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Milan Design Week has a serious problem: "Is this still a platform for the interior industry?"

Mehmet Nuri Emre shares how Adore balances innovation and operational discipline

'Success requires not just quality manufacturing but also flexibility and respect for local preferences'

Dekker warns of "underestimated" crisis: timber deliveries to Asia and South America under pressure

UK independent carpet retailer left devastated after fire destroys store

Arhaus to report Q1 2026 results on 7 May

Derwry WCI:

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

Sector | Furniture

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Ashley expands Philippines footprint with new Manila Bay showroom

Irish furniture sales show mixed performance in March

Molteni&C’s 2026 collection explores quiet sophistication and architectural comfort

KØGE Design explores a radical everyday aesthetic in stainless steel
Scandinavian dominance in e-commerce:

IKEA and Jysk lead the cross-border retail rankings

Carel Woodworks reports strong engagement at Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026

Wayfair reports Q1 sales growth despite ongoing losses

Sector | Kitchen

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berbel introduces Curveline extractor hood ahead of market launch

Be Living debuts in the U.S. at the inspired home show 2026

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

Abode launches Arkitect boiling water tap with new PB3X boiler

Wren exits US market to refocus on UK growth

Smeg presents design-led appliance concepts at EuroCucina in Milan

Noblessa expands France footprint with new store opening

Sector | Sleep

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Hästens expands German footprint with new Stuttgart showroom
DYKON on the future of bedding:

‘The conversation should move beyond price toward trust and sleep quality’

Fire at England mattress manufacturer factory yard deemed accidental

German sleep brand fined €12m over misleading sale pricing

Turning compact bedroom storage into stylish havens with smart planning and modern materials

MattressNextDay builds on record growth with digital focus

M6 Beds prepares to open third showroom in England

Sector | General

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Umbrella and Wagstaff to spotlight neuro-inclusive workplace design at Clerkenwell

Durstone porcelain shapes immersive fumoir-inspired lounge at Casa Decor

Tvilum CEO: 'Temu reflects long-term shift, not a sudden disruption'

Confederation of Danish Industry warns Supreme Court ruling raises legal certainty concerns

Black Red White faces investigation over alleged misleading promotions

Young consumers turn to TikTok and AI for purchasing decisions

Sweden’s GDP rebounds in March after early-year slowdown

Sector | Flooring

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Domotex asia/Chinafloor 2026 exhibitor list goes live ahead of Shanghai event

Anderson Tuftex highlights flooring trends ahead of Home Improvement Month

Sales rise by more than £1m at UK carpet supplier

Flooring choices become strategic sales tool for furniture retailers

Luxury Vinyl tile market set for steady growth as innovation drives demand through 2035

Tapi expands concession model with Bensons for Beds Enfield opening
"Sustainability is our core competitive strength"

Flooring specialist strengthens commitment to bio-based and PFAS-free products

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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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

Iconic Copenhagen benches disappears mysteriously in small Danish town

Sector | Textiles, wall & window coverings

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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

Indorama Ventures highlights low carbon fibre solutions at Techtextil 2026

Giulio Caponi explores memory and craftsmanship through embroidered textile works

Marazzi reinterprets Ligurian slate with new Mystone Pietra Ligure collection

Sector | Architecture & styling

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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

Versailles housing scheme blends heritage buildings with new residential development

Gettys Group shaped butterfly migration concept for The Monarch San Antonio

MOMA International appointed as interior design consultants for Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach residences by Elevate and Ennismore

German housing approvals jump 24.1% in February

Sector | Decoration

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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
In 15 years: 3,000 fewer home furnishing stores, twice as many designers

Does the interior designer decide what is sold in a showroom?

Sector | Bathroom

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Park Avenue strengthens presence with immersive 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

Kohler and Remedy Place target home wellness market with luxury ice bath
Roca reimagines the bathroom at Milan Design Week:

‘A coherent whole of design, systems and technology’

Ripples expands to 26 showrooms with Market Harborough opening

Toto Ltd. halts some Asian orders amid supply chain disruption

Sector | Logistics

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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

Morocco emerges as growth market for Italian furniture exports

German exports to Iran fall sharply, adding pressure to European interiors and furniture supply chains
Drewry WCI:

Container freight rally ends as global shipping rates fall

European furniture exports falter amid mounting global pressures

Sector | Appointments

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Poggenpohl appoints Scott Rotchell as UK managing director

Emco Bad appoints Ladislao Santamaria as managing director

JYSK names Janne Henriksson to lead Finland business

Caroline van der Voort appointed President of HIMA Network

Topps Tiles confirms May start date for new CFO

Kvik A/S appoints new Senior Vice President Sales North

F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has appointed Jack Sant as its new Head of Sales for EMEA&A

Sector | Bankruptcies

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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

UK bed and upholstery manufacturer files notice to appoint administrators

Traditional German furniture retailer files for insolvency

Danish furniture supplier declared bankrupt despite profitable accounts

Austrian furniture group begins restructuring at Hungarian subsidiaries

Sector | Social media of the day

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Scandi Bedding blends craftsmanship and precision

BoConcept opens new store in Sydney

Sostrene Grene launches webshop in Italy

New opening of XXXLutz in Germany

Sofacompany opens two new stores

Casamance unveils new Milan showroom

RH celebrates opening of new Milan store