Our Favourite New Budget-Friendly Trends from IKEA

Did you know IKEA kitchen worktops come with a 25-year guarantee? Which is great, because in 25 years, you’ll still love this rustic PINNARP countertop. It offers a rugged hipster-kitchen-in-Portland vibe that looks totally refreshing after years and years of marble. PINNARP workout, $220

To pair with the natural PINNARP countertop, IKEA is introducing new leather pulls for kitchen drawers and cabinets. They’re a major departure from the usual modern hardware on offer, but a simple swap that’ll lend modern industrial cred to kitchens. ÖSTERNÄS Leather Handles, $13-$15/2 Pack

IKEA’s new FADO table lamp is to 2017 what their SINNERLIG was to 2016. Look forward to seeing it everywhere, from living rooms to bedrooms, and not-so-indie boutiques. FADO table lamp, $25

Should you fall in love with IKEA’s new gold flatware, we’d suggest lining up on delivery day to secure yourself a set, because mark our words, this is going to fly off the shelves come August 1st. TILLAGD Cutlery, $60 (24-piece set)

IKEA’s just crushing the lighting game this year. They’re new paper lanterns, in both table and floor styles, have a romantic and sculptural design that will infuse ho-hum dorm rooms with an otherworldly air (to battle the stale air of dirty laundry and old pizza boxes). MAJORNA lamps, $13-$40

Tropical motifs have been huge for spring and summer, but we love the muted approach IKEA took with their line of pillows and upholstery. It’s fresh and lively, but better suited to fall’s jewel tone palettes. GILLHOV cushion covers, $15

Birds are such a timeless design trend, infusing a home with a sense of freedom (even when you’re locked into a mortgage). The new MAJBRITT print from IKEA’s fall collection would be perfect for sprucing up all those navy blue velvet couches people are tiring of. MAJBRITT cushion covers, $15

We just learned that the world’s favourite colour is teal, and surprise, surprise, it’s IKEA’s leading palette for fall.

IKEA’s jewel-tone palette doesn’t come as such a shock for fall, but we love how they’ve mixed natural, earthy tones to break up the glam effect these colours typically create.

Any organization enthusiast knows IKEA is Mecca when it comes to sourcing storage boxes and dividers in every size imaginable, but come fall, they’ll introduce a whole host of boxes in gorgeous colours, so you can organize your odds and ends, and coordinate it all to match your home office. That’s a little bit of heaven right there.

IKEA SODERHAMN sofa was an instant favourite, and now it has the perfect companion for fall, a rich magenta armchair with a navy seat.

Florals on a black background is one of our favourite trends for fall, and it’s an easy one to adopt with small home accessories like this cheap and cheerful tray. PRISTELLA tray, $10

IKEA’s new ODGER chair is a true innovation for the brand. The design team placed a huge value on the comfort of the seat, and the wood and plastic combo allowed for the team to source recycled materials to create a more environmentally sustainable product. ODGER Chair, $90

There’s so much to love about these new pendants from IKEA’s fall collection. Just imagine the romantic glow reflected from the gold interior, and the playful shadows the fish scale cut outs will cast across dining rooms walls. It’s prime for dining parties that stretch late into the night.

Is there anything more fun and festive than drinking Champagne out of a coupe? And at $3 a glass, you can have Veuve Cliucquot style on a Baby Duck budget. STORHET Champagne Coupe, $3 (

IKEA’s new KOARK armchair is like a sofa made for one. It’s solid and luxurious, with bold arm rests and masculine upholstery. KOARP Armchair, $219

Teal, turquoise, yellow and blue, these are fall’s favourite hues! With bare white walls and neutral furniture, a colourful and busy rug is an easy way to bring personality and warmth to your home. Consider a colour palette that’ll work year round (and assess your sock collection for coordinated lounging). KRONGE Rug, $349