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Humans spend about one-third of their life sleeping. Good sleep is vital for a fresh start to the morning and an active day. The importance of deep and permanent sleep has been an elusive topic of study and its benefits have been confirmed by researchers worldwide. “Quality sleep plays a crucial role in human life and role of mattresses in this regard has been redefined” says Ulrich Leifeld, CEO of Fachverband Matratzen-Industrie e.V., the Association Mattress Industry at the imm cologne.

Mattresses have the task to support the body while it perfectly relaxes during sleep. In the majority of the sleep systems support function works through a combination of mattress and box spring. The box spring is in most cases the base.  These form a resilient surface that adapts to the body parts, without resulting into sagging relieving the spine perfectly.  "More and more people know these beds from hotels and are excited by the comfort, and the optics," adds Leifeld about box spring beds. Box spring beds are in vogue because the pleasantly soft surface.

All good quality mattress types consist of different layers on a supporting core insulation and padding layers are offered with different material combinations. Since almost all mattresses look almost identical externally, it is important to learn something about the meaning and function of the materials used. Mattresses must ensure that no pressure point arises while a body is relaxing on it.

Expert Leifeld suggests that before choosing a mattress one must take time out opt for trial on mattress in their preferred sleeping position.
 

“Mirror reflectsas it recollects.” Mirrors are reflective of ones image; a mirror reflects what it recollects and gives a true visual picture of its existence and this one feature is what makes all the difference for mirrors to be so unique and elusive in the home décor industry. This reflective feature adds on a number of other features which expands the playful arena of décor to experiment with objects like mirrors and come up with exemplary designs. Mirrors could...

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The industry where brands reign the top slot is brimming with a generation anew. Far ahead in their thoughts and ideas this new breed of designers come up with fresh concepts and techniques to create products that keep the design world awestruck. Ergonomic and innovative use of materials accompanied with distinctive design element leads to enchanting and mesmerizing outcomes. With the zest to surpass self with every new design the swaths is assured to be BIG. In this issue of FAW we talk to...

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Nineteenth century brought along a certain fascination towards furniture and associated industry in Turkey. Earlier furniture, taken merely as a necessity, was concentrated to small workshops with artisans detailing the products made. With exposure to new techniques and growing market, the furniture industry in Turkey has been on a growth extravaganza. In recent years, its growth has been synonymous with the driving force behind overall Turkish economy. Globalization, innovative improvements...

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Malaysian furniture industry has covered a transitional journey ever since furniture manufacturing has taken on an industrial phase. During the Second Industrial Master Plan the industry received a new lease of life with Taiwanese investors contributing to the rubber wood furniture factories. The furniture industry during that era grew at an average rate of 11 per cent intensifying the growth of timber and timber products industry. Contemporary furniture industry encompasses a major component...

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Renowned lighting designers these days prefer to work with LEDs including the organic LEDs. For most of them, LED is the future. Some of the greatest artisans spoke to us on LEDs. Wait for our upcoming issue of Furniture & Accessories USA where renowned designers and experts share their ideas about LEDs and other sources of lighting and the latest astonishing designs from the industry.

McClellan, Peter Raynham, Rogier Van der Heide are some of the lighting wizards who will be cited in our magazine. Wait for the pilot issue of the magazine.

Tomek Rygalik, the award winning Polish designer with his experimental approach lends an aesthetical touch to each of his designs. Born in Lodz, Poland in 1976, he was influenced by the social and economic transformation he witnessed there, which is quite reflected in his designs. He holds a degree in Architecture from the Technical University of Lodz and pursued Industrial Designing from the Pratt Institute in New York. After completion of his course, he worked with several design companies...

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World Market Center Las Vegas will present an exciting lineup of complimentary educational seminars during the upcoming Winter 2012 Las Vegas Market, Jan. 30 – Feb. 3, 2012. Winter 2012 Las Vegas Market will feature thought leaders in all corners of the furniture, design and business worlds. Retailers will benefit from new ideas and best practices in powerful selling and marketing techniques and a distinguished panel discussion highlighting the latest in eco-friendly options. Designers...

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South East Asia, considered the den of innovative designs and inspiring materials does not only attract eyes from the continent but allure the international attention alike. Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam comprise a large market and are among the major producer of furniture and furnishings. There are pertinent reasons behind it as well. The constant lookout for novel ideas and techniques keep the limits soaring. The current globalization progress has been important...

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Design that exudes class and craft, occupies one’s mind through eternity. Christopher Guy has carved an illustrious name for himself, pursuing his unique design concept that transcends modernity and traditional limitations to achieve a style that is cosmopolitan and timeless. Born in Britain, brought up in Spain and France Christopher Guy Harrison is currently based in Singapore. His multi- national background emanates the quintessential stroke in his creations, a blend of exoticism and...

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BIFMA International’s Leadership Conference is scheduled on January 25-26,2012 at the Houstonian Hotel, 111 North Post Oak Lane, Houston, TX 77024. Alan Beaulieu, President, Institute for Trend Research will be the speaker of the event. He is one of the country’s most informed economists. Alan’s talk, Opportunity in a World of Uncertainty, will be on Wednesday( 24 January) at 11:00am. Verne, founder of the world-renowned Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is going to present...

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IMM COLOGNE 2012 : GETTING HOT AND HAPPENING (12.02.2012.) Visitors will be able to observe all of the latest trends of solid wood, upholstery and bedroom furniture at the upcoming imm cologne 2012. Visitors can see upholstered furniture in Halls 4.1, 5.2, 6 and 10.2. Every year during imm cologne, this area is transformed into the global mecca for upholstered furniture. Willi Schillig will be presenting a new design vocabulary, for example in the 16650 seating model from the boogie series....

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Crystals are now been considered as vogue element in urban décor, thus one of the most favoured decorative accessories in the interiors industry today. Crystals are solid substance often as rigid as a rock and pristine as snowflakes; it can be formed into alluring decorative objects, absorbing various designs and patterns. These not only add elegance to contemporary home interiors, but also add a distinguished sense of fashion. Whether it is an artwork of crystal flowers or figurine to...

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Marc Newson is the most acclaimed and influential designer of his generation. He has worked across a wide range of disciplines, creating everything from furniture and household objects, to bicycles and cars, private and commercial aircraft, yachts, various architectural commissions, and signature sculptural pieces for clients across the globe. List of his acquired awards is somehow very long, thus instead of documenting the long list, we republish the conversation between us: FAW: How would...

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One of the most celebrated thing in the world, it expresses joviality, it portrays life, without it you don’t really like to live; we are talking about colors. Color plays on the psyche of the consumer, to personalize the piece of furniture in one’s room, a suitable color is the most crucial. When most of the trend forecasters around the world are having a tough time to analyze the trend in demand every season, we have Mark Woodman to tell us what’s in a color! Mark is...

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