Organize Your Living,
Organize Your Life.
NEW TIMES
NEW NEEDS
LET’S FACE IT
In most homes, big or small, there’s a lot of stuff. And it’s
not easy to organize. Some people like to work in the bedroom
or watch TV in bed. Or leave their shoes outside the entrance
door. Others use the kitchen to do homework. Some store their
bike and sort their waste on the balcony, while others enjoy
dining on a sofa while watching a movie. And why not? The
SAVE SPACE,
way people organize their living is personal and very individual.
TIME AND MONEY
IKEA helps people in all kinds of living situations get organized at home,
saving space, time and money while enjoying a more personalized home.
Every day, new needs develop. Televisions, music devices,
gaming devices, CDs, and DVDs need to be stored in more We offer innovative solutions for all possible storage needs and wants.
Products and solutions that are flexible enough to be combined and used for
than one space in the home. And people today strive to live a
different storage needs, big and small. From storing books to hanging clothes
more sustainable life at home. in small spaces, to sorting waste in a smart way, we use our knowledge about
life at home to create products for specific needs. Products that are smart on
the inside and beautiful on the outside.
IKEA is committed to supporting people in creating a more sustainable life at
home, today and tomorrow.
New times. New needs. New solutions. The future is here.
Organize Your Living,
Organize Your Life.
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Room for those things
that matter most
How about a cozy reading-nook? Or a place to
entertain family and friends? And why not a corner
that can showcase your most treasured objects? Can
there really be room for dreams like these when a
home already has so much to handle?
Of course there can!
This year IKEA is all about making space for those
important things in life – wedding pictures, grandma’s
chipped vase, a room for the kids to play and a place
to sit back and relax. And in the catalog and on the
website you’ll find tons of ideas on how it’s done. For a
home that handles all the things you need it to, and all
the things you wish it could.
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From sorting and storing to
stretching out and looking back
Stackable, transparent boxes. Containers labeled with names
and dates. And the perfect spot for winding down with a
holiday snapshot from way back when.
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From reading and relaxing
to nibbling and giggling
A place for catching up on old crime novels. Perhaps a foldable
table and some stackable chairs. Oh, and a good place for
protecting old friends from curious little hands!
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THE FIRST IMPRESSION of a home. And the last one!
The entranceway is a small space with big needs for
smart storage solutions.
WELCOME!
The whole family shares the smallest space of the home. Lots of stuff, big and small, has to fit in
here. And everything has to be found quickly because the entrance is not an area you spend a lot of
time in.
A good entrance solution is always functional. Very functional. With many different, smart,
small-space solutions. Hidden when possible. The best solutions work with the height and the width
of the room along with easy-to-clean materials that withstand dirt and moisture. And remember, you
can never have too many shelves or hooks in an entrance!
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Even if the living space is often THE SHOW-OFF
AREA of the home, some things would benefit
from not being shown.
LIVE! LIVE!
To live, relax, play, work and socialize in the same area, some stuff simply has to be out of the way.
This way, other stuff like books, memories and collectables can stand out.
Smart cable management is a must. So are small organizers and pull-out solutions for the work-
space. “Hidden” storage with smart insides and attractive outsides for space-consuming stuff like
toys, games, CDs and DVDs, etc. Work with the height and width of the room, using adjustable,
expandable storage solutions.
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THE HEART OF THE HOME.
But sometimes it is difficult to hear
the heartbeat…
GOOD TASTE!
Many activities are going on in a kitchen. Sometimes cooking, working, doing homework, eating,
socializing, and watching TV are all going on at the same time.
Today’s kitchen needs smart, integrated solutions. With storage that is smart on the inside and
beautiful on the outside. Where people can collect and display the items they are proud of, perhaps
behind glass and with lighting. An organized kitchen has lots of pull-out drawers, interior fittings,
adjustable shelves and hooks, plus ample work space and effective waste handling. And with
everyday items within easy reach.
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The trick is to USE THE SPACE TO SORT AND
ORGANIZE YOUR THINGS so that you can find
them, WHEN you want them!
PRIVATE SPHERE
Tailored storage solutions for every need, for every bedroom. Where space is maximized and
expansion is easy. Smart space-saving solutions for everything from clothes and shoes to bed
textiles and small accessories. It’s a bedroom that’s completely organized and has more space
for living.
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It is there, whether you like it or not, every day.
And you have to DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.
DELETE IT!
More and more people want to live a more sustainable life at home. Efficient waste handling and
sorting is one step. IKEA offers solutions for different spaces in the home and different items, both
big and small. From kitchen cabinets to hallways, outdoors to bedrooms, all with child safety in mind.
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Interior design meets
global culture
Some people have spacious homes and a preference
for generous, dark furniture. Others live in tight
quarters and want a home that’s multifunctional yet
looks fuss-free. Preferences and needs differ from
country to country, and as a global retailer IKEA
draws inspiration from these different living styles.
So how do we know what people in Shanghai or
Krakow need or want? The answer is a team of
interior designers who travel to different parts of the
world, visiting real, everyday homes to study how
people live. They gather all kinds of knowledge linked
to a country’s culture; traditions, values, challenges
and dreams. And this knowledge is key to creating
authentic homes that people around the world can
identify with – hopefully offering ideas that really
inspire and help people in creating a better everyday
life, no matter where they live.
“The Chinese enjoy cooking a great deal,
but their kitchens tend to be very small.
Many homes have balconies, so traditionally
this becomes the perfect place for storing
things like rice and cookware.”
Emelie, Interior Designer
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“In Sweden, we love placing candles and lamps in windows. This tradition stems from our “In contrast to Scandinavia where we let daylight in, Great Britain
history; being a country with long, dark winters, a lit candle helped farmers and woodsmen to favors thick curtains, as they are good for blocking out the cold.
find their way home at night. Plus, candles let off warmth, so they keep us toasty during the And just as with the American market, England is a country that
cold season. On the other hand, we try not to show pictures like this in countries prone to prefers furniture in warmer, sometimes darker tones.”
earthquakes, such as Japan.”
Erika, Interior Designer
Mia, Senior Interior Designer
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