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Bring joy home

Every year we reach out to people around the world to find the meaning of life at home today, and how we can help make it better. That's what the IKEA Life at Home Report is all about.

This year, we discovered that finding enjoyment at home makes us happier and more optimistic – but also, that over 1 in 3 of us aren’t getting enough of it.

At IKEA, we believe that more joyful home moments are within reach. Through simple, affordable and meaningful actions that don’t cost the earth.

Women beside a red door welcoming people in to her home.

Feeling good

How can you make your own healthy, happy home?

In today’s world, mental and physical wellbeing are essential pillars of a happy, fulfilling and healthy home life. But what do 'wellbeing’ and a ‘healthy home’ really mean? The answer is, of course, personal. From 10,000 steps and plant-rich diets to 30-minute rests and plant-rich rooms – it’s all about individual preferences and choices. And the simple, affordable changes we can make to help us feel authentically good.

Video: Video showcasing woman pouring up tea very gentle in a tea cup and tasting it.
“Of those who say their home enables them to live sustainably, 63%* also say it’s their favourite place to be.”
Life at Home Report 2024 (*vs 50% global average) 

Environmental wellbeing 

Valuing your relationship with your surroundings can work wonders for wellness. While you can’t always choose the environments you live, work or play in, it’s the small steps and choices you can make that count. 

Napping matters

Our research proves it: sleep is number one for nurturing wellbeing at home. Whether it’s an eight-hour slumber, a five-minute doze or an occasional afternoon of bedrotting, you can always rely on your bed to make you feel good. 

Having fun

Can you rediscover the power of playfulness?

Those who think that play is just ‘kids’ stuff’ might want to think again. Hobbies and playful or creative activities can be powerful tools for adults too. As well as enhancing our wellbeing and helping us find balance and perspective in life, dedicating time to what we enjoy can positively impact how we see ourselves, our futures, and our connections with others. It’s all about the small moments that bring a touch of magic into the everyday. 

Video: A man smiling while holding his guitar playing inside his house.
“Only 14% of people say their home helps to bring out their playful side. But of those who do experience play at home, 61%* feel optimistic about the future.”
Life at Home Report 2024 (*vs 48% global average)

Home’s big power play 

A little more fun, creativity and play can boost the everyday. It’s all about making conscious choices to rediscover that sense of childlike joy buried within. Are you ready to get kidulting and creating? You can do it! 

How to create a flexible hobby corner

A space where creativity blooms

The joy of gaming

This year, we learned that people who game as a hobby or play games on devices are happier at home. You can set up your home to enjoy alone time and your own space, while also using technology to connect with others.

Explore gaming products
A clear glass BLANDA serving bowl in the living room.
A clear glass BLANDA serving bowl in the living room
A pale blue/bright yellow BRÄNNBOLL throw.
Older man sits in a computer chair havinmg lots of fun and plays video game.
A white SKOGSTUNDRA vase in the living room.
Explore gaming products

Building vibes

How can you put your ‘self’ into your space?

Our research has taught us that when we feel ourselves at home, we enjoy our homes more. At a time when the world feels increasingly unpredictable, expensive to live in, obsessed with looks and actions, can our homes become the haven for us to simply ‘be’? Finding and building our own ‘vibe’ is about giving our spaces the freedom to be as unique as we are, and finding the joy in making small but meaningful improvements.

Video: A woman sets her table and unfolding a red tablecloth.
“Embracing uniqueness builds belonging. Of those who feel more belonging at home if they can express their identity there, 57%* experience enjoyment often.”
Life at Home Report 2024 (*vs 51% global average) 

A home that reflects me 

Feeling like we belong where we live is part and parcel of enjoying home. It’s all about the small things that make it feel ‘ours’: an object, a detail, a touch of vibrant dopamine decor or calming biophilic design maybe. Whatever your style, you can find inspirational ideas for every corner of your home.

Find your interior style

Personalised interior design service

Making connections

What ways can you find to share quality time?

Moments of human connection help make us tick, they help the days go by. Whether through shared meals, laughter, or connections with ourselves and loved ones at home, embracing simple rituals and nurturing community bonds can make home life more fulfilling. Through technology we can also achieve the same kind of connections at a distance. It’s all about finding those everyday moments of warmth and connection, and simple ways to make it happen.  

Video: A child smiles and plays while enjoying the company together with her smiling parents.
“69%* of people who see eating as a social activity experience are happy with their life at home.”
Life at Home Report 2024 (*vs 61% global average)

Coming together over food 

We probably suspected it already, but our research proves it: food is a magnet for bringing people together. Whether you’re eating or cooking together, food is a great focal point to turn polite small talk into meaningful Big Talk. And you can enjoy it in the comfort of your own home. 

Helpful how-tos for more enjoyable dining 

Recipes to try at home

Making a homemade pizza on the BÅTSKÄR barbecue in the garden, using GRILLTIDER pizza shovel and pan for a perfect finish.
A clear glass POKAL glass.
A stainless steel IKEA 365+ pot with lid.
A white VISPAD mixing bowl.
A brown VARDAGEN glass.

Discover the IKEA Life at Home Report 2024

Do you want to learn more about our latest Life at Home Report, 'Bring joy home'? If so, this page is just the start. Your next step depends on how deep you want to go.

Get an overview  

Curious to know a bit more about this year’s research? Visit the global Life at Home Report website for all the highlights. (in English)

Read the report

Keen to read this year’s report in its entirety? Download it here and take your time to explore it in detail.