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IKEA’s new DEKORERA collection invites a sophisticated home refresh

IKEA’s DEKORERA range is focused on the contrast and combination of shade and light, creating a multi-dimensional and sophisticated ambiance in your home. These pieces were designed to renew existing furniture items, and enhance and update living spaces without complex and expensive overhauls. This is achieved through eye-catching decorative items and textiles such as throws, pillows, rugs, bowls, vases, jugs and trays.

DEKORERA is a collection that draws from the rich colours and style of 17th Century Dutch master painters like Rembrandt, Vermeer and Hals; full of swirling, golden light, playful domestic scenes, and shadowy corners. This, combined with traditional Scandinavian craftsmanship, results in products created to add an inviting flair to your home.

The bright pattern of many of the textiles and decor items enables you to combine them with darker, or more neutral, furniture – such as an armchair or couch – to refresh the space without making any major replacements. By using a patterned throw, some contrasting cushions, and a rug (to tie this decorative moment together), you can entirely refresh the furnishings that you already own.

There’s even a new neutral cover, made of natural cotton, for your existing STRANDMON armchair, which can create the base for a fresh new style at a fraction of the cost of a new chair.

Many of these contrasting textiles were envisioned as points of interest in a shady and sophisticated living room with distinctive diamonds, textured stripes, and bold patterns.

There’s also a playful homage to the roots of the range’s inspiration, with colour-block versions of some of the most famous works by Vermeer and Da Vinci (as seen above on the shelf). They are not only decorative pieces, but also function as trays that can be used to carry your morning coffee or tea! The candlesticks (seen on top of the cabinet, above) are striking design accessories as well, playing with bold shapes and colours while retaining their functionality.

The rounded, gentle forms of DEKORERA’s bowls, jugs, and vases reflect traditional Northern European crafts and techniques. Released just in time for Christmas, they inspire thoughts of a rustic and rural simplicity, delivering a much-needed respite in a time such as this.

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New IKEA products: our top August picks

There’s a lot of exciting new products at IKEA this month. Here are our top four!

New IVAR mesh doors

The IVAR storage system in untreated wood has been a workhorse in the IKEA range for over 50 years. This month, some new additions to the system include mesh cabinets.

The mesh cabinets in grey steel offer plenty of storage space for things big and small – everything from folders at the office, things in the kitchen, clothes and bags in the hall, to cleaning items and waste sorting. The steel mesh gives a sleek and industrial look. The IVAR frame can be painted to create a really unique piece for your home. How good does the pink look?!

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The new flatpack VINLIDEN sofa

The new VINLIDEN sofa is just as comfortable as it looks. With its high back, generous seating dimensions and soft covers, it’s designed for maximum comfort. Plus, there are smaller cushions that can be used both against the armrests, but also as a lumbar support.

It’s the first launch of new IKEA sofas with a lightweight metal frame that comes flat-packed. Assembling the sofa is super easy, and when it’s time to move to another home, disassembly is just as smooth. Decide between a two-seater or a three-seater, with or without chaise longue.

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The rainbow PILLEMARK doormat

We don’t need to tell you that these are going to FLY off the shelves as rainbows have never been so popular in interiors, it’s only $19.99 and who doesn’t need a cheery welcome to their home, especially at the moment!

It’s made from the renewable material coir – a coconut fibre, which is hardwearing and perfect for entrance areas.

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The new FRÖSET easy chair

At $99, in multiple colours and a perfect example of Scandinavian design, what’s not to like? Clean lines, visual lightness and smart use of material all come together in this low-sitting chair.

Being lightweight, it’s easy to move around and place in many rooms, making it ideal as an extra chair for social gatherings. Choose between white, red or black stained oak veneer. They all look like icons in the making with their modern shape and low legs.

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