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Love it or hate it, IKEA probably changed your life. It certainly changed ours. It ran the show in our college-years apartments, and it still has a place in our homes now that we’re adults (the Kallax shelves... the Antilop highchair!). For all of us, Ikea epitomises everything that Scandinavian design is all about: it’s affordable, it’s highly functional, and it (generally) looks good, in a simple way that works in pretty much any contemporary home.

The man behind the brand was Ingvar Kamprad, who founded the furniture and lifestyle brand on the principle of creating everyday design for everyone. He passed away on 27 January 2018 at the grand old age of 91, having started IKEA at just 17. We’re celebrating the life of this incredible entrepreneur with a round-up of the IKEA products we love. We’ve picked both new items and longtime classics, choosing items that are practical and that have personality to boot.

1

FLADIS SEAGRASS BASKET

IKEA

HK$119.00

We love the Fladis seagrass basket as a hold-all for everything from kids’ toys to pesky papers we can’t quite bring ourselves to throw away. There are plenty of options on the market, but Fladis is the most affordable one by far.

FLADIS SEAGRASS BASKET

IKEA

HK$119.00

We love the Fladis seagrass basket as a hold-all for everything from kids’ toys to pesky papers we can’t quite bring ourselves to throw away. There are plenty of options on the market, but Fladis is the most affordable one by far.

2

STOCKHOLM ARMCHAIR

IKEA

HK$1,990.00

This rattan armchair is a winner; we’d use it indoors or out. You can buy it with a white or grey cushion, or get your own made in a playful colour and/or pattern.

STOCKHOLM ARMCHAIR

IKEA

HK$1,990.00

This rattan armchair is a winner; we’d use it indoors or out. You can buy it with a white or grey cushion, or get your own made in a playful colour and/or pattern.

3

VARKAGE THROW

IKEA

HK$64.90

We love the colour and the easy style of this blanket. An easy pep-up for any home. Note, though, that it is made of polyester.

VARKAGE THROW

IKEA

HK$64.90

We love the colour and the easy style of this blanket. An easy pep-up for any home. Note, though, that it is made of polyester.

4

IKEA PS CABINET

IKEA

HK$850.00

Initially designed by Nicholai Wiig Hansen, this product is an IKEA classic. It’s simple, it’s functional, it’s fun. Nike Karlsson updated it in 2017 with IKEA’s signature practicality: now, it comes flat-packed and you can put it together without using any tools.

IKEA PS CABINET

IKEA

HK$850.00

Initially designed by Nicholai Wiig Hansen, this product is an IKEA classic. It’s simple, it’s functional, it’s fun. Nike Karlsson updated it in 2017 with IKEA’s signature practicality: now, it comes flat-packed and you can put it together without using any tools.

5

YPPERLIG 2-SEATER SOFA

IKEA X HAY

HK$2,990.00

This sofa is part of the collaborative collection IKEA worked on with Danish brand HAY, and it’s got HAY’s minimalist yet fun outlook. A great way to inject personality into a small space.

YPPERLIG 2-SEATER SOFA

IKEA X HAY

HK$2,990.00

This sofa is part of the collaborative collection IKEA worked on with Danish brand HAY, and it’s got HAY’s minimalist yet fun outlook. A great way to inject personality into a small space.

6

SKARSTA SIT-TO-STAND DESK

IKEA

HK$1,990.00

Kamprad was responsible for IKEA’s democratic approach to design, and this philosophy comes through loud and clear in the Skarsta desk, which offers an affordable way to get in on a workspace trend that's here to stay. Tap into the health benefits of standing at your desk by using Skarsta's crank handle to raise the table height.

SKARSTA SIT-TO-STAND DESK

IKEA

HK$1,990.00

Kamprad was responsible for IKEA’s democratic approach to design, and this philosophy comes through loud and clear in the Skarsta desk, which offers an affordable way to get in on a workspace trend that's here to stay. Tap into the health benefits of standing at your desk by using Skarsta's crank handle to raise the table height.

7

STOCKHOLM 2017 RUG

IKEA

HK$1,990.00

This bold herringbone rug is a bit of a statement piece for IKEA, and that’s definitely why we like it. If you have furniture in shades of grey, black or white (or all of the above), this orange rug will give them a chic lift.

STOCKHOLM 2017 RUG

IKEA

HK$1,990.00

This bold herringbone rug is a bit of a statement piece for IKEA, and that’s definitely why we like it. If you have furniture in shades of grey, black or white (or all of the above), this orange rug will give them a chic lift.

8

MASKROS PENDANT LIGHT

IKEA

From HK$599.00

This was and is an IKEA classic. We love it in kids’ rooms, and we love it over dining tables.

MASKROS PENDANT LIGHT

IKEA

From HK$599.00

This was and is an IKEA classic. We love it in kids’ rooms, and we love it over dining tables.

9

ANTILOP HIGHCHAIR

IKEA

From HK$199.00

The Antilop highchair is fairly ubiquitous, but with good reason. It’s simple, practical and comfortable. It’s no-nonsense, it’s easy to clean, and it looks as good as any of the more expensive options on the market. Plus it’s cheap. What’s not to love?

ANTILOP HIGHCHAIR

IKEA

From HK$199.00

The Antilop highchair is fairly ubiquitous, but with good reason. It’s simple, practical and comfortable. It’s no-nonsense, it’s easy to clean, and it looks as good as any of the more expensive options on the market. Plus it’s cheap. What’s not to love?

SHOPPING, BEST OF

HOT IKEA PRODUCTS

1

FLADIS SEAGRASS BASKET

FLADIS SEAGRASS BASKET

2

STOCKHOLM ARMCHAIR

STOCKHOLM ARMCHAIR

3

VARKAGE THROW

VARKAGE THROW

4

IKEA PS CABINET

IKEA PS CABINET

5

YPPERLIG 2-SEATER SOFA

YPPERLIG 2-SEATER SOFA

6

SKARSTA SIT-TO-STAND DESK

SKARSTA SIT-TO-STAND DESK

7

STOCKHOLM 2017 RUG

STOCKHOLM 2017 RUG

8

MASKROS PENDANT LIGHT

MASKROS PENDANT LIGHT

9

ANTILOP HIGHCHAIR

ANTILOP HIGHCHAIR

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