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IKEA Interior Designers have done makeovers in all kinds of spaces, but now it's time for an unprecedented challenge – a sauna anteroom! The space to become a storage and family gathering space, faces different challenges: lack of space, humidity from the sauna and limited daylight from the single small window. The task is not easy, but designer Alina is ready to put all her knowledge and skills to work!
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Home idea with IKEA: Scandinavian style meets Latvian traditions image 1
Home idea with IKEA: Scandinavian style meets Latvian traditions image 1

Before: an impractical and outdated solution

The owners describe the sauna anteroom as a place where everyone can come together and have a good time, but also acknowledge that the existing décor is outdated. The space needs a fresh start both visuallu and functionally, as it currently lacks basic facilities for washing hands and preparing snacks and drinks.
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After: cosy sauna with a Scandinavian feel

After the makeover, the anteroom has a different feel. The fresh, mint green shade is an unconventional solution, but it fits in perfectly with the green of the bath brooms, the warm wood shade of the ceiling and the white accents that are visible in several places and visually make the room feel lighter and more spacious.
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Home idea with IKEA: Scandinavian style meets Latvian traditions image 1
Home idea with IKEA: Scandinavian style meets Latvian traditions image 1
Home idea with IKEA: Scandinavian style meets Latvian traditions image 1

A practical and functional entrance area

The new layout offers essential functionality. Careful thought has gone into a solution that is truly comfortable. When you enter the room, there is a bench right by the door where you can put your things and shoes. You can also store slippers for guests or other items. A combination of bathroom furniture suitable for humid spaces offers storage and possibilities for hand-washing and preparation for snacks and drinks.
 
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Compact and practical: storage solutions around the sink

The new layout doubles as a bathroom and a small kitchenette around the sink, cleverly combining the two. Open shelves and drawers are combined, with plenty of space for storing belongings. The open shelves are very handy for storing everything you need to have on hand at once, and rails can also be added to hold a variety of hooks and utensils.
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Dining area furnishings suitable for humid environment

The entrance hall of the sauna had a table and chairs before, but now the interior designer has decided to opt for a full dining area, spacious and comfortable enough for several people. It is designed with outdoor furniture that is also suitable for a humid environment, which is particularly important in this space. The wood tone of the furniture matches the colour of the ceiling and is echoed in the wall hangings, blending perfectly into the interior and emphasising the natural feel.
 
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How to plan ample storage without making the room look like a warehouse

The small space serves not only as a gathering place for the hosts, but also as a storage space for seasonal items and winter supplies, so the designer had to remember to plan enough space to store all these things. Sometimes that's not so easy, especially if you don't want to make the space feel cluttered and warehouse-like. Here, the harmonious impression is achieved with a variety of cupboards and lockers where everything you need can be hidden behind doors.
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Storage for large and small items

The main storage elements in this room are cupboards, which are designed to be used both inside and out, and therefore able to withstand humidity. The unobtrusive tone matches the colour of the walls, making the furniture more inconspicuous and therefore creating a lighter overall impression. In order to avoid a monolithic feel, the designer has included shelves painted in the wall colour, which make the overall facade more visually interesting.
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"For a space to function as a whole, zoning needs to keep in mind unifying elements. In this room, I've used wooden furniture to match the ceiling and decorative elements. I chose traditional-style furniture because it fits perfectly with the room itself and with the traditions of the bath."
 
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Previous makeovers

It‘s already the 8th season of “Home idea with IKEA”. Curious about the makeovers that we‘ve done before? Have a look.
 
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ANTAGEN, dish-washing brush ANTAGEN, dish-washing brush

ANTAGEN

Dish-washing brush, white

0,40

TILLGÅNG, tray TILLGÅNG, tray

TILLGÅNG

Tray, grey, 37x29 cm

1

SKOVELSJÖN, slippers SKOVELSJÖN, slippers

SKOVELSJÖN

Slippers, beige, S/M

2

SKOVELSJÖN, slippers SKOVELSJÖN, slippers

SKOVELSJÖN

Slippers, beige, L/XL

2

LÄTTAD, place mat LÄTTAD, place mat

LÄTTAD

Place mat, seagrass/black, 37 cm

3,99

EKOLN, toothbrush holder EKOLN, toothbrush holder

EKOLN

Toothbrush holder, dark grey

3,49

HASSJÖN, shower curtain ring HASSJÖN, shower curtain ring

HASSJÖN

Shower curtain ring, white

1,29/12 pack

VALLASÅN, hand towel VALLASÅN, hand towel

VALLASÅN

Hand towel, light grey/brown, 50x100 cm

5,99

SVARTSTARR, shower curtain SVARTSTARR, shower curtain

SVARTSTARR

Shower curtain, white/grey, 180x200 cm

14,99

KNAGGLIG, box KNAGGLIG, box

KNAGGLIG

Box, pine, 23x31x15 cm

9,99

HÖVOLM, rack with 6 knobs HÖVOLM, rack with 6 knobs

HÖVOLM

Rack with 6 knobs, oak

12,99

VÅRARV, tablecloth VÅRARV, tablecloth

VÅRARV

Tablecloth, dark grey/natural, 145x240 cm

17,99

HULTARP, rail HULTARP, rail
IKEA Family price

HULTARP

Rail, black, 80 cm

Regular price: 7

5

HULTARP, container HULTARP, container

HULTARP

Container, black/mesh, 31x16 cm

10

STOFTMOLN, LED ceiling/wall lamp STOFTMOLN, LED ceiling/wall lamp

STOFTMOLN

LED ceiling/wall lamp, smart wireless dimmable/warm white white, 37 cm

34,99

Energy efficiency class E
BJÄLVEN, bath robe BJÄLVEN, bath robe

BJÄLVEN

Bath robe, beige, L/XL

19,99

GILLSTAD, wall decoration, set of 3 GILLSTAD, wall decoration, set of 3

GILLSTAD

Wall decoration, set of 3, sedge handmade

14,99

KLYNNON, plant pot KLYNNON, plant pot

KLYNNON

Plant pot, handmade bamboo, 9 cm

3,99

DINERA, mug DINERA, mug

DINERA

Mug, dark grey, 30 cl

1,99

OSTBIT, tray OSTBIT, tray

OSTBIT

Tray, bamboo, 25x33 cm

7,99

VÄLVÅRDAD, cutlery stand VÄLVÅRDAD, cutlery stand

VÄLVÅRDAD

Cutlery stand, beige/galvanised, 13 cm

4,49

HEMNES, mirror cabinet with 2 doors HEMNES, mirror cabinet with 2 doors

HEMNES

Mirror cabinet with 2 doors, white, 83x16x98 cm

155

FEJKA, artificial potted plant FEJKA, artificial potted plant

FEJKA

Artificial potted plant, in/outdoor/hanging, 9 cm

3,99

EKOLN, soap dispenser EKOLN, soap dispenser

EKOLN

Soap dispenser, dark grey

4,99

KORKEN, jar with lid KORKEN, jar with lid

KORKEN

Jar with lid, clear glass, 1 l

2,99

HEMNES, bench HEMNES, bench

HEMNES

Bench, white, 83 cm

89

KLYKET, folding hook KLYKET, folding hook

KLYKET

Folding hook, aluminium/beige

6,99/3 pack

HEMNES, shoe cabinet with 4 compartments HEMNES, shoe cabinet with 4 compartments

HEMNES

Shoe cabinet with 4 compartments, white, 107x22x101 cm

99

TRUMMIS, basket TRUMMIS, basket

TRUMMIS

Basket, handmade rattan, 25x35x20 cm

17,99

BJÄLVEN, bath robe BJÄLVEN, bath robe

BJÄLVEN

Bath robe, beige, S/M

19,99

PRAKTPORTLAK, scrub mit PRAKTPORTLAK, scrub mit

PRAKTPORTLAK

Scrub mit, natural colour

3,49

SÖNDRUM, wall clock SÖNDRUM, wall clock

SÖNDRUM

Wall clock, low-voltage/white, 35 cm

14,99

HEMNES, mirror cabinet with 1 door HEMNES, mirror cabinet with 1 door

HEMNES

Mirror cabinet with 1 door, white, 63x16x98 cm

140

HEMNES, high cabinet with mirror door HEMNES, high cabinet with mirror door

HEMNES

High cabinet with mirror door, white, 49x31x200 cm

279

KNAGGLIG, box KNAGGLIG, box

KNAGGLIG

Box, pine, 46x31x25 cm

14,99

HULTARP, container HULTARP, container

HULTARP

Container, black/mesh, 14x16 cm

7

HÖGAFFEL, wall hook HÖGAFFEL, wall hook

HÖGAFFEL

Wall hook

1,99/3 pack

SINDAL, door mat SINDAL, door mat
New lower price

SINDAL

Door mat, natural, 50x80 cm

Old Price: 6,99
4,99
ROMANTISK, tray ROMANTISK, tray

ROMANTISK

Tray, white, 52x39 cm

9,99

BASTSJÖN, shower curtain BASTSJÖN, shower curtain

BASTSJÖN

Shower curtain, white/grey/beige, 180x200 cm

14,99

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