IKEA stopped producing paper catalogs several years ago. This does not stop fans of the company’s products from waiting for the new collection. You can now view new products on virtual pages.
The 2020 Ikea catalog is already available on the official website and through smartphone applications. This is not just a list of products. In the electronic version of the catalog, as in the usual printed publications, you will be able to get acquainted with global design trends and get ideas for interior design.
Catalog contents
On the pages of the IKEA catalog you can always find new items and bestsellers among the company's products. Everything is presented here: from furniture to trinkets.
Flipping through the electronic pages, you can actually find products for the bedroom, living room, nursery, bathroom, and kitchen of Ikea in 2020. Each photo is a small world consisting of products from a famous company.
Sleep is the central theme of the issue
The main theme of the IKEA 2020 catalog was the phrase: “Save Our Sleep.” The literal translation is: “Save our sleep.” The motto indicates the priority among goods of everything related to passive recreation.
Sleep duration is decreasing around the world. Research shows this. Instead of 8 hours of rest per day, most people get only 6. This trend risks affecting well-being and performance. Ikea designers offer a lot of ideas aimed at correcting the situation.
Realization of 5 needs: the Ikea approach
The catalog presents 6 rooms that reflect the implementation of 5 urgent needs of the emotional sphere. It is precisely this psychological subtext that is usually attached to a living space and the process of buying things for it. There is no dependence on the legal status of the property or the number of residents.
Ikea experts formulate these needs as follows:
- Participation. When purchasing household goods, it is important to realize that you belong to a group of like-minded people. The seller must understand, accept, and present ideas in a clear interpretation.
- Own. Possession of rights to premises is not necessarily documented. Control and power over the situation are important.
- Feeling safe. This is not about actually limiting outsider intrusion. The home must instill a sense of psychological peace. The atmosphere is its own, close, familiar.
- Comfort. Everything in a home should be clear, accessible, and convenient to use. The atmosphere is shrouded in simplicity and comfort.
- Privacy. It is in the house that it is easy to hide from strangers, relax, restore strength and thoughts. Walls act as a boundary between the outside world and personal space.
If these postulates are observed, a favorable perception of reality is formed. Ikea employees know this and create their products taking into account generally known needs.
A piece of furniture for zoning
“Happy” owners of small-sized residential premises, as well as owners of sufficient square meters, with modern home improvement, prefer to use lightweight partitions. Even the huge areas of apartment rooms can be made more comfortable by delineating the space for the most diverse needs of each family member.
Rigid layouts of permanent buildings, in many cases, do not allow satisfying many desires when designing areas, and limit the scope of needs for a particular room in terms of functionality. In addition, solid wall ceilings, of course, will allow you to delimit the space into your own separate little worlds, but they also take away a large percentage of natural light. It is the screen that allows you to divide the area into functional zones without much loss, both materially and aesthetically, being in fact the only solution in many cases.
Whether a screen is a piece of furniture is a controversial issue. It is quite difficult to call a decorative element of interior furnishings furniture. At the same time, for example, door coverings of wall openings between rooms are often classified as interior pieces of furniture.
It would seem that the decorative screen is presented as a little functional detail, which is by no means true. This fact can perhaps be explained by the word “furniture” (“mobiel”), which is most familiar to us, familiar and used in everyday life, about the origin of which many citizens know little. The word “Mobiel” is derived from the word “mobile”, meaning mobile or movable.
It turns out that the heroine of today's discussion, the screen, deserves to be called furniture more than all the details used in the interior, including wardrobes and other furnishings.
The whole essence of the partition lies in movement, the ability, in a cardinal sense, to transform the spatial area of the premises, in changeability. Rooms with fairly large volumes can easily be divided into certain functional areas using just one partition. It would seem that with a small room area in small apartments, a screen may seem like a completely undesirable guest in the environment, due to cluttering the space. But this is not the case, especially if the floor sashes are created in a mirror design.
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Place of Birth
The word “screen” came into use in Slavic countries and the Russian language from the German language, where “schirm” in translation means “barrier”, “shield”, screensaver. In French, a screen is called “ecran”, which, when read in Russian, may seem like a completely simple word, but it is not so. In French, this word denotes an impressive object that is blocked by another, which has another less presentable appearance.
The first appearance of the partition is indicated in China, around the 7th century, where the interior detail was used in the same capacity as in modern times, but on a larger scale. So in China there were both huge designs of screens placed throughout large halls, and completely miniature ones placed on tables.
Chinese partitions had countless folding doors, but products consisting of six or eight panels became more widespread.
Regarding the decorative design, each of the Chinese screen doors was a frame frame made of bamboo or wood, covered on all sides with silk fabrics. Silk for partitions was embroidered or painted in landscape style, with poetic inscriptions and calligraphy. Somewhat later, Chinese screens began to be covered with brocade and paper, painted with ink or using lacquer techniques, where the lacquer panel was inlaid with shells, colored stones, and mother-of-pearl.
The screen came to European countries along with the fashion for everything Chinese, around the 18th century. In those days, the Europeans' search for something refined and elegant culminated in the exotic discovery of Eastern culture. Modern interiors of that time, decorated in the Rococo spirit, were completed with Chinese screens, which was considered the final integral interior design move.
Nowadays, it is not at all difficult to find traditional Chinese products for decorative ceilings, made exactly in the technique of ancient masters. Such products can be imported from China itself, or created on the territory of our country according to the same principle.
Noise limitation
Increased noise levels have a negative impact on health. You can limit sounds not only by tightly closing windows and doors. The use of textiles improves sound insulation. It is recommended to use carpets, curtains, and a bed with a soft headboard.
Pleasant sounds, on the contrary, promote relaxation and comfortable awakening.
Furniture with integrated speakers will help you fall asleep and wake up to the sounds of nature. It is enough to use modern inventions. For example, a lamp with a speaker.
Using quality accessories
Bedding significantly affects the quality of your sleep. Comfortable furniture, mattresses, pillows are an important component of quality rest.
In the new season, IKEA offers several options for pillows that follow the contours of the body. The products are not classified as medical, but will help maintain optimal well-being, vigor, and high spirits.
Product design
A folding decorative screen can be created up to 2 meters high. Movable walls with a height of 150 cm and up to 180 cm are often popular. The standard width of the doors is considered to be 40-60 and no more than centimeters. The structure may consist of several movable panels of the same or different widths, fastened together with hinges or metal rods.
The frame of a modern screen can be made of any material, but the most common and reliable are frame designs made from such material (models of products presented in the IKEA shopping complex):
- Bamboo.
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A mobile wall made of bamboo can stand out among other products due to the complexity of its configuration, since the material is perfectly processed and can be cut both lengthwise and crosswise. At IKEA it was possible to find bamboo decorative ceilings with four doors from the manufacturer GLASS JANGL, covered with Ivanovo undyed linen with images created according to the model of Chinese bright painting using silk-screen printing technique. The average price for standard products presented at IKEA starts at $26.00.
- Rattan, willow vine.
The main advantage of wicker furniture of any design is its minimal weight, which is almost half that of the lightest wooden product. Among other things, a rattan or wicker screen is an environmentally friendly product. IKEA presents partitions brought and created in Indonesia and Malaysia, where in virtually every locality there are factories that actively operate, where the weaving of any furniture design is done by hand.
Movable ceilings for decorative purposes, made from the stem of a tropical vine, are currently quite popular. The remarkable thing about the rattan models presented at IKEA is that they have a minimum number of joints, since the vine stem can reach 200 meters in length.
- Wood.
Wooden partitions are relatively lightweight and quite easy to transport around the building. Wooden frames can be joined together using tenons, angles or glue. In many models, the frame screen, made of wooden slats, is covered with paper, fabric, or leather. As a rule, the screens presented in the IKEA shopping complex can be decorated with carnations and other elements. These can be products from the following companies: DANHVI (leather trim, costing from $314.00), Chinese manufacturer FUJIAN MINQING (wooden frame, metal fixing inserts and leather filling, price from $369.00). IKEA also presents products from the Russian furniture factory DREMA, which creates models of screens specifically designed for bedrooms.
- Metal.
Metal movable ceilings are, without a doubt, the most durable and durable products in terms of performance characteristics. Their only drawback is hidden in the weight of the metal frame. When purchasing such a movable wall, it is recommended to pay attention to the presence of thrust bearings on the end of the legs, which are designed to protect the flooring from mechanical damage - scratches, abrasions from metal.
Metal screens are often produced by forging, which significantly increases their cost. It is possible to purchase forged ceilings in many trading houses, including the well-known trading house. In the complex, a forged screen can be presented by the French company ATHEZZA, costing approximately €352 and measuring 120x180 cm. Also in a shopping complex you can find partitions created in the Philippines. An incredible model “Fauna” ($590.00) was brought from the Philippines, made of painted metal, decorated with chasing, and images of the sun, strange birds, and plants were used as ornamental decor.
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Various types of materials can also be used as filler for the frame base:
- Fabrics;
- Paper;
- Stained glass;
- Mirrors;
- Plexiglas;
- Cellular polycarbonate;
- Paper twine;
- Leather;
- Plants.
Transparent shelves
A universal detail for any interior: a weightless transparent shelf. The option can be used in most styles, in different rooms.
The shelf visually dissolves in space. Contents appear to float. The base does not distract attention from the filling. The emphasis is on things, not furniture.
How do they look in cribs?
Thanks to the unobtrusive colors, the sides fit perfectly into the style of the nursery, decorated in absolutely any colors. Fabric protection is universal; it suits both bright, rich colors and calm, pastel designs.
Convenient clothes hanger
It's now easy to do without a closet. A convenient hanger will prevent mess. You won't have to throw your clothes on the chair. A compact unit with a barbell and shelves will not take up much space. A thing with a complex topography will attract additional attention.
Wardrobe bed
A comfortable solution for a small space. You don't have to buy several pieces of furniture.
A compact bed-wardrobe with a laconic, well-thought-out design attracts attention and arouses interest.
Bunk bed
For large families who simply want to avoid cluttering up space, an Ikea bunk bed is ideal. But on the lower tier you can easily equip a sofa for guests, a small office table, or your own interesting original corner.
To do this, you can purchase such a bed and look at a variety of products from the same series. You will be pleasantly surprised how space can be used efficiently. It is also worth paying attention to loft beds.
In other words, where only the upper tier is present, and the lower one can be arranged according to your needs, be it just a computer table or a mini-office.
Textured doors
The new PAX blocks can be used as cabinet fronts. The item will easily replace interior doors. Elegant translucent design and interesting texture will appeal to everyone.
Flipping through the IKEA catalog is useful for everyone. There are a lot of interesting, useful things, original ideas for the interior. Everyone will appreciate the opportunity.
Advantages of the Lubban table
The furniture will last for many years. If properly cared for and used, the table will last at least 20 years without spoiling its appearance at all. Able to withstand heavy and constant loads, maintenance requires a regular damp cloth.
Main aspects of the table:
- Ergonomic - the material is elastic and can adapt to the necessary shapes.
- It tolerates temperatures well and is not afraid of humidity.
- Moving will not be a hassle, because the table is light and will not take up much space.
- The service life is much longer than that of wooden furniture.
- Ready to honestly please the owner indoors and outdoors.
- Thanks to the wheels, it can travel from room to hallway and back. At the same time, it is able to fit everything you need on the shelves.
You can also visit the latest catalog from IKEA at the link: https://dizajny.expert/category/ikea/
