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From insight to inspiration: IKEA's trend outlook

Trends at IKEA are more than just style, they’re a reflection of how people live, dream, and evolve at home. Grounded in global research and local insights, our trend work explores shifts in lifestyle, emerging materials, and evolving colour palettes to shape the future of home living.

Explore inspiring visuals and expert tips from our designers, featuring interior ideas you can effortlessly bring to life in your own home.

We hope you use our trend insights to create more inspiring homes that feel meaningful and personalised to the way you live.

A pleated white KUDDLAVA pendant lampshade

Tactile Minimalism

Minimalist design is evolving from pure simplicity into something more sensory and immersive. It's now about how a space feels.

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A dark blue-turquoise STOCKHOLM 2025 bowl in the living room
A Djurmo grey/white STOCKHOLM 2025 armchair
KRANBALK ceiling lamp in beige and white with PAX/MEHAMN wardrobe in the background.
A brown STOCKHOLM 2025 vase
An Alhamn beige STOCKHOLM 2025 2-seat sofa
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The softened space

Spaces are shifting towards softness and tranquility, with pastel tones leading the way. 

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Close-up of a yellow table lamp and books on a yellow chair, in front of a yellow wall.
A light blue SKOGSTUNDRA vase
green trolley
A lilac BONDSKÄRET hat and coat stand
blue sheet
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Vital green - Colour drenching

This trend embraces full spectrum colour, encouraging bold, immersive palettes from floor to ceiling.

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A dimmable black VÅGHÖJD LED floor lamp
A dark green/blue-green STOCKHOLM 2025 cushion cover
Green rug on grey couch
A green RÖNNINGE chair
A green VINDUM rug, high pile
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