autumn 2011ikea.co.ukhomes & ideas from ikea familythe space issueISABELLAS IS PLAYFULGALLES IS INDUSTRIALPOLINAS IS SMALLSIWS IS FLEXIBLEQUICOS IS SUSTAINABLEwhats yours?plus 37 new autumn must-haves, 24 double-duty space savers, 5 beautiful ways to furnish with plants inter ikea systems B.V. 2011SEBO The Floorcare ProfessionalsWin a SEBO Vacuum cleaner, enter our monthly draw at www.sebo.co.uk/d For our complete range please call 01494 465533 or see our website.SEBO stockists include: John Lewis Partnership, Comet, House Of Fraser, BHS Home Stores,Currys, Co-op Department Stores, Euronics Centres and many independent stores.The SEBO range includes the X Series Uprights, Felix Uprights and K and D Series Cylinders. Made In GermanySEBO Airbelt DDesigned to give you moreSEBO owners will testify that vacuum cleaners simply dont come any better.The new SEBO Airbelt D is the latest addition to the range and is truly exceptional in its performance and features. Working in collaboration with Achim Heine, Professor of Design and member of the German Design Council, SEBO have created a striking new cylinder cleaner which dynamically combines form and function. Innovative features like the 15.5m reach and ErgoGrip handle make cleaning easier and more effective. And there is an added bonus it looks good too.Behind the understated, stylish exterior lies a powerhouse of performance. For example, the new SEBO Turbofan motor uses the latest turbine technology to generate incredible suction. A technologically advanced cone shaped hose further boosts suction power, giving you the highest levels of cleaning performance. Sound good so far? Find out how the new SEBO Airbelt D has been designed to make your life easier, by going to www.sebo.co.uk/d to download the brochure, or visit one of our stockists for a demonstration.The SEBO Airbelt D More capacity, more cleaning range, more performance.Powerful and effective withvery good lter efciencyTrisha Schoeld, Head of Testing, Good Housekeeping Institute15.5m cleaning rangeExtra range, extra convenience6l bag capacityExtra long life bagsi-PowerIntegrated power controlHELLO!LIVE MAGAZINE NEEDS YOU! Would you like to see your home on the pagesof Live magazine? Then email some digitalimages of the main rooms in your house to homes@IKEAFAMILYLIVE.com Get even more ideas and inspiration Find us at facebook.com/IKEAFAMILYLIVE Follow us on Twitter @IKEAFAMILYLIVEWhen we started planning this issue, we deliberated over the idea of space. We cant call this the small space issue - if you dont live in a small space, how will you be inspired? we thought. But we neednt have worried! Soon 70% of us will live in cities, where the average living spaceis small - 20m2. And there can be space issues in any home, large or small. So we agreed,its not the size of the space that matters, but how that space is used. Thats why, in this issue, we show you an industrial space, a shared space, a small space,a fexible space and a sustainable space. All packed with inspiration that works in any space. Happy reading!Lotta Brandt, Live Editor I was born curious, says Martin Slyst, who shot Mette Helenas 50m apartment, p27. I love creating images of real homes with real people for the magazine. We often shoot small spaces. I usually end up crushed in a corner with the camera! Photographer Adrian Briscoe scaled a 10-metre telegraph pole to get the exterior shot of our sustainable space on p66. We were packing up after shooting the solar panelled roof at IKEA Sicily, p75, when Helen phoned to ask for a hlm for the website. Luckily Salvatore was waving us off so we interviewed him on the spot! Ellie, Features Ed. We visited Siw and her family in Bergen. Her home has to accommodate anything from two to eight, depening on whos around. Find out how on p48. Student Theresa showed us how she makes the most of her one-room space in Leipzig, and her cute fashion illustrations, p59. Welcome to the issuelive from IKEA FAMILY0P|an your career, des|gn your ||fe, create your future uith klc"The help KLC gioes students nfter the course to get uork-plncements nnd johs in the industrg is nlso inonlunhle. Seoen genrs on, 1 nou run mg oun compnng nnd the uonderful tenm nt KLC nre incredihlg supportioe of mg grouing husiness"Caz Myers Des|gn - KLC Cert|cate&D]0\HUVF|ex|b|e methods of study Comprehens|ve careers adv|ce & gu|dance Profess|ona| qua||cat|onPract|ca|, fr|end|y & |nsp|r|ng tra|n|ngBased at Che|sea Harbour Comp|ete beg|nners we|come Estab||shed, accred|ted, h|gh|y regarded schoo|Contact us on 020 7376 3377 for more |nformat|on or v|s|t www.k|c.co.ukBe |nsp|red to create an exc|t|ng new career w|th an |nter|or des|gn course at KLC. We can offer you a range of courses that offer pract|ca| and h|gh|y acc|a|med tra|n|ng so|ut|ons based at our|nsp|rat|ona| stud|os |n Che|sea Harbour.KLC Schoo| of Des|gn, Un|t 503 The Chambers, Che|sea Harbour, London SW10 0XF 020 7376 3377 |nfo@k|c.co.uk www.k|c.co.ukMore than 70% of the worlds population will livein cities by 2050The walls of Nathaniel and Galles industrial space dont limit their outlook in Paris, p12In Denmark,78,596 households are made up of one woman and one childMette Helena and her daughter make the most of their shared space in Copenhagen, p27The average familyin Sweden has1.6 children Isabella, Martin and their daughter Ella have fun in their playful space in Stockholm, p6In Germany,one-woman households makeup a quarter ofall households Theresas creating one space that refects her personality in Leipzig, p59It would take 0.3% of the worlds land area to supply our electricity needs via solar powerStefano and the eco team are taking green steps in Sicily, p7524% of people in Spain live in rural areas Maria and her family have a sustainable space thats at one with the hills of Vacarisses, p66In Norway there are 34,093 homes with six or more residentsSiw and her partner have six children between them, and they all live under one roof in a Hexible space in Bergen, p48The average living area per personin Russia is22.4m2We made Sasha smile when we made over her familys small space in Moscow, p39INSIDEIT'S WHAT'S ON THE INSIDE THAT COUNTS! The way we live is changing - more city dwelling, less space. Turn your m2 into more than just a number. The homes in this issue are full of ideas that make the most of every bit of their space.live from IKEA FAMILYAutumn's line up0where our ideas come out to playthis compact house is home to isabella, martin and their daughter ella. they live in a creative space, where theyve made room for their imaginations to run freeWHY NOT have a forest indoors? think beyond paint. our playful wallpaper livens up our hallway and reects the forest outside. l like the look? try SLTTHULT range of wall stickers. WHY NOT...encourage role playing? ella lovesher mini kitchen and role play is so important for a young childs development. l like the idea? try: DUKTIG mini-kitchen 66 72x40cm. 701.298.01WHY NOT... make room for everyone? ella has grown out of her high chair but is too small for grown-up seats. her green chair is perfect! l URBAN junior chair 29.99 Green. 502.070.36 l FAKTUM/ABSTRAKT high-gloss whitekitchen unitslive from IKEA FAMILY 06 07Isabellas playful space in StockholmWHY NOT...display your interests? martins cartoon collection is on picture shelves. the colours became the palette for the room. l RIBBA picture ledge 8.29 l115cm. white. 501.525.95WHY NOT...make space to play? ella wants tobe wherever we are, so we needed storage for her downstairs. iKea boxes under the coffee table make it easy for her to put things away.l like the idea? try KASSETT boxes with lids 9.39/2pk 27x35, h26cm. white. 501.803.91WHY NOT...personalise? i put fabric under the glass of the coffee table to make it uniquely ours. l like the idea? try LIATORP coffee table 175 93x93cm. white/glass. 500.870.72 home changed for me and martin when ella arrived. we met 10 years ago at a party and something just clicked. we movedin together six months later. in our rst house everything was calm. we wanted a refuge, somewhere we could be together. everything was understated, in greys and beige tones. Now our lives are a big burst of colour and energy, and our new home reects that. the house was an impulse buy. we knew we needed an extra room for ella, but were only just beginning to look when we saw this house. we fell for it instantly. it felt like something from astrid lindgrens books about the Bullerby children childhood favourites about kids who live in an idyllic village in the countryside. we couldnt resist that feeling, even though the house was smaller than we had originally thought. we knew wed just have to be smart about space. and it needed lots of work. we do everything as a team, even the renovations. it used to be that decorating was my hobby, but now martin has been infected with the bug too. which is great, because its hard to do things in the house at the same time as looking after ella! we bounce ideas about freely and ella gets involved in everything.l IKEA STOCKHOLM RAND rug 259 Flatwoven. 250x350cm. Black/off-white. 901.032.54 KRAMFORS sofa Vintage. EIVOR cushion 6.99 40x50cm. multicolour. 602.153.90 EXPEDIT coffee table Vintage.Isabellas playful space in Stockholmlive from IKEA FAMILYIsabellas playful space in Stockholmlive from IKEA FAMILY 08 09WHY NOT...turn a bookcase into a dolls house? in ellas room we put painted doors on Billy bookcases. the brightpink house is ellas favourite, lledwith beads and building blocks.l BILLY bookcase 32 80x202cm. white. 836.882.10WHY NOT...hang it up? i put pegs on the wallto encourage martin to hang his jeans up instead of leaving them on theoor where he steps out of them!l IKEA VIPPA hooks 2.79/2pk h15cm. aluminium. 866.838.84WHY NOT...think outside the box? i made spotty storage by customising boxes with stick-on oor protectors usually used on chair legs! l NOSTALGISK box with lid Vintage. FIXA stick-on oor protectors 99p/20pk 241.556.00photoGraphy PER GUNNARSSONwords KAROLINA OESTLINthe space here is small, but i wanted it to feel unied, with hidden storage solutions that dont encroach on our oor space so theres room for ella to run around. and being two very tidy people, we wanted to keep the house from looking messy quite a challenge when you live with an energetic and enthusiastic two-year-old! But some of my best ideas are inspired by ella. when she started to walk, she began to bring her toys into the living room thats where the idea for storage under the coffee table came from. im even refurbishing a dolls house i had as a child, turning it into a replica of our house. ella is so much a part of us, we wanted the styleof our house to reect her personality as well as ours. so all the splashes of bright colour, the toyson display (both hers and ours!) make it feel like a space for play, a space for all of us to be together. MORE INSPIRATION Isabella has made a vinyl race track on an IKEA table for Ellas cars. For more great ideas and an online tool to help plan your childs room, visit IKEA.co.uk/stuvaplannerl MALM king-size bed frame 139 160x200cm. white. 098.935.62 MALM 2-drawer chest 25 40x55cm. white. 802.145.49we live in 85m285m2 3 people = 28m2 eachDownstairs UpstairsIsabellas playful space in Stockholmlive from IKEA FAMILY live from IKEA FAMILY 10 11Isabellas playful space in StockholmIn the kitchen 'We spend lots of time here, says Galle. 'This is our place to be together. Our table can be an ofce, a play space, somewhere to talk and to eat. l TOBIAS chair 65 Transparent/chrome-plated. 201.150.38 FLYTTA kitchen trolley 99 Stainless steel. 98x57cm. 000.584.87ITS nOT The SpAce YOu hAve, ITS hOw YOu uSe IT nathaniel and Galle love to travel. At times their home has been a tent, a car, the shade of a tree. Today its a converted workshop in paris. now they have 80m2 to live in, what do they do with it?nathaniels industrial space in paris12 13nathaniels industrial space in parisphOTOGraphy SArAh hOGAnWOrdS heLen BAzuAYeWhat we want from our home is the freedom to do the things we love. you dont need lots of space, just an idea of how to make room for whats important. My style is minimalist,I like it when you have almost nothing. But Galles style is very maximalist, with candles, photos, softer things This home is our evolving compromise. Nathaniel doboin is sitting on the family sofa as he speaks. his computer is set on a BEKVaM stool in front of him. all morning, as our team has moved around taking pictures of the converted printing workshop he shares with his girlfriend Galle and their daughter Flora (2), Nathaniel has set up ofce in different parts of the apartment. Earlier it was the dining table. Our old table is from a brocante there are lots of good ones on the way to Belgium.I love mixing new buys with reclaimed things. Like our metal and clear plastic chairs mixedwith the old school chairs we saved from the skip. Now Nathaniel is working in the narrow, light-lled annexe he and Galle built last year. It is a bright, comfy space to sit and read or relax. Galle is passionate about reading. She works for the NGO Fontaine O Livres, which lobbies to improve independent book publishing in paris. Findingspace for her library, so her books dont have tobe packed away and out of sight, was important.We dont have a lot of oor space in here, other than that which is taken up by the sofa, but we thought beyond that. There are the walls. We lled one with shelves that reach up to the ceiling.This used to be the perfect place to throw parties. Before we built the annexe it was quite dark, with few walls even the bath was out in the open, remembers Nathaniel. It was wonderful in a way, Galle agrees. She has joined us after takinga nap in the bedroom well, she is due to give birth to their second child in eight days! We had a lot of parties when I rst moved in because we didnt have children and we have a lot of friends. But a dark space changes the way you feel at home. Its a nice cocoon, which is good in the winter but at other times its a little sad. Nathaniel and I grew up in the south of France. Like plants, we thrive in sunshine.I like the extra light we get now.O IKeA pS hveT 2-seat sofa bed 409.99 rute black. 498.744.82 BArOMeTer oor/reading lamp 45.99 Nickel-plated steel. 800.895.74In the original living room We dont have a spare room but our sofa bed is well used, says Nathaniel. The leather chair was saved from the street we xed the raggedy bits with black tape. Its a good place to read but with less natural light back here, we need a good reading lamp. In the new living area We chose a sofa thats big enough for us all to lie down on and listen to music or watch a movie on the computer. Space is limited but we used the full heightof the wall for our shelves.In the bathroom I spend hours in here with a book, says Galle. Its good to have time and space to take care of yourself. Before we had Flora there was nothing separating the bath from the rest of the living room. as it is now, you can have privacy or talk to others in the house!O nOrDen sideboard 139 120x90cm. Black. 301.769.03We rethink our home as our needs change but alwayswith the buildings history in mindlive from IKeA FAMILYnathaniels industrial space in parislive from IKeA FAMILY 14 1580m2 3 people = 26m2 eachWe live in 80m2Nathaniel and I rst met when we were 16.We were at the same school and we kissed - once! We both moved to Paris without knowing the other one was here. And we both kept our friends from home. It was when our friends invited us to a party six years ago that we met again. First there was surprise: "Is that you? Then: "BAM! Like a big love story! Weve been together since then. I moved in four years ago. Nathaniel had been here since 2004. He found the place after putting notes under the doors of old workshops in the area asking if anyone was interested in selling. The notes didnt work, says Nathaniel. But an agency called and asked ifI wanted to view this place. I like the fact that this area and the homes in it have a history. When you choose to live in a place like this, its good to live with what was originally here rather than cover it up or rip it out. I want to respect our homes industrial past, so weve kept the brick exposed and furnished the place with a mix of wood and metal. Industrial, open-plan living is not a common choice for a family home. But there is an authenticity and warmth at the heart of this building, Nathaniel explains. We did decide to make changes when Flora was one. A year of living with her taught us that the open layout wasnt working. There were no private areas - our bed was in the living area. We asked our friend Mina, an architect, to help us rethink the space and so some walls went up. Now Galle andI have a bedroom. It is typically Parisian - small - just with space for a bed, side table and shallow wardrobes with sliding doors. Flora also has a room. Its small, but so is she so its more than enough!Nathaniel and I love travel. It changes your idea of home. When you can be happy with just a backpack you realise that what matters is loved ones. Living back within four walls, we judge that we are making good use of our space if each of us is happy. MORE INSPIRATION Stainless steel kitchens, tough leather chairs, beds with storage built-in, children's toys - nd themall in store!In the bedroom. Floras room is designed to encourage independence and play, says Galle. O ALVINE KVIST king-size quilt cover set 35.99/5pcs Quilt cover 240x220cm. 4 pillowcases 50x80cm. White/grey. 601.596.38 SMILA BAGGE wall lamp 5.79 Green. 900.728.7016Nathaniel's industrial space in Parislive from IKEA FAMILYA COLOUR FOR EVERY FAMILY MEM%ERNJUTA SLIPPERSTreat your feet to spa luxury at home- slip them into something soft andcomfortable tonight!1.7IKEA FAMILY member price 1.7Ordinary price 2.34To geW more fromIKEA FAMILY, goWo IKEA.co.uk30-day, RISK-FREEhome audition andINTEREST-FREEinstalment planWhy go another day withoutroom-filling sound?The BoseWavemusic system - DABLoad a CD or tune in to your favourite DAB/FM/AMradio station and youll hear the difference the BoseWavemusic system - DAB makes.Bose technology delivers a crisp, clear, realistic sound thats capable of filling a room with a depth youd expectfrom a much larger hi-fi yet it comes from a system barely bigger than a shoebox.The sound is punchy & impressive its ability to fill a roomis quite astonishing all one could want froma systemof this kind. 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Quotes reprinted with permission: Gramophone magazine, 08/2005 ; Stuff magazine, 12/2006; Mark Prigg, Technology Correspondent, London Evening Standard, 04/2005.Call free on 0800 081 3445 todayquoting reference 17482 and find out more about our:30-day, risk-free home trial Easy interest-free instalment plan*Mon - Fri: 9.00am - 6.30pm Sat & Sun: 10.00am - 5.00pmOr for a free information packText Bose17482 to 84118Visit: www.bose.co.uk/wmsCall now to ask how you can receive aFREE Waveconnect kit for iPhone and iPod worth 99when you order before 31st October 2011Listen to all of the music on your iPhone or iPod through the Wavemusic system - DAB. Compatible with all iPhone models and most iPod models, it charges your iPhone/iPod whilst docked and comes with a custom remote that controls both iPhone/iPod and Wavemusic system - DAB.iPod not includedAUTUMN WISH LISTEach season has its motif. Right now, animals are everywhere. Turn over to uncover six more pages of trends, new products and great autumn buysWe're having an owl moment.Theyre by far one of my most popular images, says designer Helen Musselwhite of the bright, wise owls in her new SOLMYRA artwork for IKEA. Now you can own a piece of colourful artwork, based on a sculpture she made from intricate layers of paperand lace. Im really excited to see my work on sale in IKEA. My original sculptures can be quite expensive, so this is a great way for people to own something of mine at a fraction of the usual cost. O SOLMYRA picture 11.99 50x70cm. Owl stock II. 201.971.09 MORE INSPIRATION Visit helenmusselwhite.com and go in store to see the full range of IKEA artwork.The shopping forecast156GUNNELSAHLIN mORE insPiRatiOnCarafes, wine glasses, vases, lanterns Gunnels collection of glassware designs for iKEa is beautiful and extensive.see them all in the market hall in store! the piece: HMTA carafe.the design brief: The original plan was to make a carafe that would be part of a set with drinking glasses. The glasses didnt make it. But the carafes shape is so strong and distinct, it stands on its own. the inspiration: The plastic bottles you use to spray plants in your garden. I like their sharp necks and the way the bottles mix different proportions.I liked the idea of putting two shapes together.Distinguishing marks: The coloured mouthblown glass. Its reminiscent of water a subtle reminder to drink water through the day!the material: I love glass the way light plays through it gives it an almost living quality. Here it makes a daily, essential activity feel special more than a plastic bottle. the next steps: Ive done a lot with glass so next for IKEA is textiles. Watch this space to see if my ideas work out! l hmta carafe 6.99 1,8L. Grey. 501.864.11WELL HELLO, DOLLY! Ive created many soft toy animals for IKEA but its something completely different to make a human being, says Annie Huldn, designer of the new LEKKAMRAT dolls. The three fabric dolls are inspired by different ethnicities. They come with a set of clothes, are gender neutral, have movable arms and legs and can be tossed in the washing machine. l lEKKamRat dolls 7.997PuRPlE REiGns9From soft lilac to mulberry, purple was thecolour of choice at this years Oscars. Now IKEAis rolling out the red carpet... for purple.1. hEnRiKsDal chair cover 20 Dansbo lilac. 002.111.87 2. EKtORP lumbar cushion 16.99 Tullinge lilac. 702.146.01 3. iKEa Ps Vll watering can 79p 1.2L. Assorted colours. 401.770.30 4. PaPaJa plant pot 1.19 Fits owerpots up to 12cm. Lilac/assorted colours. 401.866.52 5. FRGRiK VlDiG plate 3.99 27cm. White/lilac. 001.873.47 6. BlYGsam 2-piece plant pot set 7.99 Assorted patterns/lilac. 601.770.34 7. FaBuls glass 1.59 30cl. Lilac. 001.869.51 8. almstED rug 2.59 Low pile. 170x240cm. Lilac. 401.916.96 9. EKtORP 2-seat sofa 329 Tullinge lilac. 598.944.51 10. isala side table 159 60cm. Lilac. 402.041.751342108PURPLE HAS A WARMING, cOMFORTING qUALITY FOR AUTUMN. IT ALSO PROvIDES A GOOD FOUNDATIONFOR PINKS ANDA NIcE BALANcE TO cOOLER, NEUTRAL SHADES. Joanna Feeley,creative Director, Trend Bible TALKING DESIGN WITH the shopping forecast21 live from iKEa FamilYiKEa GOEs BaCK tO sChOOla nursErY EDucatiOn! Purple isnt autumns only hot colour green is big too! Visit the Market Hall of your local IKEA for green accessories. Or really breathe life into your seasonal update by decorating with plants. See page 32 for some inspired ideas.cOMMUNIcATION BETWEENSTUDENTS AND TEAcHERSIS cRUcIAL. SHARING IDEASENcOURAGES cREATIvITY Beckmans Principal Tom Hedqvistt he idea that we never stop learning is a central philospohy at IKEA, and the new range of IKEA metre fabrics shows this principle in action. It was created after an intense workshop with students from the Beckmans college of Design led by renowned American illustrator Laurie Rosenwald. Laurie is an illustrator and designer, famous for her book jackets, packaging, animation and posters. She divides her time between New York and Sweden. When I teach my workshop How to Make Mistakes on Purpose I call out: quick and sloppy! and quantity not quality as a way of getting people out of perfectionist habits. These principles formed the basis of her workshop with the Beckmans students. She wanted to encourage them to produce a large amount of spontaneous artwork and then turn it into designs. Laurie stood in the middle of the room and shouted out, Tree! Bicycle! Park! while the students scribbled away. The students sketched without thinking, and without knowing the drawings would ever be seen outside the room! Product developer Emma Jones announced at the end of the rst day that IKEA would be involved and wanted to turn the designs into a range of fabrics. Its a completely new way of working, she said. That was actually what was really fun to create something from a starting point thatyou dont normally start from! O 1. lilliVi fabric 6.99/m W150cm. Multicolour. 802.086.14 2. EDma fabric 4.99/m W150cm. Multicolour. 701.986.58 3. maDDE fabric 4.99/m W150cm. Multicolour. 002.086.13 4. GullVi fabric 5.99/m W150cm. Multicolour. 202.086.12 5. Julita fabric 3.99/m W150cm. White/black. 802.086.09talEnt-sPOttinG at BECKmansLearning from mistakes is part of the curriculumat Beckmans, as is working on real-world projects. Founded in 1939 by Anders Beckman, a Swedish advertising illustrator and exhibition designer, Beckmans has a reputation for its innovative education, which pushes students to be creative.To ensure students represent the freshest talent, they are admitted purely on the basis of creative samples. The results speak for themselves: Beckmans has produced some of Swedens most renowned art directors, interior designers, fashion designers, illustrators, artists, stylists, costume designers, authors, directors, stage designers and a number of IKEA designers. Who knows what todays Beckmans students will be tomorrow? mORE insPiRatiOn want to get your hands on the workof a future design star? Go in store tosee the full range of fabrics designedby Beckmans students.12354the shopping forecast22 live from iKEa FamilYthe shopping forecast23 live from iKEa FamilY11. ANNAMOA fabric 5.99/m W150cm. Green. 101.652.172. Colours are clean, lightand vibrant with graphicelements, such as thick stripes.KLIPPAN 2-seat sofa 179 Ranten green. 498.893.943. Textiles show fresh and contemporary inHuences. Cushion covers look ne and delicatewith organic patterns or forms. EIVOR KVIST cushion 12.99 55x55cm. Multicolour. 402.121.234. EIVOR throw 15.99 125x170cm. Black/white. 102.121.29 5. OLSBO frame 3.59 10x15cm. Green. 001.857.776. EIVOR ORD king-size quilt cover set 21.99/5pcs Quilt cover 240x220cm. 4 pillowcases 50x80cm. White/black. 202.072.317. Simple, basic pieces are thekey to this style. Furniture has clean lines, is in neutral colours and is, above all, functional.LACK side table 9.99 55x55cm. High-gloss grey. 101.937.348. LIVAT vases 2.99/3pk White. 901.865.559. IKEA 365+ BRASA Hoor lamp 91.99 Black. 301.488.49 MORE INSPIRATIONLike the style? Go in storefor lots more SwedishModern furniture, fabricsand accessories.ARE YOU UP FOR A BIT OF SWEDISH MODERN?Its a style at the heart of the IKEAidentity. Think clean lines combined with organic shapes, accents of bright colours and a focus on function. Heres a taster.7984235624live from IKEA FAMILYThe shopping forecastSnoring a problem? Tried everything?Then consider the Good Night Anti-SnoringRing to help stop snoring tonight!Worn on the little fingerTwin acupressure points No drugs or side effectsLet your partner sleepMade from Sterling SilverAvailable in 3 sizesFully adjustableElegant and non-intrusiveIt saved my relationship. My girl friend made me sleep in the other room until I used the Good Night ring Mr A. 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Poaching and habitat loss havepushed them to the very brink of extinction inmany parts of Asia and they urgently needour help if they are to survive.By adopting a tiger today, youll help protect thisendangered species.For as little as 3 a month, youll get an adoptionpack, a gorgeous cuddly toy and regular updates frompeople working on the frontline of tiger conservation. Whats more, youll also have the satisfaction ofknowing youre helping us protect vital habitat, trainand support anti-poaching patrols and keep tigerssafe for generations to come.ADMIRE HER.PROTECT HER.ADOPT HER.ADOPTIONTIGERPlease return in an envelope to: Adopt a Tiger, WWF-UK, FREEPOST (KE4714), Panda House, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1BRWWF-UK, charity registered in England number 1081247 and in Scotland number SC039593.'Friends call my flat cosy. It's 50m2 so that could be a nice way to say small! They also say its full of ideas that theyve tried at home. It has to be. I share this one-bed space with my daughter Villa Malou - one bedroom for two girls is a challenge. But challengesspark my imagination and Ive madeour space work. Mette Helena 2Mette Helena's shared space in Denmarklive from IKEA FAMILYI grew up in a commune where we had shared living areas, but our own sleeping quarters. It taught me to value the space that was mine and make the most of it, however small, says interiors stylist, mother, art student and wallpaper-shop-owner Mette Helena Rasmussen. That experience has been useful in helping me make this space work for me and Villa Malou. But sometimes its just a matter of learning from something that doesnt work! I used to have a round dining table I had read that you can always nd room for one more around a round table. Its not true! A table like that needs space, so it didnt work here. Now I have an extendable table from a ea market. I love giving new uses to old things.I have lots of furniture from markets, but I also have lots of IKEA and the odd designer piece. I think its best all mixed up! You have to look at your home and nd the best solutions for your space and the way you live in it you cant copy and paste every nice idea you see into it. PLAN UP AND OVER I added extensions to my BILLYs and a shelf over the door to make use of the rooms heightMAKE ROOM FOR MORE Mette Helenas table is the heart of her living room. Its my office, Villa Malous desk, our dining table. I can change its size as I need.STORE AND DISPLAY! Open shelves mixed with wall cabinets mean Mette Helena can display selected items, while hiding clutter away.HANG IT UP! In the narrow hall, Mette Helena has kept the floor clear by adding hooks to hang her favourite bags. Theyre useful and add a bit of personality. CLEVER IKEA PRODUCTS l TROLLSTA tray table 45.99 57x45cm. Black. 401.341.06Has a removable tray and is easy to fold up and move/store. CLEVER IKEA PRODUCTS l BILLY bookcase 32 80x202cm. White. 836.882.10 BILLY height extension unit 16 80x35cm. White. 401.973.92Mette Helenas shared space in Denmark Mette Helenas shared space in Denmark28 29 live from IKEA FAMILY live from IKEA FAMILYTHINK DIFFERENTLY! Dont have much space or money? Get creative! My bed is a SULTAN mattress on kitchen unitsWhen people ask Villa Malou what my job is, she says: Mummy doesnt have a job. She always sees me enjoying myself. Ive turned my hobbies into my work. Villa Malou spends one week with me and one week with her father. When shes with me, the apartment is our playground. Shes creative, like me we play at the table, under the table, wherever! When she is at her fathers, I work hard on my projects. Maybe the best thing about getting divorced was thatI could decide where to put things no compromise! Ive had some good ideas. Like my high bed the wheeled cabinets underneath are kitchen units! They slide in and out easily and are really deep so I store lots of clothes inside. Behind them I store things thatI dont need very often. I try to think what I need for my home instead of just making it look good but its great to get both! MORE INSPIRATION The new IKEA room sets include small spaces packed with ideas. See them in store now.DIVIDE AND CONQUERThe wall between my area and Villa Malous is a BILLY bookcase secured to the wall. I papered the back on my side, while Villa Malou has the shelves.PLAN UP AND UNDER! My bed is a great solution for a small space. It uses the height of the room, giving me lots of storage underneath.MAKE STORAGE FUN!Wallpaper-covered boxes provide pretty storage and encourage Villa Malou to be tidy.CLEVER IKEA PRODUCTS l FAKTUM kitchen units (under bed, with wheels added so they slide in and out easily) BEKVM step stool beech 10.99 601.788.87 Helps you use the height of your room PORTIS hat rack 21.99 600.997.91 Ideal for hanging clothes in narrow spaces. Bed textiles and cushions from IKEA.pHoTogRApHY MARTIN SLYSTWoRdS KATE HERBERT-SMITH We live in 50m250m2 2 people = 25m2 eachMette Helenas shared space in Denmark Mette Helenas shared space in Denmark30 31 live from IKEA FAMILY live from IKEA FAMILYnot just for summer. Fill your home with evergreens to create a sense of wellbeing, even in the smallest spaces. IKEA plant expert Traudl Vleeming reveals the benetsof living with plants, while interiors stylist Amanda Koster shares stunning yet simple ways to do itPlAnTs ArE For lIFELiving close to nature hashealth benets, says Traudl Vleeming, in charge of selecting IKEAs plant range. Plantshelp to purify the air around you and can reduce stress. Even if you are short on space, there are ways to bring plants in to your home. I have them in almost every room.1. gArdEn bEdUse your walls! replace a traditional headboard with a wall of trailing plants to make a dramatic focal point behind your bed. Fix a couple of lACK shelves and pack with ivy. O HEDERA HELIX potted plant 2.69 13cm. Ivy. 668.040.47LACK wall shelf 9.99 110x26cm. White. 500.110.152. mInI gArdEnA terrarium is a glass container for growing and displaying plants which works even in the smallest space. Fill your container with a layer of stones for drainage, then some potting soil and youre ready to plant. Place ona sideboard or use as an unusual centrepiece for your dining table.O IKEA PS BUNKE serving bowl 21.99 34cm. Clear glass. 701.413.70 GYMNOCALYCIUM potted plant 3.69 10.5cm. grafted cactus/assorted. 701.648.99 SUCCULENT potted plant 2.89 12cm. Assorted plants. 800.695.1432Bring the outdoors in33 live from IKEA FAMILYMeet the expertTraudl has worked at IKEA for 32 years and is currently their plant person. One of my favourite things about my job is that I work with a range that brings nature into homes and ofces. Most people have a story to tell about their plants at home. Even if you dont have green ngers, you shouldnt let that put you off. Its all about choosing the right plant for sunny or shady areas. Many foliage plants climbers, bonsai, yucca and pachira dont need watering very often and succulentsare hardy. Knowing when tore-pot your plants, and having the right tools, also helps.My plants have to be strong enough to survive a week without water as I travel a lot, says Traudl. Ask yourself how much time you want to spend caring for your plants, and where in the room you want to put them. Succulents and cacti do not need a lot of water and can survive even in a very sunny window.3. lIVIng CUrTAInPlants lter light and dust, and work really well in a window as they help reduce outside noise pollution, says Traudl. For plants that cant stand direct sunlight, make sure the window is north- or east-facing. Play with scale and levels to hide an ugly view. l LANTLIV plant stand 22.99 H80cm. dark brown. 501.861.14 BIGARR plant pot with saucer 39.99 32cm. black. 001.413.40 PACHIRA AQUATICA potted plant 29.99 27cm. guinea chestnut. 001.185.23 DRACAENA MARGINATA potted plant 14.99 21cm. dragon tree/3-stem. 768.040.23 PHALAENOPSIS potted plant 8.99 14cm. orchid/1 stem. 401.485.42 ORMBUNKE potted plant 3.19 12cm. Fern/assorted. 101.648.974. lIVIng WAllFill an EXPEdIT unit with plants to create a living wall or room divider.Choose a unit which blends with the wall to allow the plants to really take over and create a very textured wallpaper. l KARLSTAD 2-seat sofa 339 Korndal medium grey. 398.594.58 EXPEDIT bookcase 139 185x185cm. black-brown. 602.086.48 SPATHIPHYLLUM potted plant 1.99 12cm. Peace lily. 601.449.01 rECommEndEd: SPATHIPHYLLUM potted plant 17.99 17cm. Peace lily. 701.448.49 GRAPEFRUKT plant pot 4.99 14cm. black. 601.594.6934Bring the outdoors in35 live from IKEA FAMILY MORE INSPIRATIONSee more ideas for creatingan indoor garden atIKEAFAMILYLIVE.comand pick up your favourite plants in store!Plants absorb substances in the home, like smells from the kitchen and small dust particles that are normally in the air,' says Traudl. If you want to improve the quality of air indoors, I recommend peace lilies, palms and ferns. Herbs area practical and aromatic choice for the kitchen.'5. HANGING GARDENIf you havent got any outdoor space or only have a small workspace inthe kitchen, hanging herbs is a practical solution that keeps fresh ingredients close to hand.O SKURAR hanging planter 3.99 Fits pots up to 12cm. Off-white. 901.860.94PHOTOGRAPHY TIM EVAN-COOKSTYLING AMANDA KOSTERBring the outdoors in36live from IKEA FAMILYBATHROOM UPDATE IN A SECONDNJUTA LIQUID SOAPFresh, cleansing and designed withcare - this soap complies with theEU Commission Cosmetics Directive1.49IKEA FAMILY member price 1.49Ordinary price 1.99To get more fromIKEA FAMILY, goto IKEA.co.ukPHOTOGRAPHY 4CORNERS IMAGES

!l uream ahou1 each o1 us havina small space o1 our own wi1hoou lih1in so we can uo wha1 we wan1. l like hrih1 lih1 colours. 3ome1hin harmonious! !l1!s such a small room hu1 we uon!1 wan1 special kiu!s 1urni1ure; small 1ahles anu chairs. Every1hin mus1 he mul1i1unc1ional!I live with my whole family in a one-room Hat in Moscow. My brother and sister turn it intoa mess of clothes and toys on a daily basisand it is impossible to keep the house in order! I try to keep things as neat as I can, but we have too many things and too little space. It's impossible to do anything, even leavethe house on time, because of all the clutter. We don't have any private space to do our own thing - even sleep - and we quarrel constantly!I would love to put things in order. My mum works really hard but there's no place inthe house where she can sit down and rest, and I really want to make her happy.We have a very limited budget and to improve our home within such limits seems almost impossible to me. I'd be very gratefulif you could help us out.' l!H lN DE3PAlR1 To: homes@IKEAFAMILYLIVE.com FROM: POLINA (AGE 17)We live in 15m215m2 4 people = 3.75m2 eachPolina's small space in Russia3 live from IKEA FAMILYI used to wonder why anyone wouldbuy boxes. But now I understand.Its such a simple and effectiveway of storing things you dont use all the time polina, 17Its so cool! I cant wait to go to sleep in my new bed, and stay up reading with my night light. I just dont want to wake up and find its turned back Oleg, 10a corner sofa bed might seem an odd choice in such a small space, but it provides a place where all the family can comfortably watch tV together, and it turns into a grown-up bed for polinas mum at night. and theres secret storage everywhere inside the sofa, underneath the coffee table and above the cupboards. to: sa Dyberg asa@sw From: IKEaFaMILyLIVE.com Subject: are you ready for a new challenge? polina has written to us from Moscow. Shes 17 and lives with her mother, sister (6)and brother (10) in a at that she bought herself with money she saved busking with her violin. they all sleep in the living room, which is just 15m2 and they have never had their own beds! Wed really like you to work with us on this project. this makeoveris not only about looking good, the solution needs to work hard for the familys everyday life. Wed like them all to have their ownbeds and be able to do different things at the same time in the space sleep, watch tV,do homework. youll see from polinas photos that they need help getting organised they have lots of stuff and not much storage!What do you say? Can you help? to: IKEaFaMILyLIVE.com From: sa Dyberg asa@sw Subject: What an exciting job! polina sounds like an amazing girl! I agree that we need to make the room into a space where the whole family can live comfortably, 24 hours a day. as a starting point, Ive noticed they dont use their walls at all. Some wall-mounted storage will help make some oor space I have already drawn some sketches of the ideas I have to make this work. I need to contact your colleagues in Moscow and arrange visas. this is going tobe an adventure for me. Polinas small space in russia40 41 live from iKea FamilY everyone gets a place to sleep l mnsTaD corner sofa bed with storage 499 gobo blue-grey. 701.989.79 this clever sofa bed comes with storage space in the end section for bed linen. l iKea Ps lVs chair-bed 189.99 grsbo white. 098.743.99Castors make this easy to move when cleaning. Choose from four different mattresses and a variety of covers. l mYDal bunk bed frame 99 90x200cm. pine. 001.024.52this great value childrens bed can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. added smart storage l laCK side table on castors 25 55x55cm. White. 202.115.01 an open storage compartment for books, remotes, etc, keeping the table top clear.l mUDDUs drop-leaf table 35 48/92x60cm. White. 101.600.74 the table size is easy to adjust as needed. l nisse folding chair 20 high-gloss white/chrome-plated steel. 101.150.67 Folds at to save space when not in use, or hang on a hook to clear oor space. l eKBY laiVa shelf 1.69 24x59cm. Birch effect. 501.787.03 l KasseTT storage boxes assorted sizes.l FaKTUm/aPPlD kitchen units (wall mounted) TroFasT storage boxes assorted colours and sizes. set the mood l Trl work lamp 19.99 h64cm. White. 101.707.04 l lUsY Blom rug 29.99 Low pile. 133x195cm. White/multicolour. 301.517.09 more insPiraTion The new iKea room sets include small spaces packed with ideas. see them in store now. It feels so fresh and clean, while the colour in the childrens area really brings things to life. It finally feels like everything is in order because of the clever storage ideas mum, ElenaI love the rug. Its really colourful and soft so we can play on it. and there are so many places to bounce!Sasha, 6sa chose plain white cupboards to go with the white walls, making the space feel bigger. a curtain separates the kids area, a fun way to give them privacy and encourage them to keep their toys in that space. heres what sa did Polinas small space in russia42 43 live from iKea FamilY 'Providing extra storage is easy - thinking about your things in a new way is the hard part! I helped Polina and her mum pack away. We sorted cupboards into technical stuff, sewing stuff, important paperwork and ofhce bits. *%&"45)"5803,/08"/%'03&7&3This smaller-space makeover will continue to improve the family's everyday life. But the solutions here can be used in any home - even the biggest house can have awkward spaces. Find an idea to suit your family's needs.' sa 'The daytime living space transforms into a sleeping space at night. Matching bedding and neat blinds prevent the room looking cluttered. I was really touched when Polina told me that this was the hrst time that she would be sleeping without someone elses legs on her. 'I fell in love with Sasha and Oleg - they are so full of energy. The curtain makes a cosy place for them to sleep, and lights above their bed enable them to read and unwind before bedtime. 'Polina was the architect of this makeover, and I really wanted to fulhl all her dreams. Dont underestimate the importance of lighting in a multifunctional room. Providing each family member with their own task light gives them independence. 'Children always have so many toys! I know from my own kids that they want to keep everything, but if you have a clear-out once in a while, they dont even notice. I sorted Oleg and Sashas toys into storage boxes that they can pull out and put away themselves. PHOTOGRAPHY DAN DUCHARSSTYLING SA DYBERGWORDS ELLIE FAZANPolina's small space in Russia44live from IKEA FAMILYIts exciting to nd out how much you can do on the internet. . . chat to family abroad. . .download your favourite music. . .share photos. . .even do the weeks grocery shopping. And to make it easy for you, Which? has produced this guide to show you how.Whether you are dipping your toe in the water or youre a seasoned surfer, this FREE 24-page Guide will help you make the most of all the internet has to ofer.The guide shows you how to stay in touch with friends and family using email and social networking sites. Find out how to send photos or share a video chat. Enjoy shopping online safely, saving money as you go. Need a break? Compare prices, check out hotels and create your perfect holiday all online.Everything is explained in plain English, we wont bal e you with internet speak. And if you need it, theres a jargon buster ready to help. Youll nd using the internet and discovering what it has to ofer has never been so easy.Get ready to surprise yourself, call for your FREE Guide today on 0800 533 074. Its free, expert advice that you can rely on. Which? works for youThe Which? team of computing experts has years of experience understanding and simplifying technology for consumers. Their goal is to help you use the internet with condence so that you can enjoy all it has to ofer.Be surprised by what you can do with this FREE Guide Call FREE0800 533 074 or TEXT WEB for FREE to 80057Quoting reference:INT441FCall for your FREE Which? GuideEven big rooms have space issues Live interior designer sa made smart work of 15m2 shared by four, but it isnt just small rooms that pose a challenge.Here are her top tips for making the most of your spaces at home4. Create a workspace wherever you are with this portablelaptop support. It can be foldedand hung up when not in use.BRDA laptop support 7.99 42x30cm. Black/white. 401.486.225. Turn one space into two and back again with a free-standing room divider. EKNE room divider 39 135x161cm. Grey/white. 801.930.666. Make ceilings work harder!IKEA 365+ SNDA track 14 L70cm. 801.316.86 IKEA 365+ BRASA pendant lamp 45.99 45cm. Red. 801.384.141. Folding chairs are great in small spaces, whether used every day or for extra seating when friends visit. TERJE folding chair 9.99 Medium brown. 900.770.33 2. Think beyond original design intention. These drawers were designed for paperwork but Ive seen them used to store shoes! HELMER 6-drawer unit on castors 24.99 28x69cm. White. 001.078.74 3. Stow things that you dontneed daily high up and out of the way. BEKVM stepladder 29 H63cm. Beech. 901.904.11Be mobile change yourspace according to need with moveable, flexible pieces.High performers - use the full height of walls and dead space over doors.7. Cute, low storage helps keep kids tidy! STUVA frame 21 60x30, H64cm. White. 201.286.20 STUVA MLAD door 21 60x64cm. Blue. 101.691.02 8. Pushed in, these chairs t snugly round the table. FUSION table and 4 chairs. 229 Oak veneer/chrome-plated steel. Brown-black. 501.691.199. Sliding doors require less space to open than standard doors. PAX LYNGDAL sliding doors 115/pair 150x201cm. Glass/aluminium. 801.413.5510. Fit tracks for curtains where you need to divide a space. KVARTAL triple track rail 10.99 L140cm. Aluminium colour. 800.793.63 KVARTAL top and bottom rail 5 W60cm. Aluminium colour. 300.793.7011. Small space? Use furniture with built-in storage. BRIMNES day-bed frame with 2 drawers 179 80x200cm. White. 302.074.62 MORE IDEAS Go in store for more smart space ideas.Space saver choose furniture that takes up minimal space when not in use.Use empty space no room for lamps? Use ceiling tracks for flexible lighting.Double taskers look for furniture that has morethan one function, like a sofa, single bed, bed for two and storage all in one. Room dividers make two or more spaces out of onewith stylish textiles or functional storage.8673 9104 51112live from IKEA FAMILY 46 live from IKEA FAMILY 47Smart ideas for your home space Smart ideas for your home spaceOur bright, white at in Bergen is sometimes home to just two, sometimes to eight, says Siw Haveland, an IKEA interior design manager and award-winning blogger. She shares her home with her anc Roger and depending on whos around her daughter Betina (21), son Adrian Olai (19) and Rogers brood, Tom-Erik (25), Kristiane (21), Rupert (19) and Adrian Johannes (17). Roger and I both have children from previous relationships.When we started dating, wed alternate between weekends where itwas just the two of us, a new couple getting to know each other, and weekends spent with all six kids together at my place or Rogers. It was Betina who nally said, Enough! Lets all be in one place! becausethey were sick of moving their stuff from pillar to post. So we started renting this at and, because all the kids have other places that they call home, this became The Apartment. This was only supposed to bea temporary home, with the kids sharing two bedrooms one for the girls, one for the boys while we built the modern house Ive designed to accommodate the whole family. Five years later and were only just about to move! Here, weve had to learn to be exible with our space and how we personalise it without spending too much money or doing anything too permanent. This was our rst home together its taught us how to merge our families, our values and our needs.In their main, white living room,the family previously had a white leather sofa. It was easy to wipe clean, says Siw. But it was so coldto sit on! Now we love to cosy upon our new fabric sofa.O KIVIK 2-seat sofa 359 Ingebo light beige. 898.741.35 KIVIK chaise longue 295 Ingebo light beige. 098.740.16 KIVIK footstool with storage 135 Ingebo light beige. 598.740.28 IKEA STOCKHOLM coffee table 155 90x90cm. Golden-brown. 401.037.94This is the only home we all share. Its acoming-and-going home a bus stop! We call it The Apartment Siw Siws exible space in Norway48 49A bench in the hall provides a place for the family to sit while putting on their outdoor shoes. And its leather surface is easy to keep clean.l IKEA PS AUGUST bench 359 196cm. Pine/Grann white. 401.484.86 Although the family could all t round the dining table, they rarely do. The space and the family is exible enough and they all eat when they want in whatever area theyd like to.I have learned to accept that everyone is on a different schedule. SIWS HOUSE RULES1Unify, dont zone. Im not keen on marking out zones with different types of furniture, style or colour. Instead, the room should work as a whole, while meeting a variety of requirements. We can do lots of different things in the living room watch TV, relax, eat, read it still feels unied in colour and style.2Space vs. storage. Yes, storage creates space, but it also takes it up. We didnt want to cram our home with storage, with lots of things on the walls or taking up oor space.So we pared right back and now just have exactly what we need eight plates, eight cups, eight glasses 3Rethink, repurpose. Consider functions beyond the product designers intention.I made a simple dressing table out of a slim, white-gloss IKEA laptop desk. Resting a mirror on it and adding small white knobs on the drawer fronts makes it a little more feminine.4Remember: inspiration comes from interests. Roger hadnt realised that his home could reect his passion for 1960s Bond lms or that you could sit a vintage radio beside a sleek black leather sofa. Now he does!5Mix, but dont match. Mixing gives your home its style, and co-ordinating rather than matching is what helps it to make sense. My sofa cushions are covered in various fabrics, but keeping them in similar shades gives a unied look.6Dont forget a touch of humour! Our birds in a frame above our mini bar, vintage lettering hidden around the house Theseare easy, fun ways to add personality. MORE INSPIRATION Read more of Siws ideas at design-shimmer.blogspot.comSiw painted one wall matt black to give the white living room a masculine edge, and softened the dark wallwith white lettering in a graphic font. Id seen big city names like New York applied to walls, she says. ThenI thought, What about Bergen? Its our city, and we love it!l IKEA PS cabinet 69.99 119x63cm. White. 401.001.92We live in 210m2210m2 8 people = 26.25m2 eachSiws exible space in Norwaylive from IKEA FAMILY 51 50Siw has personalised the kitchen wall by sticking up nine rules of good table manners, taken from a 1946 book. With so many kids coming and going, we needed some rules this way,I let the wall do the nagging!She also hid the unsightly viewfrom the kitchen window witha curtain and fairy lights.O IKEA PS JONSBERG vase 25 Assorted colours. 300.852.53 IKEA PS MASKROS pendant lamp 91.99 801.462.49PHOTOGRAPHY ANDERS SCHONNEMANNWORdS KATE JOHNSONSiws exible space in Norwaylive from IKEA FAMILY 52 53The bedrooms are small, so its about making the most of the space. A sofa bed in the boys room can be adapted depending on how many are at home, and the narrow laptop desk in Siws room gives her a dressing table without taking up too much space. O BEST BURS desk 205 180x40cm. High-gloss white. 501.473.54An old-fashioned cabinet of Rogers now stores the familys essential items that are not needed daily (passports, school reports etc), organised into labelled IKEA storage boxes. HOW WE ARE SMARTWITH OUR SPACE SOFA BEDS The only way to adapt constantly to the changing cast of inhabitants in the at. CURTAINS So useful in a space that has to be exible. The girls room is really a space thatis curtained off from the hallway.LABELS I use them to mark jars in the kitchen. It stops the boys lling the salt jar with sugar! And labels on the recycling boxes let everyone know what goes where.HOOKS AND HANGERS Boots hang from picture rails in the hall and coat hangers are used to display necklaces and earrings. MORE INSPIRATION Find more ways to be exible with your space in store now.Pretty or unusual carrier bags are lined up along the top shelf of the STOLMEN open wardrobe system, creating good-looking, recycled storage for out-of-season clothes. O STOLMEN wardrobe systemSiws exible space in Norwaylive from IKEA FAMILY 54 556the ACCeSSORIeSYou can still get the look even if you dont have the budget to invest in larger pieces. Accessories play a key part in this style, so changing a few small details, like cushions, can work well. Id also recommend adding a few elegantly shaped vases or lamps.O NYFORS work lamp 41.99 Nickel-plated. 301.604.88 VRLIKT vase 19.99 30cm. Dark lilac. 901.751.04 GSeR rug 159 high pile. 170x240cm. Brown. 101.901.94 LIKe THe STYLe? Go in store for more modern classic inspiration.the PALetteFocus on pale pinks, greys, warm reds, creams and browns. Pick big pieces of furniture in solid neutrals like grey and brown. Add interest with softly coloured accessories, like the DAGNY pleated cushions they have colour hidden in the folds! Not sure which colours to mix? Use the swatches, left*: 1. PANtONe 14-4103 2. PANtONe 14-2305 3. PANtONe 173c 4. PANtONe 11-0104 5. PANtONe 16-0000 6. PANtONe 19-0809 this timeless look is about ne detailing, interesting textures, quality and comfort, saysemma Jones, designer of the classically inspired DAGNY textile range. She explains how to mix the key elements of the lookA mOdeRN cLASSIcthe StYLeDark wood provides a solidbackground. Investing in a new bedor sofa in these materials and tones will add to the feeling of warmth.O TIdAFORS 2-seat sofa 399 tullinge dark brown. 302.052.55 KLUBBO coffee table 52 78x78cm. Black-brown. 201.350.22 NYVOLL double bed frame 199 160x200cm. Medium brown. 998.894.91the INSPIRAtIONModern classic style nods to luxury but is also relaxed. Its a balance I tried to strike with the DAGNY range. Inspiration came from watercolours Id painted of wild Swedish plants and thistles (pictured far right) theirlilac and beige tones were a perfect starting point. I also wanted textiles that complemented the curves of the new eKeNS seating range. I kept pattern minimal and used fabrics with shimmering details and soft yarn.O dAGNY cushion from 9.99 Assorted sizes/colours. HeNRIKA throw 15.99 Assorted sizes/colours. eKeNS armchair 169 tullinge grey-brown. 202.073.4912345*COLOUR APPROxIMAtION ONLYSeasonal style update56Seasonal style updatelive from IKeA FAmILYC:F:B