Room to bloom
At IKEA, we believe every outdoor space has room to bloom, whether you have a big garden or a small city balcony. With a few clever ideas, you can create a place where plants thrive, tools stay organised, and you can unwind in the sun. Let’s dig in!
Growing central
There’s something about greenery that instantly makes an outdoor space feel calmer. So why not grow a little of your own? Now’s the perfect time to get started. Whether you’re dreaming up a vegetable patch or planting your very first sunflower, gardening can be a gloriously messy business.
A workstation like the GRILLSKÄR series might not pull weeds or water your plants, but it does give you a handy place to store tools, propagate cuttings and pot things up, with storage underneath and a rack to keep secateurs, trowels and other essentials close at hand. Just add sunshine, and the occasional bit of rain.
The stainless steel GRILLSKÄR series is not just just for cooking! The kitchen island provides plenty of storage space for gardening equipment, while the work surface is ideal for propagating and other green-finger tasks.
The handy back panel is ideal for storing trowels, seedling pots and other small items, while keeping them in reach.
Keep thirsty plants replenished with a handy KORKGRAN galvanised stainless steel watering can.
Ready, steady, plant!
Every bloom begins with a tiny seed, and few things are more rewarding than watching a plant grow and flourish from the very start. Ensure your gardening efforts get off to the best start possible with classic gardening tools, propagating jars, sturdy pots and a handy watering can – suitable for all types of gardening, indoors or out!
Start the season strong with reliable equipment including classic LÄRKAR garden tools, BRYTBÖNA herb scissors and secateurs and a MUSKOTBLOMMA plant pot, and let your plants do the rest.
Snip it, pop it in and let it grow. The VATTENKRASSE propagation set is ideal for nurturing cuttings, helping you fill your garden with all your favourite plants without stretching the budget.
Get your pots in order!
Once everything’s planted, it’s time to let your plants take centre stage. Lifting them up on shelves, raised planters or a side table helps bring them into the light while keeping things tidy and easy to care for.
For those bigger garden dreams, a greenhouse gives plants a little extra help along the way and offers a warm, sheltered place where seedlings and more delicate plants can get off to a strong start. It also means you can keep growing for longer, even when the weather has other ideas.
Dreaming of growing your own food? ASPAREN greenhouse provides the perfect start for your seedlings, creating a controlled microclimate that extends the growing season, protects plants from harsh weather, while leaving room for you as well as your tomato plants and other blooms.
A TÄRNÖ table doubles up as a spot for smaller plants and somewhere to set down your cup of coffee. There's even space beneath for a watering can and other equipment.
Who says shelving is just for inside? The romantic-style LÄCKÖ shelving unit allows you to double up on plants while saving space for other outdoor activities.
A place to relax
Gardening can be hugely satisfying, but all that weeding and hauling watering cans can be tiring work. So make sure you leave room to enjoy the results by creating a spot where you can sit back and admire your green oasis.
Whether it’s a simple bench in a sunny corner, a dining table for long outdoor meals, or a cosy lounge set, even the smallest space can become somewhere to relax, dine or take a quiet moment once the warm weather arrives.
And if rain does stop play, just remember it’s good news for the plants.
After all that planting, make sure you leave a little spot to sit back and enjoy it. A TÄRNÖ table with a LÄCKÖ chair and 2-seat sofa is all you need to enjoy your own green sanctuary.
Pretty and practical, the LÄCKÖ 2-seat sofa gives you space to sit back, soak up the sunshine, and park your garden tools for a well-earned break.
An urban escape
You don’t need a sprawling garden to enjoy the great outdoors. With a few clever storage solutions and a little organisation, even the smallest balcony can feel calm, cosy and practical.
Use open and closed storage to store gardening tools, lanterns and blankets – and make space for lush greenery on shelves or neatly arranged in a variety of pots. And don't forget to add a relaxing lounge set. You might even have space left over to fix that bike tyre too. After tea, of course.
When space is tight, multifunctional furniture is key. The HÅKANSKÄR coffee table can be used as a low table or flipped to become a higher spot for plants and other items.
Give your balcony an instant upgrade! RUNNEN outdoor floor decking clicks into place for instant warmth under foot.
Not all your pots need to match. Mixing colours and shapes helps to make a balcony feel relaxed and personal.
Store your pots, tools, and bits and bobs in an outdoor-proof KOLBJÖRN cabinet. It keeps things tidy and gives you more room for the fun stuff, like a game of cards.
A NÄMMARÖ privacy screen makes it easy to split your balcony in two and create one side for relaxing, and the other for chores like fixing a bike tyre or hanging out the laundry. We know which we'd rather do!
Don't let sunset stop you
Who says the fun stops when the sun goes down? Floor lamps, pendants and string lights can cast a lovely glow that keeps the evening going for longer.
No power? Battery-operated LED lights are always a bright idea and can go wherever the mood takes you. Just add a few extra cushions and blankets to keep everyone toasty.
Set the mood for a cosy evening outdoors with SOLVINDEN solar powered lanterns and a VAPPELBY Bluetooth speaker lamp.
Wind an LED light chain around your outdoor space to keep the gathering going well after the sun goes down.
Add a warm glow with an LED solar-powered pendant lamp. Hang it up or place it on the table and let the chatter begin.
The mesh SOLVINDEN ceiling lamp casts a warm, decorative light over outdoor gatherings and catches the eye by day, too.
Brighten up dark corners with the dimmable SOLVINDEN LED floor lamp and create just the right mood for an evening alfresco.
Let's go outside!
Whether you’re dreaming of planting an entire veggie patch or just looking for a comfy spot to soak up the sun, visit your local IKEA store or shop online to bring your outdoor space to life.