When it comes to Ikea, most people will, automatically, think of the sleek, modern decor we traditionally associate with the Scandinavian decor megastore.
However, having just had a sneak peak at their brand new spring collection, which will hit stores this week, we think you might just do a double-take and think you’ve walked into the likes of Anthropologie or somewhere else far more bohemian and – mega-trendy – than good, aul’ Ikea.
Designed to help customers “reconnect with the senses,” the April launch aims to bring nature indoors, and vice versa. “The materials are natural, the colors are warm and earthy, the patterns are ethnic,” reads the press release. “It’s about embracing an imperfect style that makes room for nature and relaxation.”
I mean – just take a look:
How perfect is this cushion cover (Fransine cushion cover, €11) inspired by Inca patterns?
And we love how the Sandared knitted pouffe (medium €75, large €110) can be used as decorative occasional seats, stylish footstools and comfortable floor cushions.
Indoor plants are more in vogue than ever, and Ikea has picked up on the trend with this gorgeous rattan plant stand (Kanelstång plant stand €14).
We are obsessed with baskets and think they are the perfectly stylish way to keep clutter tidy around the house – which is why we’ll be stacking up on a few of these on our next trip to Ikea (Snidad rattan basket, €24)
It wouldn’t be Ikea is they didn’t give us some smart and functional furniture, of course, and we think this tray table is just that. Use it as a sofa table or nightstand, or for serving. The removable tray and foldable legs make it super-flexible table, and thanks to parts that click together and pre-drilled holes it can be assembled quickly and easily too.
(Fridafors tray table, €45)
We want to fill our homes with gorgeous, natural materials this spring and summer, and the Jofrid cushion cover and throw (made from cotton and linen) fit the bill perfectly. As part of a pioneering project, Ikea have utilised a completely new way of dyeing textiles using agricultural waste products – like leaves, nutshells and orange peel that would otherwise be thrown out.
(Jofrid cushion cover, €11, throw, €40)
And if you are planning on doing some upgrades to your kitchen, we think you will love the new Skogså worktop as much as we do. I mean; just look at this:
(Skogså worktop, €TBC)
While we can all agree that the collection is a visual feast, it is also good on another, even more important level.
In this collection, all of the products were created using natural, organic materials from the resources at their disposal; each one works toward Ikea’s greater goal of taking better care of the planet’s resources.
For example, all new mattresses and bedding were made with linen and organic cotton, table legs are made from rubberwood from responsibly managed forests, and the new Videbäk rugs were created in organized weaving centers in Bangladesh and India with good working conditions, fair wages, stable work, and care for the environment.
Design that looks and feels good? We’re in.
