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Ikea to close 3 of its smaller format stores – here are the locations leaving

Employees at the three soon-to-be-shuttered locations will be able to relocate to other nearby stores

The Independent UK · 3h ago

The business case for climate action

The former IKEA CEO and Earthshot Prize chair argues that climate change and nature loss have become immediate business risks, not future concerns, amid geopolitical tensions, volatile energy prices, supply-chain disruptions and extreme weather.

The Economic Times · 9h ago

114 DIY Projects That Started With Big Dreams And Ended With Results Nobody Could Have Predicted

Humans are good at solving problems, but some people won’t bother doing it well enough as long as they find a resolution. These are the folks who might create questionable DIY projects and be featured on the DiWHY subreddit. Sure, the efforts are commendable. But the outcomes? Well, that can…

Bored Panda · Oct 1

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The dawn of the age of the exoskeleton

This year, members of Seattle Mountain Rescue have been setting off into the wilds of the US Pacific north-west wearing an unusual piece of kit.

The Conversation · Sep 30

Create a ‘donation station’ and never buy round containers: professional organisers’ tips for a tidy home

Whether it’s streamlining shoes or being strict with toiletries, we asked the experts for the home organisation hacks they swear by

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

66 DIY Home Upgrades That Look Expensive But Cost Surprisingly Little

You don’t need a massive renovation budget to make your home feel fresh, stylish, and completely your own. From clever furniture makeovers to surprisingly simple upgrades, these DIY projects show how a little creativity and some elbow grease can go a long way. Some of these transformations are so polished,…

Bored Panda · Sep 22

81 Brilliant Designs That Make You Admire The Brain That Created Them

Being a designer isn’t easy. You constantly have to push the envelope and think outside the box. Sometimes your ideas flop, but other times, they’re absolutely brilliant, even if they seem strange at first. Here’s a list featuring examples of designs that may appear questionable but are genius in practice.

Bored Panda · Sep 16

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A tale of two economies: Why IKEA’s strategy is the antidote to the middle-class margin collapse

As America’s middle class faces shrinking purchasing power, IKEA offers a counterintuitive corporate playbook: cut prices, localize supply chains, invest in energy and retrain workers to build durable demand.

Fortune · Sep 15

Ikea Finds? 'Skyrim' Mod Adds a Talking Storage Companion Voiced by Matt Berry

"Skyrim's" Kallax Storageborn mod adds a talking storage companion, new quests, enemies, and gear to help players deal with inventory clutter.

Player One · Sep 11

This New EV Startup Wants You To Configure A Motorcycle Like It’s From IKEA

ANY's LUV1 EV configurator lets riders swap everything from tires and storage to cargo panels and even a pet cage.

RideApart · Sep 10

Democracy meatballs: why IKEA is the place for Swedes abroad to vote

For most Australians and New Zealanders, IKEA is where you go for a BILLY bookcase, Swedish meatballs and a trolley full of purchases you never intended to make.

The Conversation · Sep 9

78 Times People Had Questionable Results From Their Home Improvement Projects

Home improvement projects can be incredibly satisfying when everything goes according to plan. But between questionable DIY decisions, unexpected problems, and attempts that probably should have been left to the professionals, things can go sideways surprisingly quickly. Today’s collection features some of the funniest and most unbelievable home improvement fails…

Bored Panda · Sep 9

Ikea wins right to launch legal action against Belgian far-right party

EU’s highest court allows Swedish furniture firm to begin proceedings after Vlaams Belang used its trademarks in immigration campaign

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

Belgian far-right party cannot use IKEA trademarks for anti-immigration campaign, EU court rules

Europe’s top court has ruled that a far-right Belgian party likely misused IKEA’s trademarks in an anti-immigration campaign, potentially harming the company’s reputation

The Independent UK · Sep 8

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The Conversation · Sep 8

How ‘egalitarian’ Sweden became more comfortable with wealth

Sweden is imagined as the land of equality, modesty and Jantelagen – the unwritten rule that no one should think they are better than anyone else. But there has also been a fascination within Sweden with its billionaires, especially those who abide by these dominant cultural norms.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

I went to Ikea with my son – and was confronted with my parenting failures

The pre-university shop is the moment you find out how much domestic wisdom you’ve managed to impart. In my case, none, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7

Heading to uni? Students share what’s worth packing – and what to leave at home

From space-saving storage to an affordable toastie maker, here’s how to set yourself up in halls without blowing the budget

Mic · Sep 6

55 off-the-wall things for your home skyrocketing in popularity on Amazon

These finds are weird, useful, and occasionally ridiculous — all in the name of making your home a little more “you.”

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The Guardian - US · Sep 3

Your home organization can actually look stylish. These 27 designer-approved solutions are proof

If you feel like you’re drowning in stuff and can’t find anything you need, there’s a box (or basket) for that

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Baby swans rescued in IKEA bags from roadside in Somerset

The wildlife charity described the swan rescue as an ‘exceptional situation’

Livingetc · Sep 3

Hundreds of IKEA's Most Iconic Designs Have Just Got Cheaper, but I Only Really Care About These 12

And no, it's not a sale — it's part of IKEA's mission to democratize good design

TechRadar · Sep 2

IKEA launches its first smart radiator thermostat, with Matter support and an impressively affordable price

There's another IKEA smart home product to check out, and this one helps you manage temperatures at home.

Ideal Home · Sep 2

IKEA permanently slashes prices on hundreds of products – including these cult furniture buys

This is not a sale. It's the new normal...

Fortune · Sep 1

IKEA is spending $1.4 billion to cut prices, joining Walmart and Target in a race to win back shoppers

The Swedish retailer joins a growing list of companies lowering prices to help cash-strapped consumers

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

Meet the magical creatures inspired by shamanism, folklore … and an old Ikea bag

From ceramic goblin feet to furry disembodied legs, Korean-Chinese artist Woo Jin Joo is using London junk to inject the art world with a spirit of playfulness

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