Ideas and inspiration

Summer: for you and your new garden

If you prefer me-time over social interactions and the food is not a priority, it would seem that half of the popular summer activities, such as barbecue parties are off the table. But have you ever considered gardening? It doesn't require much effort and gives back a lot. And we have everything you need to get started!

More than just a school: a fresh start for a better mood

New beginnings – new challenges! This is something that also rings true for IKEA interior designers who have faced a most challenging task in the beginning of the new school year – a makeover in a room for both children and young adults to feel good, to spend time alone or together, to read and to play games. In Northern Latvia there is a school that breaks stereotypes about special education schools. The headmistress accents the great attitude of children and parents as well as the enormous patience of teachers. She is convinced that the atmosphere in the school is far cry from what one would think to have in a boarding school. IKEA interior desginers have come up with great ideas for the room where children can have some peace, read magazines or play board games.

A full makeover for a small apartment

Last but not least – this time, the grand finale of IKEA's makeover series takes place in a one bedroom apartment. The owner Ruta has lived here for about seven years already, and her daughter Linda felt it was time for a makeover. She wanted her beloved mother to have a more comfortable and more colourful home and luck was on her side! IKEA Interior Designer Kristīne has more up her sleeve than a simple makeover of one room. She is planning to renovate the whole apartment!

5 ways to have a garden at home with no balcony

IKEA “Life at Home” research shows that based on our experience of life at home during 2020, 33% of Estonians are now dreaming to have a garden or outdoor space at home. Not everyone owns a terrace or balcony, but that doesn't mean that one cannot have a piece of nature at home. Get inspired with five ideas our interior designer is happy to share.

A kitchen as a hub of activity

In the centre of group apartments and workshop premises for people with disabilites, a kitchen is so much more than just a kitchen. It is a place for eating, cooking, celebrating, socialising, and at times learning new skills together.

Finding smart storage in unusual spaces

Unused (and perhaps unusual) spaces can be put to smart use for storage at home. You just need to find them. Under the sofa? Behind the bed? In the window? Or perhaps choose new furniture that has extra storage built in.

How to show love to your plants

Bring a bit of nature inside your bedroom

Few things make a bedroom come alive like the freshness of green. Bedroom plants – real and artificial – with matching bed linen and details like floral glassware and other decorations are a wonderful way to spruce things up.

Easy water-saving tips in the bathroom

Saving water in the bathroom is an easy, hands-on way of being more efficient with the use of resources at home. Add the energy savings from heating less water and it’s clear that this can mean a lot for your wallet too.