This Might Be the Most Maximalist Collection IKEA Has Ever Launched

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. As fall approaches, leave it to IKEA to launch maybe their sunniest collection ever. The new line was designed in collaboration with British pattern and textile designer Dame Zandra Rhodes, perhaps best known for dressing the late Freddie … Read more

IKEA Wants to Buy Your Old Furniture

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How to Transform a Plain IKEA KALLAX into a Groovy ’70s-Style Burl Wood Piece

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. September is Transformation Month at Apartment Therapy! That means we’re sharing stories about home transformations — from big renovations to tiny tweaks — all month. Head over here to see them all! If you’ve ever been in a thrift store or … Read more

How to Turn a Plain IKEA KALLAX into a Funky 1980s Memphis-Style Centerpiece

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. September is Transformation Month at Apartment Therapy! That means we’re sharing stories about home transformations — from big renovations to tiny tweaks — all month. Head over here to see them all! When you think 1980s decor, you probably think Memphis … Read more

How to Turn a Basic IKEA KALLAX into a 1960s Brutalist-Style Display Piece

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. September is Transformation Month at Apartment Therapy! That means we’re sharing stories about home transformations — from big renovations to tiny tweaks — all month. Head over here to see them all! When it comes to mid-century design, you might be … Read more

IKEA Will Begin Selling Renewable Energy to Homes in Sweden

Olivia Harvey Contributor Olivia Harvey is a freelance writer and award-winning scriptwriter from outside Boston, Massachusetts. She’s a big fan of scented candles, getting dressed up, and the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley. You can make sure she’s doing okay via Instagram and/or Twitter. Follow Olivia

IKEA’s New Manual Teaches You How You To Upcycle Old Furniture Like Brand New

IKEA’s iconic assembly instruction manuals have helped millions of customers around the world. Now, the company is reimagining it to help the environment. The Swedish flatpack company has launched new, free-to-download manuals that teach customers how to upcycle the furniture they’re planning to discard. Called “Repurposeful Instructions,” the manuals feature 12 hacks that anyone — … Read more

8 Discontinued IKEA Products We’d Love to See Come Back into Production

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Having decorated upwards of 10 apartments in my lifetime, I know a thing or two about IKEA. I’m going on a decade with some of my favorite IKEA products — pieces I originally picked up to decorate my … Read more

Yes, IKEA Just Released a Candle That Smells Like Meatballs

IKEA sure knows what its customers want. If you love eating their Swedish meatballs, they’re now giving you the chance to smell like their cult-favorite dish too. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the IKEA U.S. Family Program, the beloved flat-pack company has released the HUVUDROLL Meatball scented candle. The limited-edition item is part … Read more