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Autumn/Winter 2019
IKEA.com.au
IKEA
FAMILY
MAGAZINE
People stories
TIME FOR
SOMETHING
BETTER
© INTER IKEA SYSTEMS B.V. 2019
Welcome
The seeds of change that
we plant today shape our
tomorrow. It’s time to live
well, come together. Do even
better than yesterday.
COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BENJAMIN EDWARDS WELCOME PHOTOGRAPHY LINA IKSE
Make a Give a damn Get out Slow down
‘What do you need to be ‘Being outdoors with the girls ‘The day’s natural rhythms
difference happy?’ Julia feels magical’ Chloé are a reminder that things
‘I’m not sure I would ever live P22 The joy of less P38 The sunset diners go around again’ Sarah
in a house again’ Gareth At home with Julia and André At home with Chloé P52 Pause. Enjoy.
P6 On the waterfront P30 What makes a home? P46 Bring nature to the table At home with Sarah
At home with Gareth Boris Bertram’s new documentary P48 Reasons to love rattan P62 Upcycle your BILLY
P14 Bathroom news P34 Eat leftovers The beauty of renewable P66 All eyes on FÖRNYAD
Easy eco bathroom ideas Time for positive climate action natural materials Preview the fun new collection
THE TEAM IKEA FAMILY EDITOR Lotta Brandt INTERNATIONAL EDITOR Helen Bazuaye INTERNATIONAL CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jules Rogers INTERNATIONAL
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ON THE
WATERFRONT
Step onboard a boat moored on the banks of the
Thames that Gareth and five friends call home
‘Life on a boat is unique and it’s fun.
I feel so lucky to be able to wake up
to the flowing Thames rather than
concrete—the sound of the water,
the light and the view,’ says Gareth.
• TÄRNÖ table+two chairs $45
Photography Benjamin Edwards
Outdoor. Grey-brown stained solid
Art direction Jules Rogers
acacia and powder-coated steel.
Styling Emily Henson
Words Helen Bazuaye
Gareth’s home
‘My desk is an IKEA futon that I chopped up. I needed a table
to fit this awkward corner—when you don’t have much money,
you make what you have into what you need’
SHOW YOURSELF
In communal spaces, the boatmates
have shared open storage. ‘The nice
thing about having the books and
the records out is that they’re a mix
of everyone’s. They make such
a nice collection.’
• RANARP wall/clamp spotlight
$29.99 Powder-coated steel. Off-
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Gareth’s home
‘We’ve got a nice balance between homey and boat-like.
When we need something, we either make it, find it,
or buy something that fits with an old wooden boat’
REMADE AND RENEWED
Below deck has been turned into an
open-plan central dining, living and
kitchen space. ‘We repurposed a lot
of what was here, none of us want
it too sharp and modern. The boat
is pretty, it has character —and it
makes a fun party space.’
• PERSISK BELUTCH rug $499
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L200×W100cm. Assorted patterns.
11
Gareth’s home
SLIMLINE
LIVING
‘When you don’t have much
money, whatever you have
you make into what you need.
Being on the boat has made us
more efficient with our space.
We have to be more thoughtful
about our storage. The good
thing about a boat is that it
LIFE ON WATER has lots of nooks and crannies.
Six years ago, Gareth answered his friend Joe’s call There are “benches” that run
to go to Rotterdam, pick up an old Dutch barge, along the length of the central
sail it across to the Thames and turn it into their living space. The tops lift up
home. ‘Joe had been looking into buying a house and there’s space inside to store
but couldn’t afford it, so he started thinking about things. They’re not the most
a boat,’ says Gareth. ‘You get both sides living here! accessible, but for seasonal
There’s a bit of roughness, things break and life things and long-term storage
isn’t too easy, but it’s made me more practical. they’re useful.’
I love the chores, the bits and bobs. Not everything
is done for you when you live on a boat. I’d feel
disappointed if I had a perfectly functioning, well-
insulated flat. We do have a dishwasher, oven and
washing machine—but the internet’s terrible! I love COMMUNITY
it here, I feel myself becoming boatier and boatier. ‘I love the sense of community. We have parties,
I don’t think I’ll go back to living in a house.’ there’s a communal arts space, a stage with a
grand piano for gigs and pop-up cafés. That sense
of community spills into the boat. A few people
have been in and out of here. Right now we’re three
couples with different jobs, from teachers to late-
night DJs. Everyone’s on different schedules so it’s
rare that we’re stepping on each other’s toes. But
we sometimes cook and eat together as a family.’
A DIFFERENT WAY
‘Life on a boat does give you a different perspective.
I can get on my bike and cycle to the city centre in
10 minutes. That changes your sense of time. When
I commuted, my time was on the clock—it was a
slog. Now I have time to appreciate the city. I love
loads of really basic things… sports, video games,
reading. A couple of years ago, I got into reading
and watching movies about the environment. SPACE TO RECHARGE
I decided I wanted to do my bit and give up things ‘When you live in close quarters
that contribute to global warming. I started with with five other people, you find
red meat, got a shower head that saves water, and space for yourself. Your bedroom
stopped running the tap while brushing my teeth. becomes a place to feel cosy and
I don’t want to be preachy about it because I’ve find some privacy,’ says Gareth.
only just gotten into it. I’ve been a vegetarian for • PROVINSROS queen quilt
two years, my boatmate Joe’s been one his whole cover set $34.99 100% cotton.
life! But home is a good place to start. If it’s low Includes quilt cover W200×L200cm,
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12
Bathroom news
Four easy ways
to a greener
bathroom
Simple additions like sustainably-sourced
materials and water-saving appliances do the
work of reducing the environmental impact
of bath time for you. Try these …
Save water
The right tap can help you reduce the amount of
water you use by as much as 50%. IKEA bathroom
taps are fitted with an aerator that mixes in air, so
you use less water yet have the same pressure.
Cut energy
Cold-start technology means your tap can also
pull the plug on energy wasted by heating water
unnecessarily. The cold-start function featured
on several mixer taps in the IKEA range means
when the lever is lifted straight up, only cold
water is released. To kick-start water heating,
you have to twist the lever. A small change that
saves up to 30% energy.
• DALSKÄR washbasin mixer tap with strainer $89
WELS 6 star rating, 4L/min. Chrome-plated brass. H18cm.
Buy better
RÅGRUND bathroom furniture is designed to
work hard in small spaces; it’s also built to last
as it’s made from bamboo. This fast-growing
natural material is sustainable and great to
use in the bathroom as it’s strong, durable and
moisture tolerant.
• RÅGRUND shelving unit $69 Clear-lacquered bamboo.
W33×D28, H163cm. DRAGAN four-piece bathroom set
$14.99 Clear-lacquered bamboo.
Recycle and reuse
Take a look at what things are made of. The new
OTTSJÖN shower curtain, for example, is made from
recycled PET bottles, reducing the consumption of
raw materials for a lower environmental footprint.
More eco-friendly bath buys at IKEA.com.au
15
A sense of place
‘Welcome to the urban
living room—a new kind
of public space, where
everybody’s invited’ AT HOME ANYWHERE
Floating living rooms are now
a common sight in Copenhagen
Dan Stubbergaard Harbour following a regeneration
program that has welcomed in
community life. Moving the car
park at Israel Plads (far left)
underground and making the space
into a plaza for leisure and sport
has turned a ‘dead’ functional area
into a vibrant, well-used space.
Our idea of home is changing. A third of people COBE has spent a decade working on projects
surveyed for this year’s Life at Home report said designed to improve urban living. Much of their
they feel more at home in places other than work has been in Copenhagen with the city and
the one where they live. Urbanisation, with the Danish state-owned urban development company,
squeeze on space and increase in living costs it By & Havn. ‘Everything we do comes from the
PHOTOGRAPHY (LEFT) RASMUS HJORTSHØJ—COAST (ABOVE) THOMAS KRARUP
brings, is feeding this. But we’re adapting. We’re strong belief that design can improve the quality
redefining what a ‘room’ can be and the divide of life for people in many different ways,’ says
between what we do in private and public spaces. Dan. A view echoed by By & Havn CEO Anne
‘The change in people’s behaviour towards Skovbro: ‘People don’t just move into a home,
doing more and different things in urban spaces they move into a neighbourhood.’
is super interesting,’ says Dan Stubbergaard, For COBE, the idea of urban living rooms
founder of Copenhagen architecture firm COBE. (adding an everyone’s-invited feel to their builds)
‘The territory of private space, that’s normally developed as a response to our changing needs.
outlined by your private home where you have ‘There are themes and ideas that come into play
your own living room and couch, has changed. if you want to develop cities where people can live
Now people prefer to move their couch… well. For example, seeing infrastructure like bus
Sometimes literally —to the harbour to hang out stations as amazing public spaces and not just a
in the summer! Or they find a couch elsewhere. way to get from A to B. Make it a place where you
A library where the elderly hang out, people can sit in the sun and suddenly that ‘dead’ space
on parental leave gather, the homeless spend becomes a vibrant urban space,’ says Dan. ‘But
some hours and kids come after school. Or a for us, the two most important things are creating
kindergarten that becomes a cultural hotspot in cities that are socially diverse, and climate change
the evening, a place where locals come together. —how we use resources.’ Get those right and, as
These are new beacons for city neighbourhoods, Anne says: ‘You realise you can live a sustainable
they’re common urban living rooms.’ and lovely life in the middle of a city.’
Read the Life At Home Report at lifeathome.IKEA.com
16 17
New in-store in May
THINK AGAIN
In 2017, IKEA joined forces with Design Indaba in Cape Town to ‘Throughout the design process
learn more about contemporary African design. It was the start of a it’s been interesting seeing how
collaboration that lead to ÖVERALLT—a collection created by African many more similarities we have
designers in fashion, sculpture, architecture and furniture, each than differences, even when our
paired with an in-house IKEA designer. ‘This is how design makes approaches are opposites,’ says
the world smaller and brings people from different cultures together,’ designer Sindiso Khumalo.
says Bibi Seck, who created the rocking chair. ‘We believe design • ÖVERALLT bag $12.99 L30×W2,
A collaboration between designers from can solve stubborn problems,’ say Hend Riad and Mariam Hazem H37cm. Multicolour. ÖVERALLT
five African countries and IKEA took a of Reform Studio. ‘Reform is an umbrella of the many ‘REs’—a easy chair $99/ea Birch plywood.
recreation of an existing idea, a redevelopment of objects, a reusing
fresh perspective that led to the creation of materials, a reviving of cultures and reforming of our world.’ For
W69×D70, H63cm. Cushions sold
separately. ÖVERALLT wall shelf
of new limited-edition collection ÖVERALLT. the collection, the pair designed a tote bag, woven with the waste $79/ea Birch plywood. W76×D30,
material from chip packet production. The collection includes larger H76cm. ÖVERALLT rocking chair,
Designed to build bridges not walls, furniture, tableware, textiles, and a plywood chair by designer and outdoor $99 Powder-coated steel
ÖVERALLT dares you to reach out, connect architect Issa Diabaté. He set out to create a simple piece of design, and plastic. W68×D90, H85cm.
a blank canvas that would invite personalisation and connection. ÖVERALLT footstool, outdoor
and make room for better habits together ‘Depending on where the designs are assembled, they can take on $49 Powder-coated steel and
different personalities,’ says Issa. ÖVERALLT is in-store in May. plastic. W46×L71, H44cm.
18 19Give
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© INTER IKEA SYSTEMS B.V. 2019Julia and André’s home
The
joy of
less
What do you need to be happy?
For this couple, it’s not so much
a question as a mantra
Photography Nato Welton ‘I’m not someone who changes
Art direction Jules Rogers radically,’ says Julia, who lives with
Styling Carl Braganza her boyfriend André in Düsseldorf.
Words Alice Freeman ‘For us, it’s about working towards
a minimalist way of life. It’s easier
to feel good about changing when
you do it step by step.’
• SKOGSTA dining table $699
Clear-lacquered solid acacia.
L235×W100, H73cm.
23Julia and André’s home
The apartment’s high ceilings offer START WITH SMALL WINS
space that’s tempting to use up. ‘But ‘For me, the turning point was my wardrobe. I used
we’re not looking to make the room to shop a lot, fast fashion. So I started by paring
full. We don’t want our things to back. I noticed how much better it was to have less,
become a burden,’ says Julia. The and the feeling began to permeate.’
sofa pictured is Julia and Andre’s old
KIVIK, now available in other colours. DECIDE WHAT’S IMPORTANT
For a similar look, try… It’s not about stripping back completely. ‘One thing
• KIVIK two-seat sofa $399 we do have in abundance is plants. The bigger,
Removable, machine-washable the better! They have a calming effect on me, and
polyester/cotton cover. W190×D95, propagating them has turned into a hobby.’
H83. Orrsta light grey.
SEEK WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY...
...and find perspective. ‘My family moved from
Latvia to Germany when I was a child. We lived
in a refugee home for two years, where we really
didn’t own much, but we were happy,’ says Julia.Open shelves run the length of one
Julia and André’s home
wall in the couple’s kitchen. ‘I love
open storage, and the kitchen is one
of the only places with enough stuff
to warrant it!’ says Julia. • JANSJÖ
LED wall/clamp spotlight $24.99
Built-in LED light source. H40cm.
Copper colour.
‘You can still be specific when shopping
secondhand. We needed two tables and
found the perfect drop-leaf for the kitchen,
plus a big, pre-loved, IKEA dining table’ Julia
26Julia and André’s home
The couple built a mezzanine bed
with space below for storing
clothes. ‘The rails are organised in
a way that means I don’t waste time
deliberating over what to wear,’ says
André. • TURBO clothes rack,
indoor/outdoor $59/ea Wood/
plastic composite. W117×D59,
H148cm. Max. load 15kg. Black.
FOLLOW JULIA ON INSTAGRAM @JULOXYY
WE CONSIDER OUR IMPACT
‘I think that living consciously is becoming more See your good intentions all the way through, by
popular. But I don’t like the idea of it being a trend, not letting what you throw away end up in landfill.
‘We’ve been selling at flea markets for years now.
because that suggests that it’s temporary. These are The stuff that we no longer want has a chance
choices we’re making for our future’ Julia of a second life,’ says Julia.
FIND WAYS TO THINK BIGGER
‘There’s a lot of things we’re still working on,’ says
Julia. ‘We started looking at what we eat, and found
an app that connects market sellers with locals who
can pick up food that would otherwise be wasted.’
AND SHARE OUR STORY
‘I use Instagram to talk about the changes we’ve
made,’ says Julia. ‘I wouldn’t call myself an expert,
but I enjoy sharing our story and hope that
someone can take away something positive from it.’
28 29Space and belonging
What makes
a home?
Boris Bertram’s new documentary, Boris Benjamin Bertram is an award-winning
documentary maker, interested in conflict resolution
The Human Shelter, explores a universal and humanitarianism. His latest project, The Human
question that speaks to the heart Shelter: An Expedition Into What Makes A Home, is
currently touring the international film circuit and
screening at an exhibition of the same name at the
IKEA Museum, Älmhult, until 3 May 2019. It offers
a glimpse into the many ways people create homes
for themselves, often in challenging circumstances
and environments.
‘During my career, I’ve filmed people fleeing from
war and natural disasters in Iraq, Kurdistan and the
Central African Republic. People on the move and
without homes,’ he says. ‘Shelter is the first concept
we have of a home. A place where we, as human
beings, are supposed to feel safe. It was through
these journeys that the idea for making a film
investigating how we create home came up.
‘I’ve met people living on literally nothing, but
who insist on living poetically in a world that’s
constantly changing. That’s inspiring,’ he says.
THE HUMAN SHELTER WAS FUNDED BY IKEA @BORIS.BERTRAM
Told in seven ‘chapters’, the film weaves its way
in and out of different dwellings around the world,
as contributors reflect on home and belonging.
It also draws on the ideas of time, our natural
surroundings and the vulnerability of human
existence. What makes a home? The question
lingers long after the credits end.
AN EXPEDITION ACROSS FOUR CONTINENTS
The Human Shelter opens with the snowbound
environment of Sámi reindeer herders in Norway, and
ends with a remote cabin in Iceland. In between, we visit
New York, a refugee camp in Iraq, NASA’s Mars habitat
in Hawaii, a tree house in Uganda, tiny living quarters
in Tokyo and a lagoon shanty town in Lagos, Nigeria.
Stills from some locations are pictured on the right.
Find more at IKEAmuseum.com
30 31Natural wonders
The new limited edition TÄNKVÄRD
collection is a celebration of craftsmanship
and natural materials. Akanksha Deo,
designer of the textiles, explains
Designed
for life
‘This collection is all about self-care and “better
habits”. Embracing what is calming, pleasing,
relaxing,’ says Akanksha Deo, one of the designers
behind the TÄNKVÄRD limited collection, which
includes textiles, glassware and furniture.
‘TÄNKVÄRD blends Scandinavian freshness with
Japanese calm. The result is perfectly imperfect—
pieces that are a bit wrinkled, with a pre-worn
handcrafted feel, making each piece unique.’
Sustainably-sourced natural materials like rattan,
linen and cotton are at the heart of the range. The
textiles, including bedding, towels, cushions, a rug
and a kimono, are not only softer to the touch, but
get more comfortable with use, aging beautifully.
IKEA has named this tactile quality ‘material-ism’
• TÄNKVÄRD queen —a celebration of nature’s finest materials through
quilt cover set $99 sustainable style. ‘I think the TÄNKVÄRD textiles
100% cotton. Includes quilt whisper “come and feel me”,’ says Akanksha. ‘We
cover W200×L200cm, and wanted to create something people can form an
four pillowcases L50×W80cm. emotional connection with, something that makes
Blue check pattern. them feel cosy and warm for years to come.’
See the full range in-store now
33Small green steps
‘Together, we have the power to make a
difference—it’s exciting,’ says Joanna. The new
‘We could Better World Starts At Home movement shows
we all have the power to reduce our impact on
the environment. Here are some simple ideas
all halve our to get you started.
Recycling Our VARIERA waste sorting bins are made
out of recycled plastic—to recycle plastic in! By 2030,
carbon footprint, we aim to only use renewable or recycled materials
in all IKEA products.
horter
just by using s
‘Take ers to
show water’
Lighting Choose long-lasting solutions. LED bulbs
use less electricity and last for up to 20 years. Using
one rechargeable battery could prevent 1,500
‘Dim the lights single-use batteries going to landfill.
what’s already and serve save Laundry Drying laundry on a rack instead of using
leftovers’ a tumble dryer could reduce your carbon footprint by
available’ 4% and save you money on electricity.
Water IKEA bathroom taps are fitted with an aerator
that mixes in air, so you use less water yet have the
Joanna Yarrow same pressure. Try keeping your shower time to
three minutes, to reduce water consumption by up
to 50 litres a day.
‘Y
ou can have a positive climate impact
in most aspects of your daily life.’
Joanna Yarrow, head of sustainable
and healthy living at IKEA is weighing up
research that led to A Better World Starts At
Home —an IKEA initiative launching in April that will
use the power of the many for positive climate
impact. ‘Sustainability can seem overwhelming.
We spoke to people in 14 countries about climate
action and how it relates to their lives. There was
concern, but also high levels of motivation to
act. A lot of people don’t act because they don’t
know what to do in their everyday life, or believe
e sw itch
th le
‘Try eating ‘Makechargeab
it will make a difference. A Better World Starts
At Home celebrates the fact that we have the power
vegetarian thre to re tteries’
to make a difference, and enables us with easy
‘Swap the r ideas. From fitting LED bulbs, to cooking on an
times a week’
e
ba
fo induction cooktop, and having storage containers
tumble dryerck’ such as the IKEA 365+ range so leftovers get used
a drying ra
instead of thrown away—those choices really add
up, and none of them are radical. For even more
encouragement, there’s the Better Living app.
It has 75 eco actions to try at home and shows how
much energy, carbon or water you’re saving in real
time. You can share stories and build a support
network—because we can’t solve the whole thing,
but there’s a lot we can do together!’
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© INTER IKEA SYSTEMS B.V. 2019Chloé’s home
THE SUNSET DINERS
Chloé’s family create a relaxed room
outdoors using a dining table that’s
easy to fold out as the night goes
on and more guests turn up. ‘The
sunsets in LA are incredible,’ says
Chloé. • ÄPPLARÖ table and four
reclining chairs, outdoor $459
Brown stained solid acacia. Padded
chair cushions sold separately.
‘ We live for
long weekends
outdoors’
Discover how the feeling and freedom
of endless summer days shapes this
family home
Photography Benjamin Edwards
Art direction Jules Rogers
Styling Ashlyn Gibson
Words Alice Freeman
38Chloé’s home
W ‘OUR STYLE HAS AN
elcome to Chloé’s place. Here, the Soon we’re hoping to try hosting after-dark SAND, SEA AND PALMS
weekends flow freely. No need for set movie nights to round off the day. Even now A bright, open living space with
EASY, CALIFORNIAN
timetables, schedules or agendas— we’re still discovering all the ways to have furniture made from natural
the family’s only guide is the rise fun with the space.’ materials mirrors the family’s
VIBE MIXED WITH
and fall of the sun. Two years ago, it was this open backyard, home from home—the beach.
‘We start with breakfast at the table outdoors, full of possibilities, that sold the two-bedroom • GRÖNADAL rocking chair $199
OUR MOROCCAN AND
taking things slow. Lula (5) and Anouk (3) will apartment to Chloé and husband Mehdi. ‘That Clear-lacquered rattan and powder-
happily play in the backyard all day. There are and the fact I could work from home in the coated steel. W57×D82, H86cm.
FRENCH ROOTS’
never fights over a toy when they’re outside, converted garage,’ says Chloé. So it will come as ALSEDA stool $59 Banana fibre.
the girls make their own fun. Then we’ll see no surprise that this family’s love of being outside Ø60, H18cm.
where the day takes us. I love a spontaneous doesn’t stop at the doorway. Each room tells a
barbecue party. It doesn’t need to be planned in story of their far-flung heritage, a melting pot of
advance, and we don’t need to take much outside objects and fabrics collected from their travels.
to prepare. It’s better just to leave things open Add to that a mix of tactile natural textures, and
and decide last minute. Go with how we feel. We you’ll soon realise that wherever this family call
usually cook fresh fish with homegrown herbs. home, no four walls will keep the outdoors
And for dessert? The girl’s favourite, ice cream! from making its way in.Chloé’s home
SHOWCASE YOUR
COLLECTIONS
Use the things you love to create
a feel-good space in which to start
and end your day. ‘I like to mix
colours, objects, styles and textures
that inspire me,’ says Chloé.
• SAMMANHANG glass box
with lid $5.99 Ø18, H6cm.
‘COLOURS MAKE
ME HAPPY, BUT
THE BEDROOM IS
A PLACE FOR
CALMER NEUTRALS’
43Chloé’s home
‘I GET INSPIRED BY
WORKING WITH THE
GARAGE DOOR OPEN.
OPEN TO EVERYDAY
LIFE AND NATURE’
SHARED CREATIVITY
‘The girls love joining me in the
studio to watch me work and
borrow materials,’ says prop stylist
and illustrator Chloé. ‘I think kids
should be free to experiment. The
girls have a big sense of creativity,
always dreaming and drawing.’
• LUSTIGT weaving loom set
$29.99 Recommended for ages
from six years. W50×H54cm.
FOLLOW CHLOÉ ON INSTAGRAM @CHLOEFLEURY
44Idea to try
Bring nature
to the table
IKEA interior designer Elin Stierna gives her
top tips on how to prepare a nature-inspired
table setting in a few simple steps. ‘Start with
the feeling you’re looking for, with the colour, the
season or the food,’ says Elin. To bring the outdoors BRING THE OUTDOORS IN
into your dining room, mix shades of blue and green Too chilly to go outside? Combine
that are found in nature, and use a fresh white natural materials with nature-
tablecloth in a relaxed cotton/linen blend as a base. inspired colours for a table setting
Elin added chopping boards to frame some of the that feels like you’re dining alfresco.
place settings and stacked tableware in layers. She • INDUSTRIELL table $499
created simple bunting by stringing up flowers and Clear-lacquered solid pine.
small bundles of sage that spread a fresh scent over L200×W80, H74cm. GULLMAJ
the table. Mix benches and dining chairs so there’s tablecloth $19.99 Linen/cotton.
room for extra guests to squeeze in! Find more L240×W145cm. TEKLA tea
table setting inspiration at IKEA.com.au/ideas towel $0.79/ea 100% cotton.
L65×W50cm. White/red stripe.
Photography Micke Persson
Styling Elin Stierna
Find all you need to set your table in-store
46 47Rattan renaissance
1. It’s versatile
Five reasons ‘We love working with rattan—
it’s a living material with lots
of possibilities,’ say designers
to love rattan Andreas, Jonas and Willy.
2. It doesn’t cost the earth
‘Rattan is a renewable vine that
grows readily on host trees.’
3. Every product is unique…
Andreas Fredriksson, Willy Chong and ‘Rattan has a will of its own and
Jonas Hultqvist designed three new has to be boiled and sundried
before being tamed into shapes
pieces of rattan furniture. They tell us by skilled weavers.’
why it is the material of the future 4. ...With a modern twist
‘We’ve used the material in
innovative ways, like combining
it with metal frames to give
chairs an airy feel.’
5. It won’t weigh you down
‘The ULRIKSBERG armchair
(shown below) is super light and
comes flat-packed, so it’s easier
to take home and enjoy.’
WHICH WILL YOU PICK?
Choose from the BUKSBO armchair
(above), ULRIKSBERG armchair
(opposite) and cute GAMLEHULT
footstool with storage. • BUSKBO
armchair $169/ea Handwoven
rattan. Seat cushion sold separately.
ULRIKSBERG armchair $149/ea
Handwoven rattan. W67×D74, H76cm. See all three new rattan designs in-store now
48 49Slow
$
369 down
HEMNES/TORVIKEN open
washstand with Ø45cm
washbasin W82×D48, H90cm.
‘There is more to
life than increasing
White. 592.751.58
Mixer tap sold separately.
its speed’
Create space Mahatma Gandhi
The HEMNES bathroom collection is designed to streamline
your space and maximise storage—so you can display what
you love and hide the rest.
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© INTER IKEA SYSTEMS B.V. 2019Sarah’s home Photography Lina Ikse Art direction Jules Rogers Styling Pernilla Warnhammar Words Ellie Fazan PAUSE. ENJOY. ‘Time around the table is important to us. We’re often gathered as an extended group. Our door is always open, and there’s always an extra chair’ Sarah 52
Sarah’s home
CHERISH HOME
Interior designer Sarah lives with her husband Gigi
and daughters, Beatrice and Mathilde, in a two-
bedroom house that they restored on a quiet hillside
outside Genoa. ‘For us, it’s a space for savouring
time with family without distractions,’ she says. ‘It
took us three years to rebuild the house. We kept
the old shell of the building, which used to be a
dancehall during WWII, but completely re-did the
interior. It isn’t perfect—for example, I’d like a
different kitchen layout—but we’ve put our love into
it. And it suits us. Each room bears the traces of our
family, of precious everyday moments.’
• IKEA 365+ jar $5.99 Dishwasher-safe. Glass. Ø17,
H19cm. Holds 3.3L. EKBY VALTER bracket $5/ea
Solid birch. W3×D18, H23cm.
55Sarah’s home
ROOM TO RELAX
‘Not having a TV in the living room gives us free
time and space for other activities, like reading,
drawing, or playing music. I find neutral colours
for the walls and sofa are restful and allow me to
change textiles with the season, while giving the
things I want to display —like the black and white
picture wall of magazine tear sheets and holiday
prints —space to breathe.’ • STOCKHOLM 2017
table lamp $69 Ø24, H32cm. Chrome-plated steel and
tempered glass. Can only be used with a dimmable light
bulb, sold separately. LOHALS rug, flatwoven $159
100% jute. W200×L300cm. Natural.
56Sarah’s home
EASY LIKE A SUNDAY
‘My bedroom isn’t just a place to sleep but a place
to relax. At weekends, Gigi goes out for long runs
on nearby mountain trails and I love to lie in, lost
in the soft bed linen and a book. For me, part of
feeling calm is good organisation, with only a few
things on display.’ • BLÅGRAN king quilt cover set
$45 100% cotton. Includes quilt cover W240×L220, and
four pillowcases L50×W80cm. White/blue. VEDBO
armchair $249 Fixed polyester cover. Clear-lacquered
solid birch legs. W73×D65, H75cm. Gunnared blue.
MAJORNA floor lamp $39.99 Ø29, H140cm. White.
Light bulb sold separately.
58Circular design
Natural
expression
Handcrafted in bamboo, the new KNIXHULT range of lamps is opening CELEBRATE DIFFERENCE
up new possibilities for the way we design with natural materials. ‘We KNIXHULT is available in three
wanted to make a product with as little carbon emissions as possible. lighting styles. ‘No two lamps
Bamboo is one of the world’s fastest growing and self-regenerating look the same. Because of the
natural fibres. It’s carbon positive, absorbing emissions from the handicraft and natural expression
atmosphere as it grows,’ says sustainability designer Emma Olbers, you get from the raw material,
who worked with product developer Anna Granath and skilled weavers and the fact we chose not to bleach
in Vietnam to create the lamps. ‘By working with the raw material, the bamboo, each lamp is slightly
allowing its natural expression to show through, we were able to use different from the next,’ says
what would otherwise be seen as waste. We found beauty in the designer Emma Olbers.
variations,’ says Anna. ‘They remind us of human beings, we all look • KNIXHULT table lamp $29.99
different!’ Emma adds. A perspective that meant instead of using the Ø26, H37cm. KNIXHULT pendant
usual 18% of the bamboo, KNIXHULT used 65%. ‘We set out to create lamp $34.99 Ø40, H53cm.
a sustainability icon,’ says Anna. ‘The planet’s resources are limited, KNIXHULT floor lamp $49
we need to start using them wisely.’ Ø46, H66cm. For all KNIXHULT
lamps, light bulbs sold separately.
Experience the natural beauty of the new KNIXHULT lamps in-store
60Easy upcycle
REFRESH WITH TEXTILES
Got a bookcase you’ve loved for
years, but feel like a change? Rather
than replace it, give your bookcase
a new lease of life with fabric. Use
glue to fasten your material to the
back, sides and shelves. Find more
inspiration at IKEA.com.au/ideas
• BILLY bookcase $50 Foil finish.
W80×D28, H106cm. Max. load/shelf
30kg. White. Shown personalised
with fabric.
Brighten up
your BILLY
Photography Lina Ikse Styling Ashlyn Gibson Make your bookcase part
of the display. Covering the
shelves with a fabric you
love is a fast and affordable
way to customise it
62Summer update
Start
the day
with a
smile
FULL OF SUNSHINE
The JUVELBLOMMA quilt cover
has a bright, playful pattern
in two shades of yellow, a colour
said to have an energising effect
and often associated with joy.
Made from 100% cotton from
sustainable sources, the natural
and durable material becomes
softer with every wash.
• JUVELBLOMMA single quilt
cover set $14.99 Includes quilt
cover W150×L200cm, and two
pillowcases L50×W80cm. White/
yellow patterned.
65First look
Curious?
Artist Craig Redman’s cartoon alter-ego,
Darcel Disappoints, is the star of a new
IKEA collection in collaboration with Sarah
Andelman, creative director of colette.
‘FÖRNYAD is straight-up fun,’ says Darcel. The
limited-edition collection features 22 quirky
19.99
and fashionable pieces for your study, including
stationery, desk lighting and your very own Darcel
soft toy. ‘I’m made of basic shapes—an egg, one
eye, a monocle—these are repeated throughout
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the collection. It’s a celebration of fun, design
and humour.’ SÅNGLÄRKA single quilt
cover set 100% cotton. Includes
• FÖRNYAD soft toy $9.99 Recommended for ages quilt cover W150×L200cm, and
from 18 months. Polyester. Ø22, H37cm. Black. pillowcase L50×W80cm. Flower/
dark blue, white. 904.269.80
Kinder cotton
SÅNGLÄRKA is our new textile collection for tweens and teens,
made from 100% sustainably sourced cotton.
Catch the limited range in-store from June IKEA.com.au
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© INTER IKEA SYSTEMS B.V. 2019Over 30 NEW
styles have arrived
NEW
KROKUSLILJA
queen quilt cover set
$
34 .99
Discover the new range out now.
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