Home Furnishings: Market Research Report

December 2011 | 197 pages | ID: H7763C137C9EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

The global outlook series on Home Furnishings provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings.

The report provides a bird’s eye view of the home furnishing industry, the fundamentals underlying the industry’s behavior, and actionable insights into select categories of home improvement products i.e. Ceramic Tiles, Architectural Coatings, Rugs and Carpets, Wall Coverings, Wood Panel, Furniture and Fixture, Wall Carpet, and Laminate Floorings.

Annotated with 39 information rich tables, the US market is extensively investigated with discussion in this section elaborated with data tables which capture retailing statistics, consumer spending, product sales in each identified segment, sales of leading retailers, and advertising spending/trends, among others parameters.

The US market discussion helps the reader single out noteworthy trends in product market verticals such as, Shower Curtains, Bath Accessory, Ceramic Tiles, Home Improvement Products, Upholstered Furniture, Houseware Products, Plastic Cutlery, Sink Sets/Cutlery Trays, Kitchen Tools and Gadgets, and Kitchen Textiles, among others.

Other markets briefly abstracted to offer the reader a prelude to regional level dynamics include the US, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, UK, Australia, China, India, Argentina, Brazil.

Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 835 companies worldwide.

Contents

1.GLOBAL OVERVIEW

Home Furnishings Industry
Key Global Statistics

Table 1. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Home Furnishings for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of the World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Millions for Years 2010 through 2015

Table 2. World 5-Year Perspective for Home Furnishings Market by Geographic Region: Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Latin American and Rest of the World Markets for Years 2011 & 2015

Table 3. Global Home Furnishings Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Segment – Durable House Furnishing; Semi-Durable House Furnishing; China Glassware, Tableware and Utensils; and Small Electric Appliances

Better and Bigger Homes
Improving Older Homes
Home Owners – Expenditure on Home Goods
Highly Competitive Home Furnishing Market
Home Improvement Products
Ceramic Tiles Market
Stone Tile: Imitating Nature
Architectural Coatings Market
Rugs and Carpets Market

Table 4. World Market for Carpets (Wall-To- Wall) by Geographic Region (2010) – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets

Bright and Whimsical Patterns – The Latest Trends
Kids Rugs – Emerging Lucrative Business
Holiday-Themed Rugs – Smooth Sailing in Troubled Waters
Potential Threats
Trends and Issues
Retail Sector Dynamics Characterize the Home Furnishing Sector
Globalization Catches Up with the Supply and Procurement of Home Furnishing Products

Table 5. World Leading Curtain/Drapery Manufacturers (2010): Value Sales in US$ Million for S.Lichtenberg, CHF Industries, Ellery Homestyles, Croscill, and Springs Global

Retailing Sector Dynamics Fuel Home Furnishing Market
Home Accent Segment: Retailers Rule the Roost
Eco-Friendly Home Furnishings: Organic is the New Mantra
Recent Lighting Trends
Product Category – Specific Trends
Bath Accessories: Manufacturers Look Beyond Resins
Demand for Standalones
Emerging Preferences in Bathroom Furnishings
Shifting Consumer Preference for Cotton- Blended Rugs Drives up the Bath Rugs Sector

Table 6. World Leading Bath Rug Manufacturers (2010): Value Sales in US$ Million for Mohawk Home, Maples Rugs, Shaw Living, Springs Global, and Faze Three Ltd.

Rise in Bath Towels Imports
Mattress Pads: Comfort and Functionality Top It
Sales of Blankets to Rise in Near Future
Conventional Quilts Might Need to Call It Quits
Rugs to Riches
Sheets & Pillowcases Under Pressure
Sleep Pillows: Demand for Down and Feather Up
Table Linen: Designer Brands and Coordinated Products Turn the Tables
Shower Curtains: A Flurry of Importing Activity
Imports Dominate the Retail Market for Decorative Pillows
Wall Coverings Market
Innovation Adds Color to Paints Landscape
Digital Printing to Resuscitate Wall Paper Market
Faux Finishes Hold Promise
A Cyclical Trend
Designers – Success Determining Factor
Environmental Concerns – Side Effects
Wood Panel Industry
Increasing Consumption of Panels in Manufactured Products
Industrial Use of Wood Panels to Post Above Average Gains
Construction Applications to Witness Steady Growth
Oriented Strand Board Replaces Plywood in Several Applications
Higher Use of Medium-Density Fibreboard in Construction and Manufacturing Segments
Growing Popularity of MDF Backed by Technological Advancements
Key Furniture Trading Markets
The Latest Fads
The Upholstered Furniture Market
The Wall Carpet Industry
The Carpet Market
A Cyclical Market
Emerging Mattress Industry
Distribution Network
Specialty Retailers
Top Specialty Retailers
Eco-friendly Flooring Gaining Ground
Laminate Flooring Market

Table 7. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Laminate Flooring by Geographic Region – France, Germany, UK, The Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Square Meters for Years 2010 through 2015

2.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS

3.PRODUCT LAUNCHES & DEVELOPMENTS

A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

1.THE UNITED STATES

Table 8. The US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bed and Bath Furnishings by Product Segment – Bed Furnishings and Bath Furnishings Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015

Table 9. The US 6-Year Perspective for Bed and Bath Furnishings by Product Segment – Bed Furnishings and Bath Furnishings for Years 2010 & 2015

US Home Fashion Market
US Home Furnishing Market

Table 10. Home Furnishings Market in the US (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Category – Furniture, Lighting, Housewares, Tabletop, Textiles, Major Appliances, Rugs, and Framed Art and Mirrors

Key Players
Kitchen Takes Center Stage along with Small Appliances
Organic Fiber Furnishing Rising in Demand
Wall Décor

Table 11. Wall Décor Market in the US (2006 - A Perspective Builder): Sales in US$ Million by State – California, Texas, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Others

Curtains and Draperies
Exports
Retailers and Strategies in the Past

Table 12. Leading Shower Curtain Manufacturers in the US (2010): Value Sales in US$ Million for Maytex Mills, Ex-Cell Home, Allure Home Creation, Creative Bath Products, and Springs Global

Table 13. The US Market for Shower Curtains by Retail Channel (A Historic Review) – Department Store, Mass Merchants, Specialty Stores, Catalogs, and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008

Table 14. The US Shower Curtains Market (2004 & 2008- A Historic Review): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Retail Channel – Department Store, Mass Merchants, Specialty Store, Catalogs, and Others

Bath Accessory Market

Table 15. US Market for Bath Accessories by Distribution Channel A Historic Review) – Department Store, Mass Merchants, Specialty Store, Catalogs, and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008

US Magazine Advertising Market
US Market for Ceramic Tiles – An Overview

Table 16. US Market for Kaolin by Category (A Historic Review) – Fiberglass (Mineral Wool), Ceramic-Related Exports, Sanitaryware, Floor and Wall Tile, Fine China and Dinnerware, Pottery, Electrical Porcelain, and Miscellaneous Ceramic Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008

US Market for Home Improvement Products – An Overview

Table 17. US Market for Housewares at Home Improvement Outlets ( A Historic Perspective Builder) – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2003 through 2008

Cocooning: Boosting Home Improvement Products Market
US Market for Wall Coverings
Wallpapers – Kids Become the New Targets
Designers’ Names Overtake Brand Equity
Digital Printing – The New Age Solution
Specialty Coats: Order of the Day
Interior Architectural Paints – Market Trends
Alternative Paint Technologies Gain Ground
US Market for Wood Panels
Healthy Growth Prospects for Wood Panels
Rising Demand for OSB and MDF
OSB: A Key Alternative to Softwood Plywood
US Market for Furniture and Fixtures
Factors Influencing Growth
Upholstered Furniture

Table 18. US Market for Upholstered Retail Furniture by Distribution Channel ( A Historic Review)–Furniture Store and Chains, Department Store, Specialty Store, and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008

Table 19. US Upholstered Furniture Retail Market (2004 & 2008 – A Historic Review): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Distribution Channel – Furniture Store & Chains, Department Store, Specialty Store, and Others

Market Trends
Online Furniture Market Trend

Table 20. US Market for Furniture and Houseware through Internet ( A Historic Perspective Builder): Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2003 through 2008

Prevailing Trends in Kids’ Furniture Market
US Market for Carpets and Rugs

Table 21. US Carpets Market by Leading Players (2010): Percentage Market Share Breakdown for Shaw, Mohawk, Beaulieu, Interface, Dixie Group, and Others

Trends in the Carpet Market
Rugs – Market Trends
Felt Tile and Carpets – Market Trends
US Market for Houseware Products

Table 22. US Market for Houseware Products by Type (A Historic Review) – Cooking, Accessories; Plasticware Storage; Picture Frames, Art; Giftware; Major Appliances; and Miscellaneous Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2003 through 2008

Table 23. Houseware Market in the US (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Select Retail Venue – Discount Store/ Supercenters, Specialty Store, Department Store, Supermarkets, and Drug Store

Table 24. Houseware Products Market in the US (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Type – Dinnerware, Cookware, Bakeware and Microwaveware, Flatware, Beverageware, and Others

Table 25. US Kitchen Textiles Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share for Kitchen Towels, Potholders/mitts, Dishcloths, Chair pads, and Aprons

Table 26. US Market for Kitchen Tools and Gadgets by Distribution Channel (2003 through 2008 - A Historic Review) – Department Stores, Mass Merchants, Supermarkets and Drugstores, Specialty Stores, Catalogs, and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million

Table 27. Kitchen Textiles Market in the US (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Distribution Channel – Discount Department Stores, Home Textiles Specialty Chains, Mid-Price Chains, Off-Price Chains, Variety/ Closeout, Warehouse Clubs, Single Unit Specialty Stores, Department Stores, Direct-to-Consumer, and Others

Table 28. Kitchen Linen Market in the US (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Distribution Channel – Discount Department Stores, Home Textiles Specialty Chains, Mid-Price Chains, Off-Price Chains, Department Stores, Direct-to-Consumer, Single Unit Specialty Stores, Variety/ Closeout, Warehouse Clubs, and Others

Plastic Cutlery Market

Table 29. US Plastic Cutlery Market by Category (2003 through 2008 – A Past Perspective)– Branded and Private Label through Food, Drug, and Mass Merchandise Stores Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million

Sink Sets/Cutlery Trays

Table 30. US Market for Sink Sets/Cutlery Trays by Category (2003 through 2008 – A Historic Review) – Private Label and Others through Supermarket, Drug, and Mass Merchandise Stores Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million

Table 31. US Market for Sink Sets/Cutlery by Category (2003 through 2008 - A Historic Review) – Private Label and Others through Supermarket, Drug, and Mass Merchandise Stores Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units

Tabletop Products

Table 32. US Market for Plastic Tabletop Products by Distribution Channel (2003 through 2008 – A Historic Past Perspective) – Mass Merchants, Specialty Stores, and Department Stores Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million……

Table 33. US Market for Tabletop Furnishing by Distribution Channel (2003 through 2008 – A Historic Review)– Mass Merchants, Department Store/Chains, Specialty Store, Catalogs, and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion

Tabletop Sectors

Table 34. US Market for Plastic Tabletop Products by Segment (2003 through 2008 – A Past Perspective) – Beverageware, and Dinnerware Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million

Retailers

2.CANADA

Wall Coverings Market
Furniture and Fixture Market
Growth Drivers

3.JAPAN

Home Improvement Industry – An Overview
Wall Coverings Industry
Wall Paper Market
Distribution System in Japanese Wallpaper Market
Wood Panel Industry
Trend Towards Western and Semi-Western Housing Construction
Residential Housing
Ceramic Tiles
Carpets

4.EUROPE

Market Analytics

Table 35. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Home Furnishings Market by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015

Table 36. European 5-Year Perspective for Home Furnishings Market by Geographic Region: Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011 & 2015

European Market for Wall Coverings
Laminate Flooring Registers Impressive Growth

Table 37. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Laminate Flooring by Geographic Region – France, Germany, UK, The Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Square Meters for Years 2007 through 2015

European Market for Furniture and Fixtures
Furniture Market – A Brief Study
Furniture and Fixture Market – Market Characteristics
Demand Forces

4A.FRANCE

Joinery Market: Changing Preference
Wood Frame Housing
Wood Floor Industry
Furniture Sector

4B.GERMANY

Ceramic Tile Market
Furniture and Fixtures Market

Table 38. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bed and Bath Furnishings by Product Segment – Bed Furnishings and Bath Furnishings Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015

4C.ITALY

Italian Ceramic Tiles Market: An Overview
Vitrified Stoneware Market
Furniture and Fixtures Market

4D.RUSSIA

Building Materials Market: An Overview
Imports of Home Improvement Products
Furniture Industry
Furniture and Fixtures – Market Trends
Russian Wall Coverings Market
Wallpaper, Ceramic Tiles, and Paints – The Finishing Products
Competitive Scenario

4E.SPAIN

Ceramic Tile Market
Structure of Spain’s Ceramic Tiles Industry

4F.UNITED KINGDOM

Sector Overview: Home Furnishings
Home Improvement Products Market Overview
Furniture and Fixtures Market
Factors Influencing UK Market for Furniture and Fixture
Market Trends
Multiple Furnishing Centers Gain Favor
Upholstered Furniture Market Witnesses Liquidation of Companies in the Recent Past…
Market for Wall Coverings
Consolidation Trends
Market Drivers
Trends in the Tiles Sector
Carpets Market

5.ASIA-PACIFIC

Furniture and Fixtures Market

5A.AUSTRALIA

Changing Consumer Perceptions and Needs
Australian Market for Home Improvement Products
Distribution Channels

Table 39. Gardening Products Market in Australia (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Distribution Channel – Landscapers, Retail Nursery, Garden Suppliers, Hardware Stores, Garden Services, Discount Department Stores, Supermarkets, and Others

Furniture and Fixture Market
Ceramic Sanitary Market – An Overview

5B.CHINA

Ceramic Tiles Industry
Chinese Market for Home improvement Products
Housing Reforms: A Boon to the Industry
New Fads in the Chinese Home Furnishings Market
Chinese Wall Coverings Market
Factors Influencing Growth
Interior Décor Market – Consumption Patterns
The Ceramics Scenario
Wallpaper – Regaining Foothold
Furniture Market in China
Growth Influencing Factors
Furniture – An Emerging Market in China
Demand Growth Factors

5C.INDIA

Home Furnishing Sector on Growth Path
Latest Trends in Indian Home Furnishings
Home Furnishings Enter the Brand Way
Ceramic Tiles Industry
Architectural Paint Market
Consolidation Trends
Furniture Market

6.LATIN AMERICA

Home Improvement Products Market

6A.ARGENTINA

Home Furnishing Market

6B.BRAZIL

Furniture Market
Home Textiles Market

7.MIDDLE EAST

Furniture Market
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