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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

Don't underestimate paper, it can be furniture and decoration too

The article discusses the functional and decorative potential of paper in various applications.

Mar 23 • 08:03 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Life & Tech

Tips for thrifting furniture and home decor

The article discusses the rising trend of thrifting furniture and home decor as an appealing alternative to fast furniture, highlighting its affordability, sustainability, and the unique character it brings to homes.

Mar 19 • 10:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Home Bargains 'simple' £7 furniture is 'stylish addition to any space'

Home Bargains is offering a budget-friendly side table priced at £6.99, which is noted for its stylish and practical design.

Mar 19 • 03:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

For Spring: Here are the Most Beautiful New Outdoor Furniture

The article discusses the arrival of spring and summer while highlighting new outdoor furniture designs that enhance garden, terrace, and balcony spaces.

Mar 14 • 08:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Why the wardrobe with doors has been forgotten: this is the trend of 2026

The article discusses the shift from traditional enclosed furniture to open modular systems in interior design, which is becoming increasingly popular in Argentina for optimizing space and enhancing organization at home.

Mar 13 • 06:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Beautiful and vibrant' chair that brightens up living rooms now has a huge discount

The Dusk accent chair is now heavily discounted, attracting attention from home décor enthusiasts for its stylish design and comfort.

Mar 12 • 12:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Grand Designer of 2025 is Krejčiřík. Eva Eisler entered the Hall of Fame

Jiří Krejčiřík won the Grand Design Award for 2025 for his lighting collections and music furniture, while Eva Eisler was inducted into the Hall of Fame during the Czech Grand Design Awards ceremony.

Mar 11 • 21:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The designer of the Czech Grand Design awards is Jiří Krejčiřík, who also designs atypical furniture

Jiří Krejčiřík has been named the designer for the Czech Grand Design awards, recognized for his unique approach to furniture design.

Mar 11 • 20:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Occupation: Pizza Baker and Designer: Flour and Furniture

Frederik Buchmann seamlessly merges his dual careers as a pizza baker and a designer, showcasing his talents at events such as the Munich Design Days.

Mar 11 • 12:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

B&M's 'soft' and 'inviting' £40 chair 'so similar' to £160 high-end version

B&M is offering a budget-friendly 'cosy' dining chair at £40 that resembles a more expensive £160 designer chair.

Mar 10 • 10:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Clever' storage footstool is 'perfect for smaller rooms' and doubles up as storage

A stylish storage footstool, designed for small rooms, is gaining popularity among shoppers for its functionality and modern design.

Mar 9 • 13:38 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

"I have always hated them in terms of decor, but I must also admit that you really sit well in them"

25-year-old Sarah Haagendrup, a furniture carpenter apprentice, discusses her ambivalence toward design furniture as she adjusts to living with her boyfriend in Frederiksberg.

Mar 8 • 20:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

This Vilnius interior proves: tranquility can also be very stylish

A minimalistic Japanese-inspired interior design in Vilnius showcases harmony and simplicity through functional furniture and natural materials.

Mar 7 • 15:34 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Order in the House: 'A new closet only combats the symptoms'

Jeanette Guttenberg, an interior consultant, helps people struggling with disorder and space at home, emphasizing the need to address the root causes of clutter rather than just solving it superficially with new furniture.

Mar 7 • 09:56 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Designer Giancarlo Piretti: He invented the world's most famous folding chair

Giancarlo Piretti, the designer behind the renowned folding chair 'Plia,' created furniture that is both simple and widely appreciated, though he remained relatively unknown compared to his iconic designs.

Mar 7 • 07:26 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

He made furniture for himself in primary school. Now he is one of our time's best designers

Hans Sandgren Jakobsen, a renowned designer, reflects on his journey from making furniture in school to achieving success in the design world.

Mar 4 • 16:48 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"We simply broke one of Wegner's Y-chairs"

Hans Sandgren Jakobsen's design studio in Grenaa offers stunning harbor views and has celebrated 25 years of operation.

Mar 4 • 16:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall of SP invites residents to choose new urban furniture; PHOTOS

The City Hall of São Paulo is inviting residents to participate in the selection of new urban furniture prototypes on display until March 29.

Mar 3 • 22:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Off-Arco: young art (and design) at alternative fairs

The inaugural Forma fair in Madrid offers a platform for artistic furniture design, coinciding with the Madrid Design Festival and promoting the intersection of art and functionality.

Mar 2 • 23:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Dusk's 'superb' and 'sturdy' accent chair that looks 'much more expensive' is £38 off

Dusk is offering a 20% discount on its highly-rated Sabrina Boucle Accent Chair, reducing its price from £189 to £151, which customers rave about for its quality and stylish design.

Mar 1 • 09:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Ikea has the most beautiful, functional, and spacious living room furniture

Ikea offers a selection of beautiful and practical living room furniture that combines design with storage capacity.

Feb 28 • 05:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Furniture Collection Based on Gaudí's Designs. The Unknown Face of the Famous Architect

The BD Barcelona design studio showcases a collection of furniture based on Antoni Gaudí's designs, presented in full for the first time to mark the 100th anniversary of his death.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Burnt furniture: the latest trend in decoration... with a social message?

The article discusses a new decorating trend involving burnt furniture, raising questions about its social implications.

Feb 25 • 23:01 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Life & Tech

Weekend decorator: Fewer pieces of furniture are the key to updating a long, narrow living room

A design expert provides advice on how to refresh a narrow living room with practical furniture choices and a focus on art and environmental sustainability.

Feb 24 • 13:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Chic and practical' storage bench reduced to £135 in Scandinavian-style furniture sale

The Hattie Storage Bench is now on sale for £135, reduced from £169, offering a chic Scandinavian design and ample storage space.

Feb 24 • 12:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Feeling Cramped in a Small Room? Give it a ‘Luxury Look’ Without Spending a Penny

The article offers tips on how to make a small room feel more spacious and luxurious without additional costs.

Feb 24 • 11:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Save space with this table and two chairs kitchen set on sale: comfortable, versatile, and multifunctional

A compact and adaptable kitchen set of a table and two chairs is on sale, providing a space-saving solution for kitchens with limited room.

Feb 23 • 05:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Affordable Living: "There are many tips to enhance cheap furniture"

The article discusses various tips for enhancing inexpensive furniture to make living spaces more aesthetically pleasing.

Feb 22 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Annaleena Hakola raised the family business from a crisis and now tells what is wrong with the furniture industry

Annaleena Hakola discusses the challenges facing the furniture industry in the wake of significant bankruptcies, emphasizing the need for innovation and proactive strategies.

Feb 21 • 12:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Life & Tech

The Curator: Affordable home swaps under $200 that instantly refresh your space

The article offers budget-friendly decorating tips that can instantly refresh home interiors without major renovations.

Feb 19 • 12:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Yellow, green, or red, why the Panton chair is the most copied in the world

The Panton chair, designed by Verner Panton, celebrates its centenary as a symbol of innovative design and color in furniture.

Feb 17 • 00:06 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Collecting the first harvest of furniture grown in Latvia - chairs and lamp shades

A Latvian family has begun harvesting furniture they have grown, including chairs and lamp shades, using willows.

Feb 16 • 15:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Obituary for Henrike Naumann: She Took Furniture Seriously

Henrike Naumann, a politically engaged artist known for her work in furniture design, has passed away after a brief but serious illness, as confirmed by the Institute for Foreign Relations.

Feb 16 • 06:33 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Recent Object: Rescuing and Updating Argentine Design from the 50s to 80s

The project Objeto Reciente aims to rescue and update Argentine design from the mid-20th century, showcasing furniture and objects produced between the 1950s and 1980s.

Feb 13 • 22:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The Growing Desire for Customized Furniture

The customized furniture market is expanding in Brazil, driven by a new consumer profile seeking tailored solutions that reflect identity and lifestyle.

Feb 13 • 21:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Trend Alert! The Sandra Sofa, Named After a Woman, Returns with Full Force as the Most Comfortable

The iconic Sandra sofa, designed by Annie Hiéronimus, is making a strong comeback with a new comfortable version while maintaining the original model's standards.

Feb 12 • 23:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Salone del Mobile, tour in India to present Raritas and Contract

The Salone del Mobile event returns to India to strengthen ties with the growing market and showcase updates for the 2026 edition, emphasizing Italy's competitive furniture exports to India.

Feb 12 • 11:37 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Space in Vilnius Old Town Looks Unremarkable - Until You Enter

A minimalist interior design featuring stainless steel furniture and wooden accents creates a serene and contemplative atmosphere in a space located in Vilnius's Old Town.

Feb 11 • 19:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Kekko also had his own ball chair – this is what happens to Askos' classics after bankruptcy

Askos' iconic design furniture will continue to exist despite the company's recent bankruptcy announcement, with rights to produce classics like the Ball Chair having been held by separate entities for years.

Feb 11 • 17:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Armchairs with Eyes, Radical Furniture, and Star Designers: Why the Spanish Company Kettal Has Acquired the Iconic Driade

The iconic Italian brand Driade has partnered with the Spanish company Kettal in a groundbreaking acquisition that reflects a significant development in the furniture design sector.

Feb 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Elevate your furniture' with £4 'stunning crystal kit' at Home Bargains

Home Bargains offers a £4 crystal kit aimed at enhancing the appearance of furniture, making a home look more expensive.

Feb 5 • 15:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Giobel Corporate Furniture continues celebrating the tradition that transforms

Giobel Corporate Furniture, based in Votuporanga, São Paulo, is celebrating nearly three decades of merging tradition, innovation, and functional design in the office furniture sector.

Feb 5 • 13:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

How is Esteban Lamothe's house: simple and with a spectacular combination of furniture

Esteban Lamothe's house features a minimalist design with multifunctional spaces and an emphasis on neutral colors and quality materials such as wood.

Feb 5 • 10:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

A rising trend: the kitchen that no longer looks or feels like a kitchen

The kitchen is undergoing a profound transformation into a more warm, personal, and expressive space designed for daily living, featuring ambient lighting and unconventional furniture.

Feb 3 • 03:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

She wants to direct design attention towards Stockholm

Swedish designers gather for Stockholm Design Days to showcase the latest in furniture and architecture, while questioning the current state of the furniture fair and challenging Denmark's status as a design nation.

Feb 2 • 18:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Big Jackpot with Asko's Old Furniture – Do You Have These at Home?

The article discusses the legacy of Asko furniture store, known for its iconic Finnish design, amidst the news of a bankruptcy filing by Indoor Group.

Jan 31 • 16:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Home Bargains 'stylish' £20 furniture set 'just like' £160 version at top brand

Home Bargains has introduced a stylish furniture set priced at £20, resembling a similar set that costs £160 from a top brand, appealing to customers seeking affordable homeware.

Jan 16 • 10:04 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Compact Room Design: A Lot of Design in a Small Space

The article presents nine suggestions for practical and aesthetically pleasing furniture designs that work well in small spaces.

Jan 15 • 08:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Having & Being: The World Hideout

The article discusses Wagner's new Nesting Sofa designed by Steven Dahlinger, which aims to provide comfort and solace during difficult times, particularly in the bleak winter months.

Jan 9 • 12:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

B&M fans 'running' for 'gorgeous' £15 furniture 'perfect for lounge'

Fans of B&M are excited about a new £15 Simply Slatted Side Table that has gained popularity on social media for its affordability and stylish design.

Jan 5 • 14:29 UTC

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