How we create a better life at home

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Our curiosity box

To create better homes, we need to know the challenges people are facing in their everyday lives. The world is changing, faster than ever before, and so are people’s needs and dreams.

See how we are keeping up with life at home

Did you know?

Every year since 2014 we’ve been connecting with people around the world to create our Life at Home Report.

So far, we’ve spoken to 105 738 of them.

Life at Home – latest report, blog and research

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How we work

Finding the smartest, most innovative, cost-efficient way of doing things is part of our DNA. We’ve always gone our own way, knowing that you can’t blaze a trail by walking the same path as everyone else.

Find out how we create safer, smarter, more beautiful homes

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Co-creation - working with you to make better things

We believe that the best things are those we create together. Through co-creation, we invite you to share your ideas and feedback with us.

Learn more and share your idea

Sarah Fager, Senior Designer, IKEA of Sweden AB.

Democratic Design. Making great design available to everyone.

The five dimensions of Democratic Design are at the heart of our products. Find out what they are and how we use them.

The five principles of Democratic Design are spelled out with food ingredients on a wooden surface. — The five dimensions of Democratic Design.

Behind the scenes

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Want to know more about the IKEA product development process? Welcome backstage and meet our designers and get a sneak peek at sketches, prototypes, and snapshots from the factory floor.

Go behind the scenes