IKEA helped Gen X quickly and cheaply furnish their first homes, but with Gen Yers struggling to get on the property ladder, they’re after something a little easier to lug around. Campaign aims to supply them with furniture that can be sent in the mail and easily folded up as they move between homes.

With UK house prices rising, many can’t afford to buy their own place; by 2020, the cost of a home in London may exceed £550,000, meaning just 5% of people will be able to afford to buy in the city. Consequently, Generation Rent are spending less on DIY, and it could have a real impact on the sector.

With the UK’s furniture industry heavily fragmented, online retailer Loaf is looking to take a larger slice of the market by opening its first physical store – The Loaf Shack. The outlet aims to make buying furniture relaxing and hassle-free, but can it replicate the simplicity of shopping online?

Fashion houses are no strangers to home design – many already have their own home and interior lines. But at Salone del Mobile 2016 in Milan – the world’s largest furniture fair – brands have been pushing boundaries, stepping up their game with bold interdisciplinary collaborations.