L.A.'s Westside is finally getting its first Ikea outpost. The furniture company known for its Swedish meatballs and blocky "Kallax" shelving units has found a home inside the old Helms Bakery complex in Culver City. The store, slated to open this spring, will be its 11th in California and is the company's first "city-center" store in Los Angeles. It will occupy a roughly 40,000-square-foot portion of a lot formerly used by L.A. luxury furniture retailer HD Buttercup, which went out of business last year,
When it comes to organization and storage solutions for the home, it's hard to beat the clever ideas from Ikea, especially when it comes to keeping a tidy and functional kitchen. But good kitchen organization is not only reserved for cabinets and the pantry. Ikea also comes to the rescue to help you with hacks that make your fridge the most organized spot in your home. Among them, Klippkaktus is a line of containers and gadgets that create extra storage in a crowded fridge.
These wall hooks are part of IKEA's OMMJÄNGE collection, which is "inspired by Swedish folk art" and includes colorful and floral-inspired decor. Made from steel coated in colorful epoxy powder, each wall hook in this three-pack takes the shape of a playful flower: one pink, one yellow, and one red. It almost looks like someone creatively unfolded a paper clip, although these hooks are much sturdier than that.
My spouse and I have lived in our house for five years, and in that time, we've basically played Jenga in nearly every room. It's almost like a design challenge to see how many spaces can serve dual functions: Can we make this room into a gym? What about a gym/office? What about a guest room/office? Right now, we are transforming our office/gym into an office/guest room (the Peloton now lives in the makeshift sunroom downstairs).
I used to pop into IKEA all the time when I lived nearby, always on the lookout for the latest sales and deals. Since moving, I've had to switch to shopping on the IKEA website. In all that time, I've stumbled upon some secret online sections, including the Lowest Price section - a find so good that none of our editors even knew about it!
You already know that IKEA is our go-to for reasonably priced - and trendy - home decor. And in recent years, IKEA has continued to level up its selection of design-forward, on-trend furniture pieces. However, the iconic Swedish brand still probably isn't the first that comes to mind when you're thinking about "forever furniture." But if IKEA's recent releases are any indication, that might just be changing.
"Ikea wanted to better understand how Gen Z and Gen Alpha think about furnishing and self-expression, recognizing the need to meet them on platforms they already use and learn from how they interact with products and spaces in a digital environment,"
I used to be an IKEA regular, always keeping tabs on the latest sales and deals because I lived so close to a store. Now that I've moved, my shopping happens almost entirely on the IKEA website. After all this time, I've finally stumbled upon the amazing Home Essentials Under $10 section - a discovery none of our editors even knew about! This section is packed with brilliant finds for virtually every space in your home, from the kitchen and bathroom to the bedroom.
As much as I'd love to have furniture custom-made for my space, that isn't really in my budget. Luckily the right IKEA piece can achieve a similarly stylish effect - for a way more manageable price. Take, for example, the HOLMERUD side table. It's meant to be tucked at the end of your sofa, sure - but you can also arrange several end-to-end along the back of your couch to create a striking storage unit.
As I said, IKEA's FADO table lamp design is not entirely new. TikTok fell in love with the vintage-inspired piece a few years ago, and we've been FADO fans ever since. The simple globe silhouette is classic and goes with just about everything - and the milky glass shade softly diffuses light to create the coziest vibe. While it was formerly available only in a simple white shade, this new version introduces a subtle pop of color that I find simply irresistible.
You might not think you need an organizer for your fridge - but it's one of those things that once you do have it, you can't believe you ever lived without it. And oftentimes with home storage, the simpler, the better. That's why I'm not surprised in the slightest that the most popular organizer Apartment Therapy readers loved this year was IKEA's KLIPPKAKTUS line of fridge storage gems, which includes this fridge basket and three packs of storage boxes.
The collective shift to remote work has made a supportive office chair an absolute must-have. Yet for all of the ergonomic necessities office chairs give, they are a type of furniture that's dominated by bland or monochromatic color tones. And worse yet, they're often just plain ugly. While those chairs might be practical for commercial office spaces, their dull aesthetics don't exactly strike joy into the hearts of remote workers.
The definite standout of the new collection is the $9.99 Västmärke wireless charger that looks like a red donut that's just missing frosting and sprinkles. It's made from silicone and its design allows you to wrap up and hide its built-in USB-C power cable. You can use it as a standalone wireless charger on your desk or bedside table, but since it's compatible with magnetic mounts including Apple's MagSafe and Google's Pixelsnap, this version of the Västmärke can double as a makeshift PopSocket to help you hold your phone in one hand.
Coined Rebel Pink, IKEA's newest color of the year is a hue that brings "a bold response to the need for joy, energy and self-expression," says Abbey Stark, home furnishing direction leader at IKEA U.S. The color is heavily featured in the new GREJSIMOJS collection, a set created by 12 designers that celebrates the importance of joy and play for both kids and adults.
The great thing about these bows, which are made from recycled paper, is that they come with clips on the back, so they're easy to attach to pretty much anything. Use them to decorate your Christmas tree, or clip them onto napkins at your holiday table for place cards. Or you could even use them for gift wrapping if you want to make your wrapping reusable (like repurposing fabric!) this year.The set of eight bows comes with two larger 8-inch bows and six 3 1/2-inch bows, so you can mix and match them however you decide to use them.
IKEA's VINTERFINT cup is a sweet coffee mug that's perfect for hot chocolate but doesn't quite scream Christmas. Its subtle candy-cane-striped handle is a nod to the holidays, and sometimes that's all you need! And perhaps the best part about it is that it's only $5. The 12-ounce mug is meant to blend in with the rest of your collection yet offer a touch of seasonal magic.
When my now-husband and I first moved in together, we realized we needed to fill up our home with all the essentials, fast. And since we were decorating on a budget, our first stop was - you guessed it - IKEA. While you might not think of IKEA as " forever furniture," fast-forward seven years, and I'm happy to report that many of the pieces we purchased back then are still going strong.
If you have a kitchen full of clutter and out-of-date supplies, then it won't feel very exciting to make a meal for yourself - much less a big feast for your loved ones this upcoming holiday season. So, amidst all your gift and decor shopping, don't be afraid to treat yourself to something practical, like these new IKEA organizers that would be perfect for your kitchen counters.
