warehouse fire forces school closures and disrupts businesses

With the acquisition of 35 Maliterie stores, a bedding brand is preparing for significant expansion in France

Vispring and Tom Dixon debuted luxury bed collaboration in Milan

AI reshapes sleep retail experience as Big Bang and Dormeo merge physical and digital shopping

Mattress Recycling Europe challenges €85,500 fine: 'Framed by employment agency'

Sector | General

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Global tropical forest loss declines in 2025 but remains above climate targets
Thomas Heunicke of Gejst:

'The goal is to be a full covering supplier across accessories, furniture and lighting for our clients'

IKEA confirms customer data leak following cyber breach

Mozambique targets shift to furniture exports to retain value in forestry sector

Screwfix expands presence in France with first store in Loire-Atlantique

Italian timber sector faces margin squeeze amid freight and energy pressures

Middle East tensions and volatile commodity markets increase pressure on interiors and furniture supply chains

Sector | Flooring

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Illulian and Controvento explore the realm of collectible design

Major PVC player returns: bankrupt company prepares relaunch under new ownership
Flooring world loses icon

In memoriam: Stéphane Colle (66)

Listone Giordano unveiled four Natural Genius collections during Milan Design Week 2026

Corendon brings creativity of young talent on board with sustainable new aircraft carpet

Beyond the floor: Why stair renovation is the retailer’s biggest missed opportunity

Flooring manufacturer reported first-quarter 2026 revenue that fell short of analysts’ expectations

Sector | Lighting

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Contardi Lighting opened new Milan atelier as brand enters next phase

Lodes launches DoubleZero7 as adaptable track lighting for changing interiors

Erwan Bouroullec created sculptural wall lamp for Flos

Musée d’Orsay and Martinelli Luce unveil anniversary edition of the Pipistrello lamp
Oliver Bergenhagen Pedersen, CEO of Tom Rossau:

'True success is scaling responsibly without compromising our values'
Preciosa unveils ‘Drifting Lights’ installation at Milan Design Week 2026

'It’s not just an installation that you can walk past and film, but something that makes visitors actually feel part of the experience'

Buster + Punch introduces portable lighting solution for outdoor living

Sector | Outdoor

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Vermobil reflects on ‘True Italian Outdoor’ presentation at Salone del Mobile 2026

Couture Jardin frames outdoor living through nature and design at Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026

SKLD Studio strengthens premium outdoor vision with expanded Milan showcase

Scolaro Parasol unveils Pagodaire as Salone debut targets hospitality outdoor design

Garden furniture searches remain strong for third straight month

Garden trends to leave behind in 2026, according to outdoor furniture brand Numa

spoga+gafa highlights outdoor retail concepts and workforce challenges

Sector | Textiles, wall & window coverings

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Apostoli Design presents Eos: a wallpaper collection for SpaghettiWall

Toppoint introduces shop-in-shop concept, intended for the European showroom

Match Trading brings Spanish textile brand to the Netherlands

Kvadrat increases US focus as market gains momentum
Hillarys and Jonathan Adler says patterned curtains allows the eye to rest

'These designs don’t just dress a window; they define a room'
Aleksandra Goszczynska reflects on the Polish fair in Poznań

'The value of Meble Polska goes beyond meeting quotas or presenting products'
Marcel Kruysifix shares insights into the acquisition

Indes Fuggerhaus officially takes over GEOS Exclusiv

Sector | Architecture & styling

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According to Archpaper these were among the best stands at Salone del Mobile 2026

Trump’s Oval Office makeover sparks backlash over ‘golden’ interior style

Debonademeo extends Bar Adrenalina multisensory concept at Palazzo Litta through July

Selena Gomez shares rare glimpse of her private home

Draga & Aurel blurred art and design boundaries with The Shift at Rossana Orlandi

Carla Dichy transforms São Paulo penthouse into elevated urban retreat

Shepherd& reveals Pall Mall workspace in the heart of St James’s

Sector | Decoration

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Colour and finish take a softer, more layered approach for summer 2026

Stan Editions launches modular summer collection of candles, vases and diffusers

Annie Sloan brings Chalk Paint to Sobell House Hospice store for 50th anniversary year

Maisons du Monde expands French network with two new store openings

Trend chasing leaves homeowners with short-lived interior designs

West Elm & Pottery Barn expand UK retail footprint with John Lewis rollout

Three things that are needed to achieve a timeless living room

Sector | Bathroom

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antoniolupi unveils sculptural Carsico washbasin by Paolo Ulian

INDA presents modular bathroom systems and marble finishes at Salone Internazionale del Bagno 2026
Hydro Systems on the evolution of the bath:

‘The bathroom is now a space for recovery, not just routine’

Geberit posts solid Q1 growth despite currency pressures

Park Avenue strengthens presence with bathroom showcase at Salone del Mobile 2026

Gessi spotlights longevity concept during Milan Design Week 2026

Villeroy & Boch chief executive to step down in May

Sector | Logistics

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Red alert for foam producers

Historic raw materials crisis puts mattress and furniture sector under severe pressure

Zarqa Chamber of Commerce reports steady re-export activity with furniture among key categories

Italian furniture exports remain resilient amid global uncertainty
Derwry WCI:

Container freight rates continue to fall as demand weakens despite global tensions

Europe cushions Valencian exports as global demand weakens

Chinese furniture exports increasingly redirected towards Europe
Drewry WCI:

Container freight rates ease again as weak demand weighs on market

Sector | Appointments

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nobilia UK appoints Ntola Obazee to drive premium market growth strategy

Sourcebynet appoints Lars Rudkjøbing as new CEO

Leadership transition in Ekornes: Fredrik Ødegård Nilsen appointed as new CEO

CEO of Villeroy & Boch is stepping down after seven successful years

Poggenpohl appoints Scott Rotchell as UK managing director

Emco Bad appoints Ladislao Santamaria as managing director

JYSK names Janne Henriksson to lead Finland business

Sector | Bankruptcies

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UK bed and upholstery manufacturer enters administration as 71 jobs lost

UK kitchen specialist collapses into voluntary liquidation

Possible closure of Bestar threatens 120 jobs in Quebec

UK furnishings sector sees £20m creditor shortfall amid wave of insolvencies
126 employees affected

Furniture store closure closure highlights mounting trade pressure on Canadian manufacturing

German furniture business files for insolvency as investor search begins

German premium furniture manufacturer files for insolvency amid geopolitical tensions

Sector | Social media of the day

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Poltrona Frau unveils limited edition collection

Porcelanosa reshapes architecture at Real Madrid stadium

JYSK unveils new Nordic bath collection

Kvik opens store in Madrid

Karim Rashid got married to his beloved in Italy

Scandi Bedding blends craftsmanship and precision

BoConcept opens new store in Sydney