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Fancy being an IKEA meatball taster? No, really!

Ever dreamt of spending an entire day in an IKEA Småland ball pit? Or wished you could spend hours eating yourself silly as IKEA’s Meatball taster? Well these fantasies could soon become a reality, as for the first time ever, IKEA invites fans to come together and test its new store in Western Sydney. To ensure it […]

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Furniture Homewares

IKEA stationery? Just one of the new things in store in April

I’m seriously obsessing over IKEA these days. Their collections are just so on point and so affordable, I only wish there was a store closer to where I lived — but maybe that’s a blessing in disguise! This April, three beautiful new collections are landing in stores and the first, which I’m most excited about, […]

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Art Designers

IKEA’s affordable, limited edition urban art for just $14.99

From Serbia, to Sweden, to San Francisco, IKEA have uncovered 12 of the world’s best street artists to create a limited-edition collection of 12 unique urban art posters. In stores from 1 April, the Art Event Limited Collection is super affordable, with prints costing just $14.99 each! Combining a spectrum of different techniques: from spraying […]

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Appliances Furniture Homewares Kitchens

20 amazing kitchen accessories from IKEA

As someone who loves a bargain, IKEA is my type of heaven. That being said, it can be extremely overwhelming. Last time I went, I’m not exaggerating when I say I saw what was bordering on a public meltdown. Sometimes too much choice is a bad thing! So I thought I’d take the hard work out of […]

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Designers Expert Tips Furniture

Lighting tips from Ikea Australia’s head of interior design

By Tiffany Buckins One area within home furnishing that people often struggle with is lighting. Most people will only use general lighting to light their bedrooms and bathrooms, which can lead to these rooms lacking ambience and functionality. So to ensure you create a beautiful, balanced room, make sure you have the correct lighting. It is important […]

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Designers Furniture

IKEA’s new design it yourself lighting range

I’m loving this new wave of lighting and furniture that allows you to be the designer. And one such product is IKEA Australia’s new NYMÖ COPPER range, which sees you make your own personalised pendant, table or floor lamp. By combining a NYMÖ COPPER lampshade with your choice of cord set or base, you can make […]

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Designers Furniture

IKEA Australia’s hotly anticipated Ilse Crawford collaboration

It may be many months away, but the hotly anticipated SINNERLIG COLLECTION by Ilse Crawford will be launched in all IKEA Australia stores this August. A collaboration between IKEA and internationally renowned interior decorator and designer, Ilse, the collection will offer people top of the line design at typical IKEA prices. Which of course we […]

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Furniture Homewares

Our best picks from Ikea’s new SPRUTT storage collection

Moving into my new home today (that has no built-ins… agh!), the release of Ikea’s storage collection SPRUTT, really couldn’t have happened at a better time! Modern in design, super functional and not to mention low in price, the SPRUTT collection is all about making those busy and chaotic times of the day easier. Featuring lots of fun […]

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Interiors Addict

Want to stay the night at IKEA?

Thanks to Airbnb you could! I think it’s marketing genius on both companies’ parts! Simply enter the competition, which you enter via the Airbnb site as if you were booking regular accommodation. The prize is for one night only at the Tempe store in Sydney and the three winners will be given a unique, money […]

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Interiors Addict

Alert: the new IKEA catalogue is out!

Always an exciting time here at Interiors Addict! Unfortunately, you can’t get your hands on a hard copy in store until 1 September. You can, however, view it online or download the app here now. Enjoy!

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Interiors Addict

Bargain bar stools from IKEA

These lovelies from IKEA are just $19.99 each until tomorrow (Sunday 29 June) so get on down to your nearest store. They’re made from powder coated steel. Only two allowed per customer. Until stocks last.  

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Homewares

IKEA PS 2014: its boldest collection yet

It’s a big statement to make, but IKEA say their new PS collection for 2014 is their boldest to date, with multi-functionality and flexibility at its core. For the first time ever, more people now live in cities than in the country. They move frequently, live in smaller spaces and have less money to spend. […]

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Interiors Addict

The first student recipients of IKEA Rhodes’ design grant

Three up-and-coming designers have been given $2,000 towards their professional qualifications: the first recipients of the IKEA Rhodes design grant. They are Christina Brooks from Concord, Sarah Reason from Campbelltown and Celine Huggins from Winmalee in the Blue Mountains. They now have the opportunity to take their design career to the next level with financial […]

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House Tours

Family’s Happy New Year after winning kitchen makeover from IKEA

A Sydney family found entertaining a lot easier this Christmas thanks to winning a kitchen/diner overhaul from IKEA. The Kalamaras family, from East Lakes, really wanted a space that better suited their growing young family but just couldn’t afford to do renovate just yet. Space was limited and that space was definitely not being used […]

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Interiors Addict

Give twice with the IKEA’s annual soft toy campaign for UNICEF and Save the Children

From now until January 5 2014, for every soft toy or children’s book sold at IKEA, the IKEA Foundation will donate €1 (approx. $1.50 AUD) to children’s education through UNICEF and Save the Children. The Soft Toys for Education campaign aims to provide quality education to children living in poverty in developing countries. Since the […]

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Interiors Addict

Chance for 3 up and coming designers to win $2,000 study grant from IKEA Rhodes

Up-and-coming local designers have the chance to win a $2,000 grant to help them gain professional qualifications next year, thanks to IKEA Rhodes and TAFE NSW – South Western Sydney Institute (SWSi). To be in with a chance, they must demonstrate their creativity by redesigning a corner of their own home using images of IKEA’s […]

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Interiors Addict

A little bit of IKEA in Tokyo

Yes, I’m on honeymoon but I just had to sneak online and share this with you because it made me laugh. Damian and I were exploring Harajuku when I spotted an IKEA sign down a little side street. Turns out it was a little pop-up shop introducing the latest range. I managed to glean this […]

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Kitchens

IKEA design new kitchens for The Lodge for Abbott and Rudd

With less than 2 weeks until polling day, the battle for the top job continues, and IKEA Australia has offered some timely home furnishing inspiration for Australia’s would-be PMs, Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott, should either feel the need for a redesign inside The Lodge. As a bit of fun, IKEA has created 2 kitchen […]