IKEA is launching a ‘Design Your Dream Bedroom’ competition for kids

How does €700 worth of IKEA products sound?

Like a dream? I know. And right now, your child can with this price – all they have to do is design their very own dream bedroom. Launching this week, IKEA is kicking off their Design Your Dream Bedroom Competition for kids. Children aged 4 - 8 years old and 9- 12 years old are invited to submit a drawing of their ‘dream bedroom’ in the Kitchen Department at the IKEA Ballymun store in Dublin between Saturday,April 9th – and Sunday, April 24^th between 10am- 2pm. Once the competition closes, one lucky winner will be chosen from each age category, and the parents/guardians of the winning children designs will each win €700 worth of IKEA products – to make their child’s dream bedroom a reality! Sounds like the perfect activity to keep the kids busy with this Easter break? We know! See Ikea.com for more details and terms and conditions.

Easter events on in IKEA

IKEA Ballymun will also be hosting an array of free in-store family events over the Easter holidays to keep the children entertained. Martyn Allan, Market Manager for IKEA Ireland said: “At IKEA, we continuously strive to inspire our customers both big and small! This Easter we’ve created a number of free workshops and in-store activities for the whole family to enjoy and create some special memories together." The programme includes:

1. PYSSLA Workshop

Join our Egg-citing PYSSLA Beads Workshop. This crafty activity lets your little ones use their imagination to design their own work of art using IKEA’s PYSSLA beads WHEN: 19^th-23^rd April, 10am -2pm, 4 x 1 hour slots FOR WHO: Open to IKEA Family members only

1. Eggstravaganza Trail

Grab a map and join us on the Eggstravaganza Trail!  Discover the secret location of the 7 colourful Easter eggs hidden throughout the store. Crack the secret code and win a delicious prize! Happy hunting! WHEN: 9^th-25^th of April, throughout the day FOR WHO: Open to all

1. Mini MasterChef’s Workshop

Need some ideas to help use up any extra chocolate this Easter? Come to our Mini-MasterChef’s Workshop!  Using IKEA products to make and decorate yummy pancakes, you’ll have a budding little sous chef in no time! WHEN: 21^st April, 4 x 1-hour slots from 10am FOR WHO: Open to IKEA Family members only

1. FACE PAINTING

Hop on over and get your face painted this Easter midterm. What design will you get? WHEN: April 18^th 12-4pm FOR WHO: Open to IKEA Family members only

1. WORKSHOP WITH THE EASTER BUNNY

The Easter Bunny is coming to IKEA this Easter! This workshop encourages children to bring their full imagination as they will be surprised on the day by what crafts and activities they will get to do!. The Easter Bunny will be hopping around to meet and take pictures with everyone involved! WHEN: 11^th-15^th of April, 10am -2 every day, 4 x 1 hour slots FOR WHO: Open to IKEA Family members only Please be advised that a parent and/or guardian must be present during the workshops at all times. To sign up for any of the in-store events, simply visit the IKEA events page on IKEA.ie/events.