The apartment shared by three friends – young professionals fresh out of university – feels far from cozy or homey, particularly in the living room. As the hosts admit, the space is furnished with a mismatched collection of pieces they had on hand, which don’t quite work together. To make matters worse, the room is relatively dark, lacking the warmth of morning or evening sunlight. So, how can this space be transformed into something livable and inviting? Enter IKEA interior designer Janet, ready to work her magic.
Work is often referred to as the second home and the colleagues – as the second family. Therefore, your workspace also deserves to be dressed up for Christmas so that both co-workers and visitors can enjoy the festive mood. This year, we, the B2B team, received a record number of entries for the "Christmas makeover with IKEA for Business" competition. We are delighted and pleased that more and more Companies are taking the opportunity to create a real festive feeling in their premises. The motivation or the story was crucial to win the competition: why you want this, what the current conditions are and what this opportunity will do for you as a team and for your customers.
Which rooms are the hardest to furnish? Naturally, those with multiple functions! This space must serve as a hub for various activities—a place for crafting as well as a cozy retreat for family relaxation. So, how do you balance hobbies and downtime in one room? IKEA’s interior designer shares valuable tips on how to effectively organize multi-functional spaces, creating a harmonious environment that supports both activity and relaxation.
Many families face the challenge of accommodating multiple children in a single room, requiring creative solutions to ensure comfort for everyone. This task becomes even trickier for parents arranging a shared space for a girl and a boy of different ages. How can you design a room that works for both a school-age boy and a kindergartener? An interior designer offers advice on zoning the space effectively and finding enough storage for the abundance of belongings that children tend to accumulate.
The Children's Hospital Foundation team works a lot with people on a daily basis and there are many projects where several people need to be consulted. The current office with very limited work space has therefore become unwieldy and the team would like more space for productive work, meetings with families and also a small kitchenette where they can have lunch and coffee.
A home in Liepāja has been longing for a kitchen makeover. When the owners first moved in, they furnished the space with hand-me-down pieces from friends. Now, however, they dream of creating something uniquely their own – fresh, functional, and designed to reflect their style. The current kitchen is a blank canvas, waiting for the creative vision of an interior designer to transform it into the heart of a home – a space where the family can share moments together and warmly welcome friends.
Many homes have just one children's room, and it can be a real challenge to make it comfortable for multiple children. In this home, the mother is ready to give her sons the largest room, yet even the interior designer must carefully consider how to create a layout that meets the needs of boys at different stages. How can everyone have a bit of personal space and the chance for solitude, even within a limited area?
The office of Ausma, Executive Director of the Latvian Publishers Association, is ready for a much-needed transformation. Ausma notes that the space feels outdated and lacks essential elements for a productive work environment, including adequate lighting, practical workstations, and a proper display area for showcasing beautiful books. IKEA interior designer Ilga is determined to breathe new life into the office, creating a modern, comfortable, and brighter space.
How can irregularly arranged rooms be designed to be both comfortable and functional? It’s a question many loft dwellers likely ponder. This is also the case in this kitchen, where the family has been wishing for a more practical layout. IKEA interior designer Zane is here to share her tips, demonstrating how to plan a kitchen that thoughtfully considers the unique features of the space.
The bright, light-filled living room of this family home is ready for a makeover to transform it into a multifunctional space where everyone can feel comfortable – whether spending time together or enjoying some solitude. While the room is already cozy, the family desires more color and greater functionality, as it serves as a place to eat, play, watch TV, and relax. Interior designer Rēzija suggests practical solutions to enhance both the room's aesthetics and comfort.
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