Furniture Buying Trends 2013 — Top

To drive value, manufacturers introduced new categories like outdoor lighting and art , noting that new accessories often became immediate best-sellers. Retail & Manufacturing Shifts Affluent Consumers Are High on Quality Product

In 2013, the furniture industry experienced its fourth consecutive year of growth, driven by a recovering housing market and a shift toward value-oriented and functional designs. Total consumer spending on furniture and bedding was projected to reach approximately , a 4.3% increase from the previous year. Key Consumer Segments & Behavior furniture buying trends 2013

Retailers like Art Van Furniture saw growth by targeting mid-to-upper-middle-income shoppers ready to spend discretionary dollars on "step-up" luxury goods. To drive value, manufacturers introduced new categories like