IKEA designer: choosing natural materials for the home image 1
When picking the pieces for our homes, we all have different considerations from price, to look, to comfort. Perhaps you’ve become more conscious of what your furniture is made from. We chatted to an IKEA interior designer to learn more about the value of investing in different natural materials.
IKEA designer: choosing natural materials for the home image 1
IKEA designer: choosing natural materials for the home image 1
IKEA designer: choosing natural materials for the home image 1

Pine furniture in its many forms

Pine can be enjoyed untreated, like this IVAR cabinet, or painted, varnished or stained, like this HEMNES cabinet. One of the reasons to love pine is that every part can be used, including the sawdust. From big, solid pieces to veneer, plywood, particle board and more – it’s such a versatile material.
 
IKEA designer: choosing natural materials for the home image 1
IKEA designer: choosing natural materials for the home image 1

Mixing furniture materials for an interesting look

By their very nature, natural materials such as wood and certain textiles can make a space feel warmer. To create a feel with a bit more edge or interest, consider choosing pieces that mix materials, like the cool steel and warmer rattan of this armchair. The juxtaposition is both attractive and intriguing.
 
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Investing in long-lasting household textiles

Both pure linen and cotton have advantages such as breathability and insulation, making them great choices for bed linen all year round. Both materials are also very durable and get softer with each wash, making the investment well worth your while.
 
IKEA designer: choosing natural materials for the home image 1
IKEA designer: choosing natural materials for the home image 1

Hardwearing materials that are in it for the long haul

Different materials have their benefits, so think about the purpose of your pieces. If something is really going to be put to task, like kitchen chairs and chopping boards, look for materials that are hardworking and hardwearing, such as tougher woods like acacia and pine.
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Wasting less, enjoying more

At IKEA, we try our best to make sure as little goes to waste as possible. Some of our pieces are made from materials that would have been discarded, such as certain rugs and this lamp made from bamboo offcuts.
 
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ÅKERFIBBLA, duvet cover and 2 pillowcases ÅKERFIBBLA, duvet cover and 2 pillowcases

ÅKERFIBBLA

Duvet cover and 2 pillowcases, white black/check, 200x200/50x60 cm

54,99

BEGÄRLIG, vase BEGÄRLIG, vase

BEGÄRLIG

Vase, clear glass, 29 cm

19,99

KORKEN, jar with lid KORKEN, jar with lid

KORKEN

Jar with lid, clear glass, 1 l

2,99

FLÅDIS, basket FLÅDIS, basket

FLÅDIS

Basket, seagrass, 25 cm

9,99

PERJOHAN, bench with storage PERJOHAN, bench with storage

PERJOHAN

Bench with storage, pine, 100 cm

49

BJÖRKSNÄS, bedside table BJÖRKSNÄS, bedside table

BJÖRKSNÄS

Bedside table, birch, 48x38 cm

99

SMÅÄTA, chopping board SMÅÄTA, chopping board

SMÅÄTA

Chopping board, acacia, 72x28 cm

24,99

ULRIKSBERG, armchair ULRIKSBERG, armchair

ULRIKSBERG

Armchair, rattan/anthracite

99

MISTERHULT, pendant lamp MISTERHULT, pendant lamp

MISTERHULT

Pendant lamp, bamboo/handmade, 45 cm

69,99

IVAR, cabinet IVAR, cabinet

IVAR

Cabinet, pine, 80x30x83 cm

89

PINNTORP, chair PINNTORP, chair

PINNTORP

Chair, red stained

45

HEMNES, glass-door cabinet with 3 drawers HEMNES, glass-door cabinet with 3 drawers

HEMNES

Glass-door cabinet with 3 drawers, red stained/light brown stained, 90x197 cm

349

DYTÅG, duvet cover and 2 pillowcases DYTÅG, duvet cover and 2 pillowcases

DYTÅG

Duvet cover and 2 pillowcases, dark grey, 200x200/50x60 cm

79,99

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DYTÅG

Duvet cover and 2 pillowcases, dark grey, 200x200/50x60 cm

79,99

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