Ikea’s products introduce functionality and practicality through elegant Scandinavian designs. Here are some of our favourite decorating styles, which you can easily replicate in your home.

Trendy bedroom

This design is great for small bedrooms. Ensure the colour palette consists of lots of white, because white opens up the room and creates the illusion of broader space.

Go for a white bed frame, white cupboards, white lamps, white side tables and white shelves. However, too much white might pale the room, so go for wooden accents and neutral shades to induce an earthy appeal.

Exposed brick channels a youthful and rustic vibe, regardless of the room you’re in. You can always opt for removable wallpaper as a cheaper and easier alternative.

His and hers bathroom

Many couples prefer having his and hers bathrooms. However even living in a tiny apartment, privacy can still be achieved without having a separate bathroom by simply opting for separate sinks.

Your mornings won’t be ruined by your spouse dirtying up the sink or cluttering the area with his or her stuff.

Practical eating space

White cabinets coupled with a white tiled backsplash and mint green walls create a calm space for cooking and family meals. Add more character to the space with good lighting and pretty plants.

Baker’s dream island

This little standalone island is solely designed for passionate bakers, with a wooden countertop for rolling and kneading dough, and built-in shelves for storing cookbooks and other baking utensils.

Glam it up with nice statement lighting and continue baking in comfort in the middle of the night, just like those famous chefs on TV.

Cheerful children’s room

It’s always exciting visualising children’s nurseries. Don’t punish the child with bare white walls and boring carpeting. Instead, invest in coloured floorboards and cosy furniture.

The key to a lively kid’s room is colour so get brightly coloured rugs and printed cushions to spruce it up.

Ikea’s furniture is always great, but what would make it even better is having it in the right setting. Imagine having the perfect ambience supporting the furniture.

Spend time thinking, planning and re-arranging furniture for the perfect home setting. These designs are not as tricky or intimidating to achieve if enough effort is put into it.

This article first appeared in kaodim.com/blog