After cultivating a reputation of creating low-cost and multifunctional furniture, IKEA has emerged as one of the biggest retailers in the world, leading to a wide variety of terrific IKEA inspirations. The emergence of these IKEA-inspired hacks, parodies and ads from the company itself has only grown the significance of IKEA in modern retail.
The reasonably priced, Swedish-based furniture giant has opened locations all across the globe. The minimalist, DIY furniture style has spawned many knock-offs and imitations. A favorite of students, young professionals and families alike, the genius brand has done wonders for themselves by staying in style and making affordable products that appeal to all generations.
IKEA has managed to make it an interesting experience to await the new styles featured in its catalogs at the beginning of every year.
80 Iconic IKEA Inspirations
From Flash Mob Sleepovers to Interactive Shopping Tomes:
Jennifer Gosnell — Jan 2, 2013 — Art & Design
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Pre-Made IKEA Abodes
Aktiv Provides Users with a House From the Retail Giant
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Futuristic Kitchenettes
The IKEA 2040 Kitchen Equipment Features Plenty of High-Tech Appliances
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Silly Furniture Showroom Photography
Christian Gideon Depicts Daily Living in an IKEA Store
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Furniture Book Spoofs
The ‘Diskea' Catalog Presents “Wearable” Furniture
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Recycled Outerwear Runways
The Ruizgalán Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Sustainably Chic
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Subway Tunnel Housing
'The Apartment' by IKEA is Located in a Parisian Metro
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Ikea Interactive Bed Projection
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DIY Film Furniture
These DIY Life IKEA Lamp Hacks are Fun to Make and to Look At
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Shelved Data Storage
The IKEA Desktop E-Folder Set Brings Organization to Your Monitor
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Express Kitchen Designs
Chic and Cheap Revamped Cooking Spaces by Croma Design
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Novel Shelving Campaigns
These IKEA Storage Ads Promote Easily Assembled Ledges
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Embellished Basic Furnishings
The IKEA 'No Overcharge' Ads Celebrate Simplicity
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Boxy Bed Advertising
The IKEA 'You Can Get More' Campaign Offers a Complete Set of Packages
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IKEA Couture
Jean Skin Turns Iconic Blue Eco Bag Into a Dress
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IKEA Hotel
Sovhotell
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Mobile Show Rooms
Ikea Designed Kobe Portliner Monorail
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Immersion Advertising
Ikea Fabric Ad in Sweden
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Retro Home Magazines
Vintage IKEA Catalogs Prove Looks of the 60s and 70s Are Hot Again
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Palm Leaf Lamps
IKEA's Vava Lamp Turns Leaves to Luxury
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Severed Seat Storage
These Half IKEA 'Bertil' Chair Hangers Make Clever Slings for Tight Spaces
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Flat-Pack Funerals
DIY IKEA Coffins
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Living in a Store
Mark Malkoff Lives in IKEA
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Pint-Sized Branding
The TVN Channel Campaign Puts Famous Logos on the Short List
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Space-Saving Conservatories
The Ikea Mini-Greenhouses Accommodate Tight Spots
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House-Like Airport Terminals
IKEA VIP Lounge in France Helps Travelers Alleviate Stress
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Sweden Invades China (with an Ikea in Beijing)
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Sketched-In Furniture
The IKEA Drawing Commercial is Artistically Imaginative
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Furniture-Assisting Ads
The IKEA Assembly Service Campaign Visualizes Help Needed
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Multicolor Furniture Holders
Pretty Pegs Releases Bright IKEA Furniture Additions
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Pop-Up Roomvertising
Ikea Sets Up Fake Rooms Throughout NYC
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Fading Colored Furniture
The DIY Ombre Dresser is an Inexpensive and Fun Project
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Crowd Sourced Catalogues
Dutch IKEA Kitchen Catalogues Created With Customer Photos
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Flat Pack Furniture Art
Designer Kenyon Yeh's Unique IKEA Project
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Storytelling Selling
IKEA Explores Illustration-Based Digital Communication
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Cheep Food and Daycare Makes Ikea The New Social Services
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Miniscule Model Apartments
Ikea's 391 Square Foot Brooklyn Display Compresses Decor
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Furniture Bag Fashions
Ida-Marie Corell IKEA Shopping Bag Dress Installation Speaks to Consumers
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Budget Furniture Sneak Peeks
IKEA Shows Off New Line at the ICFF
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Toy-Reenacted Photos
Mr. Obearma Wants to Win More Female Fans at IKEA
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Ikea Rental Bikes
Brand Colors and Trailer Included
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Super-Affordable Solar Lights
IKEA Releases Line of Solar-Powered Outdoor Lamps
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Prefab Furniture Hacks
Kenyon Yeh Creates Unique Pieces with IKEA Hacks
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Interactive Shopping Tomes
The 2013 IKEA Catalog App Offers a Unique Buying Experience
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Upcycled Rainbow Seats
The Charles Crawford Bench was Created from IKEA Lack Tables
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Interactive House Play Campaigns
IKEA Kitchen Stories Allows Customers to Have Fun While Shopping
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Disposable Digital Cameras
The IKEA Cardboard Digital Camera is Debuted at Milan Design Week
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Fauxval Offices
Ikea's Guerrilla Oval Office in a Simulated White House at Union Station
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IKEA Hacking
Creative With Flat-Pack Furniture
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Banksy-Inspired Ads
This IKEA Street Art is Reminiscent of the Anonymous Artists
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Flash Mob Sleepovers
The Creative 'IKEA Slumber Party' Publicity Stunt
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Boxed Furniture Campaigns
The Urban Farm 'No Assembly Required' Stunt Takes a Jab at IKEA
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Sculptural Artistic Chandeliers
The IKEA Experiments in LED Line is Creatively Romantic
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Cheerfully Vibrant Furniture Ads
IKEA 'Bright, Shiny Colors' Campaign Promotes Vivid Home Accents
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Geometric Culinary Canvases
The Carl Klein IKEA Photo Series Arranges Baking Ingredients
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Extremely Versatile Furniture Campaigns
'Ikea Sofas' Ads Show How Its Couches Work Anywhere
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Fairy Tale Textiles
IKEA-UNICEF Project Benefits Indian Seamstresses and Their Families
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Designated Doggy Beds
The IKEA 'Dog Parking Lot' Lets You Leave Your Pooch Behind Without Worry
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Flat-Pack Job Postings
IKEA 'Career Instructions' Brings in Over 4,000 Job Applicants
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Tabletop IKEA Hacks
The Table Vase by Tomokazu Hayakawa is Both a Table and Vase
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Furniture Store Slumber Parties
IKEA Sleepover Offers Fans a Night of Fun & Pampering
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IKEA Hacking Collectives
Surtido de Mutacione Takes Boxed IKEA Parts & Makes New Creations
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Mainstreaming Eco-Lights
IKEA Home Furnishing Stores Retail Solar Lighting
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High-Heeled Furniture
The 'Cinderella' Table Accessory by Ryan Harc Seeks Prince Charming
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Indestructible Furniture Platforms
IKEA Party Proof Kitchen Offers Interactive Buying Experience
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Tricky Toilet Stunts
The IKEA Porta-Potty Promotes Bathroom Product Line with Humor
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Wall-Climbing Furniture Adverts
Ikea 'More Appliances' Shows the Fun Side of Athletic Kitchens
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Factitious Eden Dwellings
Strand East by IKEA is an Urban Planning Project in the UK
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Adorable Catvertising
IKEA Lets 100 Cats Roam Store to Feel 'Happy Inside'
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Furniture-HD System Hybrids
The IKEA UPPLEVA Solves Fits Home Entertainment in Your Living Room
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Mikael Ohlsson, CEO IKEA Group (INTERVIEW)
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Curious Cardboard Clothing
IKEA Textiles Campaign Focuses on Textiles, Not Furniture
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Furniture Photo Networks
IKEA Share Space Lets Users Inspire One Another
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Lazy Furniture Bots
'Ikea Robotics' by Adam Lassy is at Your Beck and Call
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Puny Pixelated Boutiques
The World's Smallest IKEA Store is All About Saving Space
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Big Box Eco
Earth Day 2009 Marks End of Plastic Shopping Bags at IKEA Canada
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Superstore Survival Kits
The ‘FLAMMA' Fire Starting System Enables You to Live in Ikea
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Ikea Hacking
Mixing up Ikea Furniture
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Pre-Fab Furnished Stages
IKEA Set Design Creates a Contemporary Atmosphere for Historical Operas
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Impromptu Raves
Surprise IKEA Nightclub Homage
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City-Forming Furniture Ventures
IKEA Suburb Gets Set to Break Ground in East London
Related Ideas
Cozy 60s-Inspired Seating Solutions
The IKEA DYVLINGE Swivel Armchair Revives a Classic Design
Recruitment Metaverse Shops
IKEA on Roblox Merges Virtual Gaming and Real-World Job Opportunities
Multifunctional Sleek Furniture
Hoek Home Presents the Modular FLEX Furniture Designs
Anniversary-Honoring Archival Homeware
Habitat Introduces its 60th Anniversary Collection
Playful Pet Accident Campaigns
IKEA Unveils the Don't Worry, You Can Afford It Campaign
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Flexible Workplace Furniture Collections
The IKEA MITTZON Office System Has 85 Products
Multipurpose Pre-Cut Fabrics
IKEA Tyg Shares Pre-Cut Textiles to Inspire Creativity & Connection
Trauma-Informed Interior Designs
IKEA Introduces Trauma-Informed Tiny House for Seniors
Invisible Furniture Capsules
IKEA's Invsbål Campaign and Capsule are a Playful April Fool's Joke
AI-Enhanced Sustainable Furniture
Philippe Starck and Kartell Join on the A.I. Collection
Accessible Smart Home Solutions
These IKEA Smart Home Sensors Come in Three Models
Uplifting Pet Products
IKEA's UTSÅDD Collection Brightens the Lives of Pets & Their Owners
Affordable Pet-Specific Products
Swedish Retailer IKEA Launches its First Pet Collection, UTSÅDD
Colorfully Saturated Home Collections
IKEA and Raw Color Co-Create the TESAMMANS Collection
Immersive Spatial DIY Apps
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Debuts Lowe's Style Studio for Apple Vision Pro
Recycling-Focused Store Concepts
COS Adopts Recycled Materials to Enhance its New Store Locations
Supersized Holiday Meatballs
IKEA's Turkey-Sized Meatball Weighs 4.5 Kilograms
Storage-Centric Minimal Furniture
Julian Topor Designs the KURVE Furniture with Storage Spaces
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Modular Bedroom Solutions
Endy Debuts Mix-and-Match Furniture Collection with Fast Delivery
Modern Scandinavian Furniture Collections
Andreas Engesvik Has Been Central to Fogia's Collection
Employee Fragrance Campaigns
Lidl's Fragrance Campaign Features Local Talent with Celebrity Names
Scandinavian Design-Inspired Chair Collections
The Ornäs Chair Collection Exudes Elegance
Gaming-First Furniture Collections
Ikea's 'Brännboll' Collection is Minimalist And Comfortable
Anti-Tipping Furniture
IKEA STORKLINTA and GULLABERG Enhances Safety at Home
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Retail Store Revamps
H&M Updates Shopping Experience with Luxe, Tech-Savvy Store in London
Candid Furniture Campaigns
Life is Not an IKEA Catalog Shows a Different Side of Home Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Natural Beauty-Inspired Outdoor Furniture
Skargaarden Embraces Scandinavian Design Principles
AI Interior Decorators
HOMEE AI Unveiled a World-First AI Interior Designer at CES 2024
Japanese Joinery Decor Collections
The IKEA SÖTRÖNN Collection Was Created with Hiroko Takahashi
Luxury Hotel Furniture Lines
The Luxury Hotel Group Aman Launches Its Debut Furniture Line
Summer-Ready Outdoor Furniture Series
The New IKEA Collection Presents Products for the Outfoors
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
90s-Inspired Home Lines
Kohl's Unveils New Home Decor Products from the Brand Aéropostale
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Immersive Living Room Concepts
Moooi Presents an Immersive Journey for Milan Design Week
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Reusable Bag Pop-Up Shops
The IKEA 'Hus of FRAKTA' Honors the Brand's Signature Blue Bag
Staff Uniform-Made Home Collections
IKEA's VÄXELBRUK Collection Upcycles Worker Uniforms
Pet Shopping Networks
IKEA is Launching an Interactive Pet Shopping Network on TikTok Live
Expanding Three-in-One Furniture
The 'Expandy' Adapts to Needs in Seconds Without Tools
Festive Showroom Eateries
Seasons Eating's at IKEA Opens Roomsets for Holiday Hosting
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Transformed Carry-All Pillow Bags
IKEA Transforms its Iconic FRAKTA Bag to a RESTEN Plush
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Secret Sleep Pop-Ups
The IKEA Sleepeasy Welcomes Guests Through a Hidden Door
Nature-Inspired Hotel Furniture
Bernadotte & Kylberg Present the Eriksberg Collection in a Hotel
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Parenting-Inspired Furniture Campaigns
Al-Futtaim IKEA Launched the Proudly Second Best Campaign
Celebrity-Designed Furniture Series
goop and CB2 Join Forces on their Second Collection
Humorous Pet Furniture Campaigns
IKEA Playfully Presents its UTSÅDD Collection in a Campaign
Lightweight Outdoor Furniture Stores
Helinox Launches Its First European Flagship Store
Retail Rage Rooms
Miista's Rage Room Invites NYC Customers to Destroy and Express Emotions
Iconic Designer Catalog Collections
The Eames Institute Launches A New Publication Program
Furniture Brand Price Reductions
IKEA New Lower Prices Includes Over 1,500 Products
Lifestyle Insight-Inspired Furniture
Formway Sets Up its Own Furniture Brand Noho with New Range
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Home Decor Concept Stores
Fable will Offer Simplistic Possibilities with its New Retail Location
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Re-Imagined Furniture Identities
Herman Miller's 2024 Brand Refresh is Vibrant and Functional
Zodiac-Assigned Furniture Items
IKEA Singapore Unveils Playful Astrology Furniture Connections
Human Connection-Inspired Furniture
Carl Hansen & Son Joins Rikke Frost on the Sideways Series
Standalone Retailer Restaurants
The First Dedicated IKEA Restaurant Opened in Hammersmith, London
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
Swedish Streetwear Campaigns
Axel Arigato Launches its Festive 2024 Campaign
Festive Fall-Centric Furniture Capsules
IKEA Unveils the HÖSTAGILLE Collection for Fall 2024
Workplace-Integrated Store Locations
IKEA Hosts Hej!Workshop Coworking Space in its Store
Domestic Awareness Campaigns
IKEA Australia Presents the This is Not a Home Campaign
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Cost-Conscious Portable Air Purifiers
IKEA's Dajlien Air Purifier Enhances Home Wellness Routines
Whimsical Store Expansions
MINISO Jakarta Presents a Retail Space Inspired by an Amusement Park
Celebrity-Designed Furniture Collections
CB2 and Goop Partner to Release a Charming Furniture Line
Space-Themed Home Decor Collection
IKEA Introduces its new Cosmic AFTONSPARV Collection
Connected Retailer Light Strips
The IKEA Ormanäs RGB LED Strip Works with Smart Home Setups
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
Minimal Modern Desk Designs
The Single Desk by found / Founded has a Compact Form
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Hand-Crafted Furniture Lines
KAIA Unveils a Lighting and Furniture Collection at Milan Design Week
Voluptuous Modern Sofa Designs
Tom Dixon Reimagined Everyday Sofas Adapt to Modern Living
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Automotive-Inspired Sculptural Furniture
SANAYI313 Launches the Lounge Collection of Furniture
Peaceful Holiday Ads
IKEA's Take A Holiday From The Holidays Reminds People to Find Calm
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Record-Breaking Retailer Slumber Parties
This IKEA Pyjama Gathering Has 2,052 Co-Workers
Refined Minimal Furniture Capsules
Mjölk and Thom Fougere Unveil Another Collection
Marginalized Artisan-Made Decor
IKEA Presents its Second Instalment of the MÄVINN Collection
Specialized D.I.Y. Retailers
MR D.I.Y Helps Consumers Save Money with a Do-it-Yourself Approach
All-Dark Marketing Campaigns
IKEA Introduces its Darkest Campaign Yet with Try Oslo's Help
Premium Kitchen Pranks
IKEA Invented "Eureka Spiritis" to Showcase Its Quality Furnishings
3D-Printed Appliance Ornaments
Aldi's Specialbuys Inspired Limited-Edition Christmas Baubles
Furniture-Expressive Magazines
Flexform Creates the Somewhere Magazine to Highlight Designs
Space-Saving Furniture Campaigns
Marie Kondo Partners with Transformer Table on a New Campaign
AR Furniture Testing Features
Pinterest Lets Users View Virtual Furniture in their Homes
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Imaginative Shopping Platforms
Walmart Realm Shares Influencer-Curated Shopping Environments
Sculptural Art-Detailed Store Designs
Halleroed Designs the Flagship Toteme Store in Mayfield
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Living Condition Awareness Dollhouses
IKEA's UNWELCOME HOME Doll House Brings Awareness
Safety Patent Pledges
IKEA Promotes Safety with Its Patent Pledge Program
Curated Office Essentials Collections
Staples Canada Offers Office Essentials for Springtime
Nordic Versatile Outdoor Furniture
Fritz Hansen Introduces the Tradition Series of Furniture
Inclusive Language Resources
IKEA Poland Launches the #ZmienimyNarracje Campaign
Timeless Price Commercial Re-Runs
IKEA Canada Brings Back its Iconic Start the Car Commercial
Furniture Flagship UK Expansions
MillerKnoll Opens up a Flagship Location in London
Casual Gaming Furnishings
76-Year-Old Twitch Streamer Cath Bowie is the Face of IKEA BRÄNNBOLL
Accessible Home Improvement Services
IKEA Canada Introduces Payplan by RBC
APPI Eco-Friendly Furniture
Sabai Design is a Sustainable Furniture Disruptor Led by Woman Founder
Customizable Student Furniture
Morgan Li Debuted a 'Make It Your Own' Furniture Program
California-Inspired Gallery-Style Stores
Studio FB Designs the New Frame Store in London
Asian Retail Automation Technologies
Ikea South Korea is Using Automation for Online Ordering
Japanese Woodwork-Inspired Shelving Units
Cozey Presents the New Altitude Shelving Line
Eco-Friendly Adaptable Furniture
Blå Station Designs the ABLE Chair with a Timeless Aesthetic
Sustainable Flat-Packable Hotel Furniture
Fritz Hansen Recently Debuted Its First Outdoor
Thoughtful Wheeling Cabinets
Anna Søgaard's Cabinet on Wheels Emphasizes Mobility in the Everyday
Warm Ambiance Luggage Stores
Tabitha Organ was Tapped to Design the Carl Friedrik Store
Retailer-Backed Reseller Platforms
IKEA Preowned Helps Consumers Sell Their Housewares
Whimsical Kids Furniture Collections
Oeuf Presents the New Moss Collection of Modern Looks
Expanding Nostalgic Furniture Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Collection Launched New Pieces
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Timeless Furniture Series
Artek Creates the Crafted Through Time Series to Build on Designs
Aegean Architecture-Inspired Home Designs
Studio Kali Designs the Arkhe Collection of Furniture
Furniture Retailer Matcha Menus
The 2024 IKEA Japan Matcha Fair Has Five Exclusive Sweets
Kitschy Private Label Kitchenwares
These New LIDL Kitchenwares Come in Many Affordable Options
Dynamically Playful Furniture Collections
Note Design Studio Creates the Wekino with Capsule
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Arab Majlis-Inspired Modular Sofas
Patricia Urquiola's Insula Sofa Series is Customizable
Refugee-Supporting Workplace Initiatives
IKEA is Extending its Refugee Employment Pilot
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Organically Shaped Furniture Capsules
Kelly Wearstler Deisgns the Echo Collection of Furniture
3D Asset-Focused Retail Solutions
Best Home Furnishings Works with 3D Cloud on New Shopping Tools