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In the 8th episode of "Home idea with IKEA" it is all about a kitchen that is so much more than just a kitchen. In this centre of group apartments and workshop premises, kitchen is a place for eating and for cooking and also for celebrating together, socialising and at times learning new skills together. The one who invited IKEA team was Olga, who works with teaching the principles of healthy eating to the inhabitants.
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The premises
The existing interior is purely practical which is not to say functional. There is a spacious kitchen unit but without an oven and a stove. Olga says that it has always been a make-do, food was prepared at somebody's apartment and brought back in the common space or recipes were used that do not require stove or oven.
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Finding the right inspiration
To get going, IKEA Interior Designer Olga brings Olga from the centre to farmer's market to meet food blogger Anna Panna. Anna Panna was originally known for her baking talent but now she has taken a more holistic approach and tells her followers more about how to reduce the intake of sugar and how to ensure that the body gets all the vital nutrients. Together with both Olgas she explores the colourful world of fruit and vegetables.
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Moodboard
After the inspirating meeting Olga is invited to IKEA to capture some of the inspiration in a moodboard. IKEA Designer suggests using different colours instead of just shades of one main colour. Olga's favourite colour green harmonises well with grey and wooden nuances. Accents can be chosen in metal, but kept moderate as most colour in kitchen is always brought by fruits, vegetables and other foods.
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Everyday sustainability in kitchen
This kitchen unit has everything needed for everyday life, for spending time together and for learning. The mobile lightweight kitchen island can be put away in the corner when not needed and pulled out for workshops. Tables have wheels for easy combining and re-combining. Sustainability is becoming a vital part of our everyday lives and IKEA Designer has added some sustainable solutions to this kitchen. She reminds that one of the cornerstones of sustainability at home is recycling and recycling starts with sorting the waste. IVAR combinations are great for SORTERA bins that can be labelled to be used for different kinds of waste.
 
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Setting the atmosphere
As this room tends to become a bit crowded when everybody comes in, the setup had to be light and airy so as not to play the main role. Designer Olga has solved this by keeping the lower part closed and adding some open shelves and decorations at the upper part. Cabinets are a great way to hide away things that create clutter, but open shelves are the best way to display something nice or to keep the most often used things close at hand.
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This room is about being together and being together means being with quite a lot of people. Mobile tables on wheels are a great solution for coming together, but a lot of people means also a lot of things, so storage solutions are also something to think about. Here, IKEA Designer has used IVAR combinations that can be adjusted and personalised according to individual wishes. Open shelves, closed cabinets and a lot of space: the possibilities are endless!
 
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"The lower part of this kitchen is made up by closed cabinets, but the upper part consists of open shelves and some rails with hooks. Open shelves create airy impression and some things that are used often can be put there for easy access. The absence of wall cabinets is also a possibility to use the wall for other purposes, e. g. some rails with hooks for storage or some pots with herbs."
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NYSKÖLJD, dish drying mat NYSKÖLJD, dish drying mat

NYSKÖLJD

Dish drying mat, dark grey, 44x36 cm

2

KUNGSFORS, container KUNGSFORS, container

KUNGSFORS

Container, stainless steel, 12.0x26.5 cm

7

MÅLERÅS, picture ledge MÅLERÅS, picture ledge

MÅLERÅS

Picture ledge, bamboo, 75 cm

12,99

HEMLAGAD, 6-piece cookware set HEMLAGAD, 6-piece cookware set

HEMLAGAD

6-piece cookware set, black

59,99

SORTERA, waste sorting bin with lid SORTERA, waste sorting bin with lid

SORTERA

Waste sorting bin with lid, white, 37 l

9,99

POKAL, glass POKAL, glass

POKAL

Glass, clear glass, 35 cl

0,69

TJENA, storage box with lid TJENA, storage box with lid

TJENA

Storage box with lid, white, 18x25x15 cm

2,49

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

HÖVOLM

Rack with 6 knobs, oak

12,99

ORDNING, cutlery stand ORDNING, cutlery stand

ORDNING

Cutlery stand, stainless steel, 13.5 cm

2,49

RINNIG, kitchen utensil rack RINNIG, kitchen utensil rack

RINNIG

Kitchen utensil rack

2,99

NYPON, plant pot NYPON, plant pot

NYPON

Plant pot, in/outdoor grey, 19 cm

5,99

MATTRADITION, forced air oven MATTRADITION, forced air oven

MATTRADITION

Forced air oven, IKEA 300 white

275

Energy efficiency class
TOMAT, spray bottle TOMAT, spray bottle

TOMAT

Spray bottle, white, 35 cl

1,29

MATTRADITION, wall mounted extractor hood MATTRADITION, wall mounted extractor hood

MATTRADITION

Wall mounted extractor hood, white, 60 cm

195

Energy efficiency class A
HEKTOGRAM, floor uplighter HEKTOGRAM, floor uplighter
New lower price

HEKTOGRAM

Floor uplighter, silver-colour/white

Old Price: 24,99
19,99
STÖDJA, cutlery tray STÖDJA, cutlery tray

STÖDJA

Cutlery tray, white, 31x50 cm

3

MÅLA, whiteboard pen with holder/eraser MÅLA, whiteboard pen with holder/eraser

MÅLA

Whiteboard pen with holder/eraser, mixed colours

2,99/4 pack

IKEA PS 2002, watering can IKEA PS 2002, watering can

IKEA PS 2002

Watering can, white, 1.2 l

1,99

KUNGSFORS, container KUNGSFORS, container

KUNGSFORS

Container, stainless steel, 24x12x26.5 cm

19

IKEA 365+, food container IKEA 365+, food container

IKEA 365+

Food container, square/plastic, 750 ml

5,99/3 pack

IDEALISK, grater IDEALISK, grater

IDEALISK

Grater, stainless steel

3,49

NYTTIG FIL 440, charcoal filter

NYTTIG FIL 440

Charcoal filter, 2 pack

40

IKEA 365+, mug IKEA 365+, mug

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Mug, white, 36 cl

2,49

IKEA 365+, bowl IKEA 365+, bowl

IKEA 365+

Bowl, rounded sides white, 9 cm

3,49/2 pack

LYSEKIL, rail for wall panel LYSEKIL, rail for wall panel

LYSEKIL

Rail for wall panel, aluminium, 120 cm

15/1 pack

LEGITIM, chopping board LEGITIM, chopping board

LEGITIM

Chopping board, white, 34x24 cm

2,49

NYTTIG TUB 150, flexible pipe for fan

NYTTIG TUB 150

Flexible pipe for fan

20/3 m

RISATORP, basket RISATORP, basket

RISATORP

Basket, white, 25x26x18 cm

5,99

FEJKA, artificial potted plant FEJKA, artificial potted plant

FEJKA

Artificial potted plant, thyme, 9 cm

2,99

FEJKA, artificial potted plant FEJKA, artificial potted plant

FEJKA

Artificial potted plant, Rosemary, 9 cm

3,99

HANDSKALAD, decoration, hand HANDSKALAD, decoration, hand

HANDSKALAD

Decoration, hand, natural

9,99

MAXIMERA, drawer, high MAXIMERA, drawer, high

MAXIMERA

Drawer, high, white, 40x60 cm

45

JANINGE, chair JANINGE, chair

JANINGE

Chair, white

45

KUNGSFORS, rail KUNGSFORS, rail

KUNGSFORS

Rail, stainless steel, 40 cm

3,99

LILLTRÄSK, worktop LILLTRÄSK, worktop

LILLTRÄSK

Worktop, white/laminate, 123x2.8 cm

35

ENHET, wall fr w shelves ENHET, wall fr w shelves

ENHET

Wall fr w shelves, white, 60x30x75 cm

50

RINNIG, tea towel RINNIG, tea towel

RINNIG

Tea towel, white/dark grey/patterned, 45x60 cm

2,49/4 pack

KRILLE, leg with castor KRILLE, leg with castor

KRILLE

Leg with castor, white, 70 cm

15

IVAR, shelf IVAR, shelf

IVAR

Shelf, pine, 83x30 cm

15

IVAR, cabinet with doors IVAR, cabinet with doors
IKEA Family price

IVAR

Cabinet with doors, white, 80x83 cm

Regular price: 99

79

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