See Bo Karl’s co-designed rug and more
From desk to home theater in a jiffy
Save space by making your room work double shifts. With this simple idea from Filip, IKEA Sweden, you can turn your workspace into an entertainment center – just add a plain white blind, a projector and some popcorn.
“I like to be smart with space, and one of my best ideas was attaching a white blind above my crafts corner. It hides the clutter when I’m not there, and I can also use the blind as a screen and project films on it!”
Filip Kosatik
IKEA Sweden
Co-design an IKEA rug
Carpets have a big impact on a room – they set the style, the color scheme and add a warm and homey feeling. If you want your rug to be unique, here’s some inspiration from Bo Karl, IKEA Denmark.
“I wanted to add a personal touch to my dining area, so I bought a large rug and got started with needle and thread, old coffee bags and a lot of patience! I sewed details from the much thinner coffee bags directly onto it by hand without cutting the rug. I think the result looks even better than I had hoped for.”
Bo Karl Donslund
IKEA Denmark
Clever ideas that put lazy walls to work
It’s amazing how much storage you can create with just a couple of shelves, hooks and a cart. Folding chairs add flexibility and free up floor space, and a light color palette gives a calm, spacious look. Laura, IKEA Spain, explains:
“I created this solution in my apartment, and I’m so happy with it that I re-created it in the store where I work as well. Shelves, hooks and tall glass jars keep all kinds of small but necessary things in place. I hope you love it as much as I do!”
Laura Maria Consuegra
IKEA Spain
What are you looking at?
Click below to see the story behind these (and more) home-furnishing tips, and how they came to be in the actual homes of IKEA co-workers.