5 ways to have a garden at home with no balcony

IKEA “Life at Home” research shows that based on our experience of life at home during 2020, 35% of Latvians are now dreaming to have a garden or outdoor space at home. Not everyone owns a terrace or balcony, but that doesn't mean that one cannot have a piece of nature at home. Get inspired with five ideas our interior designer is happy to share.

Makeover in a crisis centre: stage 1

Statistics show that in Latvia, one in three women experiences domestic violence at least once in their lives. This situation was exacerbated during quarantine, when many had to spend more time indoors. To help solve this social problem, IKEA is implementing the "Notice Violence" initiative. Renovation of the crisis centre "Mīlgrāvis" is part of this initiative as providing a safe and cosy home is a big step towards a brighter future for people that have experienced violence.

How to show love to your plants

One solution has to fit all: a makeover in a crisis centre

The last episode of the season is special in more than one way. Not only is it linked to IKEA social responsibility project "Notice violence", it also presents a huge challenge for the IKEA interior designer Elīna. Her task is to freshen up a kitchen of a crisis centre and this means that the interior has to fit the many temporary inhabitants that come and go here. At the same time, it does not do to make it purely utilitarian, it has to feel like home. Elīna will show all her skill to make this happen.

Modern kitchen for a big family

Kitchen is the heart of most every home and it plays a huge role in the everyday life of a family. It is crucial to plan it in a way that it is functional for big and small and also aesthetically pleasing. "Home idea with IKEA" is visiting a mother of four planning a surprise makeover for her husband in their kitchen and IKEA Interior Designer Alla shares best tips & tricks in kitchen planning.