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The materials we choose, how we source and use them all have an impact on the environment. Learn about some of our innovative and more sustainable materials, including sustainably sourced wood, and how we work with recycled materials.

IVAR cabinet with a vase on top and a tree branch and ULRIKSDAL chair next to the cabinet.

Ask an IKEA interior designer: choosing natural materials

When picking the pieces for our homes, we all have different considerations from price, to look, to comfort. Perhaps you’ve become more conscious of what your furniture is made from. We chatted to an IKEA interior designer to learn more about the value of investing in different natural materials.

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Ask an IKEA interior designer: choosing natural materials

BLANDA MATT Serving bowl, bamboo, 28 cm (11 ")

SNIDAD Basket, rattan, 54x39 cm (21 ¼x15 ¼ ")

OSTBIT Tray, bamboo, 25x33 cm (10x13 ")

OSTBIT Plate holder, bamboo

FRUKTSKAL Tray, bamboo, 50x30 cm (20x12 ")

TAVELÅN Tray

TROFAST Storage combination with boxes, light white stained pine/dark gray, 94x44x91 cm (37x17 3/8x35 7/8 ")

TROFAST Wall storage, light white stained pine/dark gray, 93x21x30 cm (36 5/8x8 1/4x11 3/4 ")

BLÅVINGAD Soft toy, octopus/yellow, 50 cm (20 ")

KAPPELAND Pendant lamp shade, rattan, 29 cm (11 ")

TYNGDLÖS Tray with 3 bowls, bamboo/white

SVARTPOPPEL Cushion cover, off-white, 50x50 cm (20x20 ")

RASSLA Organizer with 5 compartments, white, 25x40x98 cm (9 ¾x15 ¾x38 ½ ")

NORRÅKER Bench, birch, 103 cm (40 1/2 ")

STOLTHET Chopping board, bamboo, 35x22 cm (13 ¾x8 ¾ ")

BLÅVINGAD Soft toy, turtle/green, 44 cm (17 ")

KAPPELAND Pendant lamp shade, rattan, 45 cm (18 ")

HEMNES Shelf unit, gray, 42x172 cm (16 1/2x67 3/4 ")

NÄMMARÖ Bar table, outdoor, light brown stained, 120x40 cm (47 1/4x15 3/4 ")

NÄMMARÖ Lounge chair, outdoor, light brown stained

NYSKÖLJD Dish drying mat, dark gray, 44x36 cm (17 ¼x14 ¼ ")

EKLATANT Jar with lid, clear glass/bamboo, 1.8 l (61 oz)

UPPDATERA Storage box, light bamboo, 24x32x15 cm (9 ½x12 ½x6 ")

TORNVIKEN Kitchen island, off-white/oak, 126x77 cm (49 5/8x30 3/8 ")

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BLANDA MATT Serving bowl, bamboo, 28 cm (11 ")

SNIDAD Basket, rattan, 54x39 cm (21 ¼x15 ¼ ")

OSTBIT Tray, bamboo, 25x33 cm (10x13 ")

OSTBIT Plate holder, bamboo

FRUKTSKAL Tray, bamboo, 50x30 cm (20x12 ")

TAVELÅN Tray

TROFAST Storage combination with boxes, light white stained pine/dark gray, 94x44x91 cm (37x17 3/8x35 7/8 ")

TROFAST Wall storage, light white stained pine/dark gray, 93x21x30 cm (36 5/8x8 1/4x11 3/4 ")

BLÅVINGAD Soft toy, octopus/yellow, 50 cm (20 ")

KAPPELAND Pendant lamp shade, rattan, 29 cm (11 ")

TYNGDLÖS Tray with 3 bowls, bamboo/white

SVARTPOPPEL Cushion cover, off-white, 50x50 cm (20x20 ")

RASSLA Organizer with 5 compartments, white, 25x40x98 cm (9 ¾x15 ¾x38 ½ ")

NORRÅKER Bench, birch, 103 cm (40 1/2 ")

STOLTHET Chopping board, bamboo, 35x22 cm (13 ¾x8 ¾ ")

BLÅVINGAD Soft toy, turtle/green, 44 cm (17 ")

KAPPELAND Pendant lamp shade, rattan, 45 cm (18 ")

HEMNES Shelf unit, gray, 42x172 cm (16 1/2x67 3/4 ")

NÄMMARÖ Bar table, outdoor, light brown stained, 120x40 cm (47 1/4x15 3/4 ")

NÄMMARÖ Lounge chair, outdoor, light brown stained

NYSKÖLJD Dish drying mat, dark gray, 44x36 cm (17 ¼x14 ¼ ")

EKLATANT Jar with lid, clear glass/bamboo, 1.8 l (61 oz)

UPPDATERA Storage box, light bamboo, 24x32x15 cm (9 ½x12 ½x6 ")

TORNVIKEN Kitchen island, off-white/oak, 126x77 cm (49 5/8x30 3/8 ")

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