Our lifestyle is very important to us.More and more people are thinking about how to live and live more sustainably, where they will live, who they will live with, how to decorate their apartments to make them feel at home there and their home furnishings shows what character do they have.

        IMM Cologne has become a mirror image once again of the current trend of interior decoration, highlighting the creativity of furniture manufacturers.After visiting the exhibition, this article introduces you to the most important trends of Cologne International Furniture Fair in 2020, and proposes interesting image development trends.

Hot trend: sustainable living

        More and more people are seriously trying to change their consumer behavior in order to start the trend of sustainable social development.Consumer decisions on mobility, mobile phone or nutrition, and furniture decisions are increasingly being evaluated from climate neutrality.Therefore, the story behind the product, the mode of story telling , has become more and more important.This means that the natural materials and solid wood are the first choice in the home, not only for comfort reasons, but also for ecological considerations.Decorative items such as plants and untreated fabrics, as well as green, have become important decorative elements in home design and are also considered as a statement.

        Furniture with high design quality also has the hope of sustainable development.Untreated furniture with rough edges not only represents sustainable design, but also individuality.Nonetheless, this design is only a sign and is compelling for a particular customer.In general, for sustainable furniture, it is not obvious whether its raw materials are certified wood and sustainable products. The theme of "sustainable living" has become a marketing tool, not only applied in the hotel industry.

The theme of the 2020 Cologne International Furniture Fair is: colorful life

        In our home, household products become more and more colorful, even outspoken: the strong monochromatic combination brings life and warmth to interior design, even no flower pattern at all.Especially popular combinations are cool blue or warm rose, and neutral, warm brown.However, green and yellow remain the current popular colors. The pastel and earthy colors are combined with strong colors to form a basic color, which makes it a sharp contrast with the rest of the room. In the process, colors are always accompanied by interesting textures: new clothes for furniture.

        However, whether it is green, pink, purple or brown, color will add charm to the home.The dark wood tones are reminiscent of Art Deco or Danish modernity, plus gold, brass or other metal textures and luxurious carpets, representing pure luxury.Although the overall trend of interior design tends from dark green, blue to black, but the simple interior style still adheres to lighter and more natural colors.Upholstered furniture is all monochromatic - the patterns on it are more common on walls and floors.

Speed up slowly: a smarter life

        Can we use the app to grow herbs?Can computers cultivate plants to improve air quality?Does climate affect architecture services?Does the intelligent control system turn off the lights and coffee machine when you leave home? Smart applications become more and more diverse, more reliable and easy to use, and can be customized more and more precisely to the specific needs of residents.Therefore,the role of intelligent technology in the architecture is becoming more and more important.

        Whether it is the computer-controlled optimization of indoor air quality, the innovative control and operation of shower toilets, or the adjustment of room temperature expectations and energy optimization, smart technologies are increasingly integrated into our lifestyle. In addition, more technology is becoming indispensable in furniture, ideally this element is not conspicuous. Cologne imm's Smart Village is one of the few overall simulations that can simulate specific applications. It will continue to be exhibited at the next imm cologne in January 2021.

Huge growth market: more efficient life

        Rising rents and shrinking housing area will continue to drive demand for space-saving furniture. For a period of time, the popular models of small and compact sofas and armchairs have been designed for classic types. In the future, more and more popular will be affordable system furniture and compact individual items that are scalable (suitable for different room sizes), variable (pull-out technology, etc.) and versatile.

        The second level of life has also become popular. The high sleeper is making a comeback. Considering the wide application of such furniture systems, from small apartments to lofts, suppliers attach great importance to the modern aesthetic city life style, which is far beyond the bedroom atmosphere of any teenager.

        Today, together with clothing, life has become the first way of expression. We show ourselves not only through our dress, but also through our way of life. This allows each decorative element to express its individuality. Any compelling foundation must have an impact on it. Therefore, clean optical components and decorative components are not contradictory. On the walls, on the textiles, on the floor or behind the (shining) glass, lifestyle and decoration are arranged. Every element and every item of furniture is also a decorative element. Therefore, the first choice must be products with distinctive characteristics.