IKEA's 2015 catalogue is finally out. I have received mine from the letterbox last night.
Although the novelty of IKEA products is undeniable, it is also an irrefutable fact that IKEA shopping and even product browsing is so accessible and easy to do. There are new items in stock now and I wish to share my favorites. Most of which are for a boy's room, which is ironic because I don't have a son, yet. Or maybe that's just the way it goes.
Let's start with Number 5:
5. BOLLKÄR, BOLLSINNE, AND BOLLTOKIG SOFT TOYS
This would look great on the bed as a huggable pillow, on the floor, or to be shoot on a ring. Buy all three for visual impact and a fun splash of color.
4. GISSA WALL POCKETS
A fun storage solution for small items such as small toys, pens, sunglasses, notebooks or what have you. It's an ultimate catch-it-all, takes no floor space and also serves as a cool wall decor.
3. BENRANGEL QUILTCOVER AND PILLOWCASE
Halloween's coming up and this would be perfect, but knowing that boys love creepy things like monsters and dinosaurs, I think this would be good all year round. I also love that the quiltcover is reversible so you can switch it up when the conservative grandma is coming for a visit. And just an idea, wouldn't it be cooler if you can make it glow-in-the-dark using fabric paint?
2. NEW RUGS (SPRINGA, SNABBFOTAD, FLYGTUR, UTFORSKA, AND LEVANDE)
SPRINGA (The Red Racetrack) would look great in any contemporary room, either for the athletic kid or a fun addition to the nursery. Its bold color and numbers are graphic and would even work as a teaching tool. SNABBFOTAD (Rug with Shoemarks) would look good in a very tidy boy's or teen's room to add visual contrast. Just inform the house cleaner in advance that this is not "real dirt marks". :)
FLYGTUR (Red Airplane). Boy's Room must have, especially if he's into airplanes. When designing, I try to stay away from character or Disney-themed rooms as they tend to be out-of-style faster and "matchy-matchy" is always not good if you don't want your kid's room to look like a venue for a kid's birthday party.
UTFORSKA (Compass). Here's one that would go well in a library or a nautical-inspired room. Imagine this on the floor and vintage maps on the walls. Orient the arrow geographically and you're good to go. It's just brilliant!
LEVANDE is for the techy kid. Added bonus are the colorful texts against a black background.
And lastly,
1. STUVA LOFT BED
Had this been available when we were buying a bed for my daughter, I would have definitely picked this. Actually, I am considering of getting one, or two. It's simply amazing! IKEA has done it again, this time by mass-producing a bed and storage solution at a very reasonable price. The STUVA has a loft bed, a cabinet, a book shelf, and a study table all in one piece. It's a space-saver which your kid would surely approve.
Now, what is your favorite?
