IKEA Proposes Summer Home Furnishing Ideas with a Vacation Vibe

A home cafe with a beach atmosphere decorated on the balcony.
[Photo by IKEA]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jong-hwa] Due to the impact of COVID-19, more people are spending their vacations at home. According to a JobKorea survey, about 70% of respondents said they have experienced spending a vacation at home since COVID-19, and 51% answered that they have little expectation because there is nothing special to do even when resting.

As it remains difficult to travel to overseas resorts, home furnishing retail company IKEA Korea has proposed home furnishing ideas that bring special places reminiscent of vacation spots into the home, allowing you to enjoy an exciting and joyful summer every day.

Anton Hawk Beist, IKEA Korea Interior Design Leader, said, "By appropriately using bright colors and lively patterns that create a summer atmosphere, and matching stylishly designed and practical home furnishing products in the right places, you can decorate your home as well as a popular travel destination. Home furnishing using cheerful blue, green, and red color accessories, wooden furniture, and fresh plants is a great way to feel like you are enjoying a summer vacation without going out."

Living Room, My Own Oasis Decorated with Wood Furniture and Plants

Generally, the living room often becomes just a space for watching TV, but this summer, try transforming it into a space for rest and recharge. Using natural wood furniture and fresh plants allows you to enjoy the feeling of sitting on a park bench surrounded by greenery even during scorching heat or heavy monsoon rains.

The Knagglig storage box series in various sizes uses sustainable pine wood, showcasing natural wood grain. Multiple boxes can be combined as a storage solution or used as a side table to place coffee cups.

The fresh beige and green-colored Ingmar indoor/outdoor 2-seater sofa provides more comfortable rest when matched with cushions of similar tones, and the Fejka artificial plants require no leaf cleaning or watering, making it easy for gardening beginners to complete their plant interior.

Balcony, Creating a Beach Atmosphere Home Cafe with Vivid Colors and Patterns

The sea is a representative hot spot for summer vacations, but many may have given up due to the burden of crowded crowds. However, even in city apartments, you can create a relaxed beach cafe atmosphere by utilizing the balcony, an outdoor space inside the home.

The bright red Brusenn 3-seater outdoor sofa brightens the space without any additional decoration. Made of powder-coated steel, it is durable and easy to maintain. The Solvinden LED solar pendant light features a gorgeous floral pattern that serves as a focal point even when not lit; it charges during the day and automatically turns on at sunset, saving power while creating a unique atmosphere.

Kitchen, Completing My Own Stylish Juice Bar with Lighting

When you miss the bustling lounge pubs filled with flashy neon signs and music due to social distancing, try turning your kitchen into your own juice bar using lighting.

The Trodfri LED bulb and remote control kit allow easy control of light texture and intensity. Usually, white or daylight is used, but with simple operation, you can boldly transform the color tone of the space to create atmosphere. Using the Jakobsvyn pendant lampshade, which amplifies light beautifully with its transparent and glossy surface, even a small kitchen can instantly transform into a fancy bar.

Bathroom, My Own Hair Salon and Practical Laundry Room with Enhanced Space Utilization

The bathroom also has endless uses. Even without traveling to mountains or seas, taking a clean bath and neatly grooming yourself in a beautifully decorated bathroom is a great way to refresh your mood.

Combining the Frek mirror, which reflects various angles, and the Leshe LED wall light reminiscent of a pop star’s backstage creates a glamorous mood for your own hair salon. If detergent, laundry baskets, or washing machines occupying a corner of the bathroom feel like an eyesore, try hiding the space with a refreshing fish-patterned Bartension shower curtain.

Even small changes can create neat and stylish illusions. For a more natural atmosphere, use artificial plants and wooden texture products such as the newly launched Nhet drawer fronts in July to create a private natural spa.

Detailed information about the vacation-inspired summer home furnishing ideas and products proposed by IKEA can be found on the IKEA Korea website.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.