A home that changes as you do

Let a mix of flexible furniture create a space that you can easily adapt as your family's needs change. Get inspired by this home imagined by Åsa Dyberg for the IKEA 2019 catalog.

FAMILY LIFE LIVING ROOM ENTERTAINING KITCHEN

Spend time together and connect

In this flat, Åsa wanted to create a comfortable and flexible space for a family with teens. “Make sure everyone can get comfortable by choosing a generous sofa-bed with loose back cushions so you can easily change and adapt the back support and seat depth depending on if you want to sit or lie down,” says Åsa. This one has a generous storage space under the seat to store bedding too, making it just right for sleepovers.

“Use multipurpose furniture that you can easily rearrange and move depending on your mood and the situation.”

Åsa Dyberg, interior designer

BURVIK side table

Choose flexible furniture

“Use multipurpose furniture that you can easily rearrange and move depending on your mood and the situation. You can pretty much create an open home with lots of different functions from just one room. If you use multiple lightweight side tables rather than one big coffee table, your favorite things will be nearby wherever you are in the room,” says Åsa.

KALLAX shelving unit

Display and declutter with smart storage

“Easy-to-access storage makes cleaning up a breeze. Our tip is to give everyone their own compartment for their things so each person can look after their own stuff. I really like this shelving unit that can be used both horizontally or vertically. It feels as though you get storage space and a sideboard in one.” (Don’t forget to secure it to the wall.)

JANINGE bar stool

Meet the multitasker – the kitchen island

“This home revolves around the generous kitchen island, which isn’t just a place to prepare and make food, it’s also a place to sit down and eat,” says Åsa. “In between meals, the family use the island as a space for working, sorting laundry or doing homework.”

TERTIAL work lamp

BLÅVINDA quilt cover and 2 pillowcases

Create a calming and comfortable sleeping spot

“One smart tip is to use different color schemes to separate different spaces. Here we used a lot of dark, natural tones to create a feeling of intimacy and peace. Increase your comfort levels with flexible accessories, like movable wall clamps so you’re sure to get the reading light right.”

ELVARLI 2 sections

A well-organized and welcoming walk-in closet

An open storage solution for your clothes in hard-wearing bamboo and lightweight aluminium means you can see everything at a glance. Choose and combine the sections that suit your needs and space. The click function makes it easy to take apart and reconfigure.