How to furnish My First Home

Coffee tables that work hard to please

These tables aren't just for your cup of coffee. With extra (hidden) storage delights, It's easy to stow away extra tidbits, toys and more! 

Space tips for your dining area

Eating together is a great way to have meaningful interaction with family and friends! Being familiar with some standard space requirements helps to plan comfortable eating spaces.

The more the merrier, need more space for friends and famiy? Find flexibility in the number of friends and family you invite over for meals and get-togethers, with extendable tables, drop-leaf tables and tables that double up for parties. 

Planning the kitchen flow

What are the main activities that will take place in your kitchen? Some of the main activities include cleaning and preparing food, storing food and supplies, and washing up.

Placing the different functions for these activities according to the workflow and with comfortable distances between them creates a safe and practical environment.

Need help with your kitchen planning? 

Meet a dedicated kitchen specialist for a free 45 mins consultation to walk you through the different options available to help you get started with your dream kitchen. Kitchen consultation service is available at IKEA Alexandra, IKEA Tampines, and IKEA Jurong. 

Placing main functions and appliances according to the natural workflow saves time in the kitchen. 

For a right-handed person, the components should be placed in the following order from left to right; dishwasher (or counter space for a dish drainer), sink, workspace, cooking unit, utility surface. Use the reverse order for a left-handed person.​​

The best positions for the sink, the cooking unit and the refrigerator are in the form of a triangle, called the working triangle.

For effective and convenient kitchen work, the distance between these functions should not be too great, and the path between them should not be obstructed.

Step 1: Choose your frames

Consider how much space you have available in your room. It´s important to know the maximum height and width of your new wardrobe. Remember, you can also make the most of unused space with corner units.

Step 2: Pick your style

What colour do you want your wardrobe to be? We offer a wide selection of doors in different colours.

Step 3: Choose interior organisers

Think through your day-to-day needs. Do you have a lot of shoes? Then a pull-out tray with shoe inserts could be a good option for you. 

7 ways to organise kids bedroom storage

Having a place for everything definitely makes it easier to keep things tidy in your child’s room.

Good storage can also help make it fun for them to organise their toys and nick-nacks all by themselves – even more so if you let them decide where all their things should go.

Step 1: Getting your posture right

The monitor should be tilted at 20 – 30 degree, which is an optimal angle for the eyes as well as the neck and shoulders. The top of your work surface should be elbow height and your elbows should be at a 90 degree angle when sitting or standing at your desk. 

Step 2: Selecting the right chair

Our swivel chairs come with features like armrests, height-adjustable seats, lumbar support and ergonomic designs that your body will love. The ideal chair height is when the hips and knees are at a 95-100 degree angle and the feet are flat on the floor.

Step 3:  Choose the right lighting for Workspace

When it comes to a work area, the matter of lighting plays an important role. Whether at your home office or your desk, the right lighting can aid in productivity, mood and alertness. Choose warm lights for relaxing, and look to cool lights for concentrating or working.  

Maximising space in the bathroom

There are plenty of smart ideas to help make the bathroom space more efficient, like clever use of mirrors, hanging personal care item on walls and using doors for storage.​​