Christina Larsson, Range Design Leader at IKEA of Sweden AB.
Christina Larsson, Range Design Leader, IKEA of Sweden AB.

From small-space living to smart-space solutions

First thing’s first – what’s the story behind focusing on small space living?

Britt Monti, Range Design Leader at IKEA of Sweden.
Britt Monti, Range Design Leader, IKEA of Sweden AB.

What counts as small space living?

How do you design a flexible piece of furniture?

An interior showing IKEA RIGGA clothes rack with clothes in assorted colours hanging from IKEA NORDRANA hanging storage.
Micro-living in Copenhagen, Denmark. Smart IKEA products like RIGGA clothes rack and KUNGFORS net bags help make the most of every available bit of space.
Two IKEA KUNGSFORS net bags in beige cotton from more sustainable sources hanging in a window.

What’s the most widespread misconception surrounding small space living solutions?

A woman sits on the floor of a living room and opens the hidden storage under IKEA VALLENTUNA modular sofa in grey.
When we create products we think about multi-purpose and functionality, like with VALLENTUNA sofa which has hidden storage.

How about people who live in tiny spaces and want super clever solutions – what do you have in the pipeline for them?