This season’s new-in pieces cleave close to the classic IKEA playbook: the form and function boxes are reliably ticked – all threaded through with that signature playfulness and innovation. From smart storage solutions to beautifully crafted furniture and covetable accessories, we’ve rounded up the most stylish IKEA buys that prove god design doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag.
SKALBODA Armchair Orange, £60
Not so much new as a new take on a vintage IKEA design. This chair – originally called JÄRPEN – was created by Niels Gammelgaard in 1983 and it’s now available in new colourways. We adore it in orange. The perfect way to make a minimalist room pop. Buy it.
TJÄRLEK Egg Cup, £4
Sunny side up? We love this playful and irrepressibly happy yellow egg cup – the perfect way to start the day: with a smile. Buy it.
TRUMMIS Magazine File, £12
With spring in the air, now is the time to organise your desk or home office. We love this handmade rattan file holder, which adds a calming aspect to a shelf or corner. Buy it.
SKOTAT Extension Cord, £22
Extension cords don’t usually count high amongst our most coveted items. But this one, in soft sage green, proves once again that the practical can also be pretty. Buy it.
ÅKERBÄR Greenhouse, In/Outdoor, £15
It’s that time of year when keen gardeners assiduously and lovingly tend their seedlings. Greenhouses typically come with high price tags – but if your green-fingered ambitions are relatively humble, this will do the job nicely without breaking the bank. Buy it.
MUSKOTBLOMMA Plant Pot With Saucer, In/Outdoor, £19
Another great garden buy: good terracotta pots often come at wince-inducing prices. This one can be used outdoors or indoors, is winningly simple and comes in a soft, pinkish hue. Throng your patios immediately! Buy it.
NÄMMARÖ Modular Corner Sofa, 3-Seat, £610
It’s time to bust out the outdoor furniture for a good spot of spring lolling. This modular sofa is beckoning to us for days spent in idle repose, book in one hand, cocktail in the other. Buy it.
SANDVIVA Apron, Dark Grey, £6
Practical and stylish, a good, hard-wearing cotton and jute apron is exactly what we need for all our spring kitchen pottering and potting shed tinkering. Buy it.
KUPONG Alarm Clock, £1
If you resent relying on your phone to wake you up in the morning, this classic alarm clock is the answer. And at a pound, it is inarguable. Buy it.
GULDVÄVARE Washing Mitt, £8 For A 3 Pack
Anyone with young kids will be familiar with the resistance to bathing (followed by the resistance to getting out of the bath afterwards, naturally). It pays, then, to have some fun gimmicks to get them in the tub. We like these jolly, friendly washing mitts, which are a snip at £8 for three. Buy it.
TILLFÄLLE Candlestick/Candleholder, Set Of 3, £6
These cool candlesticks in muted tones are perfect in their simplicity – and a great dupe for a Hay design we love (and, needless to say, a fraction of the price). Buy it.
BATIKBOTIA Mug, Yellow, £3
Looking for a sunny mug to go with your sunny egg cup? This is it. Buy it.
VAPPEBY Portable Bluetooth Speaker, £10
Take the party al fresco with this portable speaker – we love the soft, classic Scandi tones and the ability to soundtrack our every task. Buy it.
BANJANTRÄD Shower Curtain, £10
Cheap shower curtains often look exactly that: cheap. This one, with its vivid colours and striking pattern, would look perfect in an otherwise entirely minimal white bathroom. Buy it.
SKOGSÖN Easy Chair, Light Green Outdoor, £75
An instant injection of zingy fun, no matter your outdoor setting – perfect in large, rambling gardens and on balconies alike. Buy it.
RISATORP Basket, Dark Green, £8
Good storage is everything. This basket looks sweet and is perfect for organising the loose bits and bobs that seem to accumulate and multiply relentlessly. Buy it.
FRIDANS Block-Out Roller Blind, White Yellow/Striped, £19
Bringing the seaside to you, this roller blind is endlessly uplifting. Buy it.
GOKVÄLLÅ Serving Tray, £19
Breakfast in bed anyone? Buy it.
SOLVINDEN LED Solar-Powered Table Lamp, £9
The days of long al fresco lunches that morph into long suppers as the sun slips beyond the horizon are coming. Dot a few of these solar-powered table lamps down the table to softly illuminate the scene. Buy it.
SALLADSKÅL Watering Can, In/Outdoor Beige, £22
Simple, utilitarian, perfect: we love this frill-free watering can. Buy it.
STRANDÖN Folding Table Set, £29
Going to Glyndebourne? Snap up this folding table set for the most proper of picnics. Buy it.
HÖGÖN / Iggön Parasol With Base, £80
Stay out in the midday sun – so long as it’s under this beauty of a parasol. Buy it.
