YOUNG ADULTS’ ATTITUDES AND PREFERENCES ABOUT YOUNG BEDROOM FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS


Andaç Güzel T.

Gazi University Journal of Science Part B: Art Humanities Design and Planning, cilt.8, sa.3, ss.669-679, 2020 (Hakemli Dergi)

Özet

Decisions made by young adults regarding the decoration of their bedrooms are not only important in terms of understanding their self-development but also for understanding the prospective consumer profile. In this study, the preferences and attitudes of young adults aged 18–25 years who live in Kayseri province of Turkey regarding furniture and furnishings were analyzed. A survey was designed and implemented and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and cross table. According to the results, young individuals with Kayseri are actively using the internet, preferring branded products, and aesthetically designed products. They are individuals who turn to timeless, functional, and useful products in conditions where the price is at the forefront. Companies operating in the furniture and furnishings sector for young individuals should develop their product designs in terms of aesthetics, functionality, and usefulness if they want to have this customer base. Companies operating in the furniture and furnishings sector for young individuals should develop their product designs in terms of aesthetics, functionality, and usefulness if they want to have this customer base. Also, they should engage in activities to increase promotion and brand value on the internet.