IMM Cologne - the new major trend this year is comfort and coziness

according to and article in Deutsche Welle from yesterday. Such is the slogan of this year's fair: "Design and comfort - it was never a contradiction!"

 'Gingko' couch

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Minotti

Not that this is something new, but it is quite a natural one because "People want to breathe at home. They withdraw from the hustle and bustle of everyday life", says Ursula Geismann of the Association of German Furniture Industry. And one way to achieve this is by slowing down and using warm colors and cuddly fabrics and natural materials such as wool and wood. As well as soft couches piled with as many pillows as possible. 
Chech the following link for more news from IMMCologne 2015.