Top furniture trends for 2020


By AGENCY
Photos By Dpa
Adjustable furniture like this sofa, which you can programme to remember your favourite settings, was a big trend at this year’s IMM Cologne trade show.

After years of slow progress, 2020 could be the year that sustainability finally catches on in the furniture industry, according to industry experts involved with the recent IMM furniture trade show held in Cologne, Germany.

Many manufacturers have offered sustainable products for a long time, but until now sustainability hasn’t been a selling point in itself. Sustainable furniture was more expensive than average, making it a luxury for most consumers.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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Furniture trends 2020

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