Ideas and inspiration
Home idea with IKEA: from great-grandmother's room to a cozy nest for an 11-year-old girl
4 years ago, Marili and Martin moved with their three daughters to Rakvere, where a house built by the family's grandparents in the 60s awaited them. Recently, their eldest daughter Kerttu got her own space downstairs in a room, which previously belonged to her great-grandmother. The family has not renovated the room yet, and now IKEA interior designer Caroli Heimonen is lending them her helping hand. Kerttu dreams of a bigger wardrobe, where she could hang her dresses. His parents think that the new room could be an age-appropriate and modern place where friends can visit.
Home idea with IKEA: several rooms in one go plus lots of storage
Kristin, Kristjan, and Saara live in a wooden apartment house in Tallinn. With Kristjan in a band, the home is filled not only with everyday items but also with instruments and stage outfits, though there’s no proper wardrobe system. Three rooms are awaiting transformation: the living room, Saara’s room, and a storage room – one of which will become the parents' bedroom. Kristin mentions that they are not necessarily after traditional solutions, but comfort and practicality are still key. Inspired by this lively trio, IKEA interior designer Hannele Saagpakk knows just what to do.
Home idea with IKEA: a cozy room for a preschooler
Brit and Oskar got their Aegviidu home from Brit's grandparents, who built it to be their summer getaway. For now, it has been transformed beyond recognition, both inside and out. Every room has gotten a makeover – except for the third member of the family, five-year-old Nalu. His room still sports nothing but bare plywood walls. But Nalu knows exactly what it should look like in the future. And Brit and Oscar envision a neutral but cozy room that's perfect for sleeping, playing, and in the future, schoolwork.
Safety at home for babies and children
Bumps and bruises are a part of growing up – but home should be a place where children don’t suffer a serious injury. So to make their everyday life as safe as possible, a good starting point is to look at your home furnishing through a child’s eyes.
How to make your furniture more sustainable
The potential to repurpose, repair, reuse, resell or recycle will be built in to all our products by 2030. Even now, there’s often an easy way to prolong the life of your furniture rather than send it to the landfill. Here are some small decisions you can make today to have a positive impact on the planet.
Ask a designer: a happy home where children can thrive
“How can I make my home safe and childfriendly?” It’s important that children have a space where they can be free to play, learn and be themselves, believes interior designer Mia Gustafsson.
Wild childhood: a shared room inspired by nature
Welcome to a world where little ones rule, and where growing together is the greatest adventure of all. Subtle elements of nature pop up throughout this adorable space, bringing the thrill of the outdoors to both play and bedtime. Longlasting furniture, like extendable beds and adjustable wardrobes, will see them through many fun-filled years ahead.
New gaming range by IKEA and ROG
Gaming is more than just a fun past-time. Ask any gamer, and they’ll tell you it’s a way to wind down and take your mind off everyday hassles, just as it’s a way to connect with people everywhere. Some will even tell you it’s their livelihood.
A cosy nursing corner ready for we-time
Of course you want everything to be perfect before the new arrival. But relax, here are some baby room ideas that will make it easy to set up a calm and caring corner for your baby and you.
Wind-down rituals and bedtime routines
Kids get a better recharge with happy and healthy habits that make the falling-asleep part easier. A long cuddle, a warm bath, a good book or some music – all ages have their favourite ways of unwinding.
