IDEAS & inspiration

The new VÄRMER collection: get inspired for Christmas

The holiday-inspired VÄRMER collection consists of beautiful, timeless and functional pieces of furniture and winter accessories designed for all kinds of celebrations, but above all, for being together. VÄRMER is here to make you and your loved ones feel even more at home – connecting to memories and traditions, cooking, eating, socializing, unwinding and relaxing.

Get ready for the season with Scandinavian must-haves

The home makeover doesn't have to cost a lot. Sometimes all you need to fight the outside darkness and cold is some candles, new textiles, or more cosy colours inside.

"Home idea with IKEA": starting fresh in the upgraded kitchen

Meet the heroes of this week: a couple who have recently updated their living room on their own and decided to continue to the kitchen with a helping hand of IKEA interior designer Kristina Tamašauskaitė.

How to make your kitchen functional and sustainable

Your kitchen is the heart of your home. How it performs and how it looks are two important factors. Even though doors and drawer fronts are the main style decision you make when updating your kitchen, don’t forget to pay attention to other important details that can make your kitchen more functional, efficient and sustainable.

"Home idea with IKEA": new beginnings in the first couple's apartment

Meet our heroes Agnietė and Valdemaras in their first apartment and see how IKEA interior designer Ingrida Briedė has set up their living room.

First home together: solutions and inspiration

Moving together means combining two homes into one and finding ways to merge your very different lives - and things - so you are both comfortable, present and represented at home.

"Home idea with IKEA": new beginnings in the young family's bedroom

How to set up a baby corner in parents' bedroom? What else could serve for a wardrobe? Will there be enough space for storage? These are only a few of many questions that Dominykas' parents have asked our interior designer Dovilė Genytė. Let's see how everything went.

One bedroom for both kids and adults: solutions and inspiration

Sharing a small bedroom with a child doesn’t mean everything has to be childish. But it does mean everyone should feel comfortable and have room for their things, because it’s their room. Check out our tips to make a cosy, functional shared bedroom with lots of love and room to be you.

"Home idea with IKEA": new beginnings in a single mother's home

Let us invite you to a rented one-room apartment, where Jolita and her little daughter live after divorce. IKEA interior designer Kotryna Meškauskaitė came here to help them breathe new life into their 24-hour living room.

Living with children: solutions and inspiration

Two adults and two kids sharing a small apartment can be a challenge, but with a bit of ingenuity it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Let us show you how.

"Home idea with IKEA": new beginnings in a student dorm

For students, starting a new school year often means heading to new places and finding a new temporary home. Our interior designer Gintarė Gumenikovaitė-Barzdė is here to prove that any place can turn into a cosy and comfortable home, even if it is an old dorm room.

Student life: solutions and inspiration

While students are slowly starting or returning to their student life, we share some useful tips on how to turn a temporary apartment into place that really feels like home.

Home idea with IKEA: new beginnings in the upgraded children's room

Meet the first heroes of our TV project "Home idea with IKEA". The family of four living in a two-room apartment has long been dreaming of a separate room for their children: a fourth-grader Karolis and a first-former Darius. IKEA interior designer Vaiva Klezienė is here to upgrade their room and make their back to school transition easier.

One children's room for two: solutions and inspiration

When two siblings with two very different personalities share a room, it can be tricky getting the space just right for each child. See how a few accessories and simple changes can give both of them a space of their own.

“Home idea with IKEA”: new beginnings with a new team

The second season of TV project “Home idea with IKEA” starts with a new, bigger and exceptionally feminine team. Meet the 10 IKEA interior designers.

Small home, big family

Step into a seven-person family apartment full of flexible solutions that help the family create a happy balance between their togetherness and (definitely sometimes necessary) solitude.

New Lower Prices in your bedroom

At IKEA, we are constantly striving to cut costs without compromising quality. This time, we have some good news for those willing to upgrade their bedroom. From now on, we offer the same good quality of your favourite bed frames, bedlinen and bedroom accessories at even better prices.

Sleep and work balance in one-room apartment

15 square meter home has plenty of room for everything, from comfortable work to quality sleep. Is it hard to believe? Let us welcome you to a creative one-room apartment with a bedroom, home office, kitchen and wardrobe in one.

Back to school: a living room, bedroom and children's room in one

Welcome to a home of three colourful personalities: two first-formers and their mother. Although this family's home is quite small, it is full of inspiring and space-saving solutions. Check them out!

Swedish meatballs by Vytaras Radzevičius

On the occasion of Swedish Meatball Day celebrated on 24th of August, we invite you to the IKEA Restaurant where you can try two new meatball dishes made by a well-known journalist, traveller and chef Vytaras Radzevičius. Special offer is valid until 30th of September.

What’s new with the IKEA catalogue?

Take a first look at the latest IKEA catalogue, with new products to spark joy, smart solutions to make home life run smoother, and ideas based on needs uncovered in the IKEA Life at Home survey! Plus, we’re all invited to boost our wellbeing.

7 bright new bedroom buys to give you a boost

This season, stop putting up with the things that don’t work for you! Make your bedroom a better place to wake up with bright colours and even brighter design ideas.

New beginnings with IKEA: a flexible small-space studio for easy moves

Moving can seem fun and exciting, but creating a home that feels truly yours can be a challenge. Especially in a temporary place with strict rules. See how you can turn a space into a home – even if you can’t paint or drill.

Get ready for school – and make it personal

We know, we know, it’s hard to come back to your books. That is why IKEA did its’ best that learning would be fun like never before. A must have attributes: desk designed by your own needs, colorful and smart chair, world saving lamp, backpack created by you like no other and much more! So we guess now you can’t wait to get back to business?

New season is for new begginings

New season promises different new beginnings for each one of us: somebody starts new year in school, leaves parents’ home, or moves to a new place. Though thrilling, changes usually come with a dash of worry. This is why it is so important to have a cozy and safe place, where you could rest your body and mind and so to prepare for challenges, brought by every new day. And so IKEA comes to help in order to make your living space into a real home in ways, affordable to everyone. And no dramatic changes are required here.

"HOME IDEA with IKEA": from noisy chaos to cozy peace

Dreams do come true! The winning family of the first TV project "HOME IDEA with IKEA" have already received the main prize - renewal of the whole apartment. More space, more light and more room for the belongings of the big family: interior solutions by IKEA designer Toma Montvilaitė have made their life easier.

OMBYTE: designed for your next move

Moving to another home is always a change – it’s the fresh start of something new. Wherever life will take you next, the OMBYTE collection will be there to make moving out a bit easier, less stressful and more fun. All the products are designed to be practical and useful for all those that need to pack and unpack. And if you decide to never unpack? It’s OK – you can still use them as part of your home.

Before and after: a balcony becomes an additional room in a small apartment

If your apartment has a balcony, it can be used as an additional room for storing, hobby, meals, family time or even an all-in-one. Just like on this balcony in Ziepniekkalns in Riga: just a storage space before the makeover done by IKEA designer.

Before and after: Natalija Bunkė invites to her newly furnished terrace

Lithuanian performer Natalija Bunkė has recently experienced some great changes in life. A famous woman has moved to a new house and now is inviting you to the unique terrace, which interior had been entrusted to IKEA interior designers. According to N. Bunkė, her friends were astonished not only at the size of her terrace, but also at the interior solutions.

Before and after: a complete terrace makeover in just one day

Terraces come in many different shapes and forms in Latvia. Irregular or regular floor plan, big and small, distant cousins of balconies, open or roofed spaces beside a house. As different as they are, there are lots of possible solutions. This time, IKEA designer remade a terrace in Bauska, turning it into an aesthetic and functional place for garden parties or leisure time for two.

How to keep cool on your staycation

Get inspired by our simple tips on how to beat the heat at home without resorting to energy-draining fans or air conditioners.

Before and after: balcony makeover in Jugla

The first balcony redecorated in the IKEA balcony makeover project was a loggia in Jugla, owned by a young woman named Elīza. She lives in an apartment near the busy Brīvības Street together with her sister and two cats.

„WakeWay Glamping inspired by IKEA“ – the glamorous camping near Vilnius

Let us introduce you to the first glamping in the Baltic states featuring IKEA furniture and accessories! It’s settled in the WakeWay wakepark near the Nemėžis lake, just a few minutes drive from Vilnius.

HOME IDEA with IKEA: the second season selection has started

It seems like only yesterday we celebrated with our first season winners, and today, "HOME IDEA with IKEA" strikes again. Let us invite you to the second season selection! Would you like us to upgrade your home or business premises for free? Fill this form and make your dreams come true.

Picture perfect: create your own gallery wall

Whether or not you consider yourself as being creative, surrounding yourself with positive artwork will provide you with a huge dose of inspiration - every day. We have a huge assortment of ready-to-hang prints and matching frames to complement them with. So come and find your perfect pair!

Breathe life into your living room

You may not have tons of time to spend decorating your home, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be short on style. In fact, when it comes to using flowers and vases as décor, you really don’t need to do much; a bit of nature is the easiest way to perk up a space and the simplest presentation delivers a powerful punch of beauty.

Let the outdoors decorate your bedroom!

There’s an undeniable strength in plants. Not only are they lovely to look at, but they also help to improve the air quality in your home and lend a unique sense of calm. Basically, they’re a super simple way to care for your family and the planet, and who can say no to that? So we say, the more the better!

Make your home bloom

Every plant is one of a kind, just like your home. And for those with a creative spirit and an urge to play with their décor, flowers can open up a whole new world. So gather your favourites on a sideboard or a few plant stands and let your imagination take the wheel.

The power of plants: greenery table decor

Would you like to improve air quality, find calm, and refresh your home without spending loads of time decorating? Welcome and wow friends all at once with the help of your favourite blooms and greenery. Here are some simple plant ideas to give you and your table setting a refreshing green boost.

Trip to the beach: spend a weekend by the sea

Send your everyday plans on vacation and go looking for romantic nature adventures. Instead of sharing the sun in crowded resorts, try finding a secret spot on the beach where all sandy area belongs only to you. Take a couple of lightweight sun loungers and colourful parasol to protect yourself from the sun (or the rain), and feel sandy tickles on your feet. When the best company travels together, there is no need to worry about the weather!

Last minute trip to your white and blue paradise

Would you like to visit the Blue Coast? Take a well-deserved break and see how you can find the real vacation feeling without leaving your home. Sometimes, a short escape from daily routine (whether it is a couple of hours or just a few minutes) is all you need to come back relaxed and happy.

Trip to elegant dinner in white

Dinner in white also known as Dîner en Blanc is a worldwide event originated in Paris. It is a gathering of white-dressed people in a public space, where they set up a temporary, chic dining area. Would you like to take part in a pop-up outdoor celebration like this? See how you can do your own take.

Graduation party on the above ground parking

Graduating soon? You don’t need a restaurant or a countryside homestead to throw a party with your classmates – let’s turn a city parking into a feast that everyone will remember.

Trip to ÄPPLARÖ: all entertainment included!

Summer celebration, birthday party, graduation, or a movie night with friends? No matter what plans you have for a weekend, all the entertainment including luxurious restaurant, free solarium, private cinema and more, will easily fit the backyard of your home.

Make veggie hot dogs your new barbecue favourite

Planning your next summer cookout? KORVMOJ veggie hot dogs, full of plant-based goodness, are now available to buy in the Swedish Food Market. Take home a pack and try these tasty recipes.

A cool, colourful workspace with FÖRNYAD

Darcel Disappoints, the witty alter-ego of designer Craig Redman, is the star of new IKEA collaboration, FÖRNYAD. With stationery, desks, stools, rugs and more it has everything you need to update your study.

Trip to "fika": al fresco picnic with colleagues

The midday sun is calling you to get away from the office for a short lunch with your colleagues. After all, the short coffee break that the Swedes call "fika" is a great plan to relax together, even when coffee is not included. Here is the trio of friends working together who decided to exchange the air conditioner into the windy air and went to the city park instead of visiting the nearest café or restaurant. Come and join them!

IKEA Art Event 2019

Meet the new limited edition collection of the “IKEA Art Event 2019” rugs created by eight contemporary artists. These art pieces are a mash-up between age-old rug techniques and the worlds of avantgarde fashion, tattoo art and sculptural objects.

Trip to ÄPPLARÖ: a family cruise for weekend

The best thing about being retired is that you have all the time (ocean of time) in the world for yourself – no more Monday stress, just a good rest and travelling. Victoria’s the most amazing journey has happened just after retirement, when she moved to live to her grown-up kids. Now every weekend is a long-awaited vacation: when several generations gather on their cozy terrace, it is like ships arriving at their homeport.

Trip to TÄRNÖ: a green oasis for two

Let us introduce you a couple of town dwellers who have been admiring nature all their lives. Exploring the city and its architecture is something they can do anytime they want but to leave the concrete jungle for the real one – that has never happened before. But now when their grownup children moved from home, the couple returned to their forgotten hobbies: he is into fishing and collecting rods and she enjoys gardening. Finally, it’s a dream come true – exotic nature destination is only few steps away and it takes nothing to visit it.

Trip to ÄPPLARÖ: a perfect day-off plan

A funny trip with friends or evening just for two? When you have a large terrace, you can choose both. Hot food, fresh air and good friends in the daytime and the perfect romantic time after the sun sets. Just like this couple did!

Trip to TÄRNÖ: the sunny paradise

Have you ever dreamed about a resort, that you can visit anytime? The girls renting an apartment in Old Town created their own hot travel destination – a personal resort in their balcony, where sun, laughter and heat are always on the list (you can ask their neighbours if you have doubts). Morning coffee and long evening talking about everything what comes on mind make this place even hotter.

Trip to ASKHOLMEN: treasure hunting with children

Have you ever dreamed about a true adventure with your children? That is what grandparents have planned for the upcoming celebration with their grandchildren. It is not the first adventurous Easter party at their home, but it is going to be very special this year.

Colourful Easter table to please your eyes and taste buds

Celebrating the Easter in your own apartment? While preparing an impressive menu, try to surprise your loved ones and friends with an inspiring table setting, too. Invite fresh colours and fill your home with springtime mood - it is easier than you might think.

Before and after: bold living room for three generations

This three-room apartment is home to three generations: our hero Natalija, her daughter Aleksandra with her husband Daniel and the little Veronika and Bernardas. Natalija spends most of her time in the living room that hasn't been upgraded for three decades. And neither has the balcony. Over years, it has turned into a pantry and now offers anything but rest. IKEA interior designer Birutė Beniušė decided to bring back colours and joy to these two spaces.

A bright table setting for family Easter and everyday meals

Whether it’s an everyday gathering or a celebration, let the season set the tone with a stylish spring table. Go bold, be creative and make it comfortable for both the little and the big ones.

Easter breakfast at home: a perfect table setting in 7 steps

If pomp is not your plan for this Easter, start your festive day with a cosy breakfast (with your parents, friends or even just the two of you). How to set the table in a 'homely' and relaxed style? Just follow these seven tips of IKEA interior designers.

Easter in the countryside: how to create a feast for a big family

When grandparents, aunts, uncles, children and grandchildren share the same table with Easter dishes, one might think there is no room for elegance. But think again! You can invite the whole family and the elegant spring mood as well. IKEA interior designers are willing to share some ideas on how to decorate your table and create a cosy environment without any effort.

Before and after: bold changes in family's garage

Although we usually invite guests to the living room, this time let us welcome you to the garage. Meet another team of our TV project "HOME IDEA with IKEA": our hero Stasys who spends a lot of time in his garage, and IKEA interior designer Mantvydas Breivė who has been also invited for a short stay there.

It’s the season for planting kits

Six fun and simple ideas for a greener spring (and you don’t need a garden).

Before and after: a new children's room for a big family

Meet the fifth and the largest team of our TV project called "HOME IDEA with IKEA". Let us introduce you to Rūta and Marius, their five children, a puppy Snaigė and our interior designer Vaiva Klezienė who took a challenge to upgrade the room of three family's tots.

Before and after: transitional room turns into room for two

Welcome to a home of another family participating in our TV project "HOME IDEA with IKEA". 25-year-old Vitalijus and his 14-year-old sister Nastė living together in a transitional room are the heroes of this week. They share the three-room apartment with their parents Liudmila and Sergėjus, their aunt Jelena and their puppy Ričardas. A big family means a lot of action at home. To take some action towards a better life at home, they had a helping hand of our interior designer Toma Montvilaitė.

A new way to design and create

Designed to build bridges not walls, a unique collaboration saw designers from five African countries and IKEA take a fresh perspective on creating. The result is ÖVERALLT, a new collection of furniture, tableware and textiles that encourage us to reach out and connect with each other.

Refresh your home for spring with new blue buys

Blue is this season’s coolest colour, bringing a breath of fresh air indoors. Combine this pick of favourite blue buys with natural materials for a feel-good new look.

Before and after: a new kitchen for mother of three kids

Visit another family of our TV project "HOME IDEA with IKEA": mother Mintarė and three her kids: fifteen-year-old Rusnė and her little siblings Preila and Vakaris. Mintarė who used to work in restaurant business now spends a lot of time in her own kitchen. As her children suffer from different allergies, she prepares different meals for every one of them. Since the kitchen is one of the most important rooms in this family’s home, they decided to renew it with a helping hand of IKEA interior designer Ilona Mozgo.

How to get more comfortable when sleeping

Let’s face it: the more comfortable you are in your bed, the better-quality sleep you’ll get. While we all have different wants and needs when it comes to the perfect bedtime set-up, the same factors will help everyone create theirs.

New collection fuses Japanese and Scandi style

TÄNKVÄRD is a beautiful new range of textiles, glassware and furniture designed to celebrate craftsmanship and make you feel good. Made using natural, sustainably-sourced materials, these are pieces you’ll love for a long time. Read on to see what’s in store…

A party with friends

An unexpected party? Relax, delicious snacks are just a few minutes away. Just make some burgers with chicken meatballs, put them on a big LÄMPLIG chopping board, so everyone can help themselves, sit back and enjoy the time with your friends.

Wrap it in style

Make a Sunday brunch just for yourself and enjoy a late morning meal with something new. A wrap with our delicious veggie balls is a great start for a day of sunshine and relaxing.

A dinner for two

A romantic evening without hassle? IKEA meatballs is the right choice. Whip up a dinner for two in no time and add expression to your table setting with colourful FÄRGRIK dinnerware and beautifully ornate FLIMRA glassware.

A cosy meal with family

Soup with meatballs is a great for families with kids, kids just adore this meal. Soup with meatbals is a simple and tasty choice for the whole family and it can be prepared without spending much time.

Before and after: style upgrade in couple's bedroom

Step into a home of this lovely 50-year-old couple. Security guard Bogdan and his wife Liucija who works at supermarket bakery have long dreamed of a new bedroom until one day they got on the TV project called "HOME IDEA with IKEA" and met the IKEA interior designer Kristina Tamašauskaitė. Wondering how it all went? Take a look.

A balcony to store it all

Get the bigger balcony you've always wanted. No matter how small your balcony may be, secondary storage solutions help you combine efficient storage for anything from your bike to sports equipment, record collection, flowers or gardening tools with a space you can still use to relax and hang out in.

A room for childhood and fun

From soft toys to furniture that grows together with your child, we always like to take the child's perspective. For many years, we have developed thoroughly tested products that stimulate children's play, movement, and creativity, which all leads to one result - a safe, cheerful and inspiring children's room!

Storage solutions across the home

We think that little things can make a difference to your everyday. Like knowing all your electronic chargers are in one place, your keys are exactly where they should be and you never have to search for a missing sock at 6am. We have storage solutions for all the small stuff, so you can just get on with your day.

Before and after: home update for a young family

Meet the first family of our TV project "HOME IDEA with IKEA". In a small one-room apartment, there are four of them: father Aistis, mother Rima, their son Elijus and their pet Ruku. Look how IKEA interior designer Eimantė Nemanė helped them renew their 24-hour living room.

Home Idea with IKEA: for better life at home

IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. As for us the better life starts within cosy and comfortable home, together with the TV3 channel, we are launching a TV project called "Home Idea with IKEA" and refurnishing seven different rooms for seven families for free.

Bold changes for less: storage solutions

Determined to combat the clutter? Start with the bedroom. If you have a non-standard room (living in an open space or sharing a bedroom with children), you will definitely need non-standard storage solutions. Our flexible and easy-to-move clothes racks, shelving units and other storage heroes might just be the answer to your daily routines and organising resolutions.

Mission: Bedroom

Dark or bright, big or small, set up in a living room or in the attic – whatever your bedroom is, with musts like a mattress and bed linen to helpers like curtains and a nightstand, you can tailor-make a space so energising you’ll skip that morning coffee. However, if you feel that your bedroom could be a little bit better, the upcoming spring is a great time for change.

Quick and easy no-drill bathroom updates

Upgrade your bathroom without getting the power tools out thanks to the new range of TISKEN suction accessories, and use the smart new RABBLA moisture-proof boxes to add extra storage when space is limited.

Three stylish ways to redo your bedroom

Sleep in style! Here we show two completely different ways to spruce up your bedroom for spring – and what you need to create each look.

Bring the spring home: pastel palette and minimalism

Meet the upcoming spring and bring some new colours to your life and home. This year, rely on pastel palette and minimalism: apply the GODMORGON furniture to your bathroom, discover the PLATSA storage solutions for bedroom, and fill up your heart with freedom and peace.