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Brand new storage solutions at Ikea

Published Aug 8, 2023 11:07 am

At A Glance

  • 'Life is messy. We love it.'

By JAMES SAM

To organize our life is a daunting task and it all begins in the spaces where we spend most of our time. According to the Life at Home Report by Swedish home furnishing branch Ikea in 2022, only 33 percent of Filipinos find that we are in control of the way we tidy up our home. This merely scratches the surface of our perceptions of messes as household tensions, almost 50 percent of the time, are sparked by clutters within familial and shared spaces. 

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MULTIFUNCTIONAL SKADIS Pegboard that allows for multiple shelves and other attachments


A rich maximalist culture intertwined with generationally strong family bonds, the common home aesthetic is defined by fragments of our identities and legacies in the form of memorable trinkets and sentimental possessions. Populating every nook and cranny of our homes, the clutter of memorabilia is a difficult thing to detach ourselves from. With tactical, tangible solutions to the beautiful messes in our lives, what’s on offers is a way to integrate our belongings in a beautiful and elegant manner. 


“Life is messy, and we love it.” 


This is Ikea’s key philosophy. It’s a reflection that the pieces that make up our identities need not be in disarray. The Swedish home furnishing brand encourages a harmony and balance that allow us to express who we are in organized fashion. 


“We aim to empower every Filipino to find balance amid the chaos and be able to thrive through efficient tools. Ikea has always been here to accommodate the various aspects of our lives, including our messes artfully tucked away in cleverly designed shelves and cabinets,” says Daniel Rivero, store manager at Ikea Pasay City. 

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MALM ELEGANCE Simple desk that can also function as a bedside table


Acknowledging the relationship between tidy spaces and a higher quality of living, the brand has designed affordable and innovative storage solutions to maximize space while maintaining a tranquil account of our belongings. From bookshelves, to drawer chests, to boxes and binders, its seamless space-savers are key to a tranquil yet meaningful life at home.


Simple and streamlined
Starting at ₱3,990, this bedroom furniture series offers a simple and streamlined design. Littered with smart ideas such as bed frames with under-the-bed storage and a chest of drawers that doubles as a bedside table, the MALM series is designed to enhance your bedroom. Choices of a wood veneer and white finishes are provided to help you find your ideal design.

A solution to toy clutter
A colorful and versatile solution to the challenge of playtime with your kids, Trofast provides the ideal solution. In response to the clutter of toys of all shapes and sizes, it offers different sturdy frames and removable boxes. Trofast toy storages start at ₱250 with multiple options in quantity and design.

Pegboards you can rearrange to your heart’s content
Skadis, beginning at ₱600, is a highly versatile pegboard that you can rearrange to your heart’s content. Add containers, shelves, letter holders, and elastics to keep your things tidily organized. Perfect for keeping things handy and easy to find, Skadis pegboards can be placed in your kitchen, hallway, study room, bathroom, and more.

Versatile wardrobes
A wardrobe offering a simple and smart approach to organization with its space-saving sliding doors or buildable pieces and shelves, the Kleppstad wardrobes are designed to fit anyone’s unique lifestyle. These versatile wardrobes start at ₱7,990.

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DIVIDE AND CONQUER Skubb organizers allow you to arrange things the way you want to


Divide and conquer
Starting at only ₱290, Ikea’s skubb wardrobe storage series enables you to take control over your drawers and wardrobe. Offering boxes and hanging organizers in different sizes means you can divide and conquer your clothes, shoes, and accessories according to your own desires. These organizers are built to work in harmony with the Malm drawer chests or Kleppstad wardrobe.

Online planning service
Ikea now offers a free online planning service at Ikea.ph. If you’re looking for the perfect wardrobe that fits your unique space, aesthetic, and belongings, book an appointment with a specialist online. Without having to leave the comforts of your own home, find your dream wardrobe and have it delivered straight to your door. This online planning service is available to storage solutions, including the Pax, Platsa, and Smastad wardrobe systems.

 

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