A trip to one of IKEA’s mammoth, if not maze-like stores can be a dizzying experience, to say the least. With its rooms upon rooms of furniture, appliances, and objects for the home, it can feel like a near-Herculean task to sort through the inventory of goods that the Swedish retail giant has to offer.
But then, a ray of hope: the IKEA catalog. The inviting 288-page glossy tome features domestic spaces brimming with the brand’s latest sensibly designed, budget-friendly products—all to be perused in the comfort of your own abode. The 2020 edition has no shortage of eye-catching wares, with a focus on design that aids a good night’s sleep. The popular Danish term “hygge”—relating to cozy surroundings that engender a feeling of well-being—might come to mind with this new collection of dreamy duvet covers, ergonomic pillows, sound-absorbing panels, soft lighting solutions, and more.
The company, however, makes sure that comfort and style are equally prioritized in all areas of the home, from the living room to the kitchen. As such, they’ve introduced new items such as a minimalist sleeper sofa, a flat-woven rug, a midcentury Modern–inspired armchair, and pink drinking glasses. New additions to the catalog are joined by IKEA staples, like the MALM bed frame and BESTA storage, which get lively updates through new colors and styling.
We culled through the catalog and picked out some favorites. Click through the slideshow to see the products from the 2020 catalog that caught our eye.
TALRIKA Side Plates, Bowls, and Mugs, $11.99 for a pack of 4 Seeking to reduce its carbon footprint, IKEA has come out with a brightly hued line of tableware made of renewable plastic derived from starch-based agricultural products. Stackable, lightweight, and microwave-safe, these dishes, bowls, and mugs are proof that style and sustainability go hand in hand.
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TALRIKA Side Plates, Bowls, and Mugs, $11.99 for a pack of 4 Seeking to reduce its carbon footprint, IKEA has come out with a brightly hued line of tableware made of renewable plastic derived from starch-based agricultural products. Stackable, lightweight, and microwave-safe, these dishes, bowls, and mugs are proof that style and sustainability go hand in hand.
BUSKBO Armchair, $160
We wouldn’t mind curling up with a book in this roomy chair, made of handwoven rattan. A little tiki-inspired, a little midcentury Modern, this chair is most inviting when padded with a DJUPVIK cushion
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BUSKBO Armchair, $160
We wouldn’t mind curling up with a book in this roomy chair, made of handwoven rattan. A little tiki-inspired, a little midcentury Modern, this chair is most inviting when padded with a DJUPVIK cushion
SKUGGBRÄCKA Fabric Duvet Cover Set, $24.99 When designer Niina Aalto set out to create her whimsical duvet cover set for IKEA, she began by putting pencil to paper. "I started sketching, and after a while I found the direction I was looking for—a labyrinth-like pattern with a hand-painted, ‘geometrically imperfect’ feeling.” The fruits of her labor are evident in her bold, graphic design that conjures the painted canvases of Abstract Expressionism.
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SKUGGBRÄCKA Fabric Duvet Cover Set, $24.99 When designer Niina Aalto set out to create her whimsical duvet cover set for IKEA, she began by putting pencil to paper. "I started sketching, and after a while I found the direction I was looking for—a labyrinth-like pattern with a hand-painted, ‘geometrically imperfect’ feeling.” The fruits of her labor are evident in her bold, graphic design that conjures the painted canvases of Abstract Expressionism.
TRANGET Rug, $229 This wool rug will lend a splash of color to any room. We’re loving its patchwork of interlacing shades of blue. Handcrafted by artisans at weaving centers in India and Bangladesh, this rug is long-lasting and durable, and reasonably priced to boot.
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TRANGET Rug, $229 This wool rug will lend a splash of color to any room. We’re loving its patchwork of interlacing shades of blue. Handcrafted by artisans at weaving centers in India and Bangladesh, this rug is long-lasting and durable, and reasonably priced to boot.
YNGVAR Chair, $95 If Hans Wegner were to design an affordable chair today for IKEA, the YNGVAR might just be it. The chair, with its gracefully curved back support and circular seat, is a nod to the company’s Scandinavian roots.
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YNGVAR Chair, $95 If Hans Wegner were to design an affordable chair today for IKEA, the YNGVAR might just be it. The chair, with its gracefully curved back support and circular seat, is a nod to the company’s Scandinavian roots.
NIKKEBY Clothes Rack, $60 For those who need some light organizing but still value ease and accessibility, the Nikkeby clothes rack is the answer. Its clothes rail, shelves, and hooks come in handy for anything from coats to shoes to jewelry. With its bright red hue and abstract form, the rack calls to mind the color and excess of the Memphis Group.
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NIKKEBY Clothes Rack, $60 For those who need some light organizing but still value ease and accessibility, the Nikkeby clothes rack is the answer. Its clothes rail, shelves, and hooks come in handy for anything from coats to shoes to jewelry. With its bright red hue and abstract form, the rack calls to mind the color and excess of the Memphis Group.
SYMFONISK, $179 This table lamp with Wi-Fi speaker will set the right mood with its rich sound and warm light. A collaboration between IKEA and Sonos, the device can manage technological feats such as streaming music, podcasts, and radio, without the interruptions of phone calls or other vexing notifications.
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SYMFONISK, $179 This table lamp with Wi-Fi speaker will set the right mood with its rich sound and warm light. A collaboration between IKEA and Sonos, the device can manage technological feats such as streaming music, podcasts, and radio, without the interruptions of phone calls or other vexing notifications.
POKAL Glasses, $1.49 each These rose-tinted glasses put a pretty spin on IKEA’s classic POKAL design. They can be used for hot and cold beverages, and are safe for the microwave.
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POKAL Glasses, $1.49 each These rose-tinted glasses put a pretty spin on IKEA’s classic POKAL design. They can be used for hot and cold beverages, and are safe for the microwave.
SVENSHULT Wall Shelf, $12.99 Shelving can often feel a little ho-hum. But for SVENSHULT, designer Gustav Carlberg got creative: The shelf, made of red mesh and white stained oak, mixes playfulness with practicality. “My idea when I designed SVENSHULT was to make a wall shelf that has an industrial look while feeling light and airy,” recalls Carlberg. The shelves can also be mounted in different arrangements to create an “imaginative pattern on the wall
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SVENSHULT Wall Shelf, $12.99 Shelving can often feel a little ho-hum. But for SVENSHULT, designer Gustav Carlberg got creative: The shelf, made of red mesh and white stained oak, mixes playfulness with practicality. “My idea when I designed SVENSHULT was to make a wall shelf that has an industrial look while feeling light and airy,” recalls Carlberg. The shelves can also be mounted in different arrangements to create an “imaginative pattern on the wall
SLATTUM Upholstered Bed Frame, $129 This sleek bed frame upholstered in soft woven fabric strikes the right balance between comfort and elegance, and will surely lull you to sleep.
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SLATTUM Upholstered Bed Frame, $129 This sleek bed frame upholstered in soft woven fabric strikes the right balance between comfort and elegance, and will surely lull you to sleep.
SAXBORGA Storage Box, $19.99 With a dozen compartments, this cork and wood storage box will put an end to the clutter on your dresser, providing plenty of areas for jewelry, keys, and knickknacks.
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SAXBORGA Storage Box, $19.99 With a dozen compartments, this cork and wood storage box will put an end to the clutter on your dresser, providing plenty of areas for jewelry, keys, and knickknacks.
ODDLAUG Sound-Absorbing Panel, $29.99 IKEA is “on a mission to ‘save our sleep,’” says Antonella Pucarelli, the commercial manager at IKEA U.S. One way to ensure that customers get their beauty rest is by minimizing noise and sound pollution, especially among city-dwellers. This customizable, sound-absorbing panel can be hung as a room divider or wall cover, and assembled in different arrangements to suit personal preferences and styles.
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ODDLAUG Sound-Absorbing Panel, $29.99 IKEA is “on a mission to ‘save our sleep,’” says Antonella Pucarelli, the commercial manager at IKEA U.S. One way to ensure that customers get their beauty rest is by minimizing noise and sound pollution, especially among city-dwellers. This customizable, sound-absorbing panel can be hung as a room divider or wall cover, and assembled in different arrangements to suit personal preferences and styles.
LIVSVERK Vase, $3.99 Whether holding flowers or used as a decorative vessel, this speckled stoneware vase is the perfect accent for a table or counter. The constellation of dots comes from dipping the vase in a glaze with small pigments.
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LIVSVERK Vase, $3.99 Whether holding flowers or used as a decorative vessel, this speckled stoneware vase is the perfect accent for a table or counter. The constellation of dots comes from dipping the vase in a glaze with small pigments.
KNIXHULT Pendant Lamp, $39.99 This handwoven bamboo pendant emits a soft light that gently brightens a room. In producing the KNIXHULT series, IKEA took a sustainable approach to its design by using darker parts of the bamboo plant that otherwise would be discarded.
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KNIXHULT Pendant Lamp, $39.99 This handwoven bamboo pendant emits a soft light that gently brightens a room. In producing the KNIXHULT series, IKEA took a sustainable approach to its design by using darker parts of the bamboo plant that otherwise would be discarded.
FLOTTEBO Sleeper Sofa, $529 This pared-down sleeper sofa is as versatile as it gets, with ample storage, seating, and adjustable cushions. It can be swiftly converted from sofa to bed in moments.
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FLOTTEBO Sleeper Sofa, $529 This pared-down sleeper sofa is as versatile as it gets, with ample storage, seating, and adjustable cushions. It can be swiftly converted from sofa to bed in moments.
