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Stat: Family-friendly films revive US box office sales

Family-friendly films dominated the US box office in 2024, with PG-rated titles accounting for a third of ticket sales – the highest share since 1995.

Big Ideas

Wellrooms in 2035

As the bathroom evolves into the wellroom, in 2035 houses could be designed to host functional spas, health data centres and sustainability eco-hub...

Future Of The Bathroom : Bathrooms : Bathroom Products

Macro Trends

Innovation Debrief 2024–2025

Discover the top 50 innovations shaping tomorrow in our Innovation Debrief 2024–2025.

Society : Design : Innovation

Markets

Teens, Tech and Tapping Out

The unprecedented teen mental health crisis, coupled with the toxic and addictive nature of social media, may be inspiring a grassroots movement of...

Technology : Identities : Youth

Markets

Neo-education Market

With Gen Alpha at prime schooling age, we are witnessing rapid change in education systems, from AI-powered learning to culturally nuanced curricul...

Education : Youth : Technology

Markets

Indian Nuptials Re-imagined

From the rise of wed-tech to eco-conscious ceremonies and higher levels of customisation, consumers are saying ‘I do’ to a new kind of Indian wedding.

India : Indian Wedding : Wedding Ceremony

Big Ideas

Regenerative Homes

Moving beyond net-zero carbon housing, eco-conscious architects worldwide are building sustainable homes by prioritising innovative materials, loca...

Architecture : Design : Sustainability

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Ikea introduces its first dedicated pet product collection

Ikea has unveiled Utsådd, a new pet product collection comprising beds, bowls and toys.

Design : Home And Family : Society

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Ikea unveils collection of home fitness and wellness essentials

Ikea is stepping into the home fitness arena with the launch of Dajlien, a limited-edition collection set to hit markets in January 2024.

Sports : Leisure : Design

Big Ideas

America’s New Age of Parenting

Between tiger moms, helicopter dads, elephant parents, drone guardians and more, the US is experiencing a significant shift in parenting styles – c...

Youth : Health & Wellness : Society

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Join us online on 19 October for our Home States Futures launch event

Our Home States Futures: Residential Retail online event, taking place on 19 October from 4:30pm to 5:45pm BST, will explore the Hometopian adventu...

Webinar : Home And Family : Events

Viewpoints

Women Without Kids

Author, feminist and founder of the sober-curious movement Ruby Warrington chats to Martin Raymond about why women without children aren’t represen...

Society : Health & Wellness : Youth

Markets

Conscious Homes Market

Over the next decade, what our homes mean to us will evolve as domestic spaces adapt to new requirements, from building our resilience to offering ...

Home And Family : Technology : Health & Wellness

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CES 2023: Matter will be the home connectivity source that matters

As the Consumer Electronics Show 2023 kicks off in Las Vegas (5–8 January), there has been significant pre-event buzz around – not a new gadget or ...

Technology : Media & Entertainment : Society

News

CES 2023: LG introduces upgradeable back-to-basics home appliances

Stripped down from countless and often unnecessary features, buttons and accessories, LG’s new line of minimalistic appliances embraces a back-to-b...

Design : Technology : Society

Big Ideas

How Learning Spaces are Evolving for Gen Zalpha

Aligning with changing youth ideals and shifting global forces, educational spaces are evolving to inspire young people to take charge of their fut...

Youth : Society : Education

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Stat: Pinterest searches show a rise in future planning

While Pinterest has provided a sense of comfort around wellbeing and self-care during the pandemic, people are now using the site to plan ahead as ...

Society : Covid-19 : Coronavirus