Furniture fittings are small yet crucial components that bring functionality, aesthetics, and durability to our living spaces. From hinges, knobs, and drawer slides to connectors and brackets, these fittings serve as the backbone of our furniture. These ensure that every piece not only looks stunning but also works seamlessly. The furniture fittings industry in India is a booming sector and is playing a crucial role in catering to the growing demand for high-quality and aesthetically pleasing furniture. This industry is characterized by a diverse range of products, including hinges, handles, locks, and connectors that enhance the functionality and aesthetics of furniture. To maintain their competitive edge in this dynamic market, major players are continuously investing in research and development. This focus on innovation has led to the development of cutting-edge hardware solutions that incorporate advanced technologies, enhanced usability, and improved aesthetics.
In this edition of Industry Talks with B&I, some key stakeholders in the business value chain provide invaluable insights into the trends, technologies, and best practices that are influencing the world of furniture fittings in the Indian context. So, whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newcomer in the field, the expert opinions presented here can serve as a compass guiding you through the ever-evolving landscape of furniture fittings.
India’s growing demand for quality furniture fittings has significantly impacted the furniture industry, fostering innovation, and driving the market towards higher quality and design standards. India is well and truly in an age of greater quality living and working spaces and higher quality lifestyles.”
Moreover, the growing trend of modular and interior-designed homes has fueled the demand for quality fittings that seamlessly integrate into contemporary living spaces. Consumers are now more conscious of the durability, design versatility as well as ergonomic aspects of furniture fittings, contributing to a surge in the demand for high-quality products.
In my opinion, this surge in demand presents a significant business opportunity for the furniture industry to cater to the evolving needs of the Indian market. Companies that prioritize innovation, quality, and sustainability in their furniture fittings are likely to thrive in this dynamic landscape.”
Kesseböhmer offers smart storage solutions like MiO tall, addressing storage challenges effectively. We emphasize creating ergonomic kitchens for enjoyable, effortless tasks, introducing Cooking Agent to store essentials, such as sauces, oils, tools, etc. conveniently. The rise of multi-story housing and limitations on working hours for carpenters and contractors have driven a shift towards a modular system for furniture construction. This has led to the emergence of many prestigious online companies specializing in modular furniture and Kesseböhmer is a proud supplier to these companies because of its inherent feature of Click Fix Installation on site. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability enhances functionality and aesthetics. Through our academy, we train and empower the next generation of furniture makers, contributing to industry advancement.
Furthermore, the introduction of the Quality Control Order (QOC) for the furniture industry is a positive step towards eliminating low-quality imitations of Kesseböhmer products. We appreciate the Government of India’s initiative to uphold quality standards. As a German manufacturer, Kesseböhmer adheres to European standards and is confident that its products will meet Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) requirements.
The increased demand for excellent furniture fittings in India is a good response to rising middle-class disposable incomes and urbanisation. This demand is likely to rise further in the future years, owing to reasons such as the growing popularity of modular furniture and increased awareness of the necessity of excellent furniture fittings. The modular furniture industry in India is at the cusp of multiple years of growth in the future.”
Nowadays, many customers prefer their kitchens and wardrobes to be made from these OEM units rather than getting them made from carpenters at home. This is the biggest change we get to see. New colours and finishes in the market are pastels like blue, emerald green, etc. These are trends changing from the contemporary colours we have seen till now.
Sometimes, the strength becomes a challenge itself, like here the fast-changing trend has become a challenge to cope with. For people like us, stock management is the biggest challenge along with the display space. Even after having more than 2000 SKUs in the display, we feel a shortage of space.”
Furniture fittings play a crucial role in shaping the aesthetics as well as functionality of living and working spaces. The Indian furniture fittings industry is poised for continued growth and expansion in the coming years. Manufacturers are well-positioned to capitalize on these trends by offering innovative, high-quality, and visually pleasing hardware solutions that meet the evolving demands of the Indian market and expand their market footprints. The above interactions with the furniture fittings industry experts reveal not just the nuances of the sector but also the rich tapestry of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation that characterizes it.
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