Furniture & Accessories World, Vol.3, Issue: Jul-Aug2009

Every human being wants to live life to the fullest. With time, concept of living has changed a lot; the word ‘furniture’ has redeployed to a deeper connotation. Indoor as well as outdoor have upgraded in terms of furnishings and decors. New trends and designs have flooded in the industry resulting in greater traffic in business.

Cover Story : So Fantabulous a creation, a sofa is the epicenter of the living room. Latest trends in sofa, vibrant colors, sleek countenance, and the innovative new materials, all you want to know about a good sofa, is here. Go through the cover story for minutiae.

Focus : Entertainment furniture bears the burden of the most adored electric appliance in the household; from HDTV to LED, technology has traversed a long way to deliver the entertaining console, and the set of furniture to keep pace with time. The ready-to-assemble and do-it-yourself feature of this kind is gaining immense popularity among the consumers. Follow the trend.

Accessories : Bed accessories are the indispensable accents to the home. Bed shams, bed covers, pillows – beautiful accents to enhance the sight and comfort of the bed are delineated in details in this segment. Read the full story.

Décor :  Beautifully crafted vases help in enhancing the splendor of the ambience. Different materials, different textures, different designs culminate to translate vivid imagination of the creator. Go through the detailed study.

Feature : Outdoor furniture and accessories – annex to outdoor living. The goal of buying outdoor furniture is no longer simply to find furniture that is weather resistant and comfortable but make a creative statement and follow a theme for outdoor living. Read On.

Market Insight :  US furniture industry is going through a roller coaster journey, trace the track. Read Patricia Bowline's (VP, communications, AHFA) interview.

Show Highlight :  Stay informed on upcoming Famous Furniture Fair, Abitare Il Tempo, Gaziantep Carpet and Furniture Fair, Index 2009.

Show Review : Revisit Furnitex, Tendence 2009, Showtime, Interiors UAE and Design Prima.

Industry News :  Latest news from the industry including Las Vegas Market, Cosmit Moscow, FRIM seminar, RFID technology, issues on Indonesian rattan, launch of new soy-based mattress etc have been covered with thorough details.

Industry Info :  Courtesy to ITTO, we have presented information on the industry from across the globe including Brazil, Germany, India, Canada, USA and China.

Calendar of Events :  From July 2009 to February 2010, all the major furniture fair occurring across the globe have been enlisted.