Inspiration & Ideas

Woman and a man sitting on a balcony in a SVANÖ arbor bench with a running film projector on a side table in front of them.

How to turn your balcony into an instant cinema

A gallery of framed patterned fabrics displayed on a brick wall with a large gold frame, hanging plants and a low bookcase.

Home visit: four easy textile ideas to love

A VINDERÖD rug with a multicoloured, checkered pattern lies at the base of a staircase in dark wood with elaborate details.

Tracing back the steps of a special carpet

Old shoeboxes turned into new, display-worthy storage boxes after being covered with fabric and old book pages

5 creative ideas to reuse your recyclables

A side-by-side image of a brown pegboard in a bathroom and a white pegboard in a kitchen

Get inspired by our pegboard dreams

Add personality to a rented home

Home tour:a rental apartment with a bohemian twist

A bed is shown behind a curtain room divider.

The tiny (1.89 square metres) sleeping spot

A hand-drawn sketch of a straight-line IKEA kitchen that’s taped to a wall

Hans’ dream kitchen part 2: Installation

A close-up image of potted plants sitting on a shelf.

Your best balcony: for the nature lover

A close-up image of a notebook with children’s handwriting.

The perfect new-to-school desk

A dining area set for a party sits on a dock in a lake.

Summer’s here! Now we celebrate

Window sill garden with herbs, plants and mini greenhouse

Easy ways to be green at home

A raspberry frozen yogurt pop lies in the sand.

3 sweet treats to beat the heat

A drawer filled with containers of dry food stuff, bowls, plates, cutlery and glasses

The ultimate back-to-school kitchen

9 packing tips for starting uni

7 stylish ways to organise your dorm room

Never cook with lacklustre flavours again! With some storage and cooking tips it’s easy to get big taste from your herbs and spices.

8 ways to get the most out of your herbs and spices

Pack your lunch in stylish glass containers for a more special feel.

Fresh ways to pack a lunch

Forget last-minute baking for guests. This holiday season, be prepared with a few pre-made, frozen desserts that you can pull out when needed.

Bake it, freeze it, thank yourself later

A woodland-style dining room with snowy lanterns and a table covered in seasonal decoration

How do you want to celebrate this season?

A close-up of someone tying a name tag onto an IKEA IDEALISK tea infuser.

Quick tips for a perfect holiday bash

5 essential tips to decorate a holiday table setting

5 essential tips for a fantastic dinner party table setting

Time to pack and store your holiday decorations? IKEA has a lot of smart storage and organisation ideas for small spaces. Put big and awkward-shaped items inside a big transparent storage box and wind your lighting chain round a bin.

3 simple storage tips for your holiday deco

A grey sofa with cushions against a blue wall.

Home visit: a calming, compact home in the city