Ideas

‘There’s a growing interest in eating healthier and more sustainable food. Choosing plant-based food is one option lots of people are going for!’ As they prepare to launch a veggie version of the much-loved hotdog, the IKEA Food team tells us why they’re backing veg!

Encourage development and self-confidence by making a child’s bedroom somewhere they can play and express themselves freely. Why not try these easy ideas from Hania’s cosy, colourful room?

The objects that mean the most to us may not automatically qualify to be put on display. Or maybe they do. We show how you can decorate your home with pieces from your life – just because you love them.

Begin your day in a calm and positive frame of mind with these simple self-care ideas. ‘Everyday rituals like yoga and baking help me to feel much more grounded and centred,’ says Eva.

See how you can keep your summer feelings warm all year round. We dedicated a living-room corner to celebrating the season.

Create a calming atmosphere with textiles in the season’s new pastel shades. Made with natural fibres, and using more sustainable production methods, they will add a feel-good factor to any home.

Tap into summer’s relaxed mood and have some easy ideas at the ready so you can turn any get together into a party to remember.

Can organising your home surroundings boost your wellbeing? Nestled beyond a flight of concrete stairs in a city-centre apartment block, lies Dagmara’s sanctuary where space zoning, storage and plants have been used to feel-good effect. Here’s how…

‘Often when we think about organising, we feel pressure to declutter or hide things out of sight,’ says IKEA interior designer Annette Ydholm. ‘But why not think outside “the box”? Organising what you love into feel-good displays can give you a happy boost.’

Get inspired by the season’s trending interior styles and learn how to bring them into your home. Here we focus on textures and patterns – see Part I for colours and materials.

Get a sense of the season’s trending interior styles and learn how to bring them into your home. Here we focus on colours and materials – see Part II for textures and patterns.

This August, IKEA will partner with iconic Swedish camera company Hasselblad to release NORRHASSEL, a limited collection of award-winning photographs. Take a sneak peek at what’s in store and start planning your collection!

Imagine being able to pack up your home and take it wherever you wanted. This family swapped their suburban apartment for a converted motorhome, with Mother Nature as their closest neighbour…

If the living room is where you spend most of your time, you’ll need a fluid space that adapts to your various needs. Natural materials, neutral colours and modular furniture are a recipe for a flexible living space.

Extend your fashion credentials to your home! See how this fashion and lifestyle blogger has designed a bedroom that helps her get ready in style.

Everlasting evenings are here for everyone to celebrate. But what to do if you’re left in the city? Here’s what.

Find interior inspiration in new places. Step into this open-plan loft apartment, inspired by stylish bars and restaurants.

A good night’s sleep has a lot to do with how you prepare for it. We have some advice that will make you long for bedtime.

Whether you have one room or a whole floor of unused space in your home, it has the potential to make you some extra money. Get tips from this flexible holiday-rental space…

Life in the countryside has a different kind of pace. Discover how natural materials and conscious choices give this renovated farmhouse its sense of slow living.

The Red Dot results are in with a triple win for IKEA design! The winning products – multifunctional sofa platform DELAKTIG, portable music collection FREKVENS, and KUNGSBACKA, the first IKEA kitchen made from recycled wood and recycled plastic – will be awarded at the annual ceremony, held this month in Essen, Germany.

Take inspiration from the colours and textures of the 1970s and bring a touch of vintage style to your home with these ideas for house plants.  

Set a summery table with plants and exotic fruit, coordinated with coloured dinnerware and natural wood, to bring the season’s sunshine feeling indoors.

Get inspired by our simple tips on how to beat the heat at home without resorting to energy-draining fans or air conditioners.

Try this coordinated table-setting idea for a special occasion or to elevate an everyday meal.

Anyone with four walls knows that angles can be a challenge. But instead of wishing they could disappear – make them stand out. Here are a few ideas to let them take centre stage in any room.

Take a love of houseplants to the next level. Turn your home into a thriving greenhouse and enjoy the benefits of nature indoors... 

Through a partnership with charity Breaking Barriers, IKEA is helping refugees find employment in the UK. Find out more about the project ahead of World Refugee Day on June 20.

Take your dining room outdoors! This summer, connect with nature by enjoying laid-back mealtimes alfresco.

Keen to grow your own but not sure where to start? See how easy it is to propagate your favourite plants from a cutting with this step-by-step guide…

Try using greenery to decorate your home in different ways. House plants can soften the sharp lines of furniture and walls, and help divide an open-plan space into zones.

We often talk about air pollution outdoors, but what about the impact of air pollution inside the home? Get inspired by these tips for making some improvements.

IKEA believes in a collaborative design process, from working with established designers and students to looking at new ideas like open source. ‘It’s smart thinking and togetherness that creates movements,’ says creative leader and range manager Karin Gustavsson.

Get inspired by five tips on how to make small, dark or dead spaces appear bigger and brighter with mirrors.

When architect Jerzy and doctor Anna bought their new-build house, they asked the developers to leave it unfinished. An open-plan layout, raw materials and room for a crowd were all the elements they needed to create the family home they dreamed of.

We let interior designer and architect Åsa Dyberg create her own dream living room. Get inspired by her light and homey cosy space for chillin’, dining, working or just being.

We’ve all had our collection of forgotten foods at the back of the pantry, luckily with a few organising tips it’s easy to keep things fresh and easy to find. Check out the video shot in our Ideas lab to see a super easy guide with our organising expert Anna.

Maximise your outside space so you can enjoy the last of summer in the city even when it gets darker and chillier. Check out our five best tips on how to get your outdoor space autumn-ready.

Living room by day and bedroom by night. When one room has to do it all, you need furniture and lighting that can multi-task.

Fancy a change from traditional hosting? We visited Jerzy and Anna, who often invite friends for a different kind of gathering, with each guest bringing ingredients to make a meal together. ‘In our kitchen, several people can cook at once,’ says Jerzy. ‘Between us, we share the effort, cost and fun.’

It’s not just for students anymore; more and more people are choosing to share living space to cut down on costs in cities. So in this year’s catalogue, there’s a lot of ideas, like this one, designed especially for housemates. Using two lightweight tables provides a lot of flexibility for doing all the things you like. This T set-up, for example, is ideal for an impromptu brunch with friends.

Ever tripped over a skateboard, shuffled round a stroller or followed a trail of small shoes down your hallway? Chances are if you’ve got kids your hallway can get a little cluttered sometimes. Luckily, the answer might be easier than you think.

Keeping a small hall calm and tidy when you have kids can be a BIG challenge. Check out how to organise a family-friendly, functional space and stay true to your minimalist soul.

Want to hang a picture collage like a pro? Check out this video with our stylist Emma who explains her take on how to hang pictures for a foolproof finish. It’s all about MÅTTEBY wall template that gives you precise results from a simple sheet of paper.

There’s a big trend for succulents right now, so why not make a statement by using them to create a themed table setting? Think about centrepieces, how you dress the table and the things you use to serve…

Think your kitchen can't cope with a dining area? Put your walls and ceiling to work and you might have more floorspace than you thought.

We spend ages choosing presents for the ones we love. So why do we then bulk wrap 20 gifts with the same wrapping paper? With a little extra time and effort you can also match the gift wrapping to the receiver. Check out how you can personalise gift wrapping for the animal lover.

Two years ago, Gina and Nils built their own nature-inspired house deep in the Norwegian woods. They kept to classic Scandinavian style – clean lines, natural materials and colours. Their home life centres around their big open-plan kitchen-dining area where there’s often winter stew on the table and a wood-burning fire to greet guests.