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Hardware accessories angle code market demand shows new changes
10 Jan,2024
Furniture hardware accessories refer to the hardware components required for furniture production and use.
There is currently no standardized industry classification for furniture hardware accessories in China. It belongs to the hardware industry, the hardware and tool branch, and also belongs to the furniture industry, the furniture raw materials branch. Therefore, there is no clear consensus on the concept of furniture hardware accessories in China.
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Traditional Chinese furniture originally did not require furniture hardware accessories. All functions were based on wooden structures, and metal was only used as a decoration in furniture in ancient times. It was not until the Qingming period that metal was able to achieve simple functions in furniture (mainly wooden boxes, cabinet locks, edging, hinges, etc.). In the 1980s, panel furniture was introduced to China from the West, and furniture hardware accessories began to be widely used in furniture. After nearly 30 years of development, the role of furniture hardware accessories in furniture has become increasingly important, and people's attention to furniture quality has gradually shifted from panels and environmental protection to hardware accessories. With the development of modernization and personalization of furniture in recent years, people's demand for furniture has gradually shifted from the most primitive storage function to the experience of exquisite living, and these experiences are directly felt from furniture hardware accessories. Therefore, in the future, furniture hardware accessories will become the most critical factor in the overall quality of furniture.
With the transformation of consumption concepts and the development of related industries, new change trends have emerged in the market demand for hardware corner brackets.
In the current consumption environment that emphasizes environmental protection and personalization, the market demand for hardware corner brackets is undergoing significant changes. First of all, the demand for environmentally friendly corner brackets is increasing day by day. When consumers purchase products such as furniture and building materials, they pay more and more attention to their environmental performance. This trend extends to the hardware accessory field, making corner brackets made of environmentally friendly materials favored by the market. For example, some enterprises have begun to use environmentally friendly materials such as biodegradable plastics or recycled metals to produce corner brackets. Biodegradable plastic corner brackets can gradually decompose in the natural environment after their service life ends, reducing environmental pollution; recycled metal corner brackets reduce the demand for the exploitation of new metal resources by recycling waste metals, which is in line with the concept of sustainable development. The market share of these environmentally friendly corner brackets is gradually expanding and is expected to grow more significantly in the next few years.
Secondly, the demand for personalized customized corner brackets is also on the rise. With the booming development of markets such as customized furniture and personalized architectural decoration, consumers' demands for the personalization of product details are becoming more and more demanding. As a key hardware accessory for connecting components, corner brackets also need to have personalized designs to meet different usage scenarios and aesthetic needs. Some consumers may require corner brackets with special shapes, sizes, or surface treatment effects to match the overall furniture or decoration style. For example, in some modern minimalist furniture designs, corner brackets with a simple surface and smooth lines may be required; while in retro-style renovations, corner brackets with unique textures or shapes can better reflect the style characteristics. In order to meet these personalized needs, some enterprises have begun to provide customized production services, designing and manufacturing corner brackets according to the specific requirements of customers, which has also become a new growth point in the market.
Furthermore, the demand for multi-functional corner brackets is gradually emerging. In addition to the traditional connection function, some corner brackets with additional functions have begun to attract attention. For example, corner brackets with height and angle adjustment functions can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs during the installation process, improving the convenience and adaptability of installation; hidden installation corner brackets can make the connection of furniture or building components more concealed, enhancing the overall aesthetics. There are also some corner brackets integrated with intelligent sensing functions, which can real-time monitor the status of the connection part, such as whether there is looseness, deformation, etc., and send out an alarm in a timely manner, providing safety guarantees for users. These multi-functional corner brackets can bring more practicality and innovation to products and are gradually becoming the new favorites in the market.
Facing these new changes in market demand, hardware corner bracket production enterprises need to actively adjust their strategies. Increasing investment in the research and development of environmentally friendly materials, personalized design services, and the innovation of multi-functional products, strengthening communication and cooperation with downstream industries, and deeply understanding customer needs can better adapt to market changes, stand out in the fierce market competition, and achieve sustainable development.