I know there are going to be a far few blogs posting about the Ikea 2010 catalogue as it is being released this week. However, with (generally) such good value, it's one of those stores that is a little hard to ignore.
With three children between two and 10, my house tends to feel like this picture. Kids everywhere, art supplies out, jumping, singing and a whole lot of boxes to store their stuff.
I see various trends making their way into the catalogue - the button back Karlstad and patchwork Klippan sofas ,for instance, oh, and that globe on the floor. I still have a thing for globes. I want another bigger one with a wooden frame.
I'm not sure if the children's rockers are new (I think I've seen them before?) but aren't they charming. I love the daybed too - again, it's not new but I like the fresh, charm of this picture.
I do like the idea of this chairbed which would be great for occasional guests - I'm not sold on that blue cover though. It looks ripe for a little needle and thread action to make something better - a ticking stripe would be lovely (Lycksele, £149). The glass vase has a repurposed feel about it thanks to the stainless steel trim (PS Brunn, £9.99). Love the 5-piece bedding double bedding set, I keep thinking Orla Kiely but on a budget (Kajsa Blad, £12.99). The children's table and chairs are smart enough to keep in the living room (Leksvik table £29.99, stool £7.99, chairs £10.99)
The catalogue can be previewed online here. What do you think of it?






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