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What to do with a space that is hard to find the right use for? Madara and Ričards have a room just like that, and for the time being it's on the back burner, but... or we don't know how long the "on the back burner" can last! The owners are hoping for help and encouragement to create something lasting here, perhaps a sitting corner or a games room with a place to work.
Home idea with IKEA: small space relaxing image 1
Home idea with IKEA: small space relaxing image 1
Home idea with IKEA: small space relaxing image 1

Before: an unfinished space without function

The room waiting for a makeover is located between the main part of the house and the terrace and has not changed much since the current owners moved in. In summer, it is busier, as it leads to a cosy seating area on the terrace, but in winter it turns into a storage room.
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After: a peaceful corner to relax alone and together

After the makeover, the space has changed beyond recognition. It has a brand new earthy colour palette and no longer looks unfinished. Overall, the interior has been kept in a bohemian style with a Scandinavian touch, which makes the original style more restrained and peaceful.
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Bringing some garden feel into the house

Plants are also an important part of the everyday life in this household – seedlings in spring and houseplants in winter. So the designer decided to bring a winter garden feel to the space, with a comfortable table on which to repot or prune, and interior objects with botanical elements.
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A different way to store

The space is rather small, so there is no place for massive furniture. The floor isn't perfectly flat either, so you have to think about how to place the furniture straight. The perfect solution here is an open shelf with adjustable legs, so that the shelf ends up standing as it should. The transparent glass shelves give a particularly airy impression, while the graphic black frame is a striking backdrop for the objects placed in the shelve.
 
Home idea with IKEA: small space relaxing image 1
Home idea with IKEA: small space relaxing image 1

Interior follows function

To make room for more belongings, the designer has planned wall shelves by the ceiling on one side of the room. She used the best-fitting kitchen cabinet frames and stacked boxes in them to create a sleek look. A stepping stool is used to access the shelves and can also be used as seating if required. As the room opens onto the terrace, there are hangers near the terrace door for hanging a jacket or blanket.
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A place to relax and be together

The centrepiece of the room is the seating area with a couple of comfortable armchairs, which just invite you to sit down and take a breather. This seating area can be accentuated with a rug to visually separate it from the rest of the room. For extra cosiness, natural material pouffes can be used to put your feet up, or as a tray table and even extra seating if you need more space.
 
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How to fit the decor to the spirit of a space

It's not just about the design, but also about the furnishings we choose to create a harmonious impression. Plants and nature play a big part in the mood of this room, which is why various elements made from natural materials have been chosen as an addition to this interior, and even the wall decor has a botanical theme.
 
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"I used kitchen cabinets in this room, which were not originally designed for this function, but worked very well here. I've heard that customers in the store don't pay much attention to furniture in departments that are seemingly out of the question, because they don't even think e.g. that kitchen cabinets could fit perfectly in a bedroom. You have to keep your eyes open and look for the best for your space!"
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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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SY, iron-on hemming strip SY, iron-on hemming strip

SY

Iron-on hemming strip

3

BRANÄS, basket BRANÄS, basket

BRANÄS

Basket, rattan, 32x34x32 cm

14,99

SANNAHED, frame SANNAHED, frame

SANNAHED

Frame, white, 25x25 cm

5,99

ALMARÖD, mirror ALMARÖD, mirror

ALMARÖD

Mirror, black, 75x170 cm

149

EFTERTÄNKA, decorative hourglass EFTERTÄNKA, decorative hourglass

EFTERTÄNKA

Decorative hourglass, clear glass/sand, 15 cm

6,99

GRADVIS, plant mister GRADVIS, plant mister

GRADVIS

Plant mister, clear glass/gold-colour, 15 cl

8,99

SILVERLÖNN, sheer curtains, 1 pair SILVERLÖNN, sheer curtains, 1 pair

SILVERLÖNN

Sheer curtains, 1 pair, beige, 145x300 cm

17,99

KONSTFULL, vase KONSTFULL, vase

KONSTFULL

Vase, green-brown, 16 cm

14,99

SMYCKA, artificial flower SMYCKA, artificial flower

SMYCKA

Artificial flower, Pampas grass, 86 cm

3,99

ALSEDA, stool ALSEDA, stool

ALSEDA

Stool, banana fibre

34,99

KUSTFLY, cushion cover KUSTFLY, cushion cover

KUSTFLY

Cushion cover, beige/black, 50x50 cm

9,99

KONSTFULL, vase KONSTFULL, vase

KONSTFULL

Vase, green, 19 cm

14,99

GLADOM, tray table GLADOM, tray table

GLADOM

Tray table, dark grey-beige, 45x53 cm

17,99

LACK, wall shelf LACK, wall shelf

LACK

Wall shelf, black-brown, 110x26 cm

12,99

FULLTALIG, candlestick, set of 3 FULLTALIG, candlestick, set of 3

FULLTALIG

Candlestick, set of 3, black

9,99

FEJKA, artificial potted plant FEJKA, artificial potted plant

FEJKA

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

3,99

VATTENKRASSE, watering can VATTENKRASSE, watering can

VATTENKRASSE

Watering can, ivory/gold-colour, 0.9 l

6,99

ODDNY, cushion cover ODDNY, cushion cover

ODDNY

Cushion cover, off-white/dot pattern black, 50x50 cm

4,99

JAKOBSBYN, pendant lamp shade JAKOBSBYN, pendant lamp shade

JAKOBSBYN

Pendant lamp shade, smoked, 30 cm

24,99

METOD, suspension rail METOD, suspension rail

METOD

Suspension rail, galvanised, 200 cm

15/2 m

MELLÖSA, picture ledge MELLÖSA, picture ledge

MELLÖSA

Picture ledge, transparent, 60 cm

12,99

RANARP, wall/clamp spotlight RANARP, wall/clamp spotlight

RANARP

Wall/clamp spotlight, black

24,99

FEJKA, artificial potted plant FEJKA, artificial potted plant

FEJKA

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

3,99

TANNISBY, rug, flatwoven TANNISBY, rug, flatwoven

TANNISBY

Rug, flatwoven, handmade/grey black, 160x230 cm

249

FJÄDRAR, cushion pad FJÄDRAR, cushion pad

FJÄDRAR

Cushion pad, off-white, 50x50 cm

7

FRYKEN, box with lid, set of 3 FRYKEN, box with lid, set of 3

FRYKEN

Box with lid, set of 3, seagrass

12,99

PINNIG, bench with shoe storage PINNIG, bench with shoe storage

PINNIG

Bench with shoe storage, black, 79x35x52 cm

39,99

SOLHETTA, LED bulb E14 250 lumen SOLHETTA, LED bulb E14 250 lumen

SOLHETTA

LED bulb E14 250 lumen, globe opal white

2,99/2 pack

Energy efficiency class D
FÖRUT, pendant/ceiling lamp hook

FÖRUT

Pendant/ceiling lamp hook

0,50

KONSTFULL, vase KONSTFULL, vase

KONSTFULL

Vase, frosted glass/green, 10 cm

4,99

SVARTPOPPEL, cushion cover SVARTPOPPEL, cushion cover

SVARTPOPPEL

Cushion cover, grey-green, 50x50 cm

4,99

METOD, wall cabinet frame

METOD

Wall cabinet frame, wood effect black, 80x37x40 cm

20

OSKARSHAMN, wing chair OSKARSHAMN, wing chair

OSKARSHAMN

Wing chair, Gunnared black-grey

249

STILREN, vase STILREN, vase

STILREN

Vase, white, 22 cm

9,99

VITTSJÖ, shelving unit VITTSJÖ, shelving unit

VITTSJÖ

Shelving unit, black-brown/glass, 100x175 cm

99

VIDGA, glider and hook VIDGA, glider and hook

VIDGA

Glider and hook, white

2/24 pack

VIDGA, single track rail VIDGA, single track rail

VIDGA

Single track rail, included ceiling fittings/white, 140 cm

10

VIDGA, corner piece, single track VIDGA, corner piece, single track

VIDGA

Corner piece, single track, included ceiling fitting/white

4

VITTSJÖ, shelving unit VITTSJÖ, shelving unit

VITTSJÖ

Shelving unit, black-brown/glass, 51x175 cm

59,99

LUNNOM, LED bulb E27 150 lumen LUNNOM, LED bulb E27 150 lumen

LUNNOM

LED bulb E27 150 lumen, globe clear, 95 mm

2,99

Energy efficiency class D
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