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At IKEA, we love to develop products that can be used together in a smart way. That’s why TROFAST storage boxes fit under the lids of the table. Your child can keep toys at hand – and clean up in a jiff!
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This traditional kitchen is full of countryside charm
The appeal of life beyond the city is the slowness. The simplicity. The proximity to nature. Here's an open plan kitchen and dining area that brings the best of the countryside to life, with traditional details and a large farmhouse-style table, plus charming nooks for playing, growing and reading.
Ask a designer: a happy home where children can thrive
“How can I make my home safe and childfriendly?” It’s important that children have a space where they can be free to play, learn and be themselves, believes interior designer Mia Gustafsson.
How to set up a room for three children?
When three children share one room, finding the right interior solutions can be challenging. This time, "Home idea with IKEA" visits Annija, a mother of three for whom the visit is a surprise, organised by her own mother. Annija admits she is very happy to have been chosen as a participant as she struggles with the planning of her children's room. IKEA Interior Designer Zane is determined to make the everyday life for Annija's family better. What will be her best tips & tricks?
Tips and ideas for the children's room
Welcome to tips and ideas about everything from baby’s first days to how growing kids can keep their things tidy and organised. Playing, storing, personalising their space and more – it’s all here to help you make your home better for everyone.
Tips and toys for stimulating your baby’s development
The time from newborn to toddler flies by so fast, and there’s a lot to take in – actually, everything. From learning to recognise basic colours and simple shapes to running around on your own two feet, nothing gets your baby’s development going like playtime.
Essential tips for starting out with baby
Coming home with your baby there are certainly a few things that will make your new plus-one life easier. But don’t worry, it’s not as much as you might think. Here are some tips for putting together a good start kit for you and your baby.
A cosy nursing corner ready for we-time
Of course you want everything to be perfect before the new arrival. But relax, here are some baby room ideas that will make it easy to set up a calm and caring corner for your baby and you.
Tips for upgrading a children’s study space
If your child doesn’t already have a generous desk with easy-reach storage and a height-adjustable chair, this could absolutely give the schoolwork a proper power-up. Or perhaps all you need is better lighting, some practical desk organisers or handy wall storage to keep track of homework and library books.
Ideas for better sleep in a shared children’s bedroom
Sharing a bedroom is usually easier if you give both children room for privacy and expressing their individual personalities. This way they get enough me-space to learn to appreciate the advantages of sharing: the connection and sense of security in each other’s company.
Wind-down rituals and bedtime routines
Kids get a better recharge with happy and healthy habits that make the falling-asleep part easier. A long cuddle, a warm bath, a good book or some music – all ages have their favourite ways of unwinding.
How to get a study room with space to grow
It’s a joy to see teenagers in a stimulating and creative workspace that really supports who they’re growing into. A desk to centre around, comfortable seating for hangouts with friends, good lighting for all activities and lots of smart storage.
Kids’ clothes storage – learning to manage on your own
Handling your clothes storage and getting dressed all on your own is a big part of growing up. From finding what to wear and caring for your clothes, to getting dirty clothes to the laundry and folding clean clothes again, here are some helpful tips.
Organisation helps good habits start early
It's easier to keep things tidy in the kids’ room when there's a place for everything. Good storage can even make it fun for them to stay organised all by themselves – the more so if you let them decide where each thing should go.
How to encourage play in the children’s room
The way toys are stored makes a big difference in how much playtime they get. It’s simply more inspiring for kids to have them in clear sight in easy-reach storage – which also makes tidying easier. But everything doesn’t always have to be cleared away. Why not leave a few creative spaces where playtime can continue whenever they want?
If you want to learn, don’t forget to play
Children’s ability to learn has a lot to do with – taking breaks from learning. Activating body and mind through play helps to make sessions of concentration more effective. Why not make room for both in your child’s room?
How to improve safety in a children’s room
Safety in children’s rooms is everything, so your kids and their friends can play, discover and enjoy themselves without unnecessary accidents – or you having to worry about what’s going on in there. Here are some helpful steps for precaution.
Get the kids cooking and teach them healthy habits
Measuring, mixing, setting the table – having the kids help out in the kitchen is not only fun, it's educational. And not just when it comes to teaching them how to cook. It's also a chance to create healthier eating habits that will serve them – and the planet – throughout their lives.
Home idea with IKEA: one bedroom for two children
Transforming a temporary workspace with a play area into a dynamic boys' bedroom for two brothers (2 and 6 years old) requires a harmonious blend of creativity and functionality. Boy's mother Maija imagines splashes of color, whimsical decor, and versatile storage solutions, fostering an environment that nurtures both play and restful sleep.
