Food for puppies: dry & wet food

Food for puppies – number 1 is food, especially for puppies. Later your dog gets food 3 times a day. In the morning, at noon and in the evening. Regularly, so that surely the little one gets used to the times and knows that there is food regularly.

Here directly a tip: Do not spoil your dog too much! That is, buy simple food, dry food (brackets) and wet food (food in cans) and do not change too often with “specialties”. If your dog only gets used to “delicacies” and constantly changing “delicacies”, he or she will quickly become picky. That is, keep it simple! Your dog needs you, your attention, love and care, not a 5-star menu.

Listen to Ella’s experience as a podcast here:

Wet food: morning and evening

In the morning and evening, give your puppy wet food, usually canned. Most dogs get meat, but vegetarian alternatives are also important.

• Wet food in the morning and evening
• Chicken, lamb, beef …
• Dry / wet food with vegetable content

For beginners, this is what wet food looks like in the bowl:

Dry food: noon

At noon you give your little puppy dry food, i.e. brackets. You mix the dry food with a little water. Similar to cooking rice, about 50:50, so the little brackets will be a little softer. This is important because your little puppy still has milk teeth.

• Lunchtime dry food
• Mix with 50% water

Bowl: food and water

Bowl – For food and for water your puppy needs two small bowls. The water bowl should always be well filled and constantly filled, so your dog can drink whenever he or she wants. Clean the bowls daily so that germs do not build up. Especially when your dog is young, you should make sure the environment is relatively clean. Again, though, it’s important to keep it simple. You don’t need a hygiene spray or anything else. After all, your dog will quickly get to know the first meadow near you and anyway constantly come into contact with the environment. The bowls you simply clean with water, so that they are clean and without residues when there is new food.

You need for your puppy:

1. Bowl for water
2. Bowl for food

What about treats?

What about treats? Again, the rule is, don’t spoil your dog. When you first buy treats, use them sparingly. Maybe only 3, 4 a day and only 1 at a time. Whenever your dog does something that you can reward. For example, when he pees on the absorbent mat (we’ll get to that in a minute), when he walks a few feet with you, or when he or she puts on the collar without complaining.

Tip: Don’t just buy small treats that your puppy will eat right away. There are also great snacks to chew on that will take your dog a long time, that he and she will have a lot of fun with, and that won’t fill him up so much. With the Pomeranian, chewing on a snack like this will last for days:

Dog insurance: illness and liability

You buy your first puppy and have no experience with dogs? Then you should think about one thing above all: insurance for your little four-legged friend. Just as you need health insurance in case something goes wrong, you should also have provisions for your dog. There are many good providers for this – read more here.

My tips, experience and recommendation:

• Insurance dog

Leash, collar and harness

Leash – number 3 in your basic equipment for the little puppy, is a leash with a collar or harness. Dogs react very differently to being put on a collar and/or harness in the first few days. Your leash should be relatively short for the first few weeks so that your dog is always in your control circle. Depending on where you live, rural or big city, there are different sources of danger. Puppies are active and want to learn about the world. If they are always near you, say a maximum of 3 meters in radius, you can see all the dangers, for example, even broken glass on the floor.

Get your puppy used to the collar right away

Work from day 1 with a collar and leash, so your puppy gets used to wearing it right from the start. So you have less difficulties later. Your puppy will, as a rule, wear a collar or harness from early to later. The sooner you get your puppy used to it, the better.

Tip: Work with harnesses as early as possible. Especially the region around the neck is delicate, especially with Pomeranians (Miniature Spitz). Collars are directly on the important vertebrae and a sudden, strong jerk on the leash can already cause injuries. So try to get your puppy used to a harness as early as possible.

• Collar in the first days and / or
• Dog harness as early as possible
• Short leash with maximum 3 meters

Harness: safety and stability

As you can see here in the picture, a dog harness provides even more protection for your pup:

Blanket and sleeping place (short)

Very important, of course, is a retreat, or the sleeping place for your puppy. It must be comfortable, safe and warm. But it does not have to be a big, special box or a dog basket, in fact is enough from experience a simple blanket, or what is also very nice, fur! Fur (artificial, of course) is especially nice if you have a small dwarf spitz, which is very fluffy in the first weeks, it looks especially cute. At the same time fur keeps nice and warm and provides a cozy base, whether carpet, stone or tile.

For the first ride, from the breeder to home, you should have at least a fluffy blanket.

Your puppy will most likely be separated from its mommy for the very first time today, most likely from its siblings as well. In addition, your dog may also be leaving the apartment and / or its own house and garden for the very first time. Your puppy is also for the very first time, for a longer time outside, especially if the way to the breeder is further.

So you should directly offer a cozy, warm feeling, a new home.

Toys (chewing and distraction)

Once you’re home with your pup, he or she will most likely be sleeping!

But as soon as they wake up, they want to be kept busy. That’s why you should have two or three small toys for your puppy at home right from the start. Again, I recommend simple toys, nothing too elaborate, not too much plastic.

Sticks from park & forest, instead of much plastic

You’ll be amazed how much dogs love simple sticks, for example, from the meadow (city) or from the forest if you live in the countryside.

No invented toy can compete with good sticks! The very most important thing for puppies, they want something to chew on. Something like a small rope, maybe a small plush toy. That’s enough, for the first days and weeks.

So you don’t need a lot of toys at all to make a dog happy, usually 2, 3, 4 toys are enough in the first few weeks.

The important thing in the first days and weeks anyway is that you (!) take time for the puppy!

Briefly summarized

• 2-4 toys for the start
• Later 5, 6 small toys are enough
• Puppy friendly, simple and chewable

Play, eat, sleep and routine: teamwork

Tip. It is also a good idea to take a few days off. This way you can get in tune with each other, from the morning routine, through the day and into the evening.

After only 7 to 10 days, you will get more and more used to each other as a team. For example, you will develop more and more a sense of when your little puppy wants to go to the toilet. Your puppy knows when to eat. You will see how your puppy sleeps and when he or she is active. The better you develop your Team Work already in the first days, the faster and easier it will be the further weeks, months and years!

And very important, for the first few weeks, is this:

Puppy Pads: absorbent pads for puppies

I myself have only heard of Puppy Pads in the pet supply store, from a friend. She said …

This is the ultimate insider tip for all puppies!

She was so right!

Puppy Pads are simple, absorbent mats that you can lay out (1x) at your home. When your dog pees on them, he will smell his pee the next time and will most likely use the same spot for his business.

The pads come in packs of 10 each and they last a few days. On the top they are absorbent for puppy urine, also for poop piles and on the bottom they are leak proof. Perfect for any type of home, from an apartment in the city to a detached house with a garden in the countryside.

What is at night? Dog gate

Puppies do in the apartment, be sure of it. Also, never be angry, just ignore it, do not pay attention to it. If you go out regularly with your puppies, or let him or her in the garden, they will automatically do little by little, outside their own home, their own retreat.

During the day you can accompany your puppy well in the, as soon as it becomes night and you sleep, there are only 2 options:

1. Absolute freedom
2. Tip. Cage or dog guard

Why? If you give your puppy freedom, you have the disadvantage that in the morning small mishaps will be distributed in the apartment / house. The advantage of the cage for the night or the small enclosure with fence, your puppy is always close and makes fast, no longer in the immediate vicinity. So a dog gate gives protection and helps to get used to times to pee.

So if you have a particularly active puppy, or you prefer to be a little more cautious than indulgent yourself, consider buying a grid for the evening. Many buy a grid for the first few weeks, especially at night, where the puppy spends time until morning. This has several advantages, one is you control where your puppy moves when you sleep. Also, as described, dogs don’t like to do their business nearby, so they also get used to holding out until morning.

I like fluffy fur and freedom

My little Pomeranian has, as described, only a fluffy fur to lie and that is absolutely enough. However, you have to live with the fact that you will find some traces of the night in the morning. So no poop and wet spots.

However, your little puppy will gradually get used to doing outside if you walk regularly. Puppy Pads, absorbent mats that you lay out, also help. Due to the fact that dogs look for places that have been marked before, there is a good chance that your dog will make to this mat more often.

Here’s what I do about that:

• Going out regularly, at least 3-5 times a day, depending on the weather conditions.
• Puppy pads for the business at home
• Tip. Dog toilet with meadow

Dog toilet with meadow

My little last secret tip for those who buy a puppy for the first time! There are toilets with artificial grass. On the one hand, it looks fancy, almost like a square, flat flower pot with freshly cut grass. On the other hand, it is like meadow for the puppy and accordingly your puppy likes to do his business here. Super practical. Likewise for cleaning. Once with the water hose or shower over it and it is ready for use again.

Very important here, you will also learn in the article, the first days with your puppy.

If your little puppy ever makes mistakes and pees or poops on the carpet, never be angry or yell.

After all, they are puppies, they can not yet control themselves as adult dogs. It’s exactly the same with us humans.

You should always stay calm so that your puppy gets used to peeing and pooping near you. This will also be important later when you walk your puppy. Little mishaps happen, just make them go away and don’t pay much attention to it.

Checklist: 6 things you must have on day 1!

These were my tips, from my experiences, for your puppy.

From the set up food for your puppy, wet food for eating in the morning and evening, at noon there is dry food (mixed with water). You have a bowl for food, one for water. With a leash and collar or harness you can go out with your puppy for the first time and for the night everything is safe at the sleeping place. For small mishaps, you have puppy pads.

Basic equipment for your dog:

1. Lining (dry and wet)
2. Bowl (food and water)
3. Leash, collar and harness
4. Blanket (sleeping place)
5. Toys (chewing and distraction)
6. Puppy Pads

Puppy moves in! Your first week

Buying puppies – What accessories do you need for your puppy around leash, bowl, sleeping place and food? Every year millions of little puppies are born and find a new home! Also with us there is now one, respectively two little puppies: Neppa & Peppa.

Walk the dog, stay alone & Co.

Thinking about getting a dog? If you have time to spare and love, then a little puppy is something wonderful. But, what do you have to consider?! Learn here about the everyday life with a little puppy: My first day with Peppa (Dwarf Spitz, or Pomeranian puppy), my first week and my experiences. If you’re thinking about getting a dog, here are the ultimate tips for the first week with your puppy and a few insider tips, like puppy pads, tips for walking and staying alone – all in the first week!

• Puppy moves in! Week 1

Dog as a pet: XXL Guide

Dog moves in! You have decided to get a dog, as a single, with your partner or even the whole family and you are thinking about getting a dog? There are millions of dogs in this country. They are among the most popular pets. Dogs breeds such as Labrador, French Bulldog, Australian Shepherd, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Pomeranian or Chihuahuas. How much does a dog cost? What does a dog like best? How does the dog realize that you love him? Many questions, here you will find the answers. From dog grooming and the first coat, to dog food (wet and dry), organic alternatives, but also tips on initial equipment, around leash, bowl & Co.

• Pet dog

Skandi style: Your home simply & comfortably furnished

Scandinavians are considered role models not only when you talk about fashion, but also when you talk about Scandinavian interior design – the so-called Skandi style. Take a room with a wooden floor and add furniture in nude tones to it. When doing this, you have to make sure that the furniture is not allowed to push itself to the forefront. The room should be seen as one unit, so no piece of furniture should stand out because of an eye-catching color. A harmonious mix of woods, textiles and plants is particularly important and essential.

“Keep it simple”

Here’s a little: how to video, to introduce you to the Skandi style:

Wall colours in nude & earth tones: less is more

Statement walls are out of place here. Blue, grey and nude tones are the perfect wall colours if you want to furnish your home in Scandinavian style. The Scandi style is inspired by nature. For this reason, people choose organic and light colors that suit the minimalist interior design style. If you want to live Scandinavian, you like it quiet and tidy in your home, so the wall color should reflect exactly that. Choose warm and calm colours, such as an unobtrusive, warm blue, grey or beige, which can perfectly complement the interior design.

In addition to wallpaper, it is also popular to fix wood panels on the walls to give the room even more coziness. By painting the panels in white, the warmth of the wood is combined with the modern and clean color: white.

Flooring & floor covering: A warm wooden floor for Scandinavian living

Since the connection to nature should always prevail, the Skandi style is based on wooden flooring. If you really want to do it right, choose a beautiful wooden floorboard that radiates a lot of charm and warmth. Ideally, the plank should be glazed white so that the floor does not look too present and everything looks more modern throughout.

A beautiful wooden floorboard stands for tradition and nature, which is why the Skandi style wooden floorboard is just right. As there is still a lot of nature in Scandinavia, the Scandinavians also value it very much. A plank floor is therefore a good way to bring the beloved nature into your home.

5 products you need for skandi chic!

1. It Piece to bring the Skandi style home is a fluffy and deep couch that exudes coziness. A couch made of teddy is also becoming more and more prominent due to social media. Usually, a matching teddy chair is also added to the sofa. A real, cuddly eye-catcher for every living room.
2. It Piece is a wooden table that brings warmth and cosiness to your dining room.
3. Piece is a lamp with a mix of materials. The lampshade should be in fabric look and the feet of the lamp in wood look. Through the material mix, the lamp fits perfectly into the living room or bedroom.
4. It Piece are vases as pots in which dried flowers or plants are brought to the fore. With the help of vases in gold, earth tones or even black, you bring nature in the form of plants and flowers home.
5. Last It Piece are woven carpets. In the Scandinavian interior, a lot of emphasis is placed on DIY, i.e. things that are handmade. A woven rug in cotton look therefore fits perfectly into any room and gives the interior that certain something.

Scandinavian living room: Couch, carpet & Co.

The living room is seen as the center of the house. This is where you spend most of your time with family or friends. So it is all the more important to design this room appealing and cozy, so that you want to spend your time there. The focus is on simple, clear shapes and restrained, warm colours. With the help of the decoration of cushions, blankets and carpets, individual eye-catchers land in the room, which make the living room look more modern and absorb the drabness a little.

Sofa: the center of the room and every living room

Beige, grey or white? Everything fits. It is usually chosen inconspicuous sofa, which is in nude tones. The sofa should be covered with fabric or even teddy fabric. Again, you will find the motto: less is more. The task is to design a sofa despite simple shapes as a cozy eye-catcher. The most important thing about the sofa are the cushions and the blankets – the mixture of textile and cotton is particularly important here to create a cosy feeling. The use of blankets and cushions makes the couch look more inviting and homely. For the pillows and blankets, it’s best to use natural tones like beige, a light brown, or a light grey/blue, so that the accessories blend in perfectly with the rest.

To complement the sofa perfectly, add a coffee table. A coffee table made of natural materials is just the thing. For this reason, one decides on a table in wood optics or one falls back on a robust marble top, which is then set off with golden or stainless steel table legs.

Carpet: furnishing highlight and plus point for comfort

Cold feet when getting up – no thanks. The Scandinavians think so too and for this reason it is all the more important to add a carpet as an element in the living room.

Often rugs with modern patterns and prints are chosen that include the color black as a contrast. However, if you don’t want a carpet that is flashy, you can’t go wrong with a carpet in the colour beige. Since in the Scandinavian interior a lot of emphasis is placed on craftsmanship and natural materials, crocheted rugs are particularly popular because they reflect craftsmanship and also look homely.

Decoration: Materials like gold and wood are in vogue

Gold rush is not reprehensible here, but that’s what you need! Gold and wood are the key to success here. Golden decoration radiates much more warmth than silver decoration and thus fits perfectly with the wood. Candles or planters for flowers are particularly suitable here. Since interior design emphasizes the use of natural materials, it is also important to include plants or flowers in the decoration. A golden vase brings the plant even more to the fore. Vases in nude tones or in beautiful grey tones are also very popular. A real highlight in the Scandinavian style of furnishing are the lamps, as these provide the necessary coziness. Especially trendy are lamps made of wood, which radiate a lot of warmth through the use of wood as the main material – whether as a ceiling lamp or side lamp, both are essential to implement the Skandi style.

Skandi style bedroom: beds, blankets & pillows

Also in the bedroom it continues with the coziness. However, here again: less is more. Once again, light and warm colors are used to stay true to the style. Matching accessories spice up the drab choice of furniture a little and give the bedroom its very own charm and the necessary coziness.

Bed: cosiness factor in the bedroom is a must

The bed is the focal point of the room and you want that to show. A bed in white or beige is the right choice to stay true to the style. A plain beige box spring bed that has an upholstered back is considered a special eye-catcher. A white or light beige top bed is particularly trendy and is therefore popular. When combined with matching pillows and a bedspread that matches the pillows or cushion of the bed, the bed stands out in the foreground of the room. By using the accessories, the bed gets a certain degree of coziness factor that you do not want to miss.

Minimalist or DIY wardrobe: cupboards, shelves & clothes rails

Especially trendy are cabinets that you can put together individually. They offer a lot of storage space, but are still not too present in the room and remain in the background.

Another option is to use homemade clothes rails. Here you take a wooden element and hang it under the ceiling with the help of cords and hooks. You can then hang clothes hangers on the wooden element – a great way to incorporate natural materials in the bedroom. However, since you can only hang clothes on the clothes rail, the clothes rail is usually complemented by a Malm wardrobe (Ikea) or another plain wardrobe that provides storage space.

• Tip! Wardrobe planning & furnishing

Lamps, curtains and co.: How to create ambience

Here again, it is important to create ambience through matching decorative elements and to give the room its own character. Especially suitable are lamps that are decorated with gold or are again made of wood, as they radiate a certain warmth. In addition to ceiling lamps, you should also use floor lamps or bedside lamps. In a cool corner, floor lamps are particularly suitable to enhance this corner visually and through the light. Bedside lamps next to the bed ensure that the bed once again comes to the fore. You surround the bed with your light and give them even more coziness and warmth. If you want to place even more emphasis on cosiness, you should definitely add curtains in natural tones or white and a carpet.

Kitchen: Living & cooking for the whole family

Scandinavians are known for being very family-oriented people. Therefore, the kitchen is a very important place in the house. Here we cook together three times a day, whether it’s a quick breakfast in the morning or an elaborate, hot dish in the evening, it doesn’t matter, this is where the family meets again. It is therefore all the more important to design this common room in a particularly appealing way, so that people want to spend time in the kitchen.

Kitchen counter: Materials like wood and bright ceramics, gold handles & co.

The kitchen unit is made of glazed wood and usually in white or a creamy white. The simple and modern white is then enhanced by a country style wood texture and matching door knobs. Meanwhile, you see black kitchens a lot, focusing more on the modern than the cozy, warm and comforting. So if you want to get it right and feel the Scandinavian flair, opt for a light kitchen front, usually accompanied by a kitchen island where everyone can sit.

Worktop: wood, marble or stone must be

The worktop is best chosen from natural materials. A wooden worktop is ideal for this, as it gives the kitchen the warmth it needs to be inviting. However, if you want to go more in the modern, clean direction, then a worktop made of marble or stone is perfect. So there are several ways to design the countertop.

Crockery and cutlery: also home accessories for the dining table in the Skandi look

Details in the form of decoration are not only important in the living room or bedroom, but also in the kitchen. Matching crockery and cutlery has become more and more important over the last few years. It is important to choose crockery that is coordinated and matches the rest of the furnishings. The cutlery should also be chosen to match the crockery and the kitchen. For example, if you have gold doorknobs on the kitchen cabinets, you should go for gold cutlery instead of silver, so that again everything looks coherent. Cute, ornate cutlery in country style is also very popular and looks traditional.

Dining room: Dining with Scandinavian flair

At the dining table you can spend nice evenings with the family when you don’t feel like watching TV. In the dining room, the coziness is again capitalized, but you can deal with the color choice a little more openly than, for example, in the living room.

Table made of natural materials like marble & wood

Once again, natural materials are used for the table. A beautiful, light wooden table is ideal as the focal point of the room and brings warmth and a familiar feeling with it. Who likes it here again more modern and cleaner, can of course reach for marble or glass. The most important thing is that the materials are natural.

Chairs: material mix – wooden legs and cast seat shells are modern

The chairs that are also shown in the picture are best suited. Material mix chairs are particularly trendy, they offer the possibility to combine modernity with nature. Furthermore, the chairs offer a comfort through the backrest and therefore invite you to sit.

Since less is more in Scandinavian furnishings, minimalist chairs are often used, which are made entirely of wood and usually do not match in colour, but are complemented by matching seat cushions.

Living room furnishings with Joop! Living: furniture and more

Especially in the living room a lot of time is spent and if you want to bring timeless elegance and high quality textiles into your home, then you are exactly right with Joop! living. Several times awarded fabrics are made by designer Joop in elegant designs suitable for the furnishing of your living room.

The neutral color palette includes something for everyone. There are large sofas, great cushions and matching blankets. All in coordinated design, so you can feel really comfortable in your living room. The furniture is also perfectly harmonious, so you can choose great sets of sideboards and coffee tables and colour-coordinate them with the sofa textiles.

Tip. All luxury brands for the perfect interior from A-Z you will find in our comprehensive XXL article furnishing brands

Furniture: Sideboards & Lowboards for more storage space in the living room

For the perfect storage space under your TV, a lowboard is often a good idea. But also to spice up a hallway a bit, a sideboard can be very practical. Everyone who has the space is happy about new possibilities for storage space in the home – an elegant lowboard or sideboard always looks good and Joop! Living also takes this opportunity and has designed great furniture that can bring elegance and a bit of glamour into your living space.

As with his other designs, these types of cabinets are very elegant and minimalist, so they could find a place in any home. The special thing about many Joop! Living sideboards is the individual design, which you can put together yourself to make your sideboard look exactly like you want it to. So it is just as big and colourful as you would like it to be.

• Gloss Curves: 1.700€
• Gloss Cubic: 2.500€
• Gloss Base: 2.200€
• Sideboard systems in various sizes and colors from 2.000€

Dining room: Joop! dining collection with glasses, porcelain and much more

You’ll also find a great selection of tableware at Joop! Living. From wine glasses to napkin rings, you will also find great sets here that provide a harmonious and elegantly set dining table. The plates, glasses as well as the cutlery and all other accessories for the perfect table are not overloaded with flashy patterns and allow for a perfectly coordinated home by matching the rest of the Joop! Living furnishings in terms of colour and matching each other. This way, with the right choice, the same style will run through your entire home decor.

• Plates from 40€
• Wine glasses from 20€
• Water glasses from 20€
• Cutlery set from 350€
• Tablecloths from 65€

In the bedroom: ceiling, box spring bed, curtains & co.

Your retreat should also not lack elegance. The curtains are particularly popular. These are also adapted to the high standard of textiles and give your bedroom a luxurious feeling. With the matching bed linen, you can make your bedroom a cozy room in which you can feel comfortable through the coordinated and high-quality fabrics. In addition to high-quality textiles in the bedroom such as pillows, curtains and bed covers, Joop also designs box spring beds and wardrobes. The furniture meets the same high design and manufacturing standards as the brand’s textiles.

Prices: Your bedroom by Joop!

• Joop! Living box spring bed from €3,000
• Joop! living bedside table from 750€
• Joop! Living wardrobe from 2.500€
• Joop! Living bed linen from 120€
• Joop! Living Cushion from €40
• Joop! Living curtains from €70

Spa feeling with elegant furniture and storage space for your bathroom

Especially when it comes to bathroom accessories, Joop! Living is the perfect brand for many. You can get a toothbrush tumbler or a tissue dispenser. But also many other parts designed by Joop! can be found to furnish your bathroom not only functionally correct, but also to make it look aesthetically pleasing. Turn your bathroom into a real wellness oasis with accessories from Joop! Living, so that even your soap dish matches the towels. Because Joop! Living is also at the forefront of quality when it comes to bathroom textiles. Towels in all sizes, which you can also buy in matching sets, can be found on the website or at selected retailers, as well as bath mats and bathrobes, so that you can feel like you’re in a spa at home.

What Joop! bathroom furniture is available?

But if you are looking for more elegance in the entire bathroom and textiles and accessories are not enough for you, there is of course also furniture for your bathroom from Joop! Especially the vanity units are very popular and can be adapted to your ideas. They are also as elegant and minimalistic as the rest of the Joop! Living furniture collections for the living room, bedroom and more.

• Joop! living washbasin from 1.800€
• Joop! Living vanity unit from 1500€
• Joop! Living towel rail from 200€
• Joop! Living Laundry Basket from €200

Joop! Living Stores and Outlets?

Joop! Living is an independent brand, but nevertheless runs under the umbrella of the Joop! company, which primarily designs clothing. Therefore, there is unfortunately no explicit associated store, and therefore also no associated outlets. But then how does one get hold of the coveted products for the house, apartment and furnishings? The Joop! Living articles are either available online directly via the Joop! Living website, or partly also in Joop! stores, where besides clothing also a part of the homeware is sold. Furniture and interior design stores such as XXLutz or Schaffrath have also included parts of the Living collections in their repertoire. The search is worthwhile!

Furnishing with Joop! Living: Video

In this video you get a tour through an apartment completely furnished with Joop! Living furniture and accessories:

Kartell: first-class interior products for 70 years

The brand Kartell exists now for 70 years and stands for designs and products, made with new technologies and processes and the whole “Made in Italy”. Within the last 70 years Kartell conquered the market with its modern, minimalistic but innovative design.

The first product of the house was the completely transparent chair La Marie, this and the following model Louis Ghost provided a new wind in the furniture industry and helped the company to its current success. Moreover, this was the starting signal for the company to delve into the topic of transparency. In addition to the area of habitat, Kartell also creates a place for itself in the successful league of interiors through its new light and lamp designs.

Would you like to discover even more from the world of interiors? Then take a look at our Pinterest page! Here we have collected the best and most exclusive interior brands for you. Of course, you can also find our pinboard on the topic of Kartell here.

Tip. All luxury brands for the perfect interior from A-Z you will find in our comprehensive XXL article furnishing brands

Sofas, armchairs & cushions: Favourite pieces for your living area

The heart of many homes is the sofa. No wonder, because a good sofa not only looks good, but also convinces with first-class comfort. The models by Kartell are the best examples of this. The Betty model, for example, is available with two or three seats, the soft and rounded lines form cosy and inviting seating shells.

Behind Largo is a system of modular sofas in different sizes and designs, such as a corner couch model. This design line is characterized by clean lines and large seats. A couch that fits in every living room. Also available with velvet surface.

With double seat cushions and cushions on the side armrests, you can make yourself extra soft and cosy on the Pop Sofa. Maximum comfort and luxury for your living area.

Armchair: high seating comfort and relaxation thanks to side cushions

The best way to complete a large living room is with armchairs – whether to match the couch or as special individual pieces. For example, the Pop armchair is finished with side cushions and is just as comfortable as the matching sofa.

Cushions: beautiful designs with pattern or in plain colours

What would a couch be without cushions? The cushions by Kartell turn your couch into the absolute feel-good place in your home. Whether tone in tone, in a houndstooth pattern or in complementary colours, these soft accessories embellish your sofa and the entire room.

Seating furniture: bar stools, swivel chairs and co.

Kartell also has numerous designs to offer in terms of seating furniture. Optimal seating comfort and special design are two things that are by no means mutually exclusive! Even owners of a house bar will find something here: the different bar stools by Kartell complete your own luxury oasis at home.

Maybe the chairs of the Masters series would be something for you? The Masters chairs convince with their lightness and stackability. Moreover, the chairs are weatherproof and therefore also suitable for outdoor use. Chrome, gold, copper or titanium – the different designs offer you the possibility to find the right chairs for every table.

You need a new chair for your study? Preferably a back-friendly swivel chair? What do you think of the Maui swivel chair? These chairs are not only suitable as individual chairs for the desk, but with the help of a hook the chairs can also be connected to form rows of chairs. A wide range of colours is waiting for you – from grey to crimson red, everything is here.

Stackable chairs from Italy in black, red, blue, white & more

Looking for simple but elegant chairs? How about these:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y38QcCqKTc

Tables: Small and large treasures made of glass or marble

We all need at least one table in our household, but with the variety of Kartell in the point of tables we get the impression you can not have enough tables! Glass or marble tabletop with these beautiful tables you need no more decoration.

Small but nice, that is the table TopTop for Dr Yes. Square or round is the table with its transparent legs with round or square cross-section.

Quite different, but therefore not less beautiful is the Invisible Table, which will find favor especially with children. Decorated with colorful drawings, it is the perfect table for the children’s room of the little ones.

For those who would like to have a table that folds up, the Spoon Table is particularly suitable. With a knee lever the legs of the office folding table can be folded.

Lamps: bring light into your home with Moschino

Hanging lamps, table lamps, floor lamps or wall lamps – everything your heart desires to bring new light into your four walls, Kartell offers you!

Simple or extraordinary, here is something for everyone! The Bloom lamps stand for a particularly extravagant, flowery design. The hanging lamp is composed of a tubular frame made of polycarbonate, which is covered with a corolla of small flowers. The handmade piece lets the room shine through the various flowers with rays of light.

In metallic gold, copper or in a colourful summer look. Bring a little flower meadow home!

Looking for lamps in Moschino style? We have something very special for you! The legendary Moschino bear is now also available as a lamp from Kartell! The table lamp of the two brands combines the playful, colorful style of both! This bear lamp is also available in a gold look.

Tableware: plates, cups and more of the Jellies Family

We all know the saying: The eye eats with you, so you should also make sure that not only your menu is worth a second look. With the tableware designs from Kartell you will amaze your guests.

The Jellies Family is a collection with many different individual pieces such as plates, glasses, bowls, trays or coffee cups. A common design connects the line and yet each individual model is unique through its own pattern. By combining the different colours, a colourful and creative picture is created on the dining table.

The second collection in the tableware area comes from the designer Patricia Urquiola. Trama is inspired by Japanese culture and makes a reference to Japanese ceramics with its natural earthy colours. In keeping with this, the feel of the tableware is rough rather than smooth.

Accessories & practical furnishings

Coat racks, serving trolleys, step stools, mirrors or vases – Kartell also offers first-class designs for small details in the living room.

The Mobil Mat is a practical container with wheels. You can place this trolley anywhere in your home: Whether in the office, bedroom, living room or bathroom the container finds space everywhere. The drawer system in the shelves and tops is connected to an aluminum structure.

In the spirit of sustainability, the new edition is made from recycled material. Made from industrial waste, this model promises the same level of durability and practicality as its predecessor. The structure and wheels shine in a new black look.

If the Mobil Mat is not the right choice for you, you might find happiness with the Battista. With this trolley model, plastic and metal enter into a perfect symbiosis. Equipped with folding and extending table, this trolley is not only ideal for daily use, but is also perfect for buffets or cocktail parties at home.

Special stool side tables? No problem! With the Attila, Napoleon and Saint-Esprit tables you can let the forest move in! Behind these names are two dwarfs and a tree trunk table. If that doesn’t sound like a fairy tale! In colourful or black, these stools and tables will brighten up any room with a touch of humour. The flat, circular hat of the stool serves as a seat or table surface.

Componibili Bestseller: Must-Have of the Interior World

Legendary and simply timeless among furnishing objects is the Componibili. This cult object is available in a wide variety of colours and sizes. Objects of any kind can be stored in the composable round or square elements.

But why are the furniture and especially the model of Kartell actually such bestsellers? This video goes to the bottom of this question:

Bathroom accessories: everything for the daily bathroom experience

You can also embellish your bathroom with Kartell objects! An aquamarine like that of the sea as an accent in your bathroom. The soap and toothbrush holders of the Boxy line set beautiful colour accents in your bathroom.

Also a real must-have for your bathroom is the Shelfish shelf, which is suitable for any bathroom with its clean and layered design.

The practical Rail towel rail should also have a place in your bathroom. You can choose between three different sizes, all of which can be easily integrated into the bathroom environment.

Vera Wang Home: Minimalist aesthetics

Extravagant fashion, extraordinary dresses and breathtaking wedding gowns. Vera Wang has made a name for herself with these design creations. The US-American designer with Chinese descent inspires no one less than Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Victoria Beckham or Sharon Stone. But if you think that wedding dresses cover her entire design repertoire, you’re wrong. Less known, but at least as aesthetic is her launched interior line. Bed linen, porcelain jewellery, picture frames and co. shine in the unmistakable Vera Wang aesthetic – see for yourself!

Tip. All luxury brands for the perfect interior from A-Z you will find in our comprehensive XXL article furnishing brands

Origin: from wedding dresses to minimalist blankets and invitations

Hailed as a design talent, but didn’t start out as one. She started her career in the fashion world as fashion editor at US Vogue. At the time, she was the youngest editor to date. After 16 years of writing about fashion, she switched sides. In 1987, she started at Ralph Lauren. Two years and 18 accessory lines later, while planning her wedding, Wang, with her image of a modern woman in mind, decided to enter the design world. In 1990, she opened her own boutique on Madison Avenue. Both evening and bridal gowns shine in her collection, which expanded in the following years to include jewelry, eyewear and housewares. Her love of simple, romantic and playful but at the same time extravagant, minimalist and modern design has formed the signature of Vera Wang.

“A lot more comfortable than you might think just looking at it. It’s incredibly cozy.”

Bed linen: Dreaming with blankets and pillows

Sleep like on clouds – Vera Wang designs bedding for the eye and for beauty sleep. The design talent knows how to inspire the fashion world with her minimalist and expressive aesthetics. Whether it’s a floral pattern in Asian style, pure minimalism or a white all-over look – Vera Wang skilfully puts her minimalist style to the test in a wide variety of ways. See for yourself!

Zig Zag Queen: minimalist design, maximum style

Silky soft cotton satin in white with graphic details in black inspire the design eye. A purist aesthetic that finds its place in a minimalist household as well as a motley mansion. The tailored geometry of the black embroidered lines and edges add a sophisticated twist to this classic ensemble. With this duvet cover, any bed is an invitation to dream!

Ink Botanical Sateen: Tradition meets Vera Wang

Artistic brushstrokes create a floral pattern in the style of classic Japanese Sumi-e brush painting. The bedding, which becomes the canvas of her art, is made from luxurious 300-thread-count cotton sateen and created with state-of-the-art digital printing. Her love and dedication to minimalist design is evident in this creation as well, with onyx and white creating a color play that is both contrasting and harmonious. An accent pillow with loop weave and a gray duvet sheet with channel quilting break up the modern simplicity and clarity. Two additional pillows with quilted details in white create the unmistakable design signature of Vera Wang – modern, minimalist, traditional and yet new!

Ceilings: minimalist, modern and stylish

• Grisaille Weave Bedding Collection (€168.61 – €492.78)
• Layered Geometric Bedding Collection (€130.37 – €430.21)
• Marbled Bedding Collection (€129.50 – €428.47)

Cushions and pillows in Vera-Wang heaven

• Lapin Faux Fur Decorative Cushion (€86.91)

Collections: Bohemian chic, minimalist aesthetics and co.

• Charcoal Vine
• Obscura
• Rice Papaer Weave
• Tuxedo
• Modern Bridal
• Scattered Floral Emb
• Intaglio Emroidery

Papers: Wedding invitation à la Vera Wang

Wedding dresses and Vera Wang are like the beach and the sea. An inseparable and dreamlike interplay. Her first designed wedding dress was the one for her own wedding. No one else could live up to her ideas. With her design flair and distinctive design signature, it didn’t take long for the fashion world to find their dream ideas in Vera Wang’s creations. Her love for weddings doesn’t stop at the wedding gown design process. So you can also find elegant wedding invitations designed in a minimalist design in her design repertoire.

Chateau wedding invitation: luxury card shape by Vera Wang

Dreaming of a royal wedding with a luxurious yet minimalist Vera Wang aesthetic? Then these wedding invitations are your dream come true. Eye-catching monogram of the couple, gilded details, and hand-engraving create a unique, glamorous impression. Matching inner and outer envelopes, reply and reception cards, and a folded menu for table decorations are already included in this set. A design that perfectly heralds her dream day:

• 25 cards: €314
• 50 cards: 400 €
• 100 cards 595 €
• 250 cards 1.220 €

Tableware: plates, cups and glasses in Vera Wang style

Vera Wang has also got involved with porcelain and tableware and designs sets and ensembles that make every table look stylish and tasteful. Get an overview of some of her collections with exemplary products and prices here.

Glass, glasses and more glasses at Vera Wang

• Metropolitan Tumbler Glasses (€45)
• With Love Silver Toasting Flutes Champagne Glasses (€66)
• Duchesse Iced Beverage (€37)

Plate: porcelain, flowers and gold details

• Blanc Sur Blanc Oval Platter (157 €)
• Jardin Salad Plate with floral details (19 €)
• Jardin Dinner Plate with gold coloured flowers (29 €)

Cups: Coffee, Tea and Chai Latte in Vera Wang Aesthetics

• Venato Imperial Mug (18 €)
• Jardin Mug (18 €)
• Blanc Sur Blanc Mug (€17)

Sets: plates, cups and glasses combined

• Lace Gold 4-Piece Setting (€107)
• Venato Imperial 4-Piece Place Setting (87 €)
• Jardin 4-Piece Setting (€87)

Collections: Flowers, graphic lines and minimalist aesthetics

• Ribbon
• Blanc Sur Blanc
• Grosgrain
• Lace Platinum

Video: Vera Wang for Wedgwood

“The marriage of different whites provides depth, dimension and texture without the distraction of colour!”

Vera Wang shines with her minimalist design signature. Her tableware line shines in simple white, but no less extraordinary style. Below you will find an overview of the classic plate service, glasses and co. in white elegance! Convince yourself.

Home Decor: purist picture frames, vases and co.

Vera Wang inspires with her unmistakable purist design signature. Those who can’t afford a wedding dress costing several thousand euros can bring her unique aesthetics into their lives with interior items. Whether picture frames, small boxes, a piggy bank, elegant vases or minimalist candles – the purist design perfectly complements any household. We like!

Picture Frames: Hugs by Vera Wang

• With Love Noir 8×10 Frame (108 €)
• Infinity Photo 5×7 Frame (91 €)
• With Love NOuveau Silver Photo 4×6 Frame (68 €)

Boxes in minimalist style for maximum function

• With Love Square Keepsake Box (€85)
• Love Knots Purse Mirror (€51)

Piggy bank: saving Vera Wang style

• Vera Wang Piggy Bank (€68)
• Vera Wang Infinty Baby Piggy Bank (€68)
• Love Always Elephant Money Bank (€68)

Vase: modern aesthetics made of glass

• Bande Vase (91 €)

Candle: Vera Wang on fire

• Love Knots Covered Candle (€68)
• Love Knots Taper Candle Holders (€63)
• Love Knots Tealight Holders (€51)

Vera Wang HOME: At home with the US design talent

The designer not only creates interiors and furnishings for clients, but also for herself. She also likes to use her own products to furnish her own properties and is thus her own best customer and probably her biggest critic at the same time.

New York: modern aesthetics in the fashion metropolis

Vera Wang not only creates a minimalist, unique aesthetic, she lives it herself. In New York City, she occupies a palatial Manhattan residence in a 1929 Art Deco building, where her parents already lived. While the “home” feeling hasn’t changed, the same can’t be said for the style of the apartment. What was once a sophisticated British setting with leather-bound books on large wooden bookshelves and a formal dining room, now shines with the typical minimalist Vera Wang aesthetic. There is nothing of the old-fashioned furnishings of the time here. Wang stripped the walls down to the limestone, tore off the moldings, and transformed the space into a cross between a photography studio, a gallery, and a white box. She raised the steel doors to the same height as the windows. She created a world entirely according to the following motto:

“I wanted something Egyptian – something like the entrance of the Abu Simbel Temples, with one single door framing my John Chamberlain sculpture.”

Video: Los Angeles house dream in minimalist elegance

New York is all about cocktail parties, crowds and hustle and bustle. Los Angeles, on the other hand, lives for intimacy and is quiet.

“There is something about the luxury of space and light, you don’t get in NY!”

Your LA home has been decorated in the style of minimalism and avoids any signs of opulence. The glass house shines in cool tones and minimalist architecture. This style runs like a thread from the garden gate to the pool. A true dream in the city where dreams come true – Los Angeles! Read for yourself!

Off-White Home Decor Collection: Hot to trot

Work from home concepts are becoming more and more popular and people are spending more and more time at home. In order to be able to perform at the highest level from home, it is important to create an environment in which you feel comfortable.

Off-White Homeware helps you to make this goal a reality. How does it work? The label offers simple, cool design solutions for your personal home setup paired with pieces that bring you close to the brand with the help of large logos.

The color palette is kept primarily neutral with lots of white, black and grayscale combined with light splashes of orange and pink.

Tip! All luxury brands for the perfect interior from A-Z can be found in our comprehensive XXL article Interior brands!

Off-white in the bathroom: bathrobe, towel & Co.

Fans will have to wait for a perfume from the brand, but you can still bring the Off-White flair into your bathroom with the practical home decor products that the label has in its range. Bathrobes and slippers don’t seem like much of a stretch for a clothing label. But did you know you can also get toothbrushes and combs in cool designs?

Silk robe, bathrobes and slippers with company logo

As if a silk robe wasn’t already the ultimate flex, you can take your game to the next level with the Arrow Pattern Silk Robe from Off-White. Made from 100% silk, the robe wraps you up softly and smoothly.

If the €600 for the silk robe is a little more than your budget, Off-White has an alternative for you. The label also offers a towelling bathrobe in the same print. At €275, this cotton robe is a little easier on the wallet and just as cool.

To match your new bathrobe, you can also add bath slippers to your shopping basket so that you don’t get cold feet in summer or winter.

Towels by Off-White: Everything in dry cloths

The cotton towels guarantee to keep you in control of any slippery shower situation. The terrycloth pieces are super absorbent and fluffy soft. Plus, practicality aside, they’re super stylish and add visual interest to a potentially otherwise boring room.

Combs for the perfect hairstyle: from fresh sides to mullet

Fine-toothed acetate combs from Off-White open the doors to a whole new world of possibilities. Long and short hair alike will benefit from the occasional touch-up with a comb and your styling product of choice. Off-White can’t offer that yet either, but who knows what the future holds.

Toothbrushes: My shiny teeth they twinkle

Yes, you read that quite right: Off-White offers a toothbrush that has their signature lettering embossed into the handle. The shape is quite unusual for a toothbrush. Unfortunately, there is no information available on how long you can use the €75 toothbrush. Probably, the object is not a toothbrush that you actually use, but rather something that serves as an accessory.

Pillows and blankets: Sweet dreams with home accessories

“Sweet dreams are made of this”: I wonder if the Eurythmics meant Off-White’s Homeware collection? Did they already dream of its existence back then? Probably not. But that doesn’t matter. One thing is certain: the pieces in the collection are particularly comfortable to lie on.

Fluffy pillows with monogram – embroidered or printed

If you’ve been looking for a cushion with a mohair-wool cover for ages, you’ll finally find it at Off-White. The white arrow logo of the brand is emblazoned on a black background. Otherwise it is kept very simple. However, the cushion comes with an extra fluff factor of at least 50% and is available in two sizes.

• Price: 275 – 400 €

Warm Off-White Blankets with Logo

Blankets with the logos of great designers are more popular than ever. These can not only be practical, but also look particularly good unused on the sofa or bed. With after all 68% wool content, the blankets stand out from the broad mass of throw blankets.

• Price: 900 €

Pyjamas for a restful sleep

There’s nothing better than taking a long shower after a hard day and then slipping into soft pyjamas and a freshly made bed. Off-White’s silky pyjamas are perfect for this purpose. In the design, which we already know from the robe, the towels and the slippers is also held the pajamas and complements the set perfectly.

• Cost: 680 €

Stools of the brand: colourful furniture for the office or your dressing room

Reminiscences of everyday office life can be found again and again in the fashion house’s collections. For example, the belts with paper clip chain. The home decor items also remain true to this simple design idea. The fabric prints with which the stools are provided are no exception to the rule, because they are reminiscent of sophisticated ballpoint pen drawings. A pretty cool idea that loosens up the strict colour scheme a little bit.

• Price: 460 €

Breakfast, lunch & dinner: Tableware and more

Unlike his good friend Kanye West, who also quite likes to dabble in interior design himself, Abloh pays more attention to the fine details. West has furnished the house for himself and his family in his classic-minimalist style with unusual elements. Of course, as a former architect, Abloh can’t resist creating something for the house. But it’s a bit surprising that this includes tableware, of all things.

Cups: Perfection was yesterday

Although straight lines and dimensional accuracy often play a major role in the field of design and interior architecture, breaking with norms can also have its appeal. Perhaps this is why Abloh has come up with something very special for his matte black cups, because they are unevenly shaped, which gives them an almost handmade appearance and a personal touch.

• Cost: 85 €

Breakfast Set: start the morning right

What better way to start the morning than with a hot coffee, tea or cocoa, accompanied by your personal favorite breakfast? Certainly a few things, but sometimes breakfast is unfortunately the highlight of the day. The Breakfast Set supports you at least in looking cool during breakfast and thus at least start the day with a good feeling.

• Cost: 150 €

Wallpapers: Patterns for the walls

Who thought that the walls in the perfect off-white at home are kept only in white-gray was mistaken, because the label has really put in the patterns of the wallpaper. Available are the rolls in the same prints that we already know from the stools. Abstract scenes and landscapes adorn the wall covering.

• Money quantum per roll: 525 €

IKEA x Virgil Abloh Collaboration

That the designer is a fan of collaboration, he has proven again and again in the past. Whether with Nike, Doc Martens, Converse – he is not too shy for anything. Equally, a collaboration means for the involved counterparts of course also a huge rush, on the often limited designs.

Whether the label founder also uses the collaborations to test how much he likes themes or whether it is worthwhile for him to expand the Off-White range to this area? Possibly.

Interview with Virgil Abloh about his IKEA collection “Markerad” – Video

The goal of the collection was for Abloh to create a collection that combined both the Swedish heritage of the furniture house and the design school that comes with it, with what he means by home and things he grew up with. You can get a glimpse of the final collection here:

Special: Living room furnishing with off-white

Living rooms are the place in the house to which most purposes are assigned. The living room is where you relax, where you work from time to time and where you receive guests. Therefore, it is especially important in this room to create an atmosphere that meets different states of mind and always creates a suitable environment.

How real streetfashion fans live – Video

You can see the brand’s homeware designs live and in action here. Paired with other brands’ objects and the right tech accessories, like jukeboxes, flat screen TVs and consoles, the result is an environment where you just want to sink into the sofa cushions.

Off-White: stylish outside too

More about Off-White! Current collections for men and women, for winter and summer, shoes from stars like Kanye West and also homeware, for your home.

1. Off-White: The brand
2. Bags: Accessories for your street look
3. Shoes: Ua. by Kanye West
4. Videos: Summer & Winter Collections

Brand: Off-White and designer Virgil Abloh

Virgil Abloh doesn’t stick to the rules of the design and art industry with Off-White. The design with a political message to the youth and society conquers the fashion world – and we watch and marvel. If you haven’t heard of Off-White by now, you’re probably walking through the world with your eyes closed, because the street style and high fashion brand is everywhere. Off-White releases collections on a “see now, buy now” basis, meaning that once the items are worn by the most famous models on the runway, they are available to everyone. Learn all about Virgil Abloh’s influence on youth, his collaborations and latest collections here.

• Off-White: Brand

Bags: Accessories for your outfit

Off-White bags – The trend label Off-White convinces with its industrial design, which is always a perfect complement to streetwear outfits. The bags are no exception. Details remind of freight trains, construction sites and urban landscapes. The lines are clear and often minimalistic. It comes as little surprise to learn that chief designer and label founder Virgil Abloh is an architect.

• Off-White bags

Shoes: Ua. by Kanye West

Designer-turned-architect Virgil Abloh’s streetwear label Off-White rose to prominence after Abloh was given the opportunity to collaborate with Nike on a collection. As former creative director of Louis Vuitton and close confidant of Kanye West, Abloh has connections to household names and the cult status Nike had achieved in streetwear, the first models were sold out in minutes. Are you interested in owning one of the popular sneaker models? Then read more about the models Off-White has on offer here.

• Off-White shoes

Videos: Summer & Winter Collections

Off-White videos from the runway – printed shirts and statement accessories. Virgil Abohl and his fashion giant Off-White have managed to do what many have tried to do in the past – successfuly combine haute couture with street cool. You can tell how popular the brand is just by looking at the list of stars and starlets who regularly have themselves photographed in the brand’s latest creations.

• Off-White fashion show

Dior Maison: products, designs and special features

Although the fashion designer is a fan of living environments that bear the fingerprints of those who live there, Dior Maison has set out to create a design apartment in the spirit of the label to offer inspiration to fans of the brand. Everything here is furnished in the spirit of Dior, from the furniture to the decoration and wall paint. An experience for all the senses and a highlight for every Dior fan!

Tip! All luxury brands for the perfect interior from A-Z can be found in our comprehensive XXL article Interior brands!

Video Dior Maison Apartment in Paris: French Charm & Luxury

Bright and open, the apartment is located in the heart of the French capital. The label’s designs come into their own perfectly in this inviting environment and create a homely atmosphere that encourages dreaming. The light and simple colour scheme fits excellently with the renowned and classic reputation of the Dior label and never fails to captivate its visitors. Convince yourself!

Perfume and scented candles: Home is not only interior design

Atmosphere, a word that everyone knows, but which is hardly tangible. It is created by light, mood, smells and more. Environment can be positive or negative and have a significant impact on a person’s performance.

It is important to Dior not only to set visual stimuli in a home, but also to influence the room through olfactory components. With this goal, the Maison Christian Dior perfume and scented candle collection was created.

Top fragrances: Oud Ispahan, Bois D’Argent and Co.

Over 30 different fragrances comprise the perfume collection. Each bottle ranges between 200 – 300€. Some of these scents are also available in the form of scented candles, soap and body cream to guarantee the maximum experience. The perfumes help to give your home an individual character with exclusivity and the finest composition.

• Oud Ispahan (oriental)
• Bois D’Argent (sensual)
• Fèvé Délicieuse (oriental)
• La Colle Noir (floral)

Furniture: only the essentials

As already noted, the focus of the collection is not on the large pieces of furniture, but rather in the details. Therefore, the selection of Dior is limited to a few pieces, which we do not want to withhold from you.

Chairs and stools: Toile-de-Jouy in a new look

Some say Toile-de-Jouy never goes out of style. Maybe that’s why Dior Maison has used the print for so many of their objects. Even the chairs and stools from the label are printed with the classic design. Although Toile-de-Jouy is a classic, the print had lost popularity over the past few years. Now the creations are experiencing a revival. The fabrics can be recognized by their light background paired with natural sceneries characterized by visible lines. The chairs by Dior combine this well-known fabric with high-quality, light beech wood and thus form a cosy addition for a stylish dining room, for example.

“Rather than a perfectly decorated interior, I would always prefer a more subtle, vibrant interior that evolves with time and the moods of its inhabitant. ” (Source: Christan Dior)

Plates, glasses and carafes for everyday life and special occasions

Colourful and with intricate paintings comes the table decoration of Dior. Themes like superstition and tradition are taken up and perpetuated in an interesting way in the form of plates, carafes, tea sets and many more.

Luminarie collection: tableware that lights up the festive table

Inspired by the elaborate light installations that can be found in many cities during the Christmas holidays, Dior has designed the most diverse objects. The tableware of the series includes diverse products. The variety ensures a happy holiday season and joyful festivities

• Dinner plate in 4 colors
• Dessert plate in 4 colors
• Bowls in 2 colors
• Prices from 110€

Cannage Provence and Cannage Montaigne Collection

The pattern of this collection is inspired by the chairs from the time of Napoleon III on which Christian Dior seated his guests in the Salon 30 Avenue Montaigne. The cane ‘Cannage’ design has become an important part of Dior’s collections and can also be found on the popular ‘Lady Dior’ handbags.

Dior has brought the pattern directly in two variants on porcelain. Cannage Provence carries a coarser version, which extends over the entire plate. So available are:

• Dinner plate in 2 colors
• Dessert plate in 2 colors
• Bread plate in 2 colors

The Cannage Montaigne collection consists of an even larger range:

• Decorative plate
• Dinner plate
• Dessert plate
• Bread plate
• Soup plate
• Oval and round plates
• Salad bowls

This offer allows to set the dining table all-inclusive with exquisite designs. The big difference between the two collections is that while Cannage Provence is completely covered with the pattern of the cane weave, in Cannage Montaigne it only decorates the edge of the porcelain.

Glass collection Louis XIII: Drinking like in Versailles

The Louis XIII glass collection offers water, red wine, white wine and champagne glasses for everyday use and special occasions. The design is inspired by French noblemen of the 17th century. When Louis XIII visited the palace in Versailles with his entourage, no throat remained dry. With the glass collection by Dior you can celebrate similarly humid and merry parties.

• Price: 180 – 190€

Exceptional mouth blown carafes

“When it comes to elegance, detail is as important as simplicity. ” – Christian Dior

The carafes from Dior Maison are simple, but by no means boring. There are two designs to choose from here. Small figures are embedded in the filigree, transparent carafes, which protrude from the bottom into the hollow space. The pieces are available with shamrock or pineapple figurines.

• Price from 280€

Decoration and hobby: The perfect gifts for your loved ones

At the heart of Dior Maison are smaller decorative items for the whole family. Candles, pens and even milk tooth boxes are available in the brand’s assortment. It’s hard to keep an overview. That’s why we’ve put together a handy summary for you.

Video: Toile-de-Jouy cushions to match chairs and accessories

Toile-de-Jouy is not exclusive to the brand’s home decor collections. Dior also offers blouses and bags with the pattern and thus establishes the print in every aspect of daily life. Even cosy evenings on the couch are now a part of the Toile-de-Jouy cushions. However, those who are tired of the fabric pattern will also find the patterns from the Luminarie collection in Dior’s cushion selection.

• Cost: 890€

Candles: Known patterns for atmospheric lighting & prices

All or nothing. I guess that’s Dior’s motto when it comes to patterns. If you have designed a fantastic pattern, why not put it on as many things as possible. The label has implemented this credo twice with the candles. The candles in the glass with milled cannage pattern come in an outer packaging, printed with the well-known Toile-de-Jouy pattern.

• Price Dior candles: from 190€

Notebooks and pens: cheaper gift idea

Dior regularly brings out notebooks and pens with new motifs. Prices between 40 and 90€ make the books perfect as a small gift. In combination with one of the pencil sets that the label has on offer, the small attention is perfect. Ideas, memories and drawings are ideally housed in the notebooks.

• Price notebook and a pencil set: 120€

Gifts for expectant parents

Being in joyful expectation of a child is a great time. Often the most difficult task of the environment is to give expectant parents a gift that stands out from the crowd and has not already been given to future mothers and fathers 10 other friends, relatives or acquaintances.

Top 5 gift ideas from Dior Maison

Here we present the 5 best gifts that Dior Maison has to offer for soon-to-be parents. Some of these products can be used immediately and others will be enjoyed by the child later. In any case, a gift from Dior is a sign that you have put a lot of thought into giving the best gift.

• Children bath cape: 250€
• Engraved milk tooth box: 220€
• Engraved drinking cup with giraffes: 250€
• My first service: 800€
• Dior Oblique Canvas Diaper Bag: €1,900

Roberto Cavalli Home Collections: Extravagant and animalistic

The designer (Roberto Cavalli died 2024) always establishes animal prints and pompous applications in his creations. His home interior collections are in no way inferior to the clothing designs. Here, too, themes from nature can be found. Savannah animals in particular, but also corals and much more have found a place. Unusual decorations also come into play.

Tip. All luxury brands for the perfect interior from A-Z can be found in our comprehensive article Interior Brands XXL!

Living room: fancy sofas, furniture and lamps

The selection of Roberto Cavalli interiors is really wide. To bring you closer to the individual products, we will present them per room. Of course, the layout is not binding. Interior design should always be selected according to personal taste to guarantee maximum well-being.

Sofas with capitonée and animal appliqués

The couch is the centerpiece of many living rooms. For this reason, the purchase of this very couch is particularly difficult. You want quality and good looks. But the comfort factor must not come too short. After all, the sofa is often the place where you end a busy day relaxed.

Cavalli offers both single sofas and modular sofas. This selection ensures that the perfect place to relax can be found for every room.

• Bold_2: Leather sofa with embedded Cavalli logo
• Empire: velvet sofa with lion heads and feet
• Montenapo: Corner sofa with a special shape
• Hamptons: simple modular sofa system
• Kingston: Mix ‘n’ Match sofa system

Lamps: sturdy floor lamps with elaborate brass feet

Floor lamps have many advantages over ceiling lamps. For example, for their installation only a working socket is necessary and so they can be placed flexibly in the room. In addition, they represent a decisive design element.

• Brick: Lamp with brass base that reflects the light excitingly
• Coral: Lamp with brass base inspired by coral reefs
• Dummy: lamp with a mix of industrial and antique design
• Sioraf: Lamp with brass base, characterized by natural shapes

Carpet: durable leather carpet

Leather carpets have many advantages over classic woven carpets. Because leather carpets are, depending on the model, particularly durable and easy to clean. Thus, even with constant use, only very few traces of use form on a good leather carpet.

• Gnou: leather carpet in wild animal look.
• Mongolia: Fluffy fur rug
• Zebra: get the savannah animal on your floor
• Cavallino: leather carpet reminiscent of wooden floorboards

Hand sculpted sculptures from Cavalli

Roberto Cavalli ensures with his sculptures that the room is not only beautifuly furnished, but that aesthetics in the form of art also find a place. Because beautiful art objects make the interior design perfect and can be proven to lift the mood of the residents. The offered sculptures have unusual shapes, which can hardly be called geometric. These are natural shapes that leave room for interpretation.

Armchair upholstered with fine fabrics

Whether in velvet or with animal prints: the selection of armchairs from Cavalli Home is huge. We give you a little insight into what you can expect here:

• Blake: soft armchair with wide armrests
• Cosmopolitan: Round armchair with base in metal
• Curaçao: dynamic armchair shape in the style of the fifties
• Diva: royal looking armchair with metal details

Bedroom: private paradise with Cavalli furniture

The bedroom is a room that plays a particularly important role in our private lives. Here you spend a lot of time, which you want to enjoy relaxed. Cavalli helps you transform your bedroom into your own personal heaven.

Table lamps by the bed: for bedroom, dresser and nightstand

Who doesn’t know it: The discussion who has to get up again to flip the light switch. The best way to avoid such arguments is with light sources that you can operate from the comfort of your bed. Table lamps by Roberto Cavalli Home are such lamps. This is just a small sample of the collection. If you do not like these lamps, one of the many other models is certainly the right one.

• Abby: Murano glass base
• Logipi: Brass & Animal Pattern Laser Cut-Outs
• Lipari: brass with logo & glass details
• Maya: Foot decorated with leaves

Fabric rugs: Fluffy and comfortable

The selection of fabric carpets from the fashion house offers something for every taste. Some a little more simple and some a little more fancy: The carpets are made of high quality fabric and have the most diverse patterns:

• Cameron: Zebra pattern
• Charlize: Palm leaf pattern
• Geometric: geometric design
• Dots Camouflage: Camouflage and animal prints

Beds: furniture for luxury in the bedroom

The bed: the heart of the bedroom and the ultimate retreat from everyday stress. Of course, the right choice must be made here, which is why the label’s range includes a variety of different models.

• Guam: Design in 50s and 60s
• Key West: Rounded edges in animal print
• Nilo: Wide headboard
• Tuxedo: Plain, thick padded headboard

Bookcases with system: shelves with a difference

The variety of shelves of the label is not huge. All the more sophisticated are the different variants. It is possible to fill entire walls with a shelf system of the fashion house and to create space for all necessary items. Especially the Acapulco shelf can be extended as needed and offers many different possibilities to merge with your home.

• Acapulco: asymmetrical shelves
• Selfie: mirror elements
• Wall: mirror effects & Swarovski details

Dining room: tables, lamps & chairs with noble fabrics

With guests or privately with the family: the dining room offers space for interesting conversations and daily exchange. To create a beautiful environment for this, the fashion house offers suitable furniture and decoration for successful meals and their presentation.

Fancy ceiling lights

Eye-catching ceiling lights look particularly good above a dining table. Therefore, we summarize the most beautiful from the Cavalli collections for you:

• Kivero: Glass lamp series
• Batten: chandelier with hanging glass elements
• Planetarium: large metal chandelier
• Sioraf: Hanging brass frame

Dining tables for relaxed sitting together

The part that allows the dining room to fulfill its function. Although, of course, the way of dining varies depending on the background and personal preferences, a table at which you can sit together fabulously creates a very special flair.

• Antigua: with metal feet forming sculptures
• Comore: stone with geometric porcelain borders
• Lazy: round table with snake detail
• Soho: glass plate on elongated mirror base

Chairs: Extravagant yet comfortable

Matching chairs to the dining table make the ensemble perfect. Depending on the table model, these should be more unusual or more restrained. Let’s take a look at what Cavalli has to offer in this area together:

• Grace: upholstered with diamond pattern
• I Love You: All around dressed up chair
• Kivu: fancy chair with metal backrest
• Upholstered wooden chair in the style of the fifties

Plates, glasses, bottles for on the go: 5 affordable pieces

Tableware makes the table perfect. The designer has also thought of this and integrated a few pieces of tableware into his collections without further ado. In addition, he has included refillable bottles in his assortment in the sense of the environment. You can see what you can get here. So if you want to own a piece of Roberto Cavalli porcelain you don’t have to look deep into your pocket. The pieces make a real statement piece and are perfect to enhance a plain table.

• Drinking bottles: 104 €
• Cups: from €71
• Trays: from 54 €
• Serving platters from 84 €
• Place plate: from 148 €

Cavalli apartment: Video of the interior design

No matter how much effort we put into writing these articles, nothing compares to seeing the furniture and decoration live in action. That’s why we have for you a little insight into a luxury apartment in London equipped with Cavalli furniture.

Bathroom: towels, bathrobes & carpets

Cavalli has not left out any area of daily life and so you will also find various items for the bathroom among the products offered. From fluffy towels to practical bathrobes, everything is there.

Signature Style Towels

The towels offered by the label are made of 100% cotton and manufactured in Italy. On the one hand you can get a model with zebra print, which was embroidered with the Cavalli logo, on the other hand the towel offer includes a very fine, large towel in classic white with gold embroidery.

Bathrobes and slippers for casual fireside evenings

Nothing is better than slipping into a fluffy bathrobe after a warm shower, putting comfortable slippers on your feet and letting the evening come to a relaxing end. For example, in front of the fireplace with a good book and a relaxing drink. Or in front of the television with your favourite film. To make this evening perfect, the fashion house offers bathrobes with your own logo or a matching wild animal print. Best of all, the robes even have a hood. Of course, there are also matching slippers. So you are definitely prepared for cool winter evenings.

Just Cavalli Club in Milan: Video

Party and exclusivity simply belong to Roberto Cavalli. For this reason, there is a club of the designer in Milan where you can of course see the interior of the fashion house up close, but also party in Cavalli-style and get high-quality drinks and excellent food. You can get an insight into the events and the interior here:

Living & Cooking in the outdoors

Camping means travelling, without a big budget and with lots of adventure. But what do you actually have to take with you so that the trip becomes a lot of fun and you don’t miss anything on the trip? Which accessories must be taken along in any case if you travel with a motorhome and what must not be missing in any case if you stay overnight in a tent? Here you will find all the information you need about the different types of accommodation available for camping, the different types of accessories, extras for holidays with dogs and children, the main new products and the best brands of camping accessories.

Tent – from trekking tent to roof tent

As already described in the article Camping accessories, there are different types of tents between which you have to decide. A simple person tent only offers space for a few people, but is perfectly sufficient if you are only travelling with your partner or one or two friends. The tent does not take up much space in your luggage and is therefore ideal for a short trip in the nature. If you want to avoid the complicated construction of the tent, you can opt for a throw tent. The most popular types of tents are:

• Trekking tent – compact but very resistant
• Litter tent – compact and quick to set up
• dome tent – low weight, high stability and simple construction
• Rooftop tent – for camping everywhere with particularly good insulation
• Tunnel tent – lots of space and headroom
• Family tent – lots of space for the whole family
• Ridge tent – bright and open and perfect for an Indian adventure
• dome tent – low space requirement and can be set up easily and quickly
• Geodetched – also holds on rocky ground, on steep slopes or densely overgrown sections
• Pyramid tent – extremely stable and withstand even strong winds
• Read here more about the different types of tents…

Caravan accessories & Motorhome accessories – everything for the caravan

How wonderful it must be to travel around the world in a caravan or motorhome, having everything you need with you and simply enjoying the time in nature. But for this you need a packing list to take the most important utensils with you on your trip. What one should think of in any case are gas bottles, these are needed for cooking, heating or even grilling. Also important are a clothesline, clothes pegs and a foldable laundry basket, as also in the nature, one has to do the laundry.

Not only for cooking you have to think about different things, but also for eating. What is important are cutlery, dishes, pots and pans; thus, cooking on the way is also no problem anymore. Electricity is a matter of course in everyday life and not everybody wants to do without electricity during a camping excursion. In order to charge your mobile phone, flashlight or other useful everyday objects, you need batteries, accumulators and converters. In addition, those who do not travel with a sleeping bag should definitely think about duvets and pillows.

But what one should not lose sight of when packing is that a caravan or motor home has a certain equipment. This means that you don’t have to get many extras.

Campingbus expansion – from car to camper

Many camping fans dream of their own mobile home, but do not have the money to buy one. So for those who already own a van or a large family car, an own camper is the perfect solution. Whether you are a fan of the do-it-yourself mentality or buy a ready-made installation that you then install in the family car or van, your own camper has a very special atmosphere. The three advantages of a homemade or bought installation are firstly the cost factor, secondly the adventure factor and thirdly the suitability for everyday use. A finished camper van is a big investment and can be a very expensive adventure. With a homemade conversion you get away much cheaper, whether you already own a van or a family car that you can convert, or you want to buy a used van. 

Installation, or removal, is a cost-effective alternative to a finished camper van. Moreover, the adventure begins at home with a self-built camper, the do-it-yourself mentality ensures adventure and a lot of pride once the camper is finished. Another big advantage of an extension is that the van or family car can still be used normally in everyday life.

The three advantages of a camper van extension:

1. Cost factor – a camping extension is cheaper than a finished motorhome
2. adventure factor – even building your own camper van is great fun
3. Suitability for everyday use – the camper van can also be used as a normal car in everyday life

Camping furniture – important factors when buying chairs and tables

If you want to set up your own camp while camping, you should also think about chairs and tables that allow you to relax together. Whether in the evening by the campfire or during the day to simply relax, good camping furniture creates a pleasant camp atmosphere. However, you should make sure that the camping furniture is to your liking and matches the style of the rest of the camp. It is also important that the camping furniture serves its purpose. It should be comfortable and convenient, but it should also be collapsible, as a camp is often set up and taken down, for example when you travel further. Camping furniture should ideally last for several years and therefore it is important to pay attention to the quality and stability of the furniture. It is best to create a small terrace in front of the caravan or awning with your camping furniture and relax there with the whole group, family or friends.

Important factors to consider when buying camping furniture

1. Looking – of course they should look good
2. function – the most important thing is that they fulfil their purpose
3. size – as small as possible is the motto, if you travel a lot
4. Coziness – if the furniture is used a lot, it should of course also be comfortable
5. Stability – it is also important that they are stable and can be used for many years

Sleeping bag & Iso Mat – materials, different shapes and sizes

Heating and ventilation systems – from gas heating to electric heating

To avoid having to lie in a cold bed at night, it is important to have a heating system in your caravan. This can usually be switched on an hour before you cuddle up in bed to preheat the motorhome to the right temperature. There are four different types of heating systems that are common in the camping world. One of these is diesel heating and another is electric heating, air heating, or gas heating.

Each heating system has its advantages and disadvantages and is operated in a different way, but gives the same result. A particular type of heating can be practical for a caravan on a campsite, but it can be very impractical for a wild camper. That’s why you should find out about the advantages and disadvantages of a particular heating system. A caravan also has a ventilation system. The forced ventilation system provides enough new oxygen while the forced ventilation system lets the old used oxygen escape. The ventilation is usually located at the bottom and the vent in the upper part of the caravan.

If you are now wondering why a camper needs a ventilation system at all, then you have probably never slept in a damp and clammy bed. Because if the air stays in the caravan all night without circulating, a lot of moisture collects and allergy sufferers will also notice that a lot of dust particles fly around in the caravan, which have been stirred up by the heating. It is therefore important to ensure that there is sufficient oxygen in the caravan, but at the same time a comfortable temperature that makes the stay more pleasant. Here are a few more tips for you on how to keep warm in the caravan.

Sanitary facilities – camping showers & camping toilets

It is important not to compromise on hygiene during a camping trip. It is still important to take a shower and have access to water and a camping toilet. There are different types of camping showers that are suitable for campers. The different types take up different amounts of packing space, are different in environmental protection and comfort. Those who prefer luxury are likely to opt for a portable camping shower and a folding shower cabin. Those who want to protect the environment the most will opt for a solar shower. The cheapest and most practical option is probably the PET bottle shower, where a few holes are simply drilled into a bottle cap. This way you can easily shower with one bottle. An important tip is that you always shower away from water, so that you don’t contaminate it with shampoo and soap.

Types of camping showers:

• Portable camping shower – almost like at home
• Solar search – comfortable and environmentally friendly
• PET bottle shower – cheap and simple solution

There are also different types of camping toilets. A distinction is made between the chemical toilet and the dry toilet. The chemical toilet collects the faeces in a container where they are decomposed by a chemical substance. There are also more environmentally friendly variants, such as citric acid or vinegar water, instead of the chemicals. Dry toilets collect the leftovers separately and store them until they can be disposed of.

Camping-lamps – with batteries, accumulators, gas or solar power

Those who enjoy sitting around a campfire with the whole group in the evening and let the evening fade away know that it can be very useful to have a camping lamp with you on your journey. Whether you choose a camping lamp with a battery because it is mobile and does not need to be recharged, or whether you prefer to take a camping lamp with a battery because it has a longer life span: all types of camping lamps have their advantages and disadvantages. For example, a camping lamp with gas takes the gas from the cartridge, which can also be used for the stove or the heating. The solar lamp is the most environmentally friendly option, as it is self-charging and often has a hand crank or a power connection as an alternative for cloudy days.

Types of camping lamps:

• Camping lamp with battery
• Camping lamp with rechargeable battery
• Camping lamp with gas
• Solar lamp

Valuables storage – whether safe or fanny pack

Whether in a tent, motorhome or in a self-contained camping bus extension – you usually travel with valuables that you want to store safely in your accommodation and which you want to protect yourself in case of a burglary. The tried and tested tactic of hiding the money in your socks is not always enough. A passport, car keys and many other valuables, for example things of emotional value, should be kept in a safe. For those who travel a lot it is worth buying a fanny pack. In this bag you can safely store your valuables and always carry them with you. This way you always know exactly where your money, keys and mobile phone are and it is harder for pickpockets to get hold of your important items if you always carry them with you.

Impregnation & care – for waterproof tents

Whoever spends a lot of money on a tent should impregnate and maintain it properly to be able to use it for many years. If you have bought a waterproof tent and want to make sure that it will still be waterproof after years, you should impregnate it regularly. You can use a liquid impregnator or an impregnation spray, or you can use tried and tested household remedies such as acetic alumina. It is important to remember that a tent must have a waterproof outer fabric with a waterproof coating and waterproof seams to be waterproof. This fabric and the seams should be cared for so that you don’t have to sleep in a wet or damp sleeping bag at night.

You should also make sure that the tent is clean and that dust, sand but also more stubborn dirt is removed. You should not use candle wax as an impregnating agent for the seams and other do-it-yourself experiments if you don’t want to ruin your saute time. The impregnation process is almost always the same, the tent is either sprayed or rubbed or even bathed in a plastic tub or bathtub with impregnating agent. After that the tent has to dry and in some cases impregnated a second time. Remember to dilute the impregnating agent with water as described on the package insert and avoid skin contact as much as possible.

Dog accessories – from bowls to toys

For those who travel with their dog there is a very special packing list, so that nothing is missing for man’s best friend on the journey. The most important thing is of course the food, the dog bed, the leash and the bowl. It is important that the dog drinks enough in warm temperatures.  In addition you should think about toys and treats so that the dog can be kept busy when the herchen wants to relax and so that the dog can be rewarded when he has done something really great. What can also be important is dog clothing, because many people take their four-legged friend with them on expeditions where the temperatures are freezing cold. For those who like things to be clean, it can be handy to think about a doormat so that the dog can clean its paws before it enters the motorhome. A handheld vacuum cleaner can be useful if the dog ever takes some dirt into the camper. A small tip for those who know what a wet dog smells like is Anti Smell Spray. This spray removes unpleasant odours and is completely harmless to people and animals.

Small packing list for camping with dogs:

1. Food – against hunger on the journey
2. Dog bed – for a comfortable sleeping place
3. Leash – for the campsite
4. Bowl – for water and feed
5. Toys – to keep the dog busy
6. Treats – in case the pet has made something really nice
7. Dog clothes – because even the dog gets cold
8. Floor mat – to wipe your paws off
9. Hand vacuum cleaner – for some dirt in the motorhome
10. Anti-smell spray – in case the dog smells a little stronger

Are you interested in the topic camping with dog? Then you will surely like the article Holiday with animals.

Camping equipment: novelties

The equipment you need for a camping trip is of course evolving year after year, and that’s why we have summarized the most important camping news that will make your camping life easier. The best way to find out about the biggest novelties is to visit the tourism fair, travel fairs and camping fairs.

Novelties in camping: Top 5

Our top 5 camping novelties are:

An important novelty are solar showers – we think: The more environmentally friendly, the better! The solar showers have many advantages and are the cheapest camping shower option. Self-inflating mats and self-erecting tents are also new on the market. These new products save you a lot of time and effort and, when packed together, usually take up very little packing space. The Cozybag is a sleeping bag that is also a blanket, jacket and coat. 4 in 1! The space saving one. Very important: comfortable camping furniture . Since you spend a lot of time on your camping chairs when camping, it can only be an advantage if they are comfortable. And last but not least: ultra light camping accessories. When camping, it is always important to take as light accessories with you as possible. With ultra-light accessories, you don’t have to drag as much. Especially in your backpack you can see the difference.

So these are the most important novelties that you will definitely need for your next camping holiday:

• Solar showers: Heat from the sun
• Self-inflating mats and self-assembling tents: a time-saving investment
• The Cozybag: sleeping bag, blanket, jacket and coat
• Comfortable camping furniture – chairs, beds & Co.
• Ultra-light camping accessories – perfect for backpacking.

Cooking, grilling & Cooling – Recipes and important accessories

If you are on a camping holiday, you don’t necessarily have to eat only canned food for weeks on end. For those who can’t really enjoy canned ravioli, there are gas stoves and gas ovens. These can be used to prepare your favourite meal from home without any problems. Of course, you should do some shopping before your holiday or ask about supermarkets in the vicinity. Many campers also use the gas barbecue or cook over the campfire. Here you can prepare for example foil potatoes, bread and meat. In addition, you should always think about a packed lunch on longer trips. For this purpose it is useful to have sausage, cheese, butter and the like in the refrigerator. For those who plan trips to the beach, it can also be useful to take a cool bag with you on your trip. Because in this bag, drinks and snacks can be easily transported, which is very practical if they taste better when cooled. Here are 23 delicious camping recipes for you.

Outdoor knives & Tools – the own toolbox for the motorhome

What do you need an outdoor knife for? An outdoor knife or survival knife can be used to carve wood or to work on fish and meat. With a Survival knife you can cut ropes, which you use occasionally when camping, and you can also cut a simple sandwich in half. When buying an outdoor knife it is important to consider the legal aspects, because a knife can quickly be classified as a weapon if it has a certain blade length. Outdoor knives differ in blade length, shape, robustness and material.

A few practical tools that you should also think of are a screwdriver, a hammer, a small saw, pliers, armour tape and a folding rule. Our tip is to buy a small toolbox, which will always stay in the caravan. So you can’t forget anything and always have everything you need with you.

Brands: Camping accessories – from chassis technology to roof tents

The different brands have specialized in different types of accessories and therefore it is almost impossible to crown the best brand. The most popular brand for automotive technology is Alko, the best heaters are produced by the company Truma and the air conditioners and refrigerators from Dometic are top of the line. The best roof tents are available from Campwerk. We have put together the best brands for various types of camping accessories for you:

• Chassis technology: Alko
• Heaters: Truma
• Air conditioning systems and refrigerators: Dometic
• Satellite system: Oyster
• Solar plants: Büttner
• Power generator: Honda
• Toilet systems: Thetford
• Accessory trade: Fritz Berger
• Two-wheeler: Thule
• Rooftop tents: Campwerk

Entertainment & sports – all important leisure articles

Camping trips are an adventure in themselves – you go on hikes, gather around a campfire or take a trip to the beach. But if you need a moment of peace and quiet or you get bored on a day when the weather is not playing along, it can be handy to be able to do something else. Here are the most important articles for entertainment and sports, which should not be missing on your packing list.

Kids camping articles – entertainment for on the way & on the campsite

Whoever goes on a camping holiday with their children must pack a few extras to make the holiday more enjoyable. For example, for the trip it is very practical to pack a few games, a DVD player, something to paint and books. You can also think of a few game ideas that can be played without having to bring anything along. Good examples are “I see something you don’t see”, Schnick Schnack Schnuck and “I’m packing my suitcase”. These games can also become practical if the children get bored on a camping holiday. For example, if you are sitting around the campfire in the evening and there are no other children around to play, it is also pleasant when the child can keep himself occupied.

What you can also use on a camping holiday is a handcart. During long walks and excursions you can safely store your provisions and all other souvenirs in the wagon, and you don’t have to carry them. Everyone who has children knows that a trip with children needs twice as much luggage as alone. Whether it is a change of clothes, more provisions, games or even a diaper bag for babies – a handcart can be very practical. Small children who cannot walk for long periods of time can also be placed in the handcart and pulled behind them. When camping you should also make sure that the sleeping bag is the right size for the child. If the sleeping bag is too big, the child will freeze quickly. When camping at campsites, you are lucky that there are many other families and that the children can spend time with other children. Friendships are quickly made that can last a lifetime. Different camping holidays are just better suited for children than others. An extreme expedition at minus degrees is just not the right thing for an infant. The different types of tents are also differently suited for children. If you want to know more about family holidays, take a look at our article Holiday with children.

So this is what you should definitely think about when you go camping with children:

• Entertainment for the ride – best games, a DVD player, something to paint and books
• A handcart – great for trips with the whole family
• Change of clothes and provisions – a little more than for adults, because children get dirty more often and whine more when they are hungry
• A sleeping bag for children – make sure you get the right size in any case

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Camping guide & literature – maps, ratings and all important site features

For those who go camping for the first time, it can be very practical to get a camping guide. This will inform you about all the important site features, regulations and the region. In a camping guide you will often find many different campsites listed and rated. The ratings come from various guests and internet reviews. A lot of the information you find in a camping guide would also be found on the internet, but you need time to research it. A camping guide has summarized exactly the information that is important for a camper.

Here, for example, you will also find a list of different campsites, in case you get bored and want to travel further. There are also a number of tips and tricks in a camping guide that can be very useful when travelling. Looking for a place to shop? No problem with a camping guide, because access, location, layout, facilities and quality of facilities, leisure facilities and offers, shopping, prices and special features are all summarised in a camping guide. 

Camping literature can be very important, especially for amateurs and beginners, because here you can find, for example, dishes that can be cooked outdoors, tips and tricks when the tent has to be pitched and information about the place. Also very important is the map which you can find in many camping guides. You don’t always have a good network in the wild and can therefore access Google Maps. Therefore it is good to have a solid map that can show you the way in a difficult situation.

Leisure articles – whether by the sea or on the campsite

Not only when you travel with children do you want to do other things than eat, walk and sleep. That is why it can be useful to take a few leisure items with you. For different destinations you will need different leisure items, of course. For example, if you are going to the sea, it makes sense to bring an air mattress, if you have children, even a bucket, a shovel and in any case a water polo.  For those who plan a holiday on a campsite, it is probably a good idea to take a skipping rope, a ball, a badminton racket and similar props for sports activities so that you can keep yourself busy in your free time.  Whether you’re a big sports fan or would rather bring some board games in case you get bored around the campfire in the evening, leisure items are an absolute must on a camping trip. Not only children but also adults have fun with them and pass the time so well.

Ideas for leisure articles at camping:

• By the sea: air mattress, shovel, bucket, water polo
• On the campsite: skipping rope, ball, badminton racket, board games

Mountain sports – all souvenirs from mountain boots to headlamps

If you are planning to do a mountain tour on your trip, you will of course have a small extra packing list. If you are going to go on this adventure, you have to be prepared in any case. For example, mountain boots are important, they provide good grip during the hike, are usually waterproof and can also get dirty. A pair of hiking or touring trousers or zip-off trousers can also be useful when temperatures change rapidly. The higher you climb, the colder it usually gets, so it’s a good idea to turn your shorts into long trousers by simply zipping them up.

A fleece sweater or jacket can also be very useful, as this type of clothing keeps you particularly warm. A rain jacket is the perfect preparation for bad weather. So if rain, cold and dirt can’t get at you, then you are ready for a mountain tour. Those who plan to climb a mountain should also think about a backpack filled with provisions. This should not be heavy and the space available should be used cleverly. There are a few big brands that sell equipment for mountain tours, but most of the time normal functional clothing is quite sufficient.

A little tip: Make sure you wear sunglasses and sunscreen. On a mountain top, it usually not only gets colder, but the sunlight is also much stronger. Therefore, you should protect your skin and eyes. A compass, a pocket knife, a headlamp or flashlight, a first aid kit and a map can also be useful on any long hike!

Packing list for mountain sports:

1. Mountain boots – for dry feet when it gets wet
2. Hiking or touring pants or zip-off pants – if temperatures change significantly
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4. Rain jacket – because you cannot always predict the weather
5. Backpack with provisions – for the small and big hunger
6. Sunglasses and sunscreen – because the sun is stronger on mountains than you think
7. Compass – to always find your way around
8. Pocket knife – for carving or working with fish and meat
9. Headlight or flashlight – when the sun goes down, but you still have some way to go
10. First Aid Kit – so that you are prepared for all emergencies
11. Map of the region – so you won’t get lost even if your mobile phone has no network at all

Outdoor fashion – these clothes are needed for camping!

Whether in summer, winter, at festivals or on extreme expeditions – campers have to carry different luggage for different types of trips. You wonder why you should think about outdoor clothing and sunglasses when camping? We have summarized the most important things you need to pack and even explained why you should not forget them.

Outdoor clothing – waterproof, windproof and heat insulating

If you are preparing for a camping trip into nature, you should definitely pack outdoor clothing. There are different types of outdoor clothing, like sports and outdoor clothing, winter clothing, wind and weather clothing, outdoor shoes and outdoor socks. When buying functional clothing, you should always inform yourself about waterproofness, thermal insulation and wind protection.

A good example are for example outdoor functional jackets, because there are several types with different characteristics. There is the softshell jacket, the hardshell jacket, the floating jacket, the down jacket and the two, two and a half and three layer double jacket. These different types keep you warm differently, some are waterproof and others are not. Depending on the excursion, you should be aware of the function of outdoor clothing. For example, if you are travelling to a very windy area and will spend a lot of time outside, as it is common when camping, then you should definitely think about a windbreaker.

The most important features of camping clothing are:

• Watertightness
• Draft shield
• Heat insulation

therefore you should pay attention to the materials and the manufacturer when buying.

Festival equipment – from handcart to jukebox

The essential things to consider when camping at a festival are, for example, getting tickets in advance. Barbecuing may be allowed on most festival grounds, but open fires are usually prohibited. You should also inform yourself about such regulations in advance. When camping, you should always make sure that all the garbage that is produced is taken away, even if the festival area is not an untouched piece of nature. Furthermore you have to take care that there is not too much noise and that you show consideration for the other campers.

If every camping enthusiast informs himself in advance about the regulations on the site, camping at festivals is guaranteed to be a lot of fun. Being woken up in the morning by playing music, having an instant coffee against tiredness and in the evening sitting together and having a barbecue – that is Festival Camping. What can be very practical at a festival is a belly bag for storing valuables. Of course you should also think about your tent and it can also be very practical to take some camping furniture with you to set up a camp with other festival visitors. A handcart is also very practical if you can’t drive your car on the festival area and you have to transport your stuff from the parking lot to the camp. All in all, you should keep in mind that you have to pack a few extras if you want to camp at a festival.

Some extras for the packing list:

• A tent – to have a roof over your head when you sleep
• Camping furniture – for a cosy get-together in the camp >/li>
• A handcart – for the transport of the accessories to the festival area
• A fanny pack – for storing valuables
• A music box – to have a certain atmosphere in the camp in the evening

Sunglasses – important UV rays protection

Whether on the beach in summer or in the mountains in winter – sunglasses are an absolute must-have on a camping trip. Strong sunlight damages our eyes and therefore we should try to limit the risk of damage as much as possible. The sunglasses should ideally go up to the eyebrows and should also protect from lateral radiation to avoid dazzling the wearer or damaging the eyes with UV radiation. Also: How cool do you look when you drive across the country in a caravan with sunglasses?

Camping winter accessories – from winter tyres to functional underwear

If you plan to go camping in winter, or go to areas where temperatures can drop below freezing, you should add a few important things to your packing list. We have picked out 5 important tips for camping in winter:

1. Winter tyres for the vehicle and the caravan – You should definitely fit these before the journey to avoid slipping on black ice.
2. Insulation – The caravan should have a comfortable room temperature even in icy temperatures and therefore be well insulated.
3. Hot water bottle – If the heating fails, this can be a real saviour.
4. Functional underwear and outdoor clothing – they keep you warm even when you sleep.
5. Be careful with power cables, water pipes and heating systems – the cold quickly damages them. Occasionally, a few precautions have to be taken for minus degrees.