Ideas

Coming into a room and putting on music immediately transforms the space. What was static becomes warm and comfortable in an instant. Knowing the profound effect of sound on our experience of home, IKEA has entered the exciting world of audio in collaboration with Sonos. With prices, democratised. Stay tuned for the release of SYMFONISK in August 2019.

Nature can feel far away when you live in the city. Try these tips to make the most of your balcony – no matter how small – and create your own urban oasis.

Wake up to a new season, with fresh textiles in cheerful colours and soft cotton for a feel-good bedroom update.

By 2030, all materials used by IKEA will be renewable or recycled. Staking its claim in this sustainable movement is KNIXHULT, a family of handcrafted bamboo lamps, out this April. Follow their inspirational journey…

A wedding is the best of both worlds. Two people aiming for eternity, yet very much here and now. In our take, we connect timeless ideals with the colours and materials that tickle our fancy in spring of 2019.

Make the most of your summer by bringing activities down to a minimum. Customise your balcony to suit your favourite pastime, enjoyed at an expressly relaxed pace.

Let the outdoors decorate your bedroom! Even small changes with plants and lighting can make a major difference. Just see how these easy fixes create a new mood and feel for the room.

Bring a breath of fresh air indoors with the cool blue tones of the sea, combined with the warm beige colours of sandy beaches. And with sustainably-sourced materials, your home feels closer to nature too.

‘Appliances have moved on from being purely functional. In small, often unseen ways, they enhance daily life in the kitchen and have become a key consideration when we design our kitchens,’  says Anders Grafström, range communicator for kitchen & dining at IKEA.

The right wardrobe is all about individual needs. These solutions are as functional as they are personal. Whether you go for structure, self-expression – or just to keep the different sides of you in check.

Now is the time to fill a basket with food and drink, gather yourfavourite company and step outside. We created three easy-to-fix picnic kits with a summery feel.

The idea was to create a home that felt like a studio, planned to feel as open and spacious as possible. The result is a modern, relaxing apartment for a hard-working couple to come home to. Take a look.

Carolina's covered balcony is only two metres wide, but double-duty furniture, plants and personal touches make it somewhere to enjoy to the full. Be inspired by her balcony ideas and get more out of your own outdoor space this summer.

Five fun and simple ideas for a greener spring (and you don’t need a garden).

Let bold colours collide with unexpected patterns, throw in soft shapes and a playful mix of materials and stir it all together. Then put your own twist on what’s in trend right now.

Around the world, people are moving into recycled cargo containers to be near the city centre. A team of interior designers were set the challenge of transforming two identical 11-square-metre boxes into practical and personal homes.

Meet the collection that puts you in holiday mode just by looking at it. From bright beach towels, to graphic patterned picnicware, SOMMAR 2019 has everything you need – and it’s in store now!

Studies show that colours affect our mood and mindset. We were inspired to put the theories into practice. We can’t promise better sleep – but we guarantee some colourful ideas for your bedroom.  

Welcome in the new season by letting more light into your home and streamlining your storage. Meet the new GRÅTISTEL net curtains and NORDMELA chests of drawers.

With the city on her doorstep, 25 m² is more than enough for freelance photographer Yvet to create a feel-good space to relax, work and entertain in.

Give your bedroom a clutter detox and make it a space where you can rest and recharge. Even small changes can give you an energising boost. Scroll down to see how Marrit uses a built-in wardrobe to help make her bedroom feel calm and tranquil.

Upgrade your bathroom without getting the power tools out thanks to the new range of TISKEN suction accessories, and use the smart new RABBLA moisture-proof boxes to add extra storage when space is limited.

Life happens around the clock, but can you create a functional home for a family of five in a small urban apartment? Two IKEA designers took up the challenge.

Last year, IKEA and Tom Dixon launched DELAKTIG as a flexible ‘platform for living’. Now say hello to DELAKTIG part 2 – a customisable bed frame. Personalise it your way and you’ll never want to get out of bed!

Sleep in style! Here we show two completely different ways to spruce up your bedroom for spring – and what you need to create each look.

The kitchen might be the busiest room in your house, but it needn’t be the most chaotic. We’ve chosen some of our favourite organisation and storage ideas from kitchens around the world to help make your mealtimes easier and more enjoyable.

Getting a good night’s sleep is important, but not always easy. Unwanted light, mess and temperature issues can all get in the way of an all-important eight hours. We can help you win at sleeping with clever ideas and solutions, so that your bedroom becomes a stylish safehaven of relaxation from the outside world.

It’s easy to put your stamp on a kitchen without giving it a complete overhaul. Jules shares her rented home in Berlin with her partner Alhadj and son Justus (seven). Their kitchen may be compact, but Jules has created a room that suits her family and feels like their own. She believes any kitchen has the potential to show off your style as much as the rest of your home – she’s disguised her washing machine and space under the sink with a fabric she loves, and added individual wooden cabinets up high instead of having a fitted kitchen.

Dream of working from home but don’t have an extra room to spare? A home office doesn’t have to be a secluded space – it can easily be incorporated into one of your existing rooms. Artist and illustrator Margo shows us how she’s made working from home work for her, with a studio in her bedroom.

A good night’s sleep is important for a successful next day, but it’s not always that easy to achieve. IKEA looks to give you the best possible chance of winning at sleeping with flexible, hard-working products that fit around your space and your life.

When they moved into their derelict 120-year-old house seven years ago, Yvonne and Boris were on a mission. ‘Even though it was a total mess, we fell in love with it as soon as we walked through the front door,’ says Yvonne. ‘We wanted to give the house a subtle mix of modern and vintage Scandinavian style with traditional touches,  creating a natural flow from room to room. But, most of all, we just wanted to give it back its soul.’

Meet IKEA designer Henrik Preutz, who barbecues all year round at his home in Älmhult, Sweden. ‘Winter barbecues are not common in Sweden but I like to eat outdoors whatever the weather,’ says Henrik. ‘I sit inside an office all day, so I try to be outside as much as possible. I built this big terrace, so why not use it?’ Curious to see the rest of Henrik’s home? Click here.

Get your outdoor space ready for autumn. With a few additions, a garden or terrace can still be inviting after summer. Use nature’s colour palette as your inspiration and swap summer brights for warming natural shades. Sara turned the decked area of her garden into a welcoming place to linger over a coffee as the days grow cooler. ‘I like to mix cosiness with natural, rugged elements – weathered wood, stones and muted colours,’ she says.

Even summer weather can’t be relied upon, so an indoor-outdoor area is a great way to enjoy nature while staying under cover. Step into the  in-between dining space of this self-built home…

This is for the people that get dressed in the dark and put clothes on back to front. That tip-toe into a dark bedroom and stub their toes on the bed legs. And Monday to Friday only manage to spend time together when sleeping. Don’t let different work schedules dictate your home life. Make your bedroom ‘me’ and ‘us’ friendly.  

Want your older children to have a space they can relax in as well as study? Creating a reading corner will help them do both.

Here’s a quick idea that we think could be super helpful. Instead of storing tableware in separate cupboards, why not keep everything on a trolley (like this bathroom version)? That way everything’s super easy to find when dinner time rolls around, plus you can roll it to and from the table just as easy too!

When we saw this dreamy bedroom set being shot for the IKEA catalogue, we couldn’t resist sneaking onto the set and taking a few extra pictures. For us it makes us long to wear something long and flowy and recline with some soft piano music. What do you think?

It’s flowy, romantic and a little over the top, but there’s something classically elegant about the bedroom canopy used in this dreamy setting from this years catalogue. Here’s a couple of ways to recreate the look at home (Hint! one is even a lazy afternoon version).

The best thing about decorating with nature is that there’s so much to choose from. And that’s why we love this flower arranging style – it’s super flexible, easy to personalise and can turn all types of blooms into a beautiful display.

Some things are associated with Swedishness like meatballs and lots of coffee. But a Swedish kitchen? What does that mean exactly? We hung out in a kitchen to find out more from one of our interior designers. Here’s what we learned.

‘Walking into my apartment is like falling into another world! I love that this space catches people off guard as soon as they step through the front door. Welcome to my happy place...’

High above the busy streets of Rome, Elisabetta’s apartment of calming whites and greys is a tranquil, well-ordered haven – somewhere to take a moment, breathe, re-focus. Which is exactly what Elisabetta did when she decided she needed to change her life. ‘A year ago, I broke up with my boyfriend, lost over 20 kilos and began following my dream of running a supper club from home,’ she says. ‘She invites us inside...

For Ana, growing fresh fruit and vegetables at home was the key to healthier living for the whole family.

Want a living room where you can decompress from your busy schedule and block out your never-ending to-do list? Here’s how you can create a place of Zen to slow down, unplug and relax.

If you’re lucky enough to have a balcony, we want to help you make the most of it. It’s more than just a spot to catch some sun; it’s a whole outdoor room, where you can live as much of your life as you want to.

We took a peek (and some coffee and biscuits) inside Stina’s Swedish apartment and found a home where old lives harmoniously with new. Come and take a look. 

How do you pull off a gathering in a super small apartment? When we visited Yvet and her friends, she showed us how having no space for a dining table gave her the idea for a picnic in bed…