For the next few days we'll be bringing you the latest news and thoughts from Heimextil, Domotex and IMM Cologne: time machine. Visitors to IMM Cologne were greeted with a bitter wind and snow underfoot, but the wintery conditions did nothing to dispel the feeling that the show was almost a step back in time.

Ten of the flooring world's best rugs have been revealed at Domotex's 2013 Carpet Design Awards. Now in its eighth year, the awards are designed to reflect the industry's finest creations.

For the next few days we'll be bring you the latest news and thoughts from Heimextil, Domotex and IMM Cologne: Soft, strong and green. Among the many new carpets on show at Domotex, there was a common theme among many of them. Several manufacturers followed in the footsteps of Mohawk with fibres that were soft, cleanable and with a green message.

Nick Worthington says the for sale bed chain is in a position to pick it’s next owner while it concentrates on retailing.