Make healthy snacks and take them with you

A busy, active lifestyle needn't stop you from eating well. The right choice of product will let you enjoy healthy snacks and meals no matter where you are or what you're doing.

How to reduce food waste and save money in the kitchen

A lot of things go into a kitchen – food, energy, water – and a lot of waste comes out. However, a few smart choices will minimise traffic at both ends – and help you be kinder to both your wallet and the planet.

How to show love to your plants

5 places to eat at home that aren't the dining table

Eating together at the dining table is nice, but sometimes it can be practical or even a bit special to eat somewhere else. Why not enjoy a tasty meal while watching a tasty series, or how about breakfast in bed? It’s your home. You decide.

Basic but beautiful table setting ideas

Big gatherings don’t need a fancy table setting to feel festive. You can get great results with basic tableware too. And since it costs less, you can afford more of it and invite more family and friends. Because what’s important is being together.

Open the season of eating outdoors

Have you already missed eating in the open air? Here's how you can turn your favourite outdoor spot into a dining room with IKEA.

Just how much can you fit: storage ideas for small spaces

The most important part of a well-organised home is having a place for everything. Whether you show it or hide it, the key is that you can always find it.

Upping the IQ of your home

With the IKEA Home smart system and other genius products, you can make your home – or even just one room – the cleverest on the block. Say hello to the products that can make everyday life a whole lot smoother.

Ask a designer: clever storage for a small home

You love your things, but you’re moving to a small space. You don’t have to ditch possessions to make it work. Some clever solutions and storage in unexpected locations could be the answer. Interior designer Joseph Abbott shows how to make the most of a small home without having to bid farewell to your favourite things.

Work, play, repeat: a little living room with endless possibilities

A little studio apartment where the living room is a workspace too. Sound familiar? Even with its small footprint, this living-work area delivers on all fronts, offering up a corner for creative work, a generous sofa for down-time and enough storage – open, closed and secreted away – to keep every object organised and accessible.