How to eat healthier and more sustainably at home

Food plays a major role in human health – and its production, processing and disposal has a huge impact on the environment. With more delicious, affordable and wholesome plant-based choices available today, you can lower your carbon footprint and make a world of difference with small changes.

A quick guide to rechargeable batteries and chargers

We want to help everyone enjoy a better everyday life, without compromising the conditions for the planet and future generations. So we are switching from alkaline AA and AAA batteries to LADDA rechargeable ones. One benefit is that you can always have batteries ready for use. And if you use a lot of batteries, you can save money and reduce waste and your impact on the environment.

IKEA for business: flower shop

IKEA interior designers have furnished a new showroom in Workspaces section – a flower shop. You are welcome to visit and see how thought-out and seemingly simple solutions can be functional and charming for a business space.

Make healthy snacks and take them with you

A busy, active lifestyle needn't stop you from eating well. The right choice of product will let you enjoy healthy snacks and meals no matter where you are or what you're doing.

How to reduce food waste and save money in the kitchen

A lot of things go into a kitchen – food, energy, water – and a lot of waste comes out. However, a few smart choices will minimise traffic at both ends – and help you be kinder to both your wallet and the planet.

One solution has to fit all: a makeover in a crisis centre

The last episode of the season is special in more than one way. Not only is it linked to IKEA social responsibility project "Notice violence", it also presents a huge challenge for the IKEA interior designer Elīna. Her task is to freshen up a kitchen of a crisis centre and this means that the interior has to fit the many temporary inhabitants that come and go here. At the same time, it does not do to make it purely utilitarian, it has to feel like home. Elīna will show all her skill to make this happen.

How to show love to your plants

5 places to eat at home that aren't the dining table

Eating together at the dining table is nice, but sometimes it can be practical or even a bit special to eat somewhere else. Why not enjoy a tasty meal while watching a tasty series, or how about breakfast in bed? It’s your home. You decide.

Basic but beautiful table setting ideas

Big gatherings don’t need a fancy table setting to feel festive. You can get great results with basic tableware too. And since it costs less, you can afford more of it and invite more family and friends. Because what’s important is being together.

Open the season of eating outdoors

Have you already missed eating in the open air? Here's how you can turn your favourite outdoor spot into a dining room with IKEA.