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Ideas

This section is filled with tons of different home ideas, from home decoration ideas to organising tips to inspiration for making your home more green. So that you'll have all you need for creating a space that you love calling home.

Enjoy a better night’s sleep on HIDRASUND, the new natural range of mattresses from IKEA – made with organic materials for a healthier sleep environment.

As detailed in the IKEA Life at Home report, finding the time and space to ‘switch off’ isn’t always easy. HJÄRTELIG, the new bedroom collection by Maja Ganszyniec and Andreas Fredriksson, invites you to take a pause and connect with your senses.

This summer, use textiles to make your outside space (garden, terrace or balcony) feel as comfortable and inviting as your indoor space…

Famous for using salvaged material to craft beautiful furniture, Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek has joined forces with IKEA to turn industrial production on its head and create a handcrafted collection for the many.

Try our three tips to educate your kids about endangered wild animals and have fun together too.

Plants are a good way to boost wellbeing at home – purifying the air and bringing in nature’s calming effect. They’re also a great way to furnish a space. Get inspired by the mix of practical and decorative plant ideas found in this modern, monochrome home.

Escape city life by inviting nature into your outside spot. Here’s how to create a flexible and hidden plant paradise even in a small space.

The way we use our homes constantly changes, so PLATSA, the affordable new system, offer storage solutions for your bedroom, living room and hallways, however limited the space. And it’s made to last. You can take it apart, move, rebuild and add to it as your needs change…

Designed in collaboration with Swedish chef Maximillian Lundin, KUNGSFORS is a new industrial-style system of wall storage and accessories that encourages customers to play around with different combinations and create a truly personal kitchen.

Nature captures our attention through the senses and helps us to relax and escape stressors. Learn how to mix and match two different natural looks to bring some benefits of the great outdoors inside.

Playful in style, STOLPA wall and table clocks, designed by Henrik Preutz, have touch and sound sensors that make light work of timekeeping.

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A wall of clothing storage, made from only a few hooks, rails and a shelving unit, creates an open wardrobe that makes getting dressed a joy. Take a closer look…

Think outside (or, inside!) the box when it comes to making your KALLAX more personal. We tried out three different storage and display ideas with this 5x5 cubed unit…

The weather is turning just enough to start enjoying alfresco living. You don’t need a garden, or even a balcony, to get the benefits of the great outdoors in the city – try turning a window into a relaxing space where you can connect with nature and get some fresh air.

Whether it’s an everyday gathering or a celebration, let the season set the tone with a stylish spring table.

Introducing EKEDALEN, a flexible new dining series of tables, chairs and benches that expands to suit any activity.

‘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...’

Give your bedroom a new look for the new season – here are a few easy spring updates to try.

IKEA is staging a play revolution, and not just for kids. It’s backed by one of the world’s largest ongoing research studies of play – the Play Report. Read all about it…

Houseplants can make a home feel more peaceful and alive. They add colours and textures, too. Get growing with our tips about the basics—and plants that’ll always survive.

This spring, the first IKEA store will open in India. As well as a fresh experience for customers, IKEA will also offer a way of working with a focus on gender equality.

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The new limited collection INNEHÅLLSRIK is created by female social entrepreneurs in India, in collaboration with IKEA. It’s one example of the beneficial change artisanal handcrafts combined with fair employment is making to the lives of women and their communities… Collection available April 2018

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Fashion activist Bea Åkerlund knows how to express herself! With OMEDELBAR, her new limited-edition collection created in collaboration with IKEA, Bea celebrates individuality. Take inspiration from her personal mantra and use the collection to ‘b who you are’…

That’s why, on International Women’s Day on March 8, IKEA Group will continue to foster a work environment that enables people of all genders to succeed equally – all over the world, 365 days a year.

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Made with just a few ingredients, this light, fruity mousse is a quick and easy treat for any sunny gathering. Rober’s aunt shared the recipe with him at a family party last summer. His version is made with fresh lemons grown on the small balcony of the city apartment he shares with his partner, Libertad.

How do you create a green space in the middle of a city? In part 1 we met Plantparken, an urban garden collective in Malmö, Sweden. In part 2, we picked up the spades, loaned a plot and got started ourselves. Now for the best part—the harvest!

Pretty much no one looks forward to the morning rush. Especially when you’re sharing the bathroom with your parents. And your siblings. Nope, no one’s into that. Here’s how we suggest revamping the routine. We even had a few tough critics (teenage girls) weigh in.

We think no space is too small for guests. Whether you’re inviting friends over for dinner or family unexpectedly shows up at your door, let them in! Check out these ways of planning and thinking in a small space, so there’s always room for a guest or two—or ten.

It’s so much nicer to look at friendly faces, childhood memories and magical family moments than a boring bare wall. But hanging multiple pictures in one space is harder than hanging one big one. Turn your walls into perfectly arranged photo collages of all the family by following these simple steps.

Libertad and Rober love the three French windows in their Madrid apartment: ‘Our home looks over the city, so it’s nice that we can see the sky from our balcony!’ says Libertad. Each window opens up onto a miniature balcony that they use as extensions of their open-plan living space. Here they share their ideas for making the most of their small outdoor space!

No other part of the home sees as much action during the holidays as the kitchen. And while we wouldn’t have it any other way, we think every kitchen can benefit from a few easy tweaks and upgrades. Less stress, more fun and tons of food!

It’s hard to feel motivated when your space is totally bland. So it’s time to take your room to the next level and create an atmosphere you really want to be in. These decoration ideas might not make late night study sessions any easier, but they’ll definitely make your space a lot more inspiring. Trust us, it’s possible.

‘If your bedroom is a “do everything” space, having wardrobe storage behind curtains can maximise its versatility – a calming sanctuary one minute, stylish inspiration the next.’ Carl Braganza, stylist

We love getting the inside scoop from our stylists, and this time we asked one of our favourites, Saša Antić, to create a living room from scratch.

When the holiday rush is on, overwhelm sneaks up fast. Why not do what you can to lighten the load? A few reliable sweets tucked away in the freezer will make entertaining or even just quick snacking simple and fun.

Give your windows a wintry makeover with some personalised decorations. Here are three beautiful and inspiring ideas you can try at home.

You don’t need a huge backyard to make an impressive garden. No matter how much outdoor space you have, all you really need is a bit of creativity. Or just follow our cool tips below.

When fate shook up Paula’s life, she decided to change course and start over. That meant making a home in a new, smaller space – a two-bedroom apartment in the city centre. Seven months after moving in, Paula invited us round to see what she’s done with the space: ‘This is my restart! New beginnings make you strong and inventive.’

We admit it, we’ve never quite outgrown our love for a fun Advent calendar. But we’ve decided to forego the usual chocolates for a few off-beat alternatives that are perfect for adults (and sure, kids too).

A family charging station makes a dedicated space at home to store everyone’s gadgets. There’s less time playing hide and seek with your chargers and less mess from cords everywhere. Here’s an easy way to organise your electronics wherever works best in your home.

Sometimes, all you need to do is move your furniture to fall in love with your space all over again. Here are some tips for rearranging your living room to get exactly what you want.

In our honest opinion, KNAGGLIG is kind of a super product. It comes ready-to-build, so it’s easy to customize just the way you like it. You can stain it, paint it, and make it all you. Sounds pretty good, right? Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Turn an unused corner into a valuable storage area for clothes and accessories. This under-the-stairs wardrobe shows how simple organisation ideas can create useful extra storage.

When you step into Igor’s rooftop apartment, three things jump out: how small it is (just 32m2 including sloped ceilings), how cosy and how plant-filled. ‘I’m often away travelling for my work in social media and as a blogger,’ he says. ‘When I return, this space is all I need to ground me.’ He shares his tips for small-space living with us.

‘I love this idea for using up fabric remnants, old clothes or creating something from scratch,’ says stylist Carl Braganza. ‘It’s a fun way to create a unique backdrop to your bed at low cost.’

We’re big advocates of family mealtime. But cleaning up all those plates, putting away the leftovers, wiping down the surfaces? Not so much. Inevitably it always seems that one person gets stuck doing the job while everyone else disperses as quickly as possible. Enough of that. Here’s how we ensure it all gets done quickly and efficiently.

Just how multifunctional can a 25-square-metre home be? Find out how Aiko organised and decorated her stylish small space to accomodate a busy city lifestyle…

Liz loves to cook and entertain and has joined the growing number of people who open their homes to friends and strangers for supper clubs. ‘I love to share. And I want people to get to know real Mexican food,’ says Liz, who cooks Mexican feasts for groups of guests in her 4m2 kitchen! We dropped by to see how she does it.