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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

Trending now: style ideas to inspire your space

Explore the design directions shaping modern living. From warm, grounding tones to bold finishes and tactile textures, discover simple ways to refresh your home.

Bring warmth with soft, chocolatey hues. Layer rich browns to create a calm, inviting feel.

A grey-brown ÅSVEIG cushion cover in the NA

Add contrast with cool, metallic finishes. Reflective surfaces bring a modern edge to everyday pieces.

Metal is being reimagined with smarter use and easier recycling in mind.

Tactile minimalism

Invite comfort and connection. Discover how rich textures can create warmth and a sense of calm in your space.

A black STOCKHOLM 2025 vase

The softened space

Embrace the power of pastels. Explore soothing pastel tones that add softness and tranquility to any room.

A light pink PRUNKHALLON mirror

Play with tone-on-tone contrast. Find out how layering similar shades can bring depth and visual interest to your home.

A green RÖNNINGE chair

The return of warmth

Homes shifting from cool minimalism to deeper, more comforting palettes.

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A lamp with a GULLSUDARE pendant lampshade hangs in a living room with a STOCKHOLM 2025 table lamp in one corner.

JATTEBO

JATTEBO

A brown stained oak veneer TONSTAD cabinet with sliding glass doors

A brown OMMJÄNGE glass in the NA

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Layers of warm luxury

Browns, mustards, and timbers working together to build tactile, lived in spaces.

A wall-mounted wooden cabinet with three doors. Its called BESTÅ, featuring a dark brown wood finish and a sleek, rectangular design.

BESTÅ Wall-mounted cabinet combination, black-brown/Lappviken walnut effect, 180x42x64 cm

BESTÅ Wall-mounted cabinet combination, black-brown/Lappviken walnut effect, 180x42x64 cm

JÄTTEBO 4-seat mod sofa w chaise longue, right/Samsala yellow-brown

JÄTTEBO 4-seat mod sofa w chaise longue, right/Samsala yellow-brown

JÄTTEBO 4-seat mod sofa w chaise longue, right/Samsala yellow-brown

Soft

STOCKHOLM 2025 side table, dark brown, round, oak wood, modern scandinavian design.

STOCKHOLM 2025 round side table, oak, modern scandinavian design. Ideal for candles and glass, complements larger furniture.

STOCKHOLM 2025 Side table, oak veneer dark brown, 55 cm

Brown wood wall shelf, rectangular shape, single ledge for displaying items.

Picture ledge with 3 frames & polka dot pillow. Frames above dark couch, pillow on it. Modern design. Small.

MOSSLANDA Picture ledge, walnut effect, 55 cm

IDÅSEN gold file cabinet with drawers and casters.

A yellow office drawer unit on wheels under a desk, featuring silent-closing drawers.

IDÅSEN Drawer unit on castors, golden-brown, 42x61 cm

STOCKHOLM 2025 chair in black wood & peach seat. Modern scandinavian design with foam, genuine leather.

Modern dining room with moon-shaped chairs around a large wooden table with a colourful geometric rug beneath, set near a large window.

STOCKHOLM 2025 Chair, dark brown/leather

Brown modular sofa chair with ribbed texture, l-shape, designed for comfort and storage.

JÄTTEBO 1,5-seat module with storage, Samsala dark brown

JÄTTEBO 1,5-seat module with storage, Samsala dark brown

Shimmer and shine

Metal accents introduce instant energy, giving any room a modern lift with minimal effort.

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A black SKÅLBODA armchair in the NA

Lighting fixture

STOCKHOLM bowl

A dimmable/bronze-colour round VARMBLIXT LED wall/mirror lamp in the NA

Dip bowl

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Designed to impress

Bold metal forms act as furniture and functional art, instantly elevating the design narrative of any room.

A HYLLIS galvanised steel shelving unit, grey with three tiers, designed for various indoor and outdoor spaces.

A close-up of a galvanised steel shelf leg, showing sturdy construction with visible screws and black plastic foot for floor protection.

HYLLIS Shelving unit, in/outdoor, 60x27x74 cm

Price $ 15.99

Bell-shaped hanging lamp with bronze glass, warm dimmable light, modern minimalist design.

Bronze glass varmblix wall lamp with mirror. Modern, warm, large.

VARMBLIXT LED wall/mirror lamp, dimmable/bronze-colour round

SKÅLBODA black wire chair, modern & sleek with curved design.

SKÅLBODA Armchair, black

SKÅLBODA Armchair, black

BACKSTÖRN lamp, modern design, chrome finish, three metal blades, adjustable, ceiling-mounted.

BACKSTÖRN LED pendant lamp, dimmable/matt aluminium, 108 cm

BACKSTÖRN LED pendant lamp, dimmable/matt aluminium, 108 cm

Two gold-colored, stainless steel items: a round bowl and a shallow dish. Sleek and modern, perfect for decor or storage.

Modern golden tray & bowl set rest on couch. Bowls sit on book & magazine stack. Tray holds matches & box. Golden accents, durable stainless steel.

STOCKHOLM 2025 Bowl and dish, brass-colour

Modern desk lamp: MODERMOLN, chrome, adjustable, metal base, shiny.

Desk lamp MODERMOLN in chrome with adjustable arm, beside a water bottle. Stylish for workspace.

MODERMOLN Work lamp, chrome-plated

A black three-tier rolling storage trolley with a rectangular shape and metal construction, suitable for various spaces.

Black NISSAFORS kitchen trolley with three shelves, holding food in jars and utensils, fitting in small spaces with four wheels.

NISSAFORS Trolley, black, 50.5x30x83 cm

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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Minimalism, reimagined through the senses

Design is shifting from purely visual to deeply tactile, inviting you to feel as much as see.

Gold, reversible candlesticks; one side tall candle, other tealight; solid metal, sturdy design.

Two golden STOCKHOLM 2025 candlesticks on wooden bench, one holding tall candle, other tealight.

STOCKHOLM 2025 Candlestick/tealight holder, brass-colour, 6 cm

Price $ 49/2 pack

A yellow stockholm table lamp with a linen shade, cylindrical base, and scandinavian design.

Modern living room with yellow lamp, plants, and cosy decor.

STOCKHOLM 2025 Table lamp, yellow/textile, 35 cm

A black textured vase named STOCKHOLM 2025 made of stoneware, featuring a bubbly surface with glossy and matte glaze.

Modern bubbled vases in black, brown, teal on metal shelves. Large to small, top to bottom.

STOCKHOLM 2025 Vase, black, 27 cm

KRYDDBUSKE, beige cushion, square, soft teddy pile, zip closure.

Beige cushion cover with soft teddy-like texture, featuring zip for easy washing.

KRYDDBUSKE Cushion cover, light beige, 50x50 cm

A STOCKHOLM 2025 coffee table with a light oak veneer frame and glass top, featuring a modern scandinavian design, round shape, and clear edges.

Round glass coffee table with oak legs. Decorated with books, candles, nuts, and olives.

STOCKHOLM 2025 Coffee table, oak veneer glass

Amber glass vase, spherical shape, handcrafted, sits elegantly on any surface.

STOCKHOLM 2025 vase - thick, brown, organic glass art.

STOCKHOLM 2025 Vase, brown, 20 cm

Modern grey armchair, soft quick-drying fabric, curved back & seat, wooden legs.

Modern grey scandinavian armchair with wooden legs & soft fabric.

STOCKHOLM 2025 Armchair, Djurmo grey/white

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A FRÖTORP coffee table with snacks, glasses and other things on top of it stands on a STOCKHOLM 2025 rug.

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Woman planning her space with IKEA Kreativ

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An in/outdoor/green HONUNGSPALM plant pot in the living room

A white RÖDALM frame

A festive table setting with white plates, POKAL glasses and decorative oranges and lemons on plates on a BERGSHYTTAN table.

A red/white/striped SKOGSSALLAT bath poncho with hood in the bathroom

A KYRLBO chair in Tonerud blue by an EKEDALEN extendable table in white and on a KLASSRUM flatwoven rug in white and green.

Living room with two green glass display cabinets side by side, small sofa-bed with multi-coloured cover and green rug.

A VIHALS bed with 2 storage boxes and 1 trundle bed covered with black and white BJÖRKGRÅMAL bed linen in a light bedroom.

An in/outdoor/beige HASSELBUKETT plant pot

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