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The kids and I were in Florida last week visiting my grandparents. There was a stack of mail waiting for me when we returned home. I was happy to find a copy of Ikea’s newest catalog among the stack of envelopes and shelter glossies. I had thought the catalog’s official release date was August 15th. I was surprised to see it show up in my mailbox so early. At any rate, I devoured it in one sitting. I made a list of the items and ideas that caught my eye. I thought I would share them with you today. In an effort to avoid ruining the novelty for others, I won’t be sharing photos of each item. I’d love for you to experience the catalog on your own then refer to my list if you feel inclined to do so. UPDATE: If you aren’t able to get a catalog in your hands, you can view it online here. Let’s get started!

*pg. 6, 61, 198 With its minimal design and small footprint, the LISABO dining table is ideal for small spaces.

*pg. 7, 63, 197 I actually spied the MÖCKELBY dining table several weeks ago at my local Ikea. It was love at first sight. The piece is a modern take on the trestle table. I predict it will become a best seller. FYI: I originally read the description as solid oak, meaning this was a solid oak table through and through. After further clarification, it appears the table is particleboard with a solid oak top layer.

*pg. 8-9 I have been (im)patiently waiting for the highly anticipated line from Ilse Crawford. It looks like I will have to wait a bit longer. The SINNERLIG collection debuts this fall but I’m already in love with the natural materials and textures. The cork furniture (dining table, bench, stools) and bamboo pendant lamp ($60!) are my favorite pieces.

*pg. 15 Metallic gold tape turns a basic white fridge into a fun statement. Easy and inexpensive!

*pg. 25, 60, 179 The RISATORP wire basket is pretty, practical and versatile. I can see it being utilized in almost any room to corral food, toys, linens, art supplies, toiletries, mail, books, etc. Also, the pantry on page 25 is dreamy.

*pg. 33 The affordable HINDÖ shelving unit with cabinets has an industrial vibe. I would use it in a kitchen, dining room or creative studio for combined open and hidden storage.

*pg. 81 The SITTNING tea light holders (made of natural stone) and small chopping boards (made of oiled acacia) are less than $5 a pop! I’ll definitely be grabbing a few of each.

*pg. 85 An interactive, kid-friendly wall features chalkboard paint halfway up the wall topped with shelving and knob hooks. A unique idea for a playroom or basement family room.

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pg. 141 (Probably my favorite page of the entire catalog.) I love everything about this bathroom! I’m so happy the GODMORGON cabinet is still available. (We love ours!) The bamboo countertop option warms things up and the TÖRNVIKEN vessel sink finally solves the problem of standard water traps crowding drawer space.

pg. 167 Yay for a dark nursery!

pg. 176 The INGEFÄRA pot combines a traditional material (terracota) with a modern design (deep saucer) at a ridiculously cheap price point of $2-$4 depending on size.

pg. 187 Ikea has been keeping kitchens organized for a long time with various containers. Add the KORKEN jar to that list.

pg. 198 The simple design of the IDOLF chair works with nearly any table style. I’m especially fond of the added support detail just under the seat. It reminds me of a Thonet.

pg. 208 Good-looking yet affordable ceiling lights are few and far between. The new VARV ceiling lamp checks both boxes.

pg. 237 The HILVER table boasts warm wood tones with white accents and clean lines. I like the idea of using it as a desk in the corner of a living room or home office.

pg. 272 I’m diggin’ the hardware-less 2-drawer OPPLAND chest for less than $100.

pg. 286 I always fall for Ikea’s cheap, flatwoven rugs. The TÅNUM and SIGNE do not disappoint.

pg. 292 I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like the NORDRANA baskets before. They’re constructed of polypropylene (the same material used for outdoor rugs) and washable. They’d be perfect hanging in a bathroom for easy and accessible storage.

pg. 304 Your kids want brightly colored plastic toys. You prefer wooden ones. The LILLABO cars are the perfect compromise.

pg. 305 I think Mabrey needs the DUKTIG cash register ;)

That’s my list! Overall, I really enjoyed browsing the new catalog. I like how Ikea shows many of their products in different settings on more than one page so you get a feel for how they might look in real life. I also thought the styling felt layered and lived-in…always a good thing in my book. One area that I thought was lacking this year was the bedding category which surprised me because I usually love their inexpensive bedding options. Have you flipped through the catalog yet? I’d love to know what caught your eye!

images: Dana Miller for House*Tweaking

24 Comments

12.August.2015

Sadly, the Mockleby table is particle board with a 1/8″ solid oak veneer, NOT a solid oak table. That information is online but not in the catalog. :(

12.August.2015

As an American living in Germany, I’m always a bit geeked when some of my favorite Ikea products make it to the US stores. I’ve been eyeing the MÖCKELBY dining table for months now and I’m just trying to convince myself my toddler won’t smash his fork into it over and over (and my unborn son won’t follow in his footsteps once he’s old enough) so I can buy it. Love it – thanks for sharing your thoughts! It’s fun to read along in the Ikea magazine with you!

12.August.2015

Oh no! Thanks for the clarification. I will edit the post accordingly. I wish it was solid oak :(

12.August.2015

Thanks for sharing! I’m interested in going through my copy and checking out some of the items you highlighted!

Brittney Bernfeld

12.August.2015

Me too!! Also, thanks for the post. It’s so nice to have someone else find all the best stuff for me to go buy!

12.August.2015

I’m sorry but this is just not fun for me. Let me read about all these random things I can’t see…..

12.August.2015

I did the same thing! It’s like Christmas when the new catalog arrives. I took the digital route and pinned my favorites as I browsed….a couple of them I had to debut on Pinterest myself by snapping catalog pics! eep!

12.August.2015

Yes to the RISATORP. I want about 20.

12.August.2015

You can page through the IKEA catalog online to see everything, that’s what I did :)

http://onlinecatalog.ikea-usa.com/us/en/ikea_catalog

12.August.2015

What a fun post! I absolutely love the SITTNING cutting boards and dinnerware.

12.August.2015

IKEA doesn’t mail us a catalog. Bummer.

12.August.2015

IKEA doesn’t mail us a catalog until September 1st. But then you have to go to their webpage and order it. Takes about 4 days, but I love looking at it more than seeing it online. I’ll have to come back and reread this next month.

12.August.2015

I know it’s not quite the same as print in hand, but you can view the 2016 Ikea catalog here…

http://info.ikea-usa.com/Catalog/

12.August.2015

I know it isn’t the same as print in hand, but you can view the catalog I was referring to here if you’d like…

http://info.ikea-usa.com/Catalog/

12.August.2015

Never. Enough. Baskets.

13.August.2015

I loved seeing what stood out for you, thanks for the designer eye.
I liked:
pg19 SEKION/HITTARP upper cabinet would go great in our laundry room.
pg 193 SKOJA serving bowl, I love the color and want to incorporate more into my house as an accent.
pg 210 NYMO lamp I want to get one for my desk at work.
pg261 LANGESUND mirror I need to see this in person to decide if it would work over my bathroom sink.

13.August.2015

I am a similarly obsessed IKEA-phile…grew up in Germany before IKEA came to the US and I’ve lived with the good stuff all my life. Shame that we don’t get a lot of the European offerings here.

I held off for a full 8 days before succumbing to the online catalogues (two because we live close enough to the Canadian border that our nearest store is in the Montreal suburbs, and some things are bizarrely less expensive in Canada). I have been stalking the Mockelby table online for a while now and saw it in person at the MTL store a couple months ago (Canada gets some things earlier than we do). Particleboard or no, it’s GORGEOUS. We wanted it so badly but there’s no way we could make it fit in our kitchen…we only have room for a max. 66″ long table. The Lisabo is lovely and uses the new wedge dowel system so it’s tech-trend forward, too! We’re gonna think about that if and when we get around to a new table (it’s also a really close match to the Hem Alle table but at about 1/5 the price…).

I too love the Idolf. Fun facts for you: 1. You’re right about the Thonet look. The chair is almost identical to one of the 1950s Thonet chairs made in the Polish factory that still manufacturers for the company. 2. Adolf Loos was the Viennese architect who first designed a chair for Thonet (sorry, it’s my museum background coming out)…cute name reference, no? 3. The materials on this chair are almost identical to those used in the DWR Salt Chair, which is made in that same Polish factory (did I mention it’s a decorative arts museum background, so I research materials like a crazy insane person?). So the chair is probably a very close cousin!

I cannot WAIT for the Ilse Crawford collection to hit stores. Yum yum yum.

Thanks for bearing with the long comment! Now back to work.

13.August.2015

I love all the background info! No wonder the IDOLF reminds me of Thonet. And that MOCKELBY is gorg, isn’t it?

14.August.2015

I was so excited when i got mine too. Also devoured it in a sitting. My favs are the Mockelby table (im thinkin outdoor dining), the Sinnerlig pendant & the Kragsta nesting tables. Also really love the earthy Sittning cutting boards:)

14.August.2015

We bought the Duktig cash register for John a few weeks ago. I had been eyeing it online for quite a while. It is great. It comes with money the kids can color (paper bills, heavier cardstock credit cards and coins). It uses a solar powered calculator inside so it doesn’t need batteries (and doesn’t make all kinds of sounds like most kid cash registers! He loves playing restaurant in his kitchen and now he has a means of charging us money. LOL.

14.August.2015

Thanks for this post! My copy hasn’t arrived yet, but I can’t wait! I will also compare the German and American version of the catalog… very interesting!!!
Jule

18.August.2015

Solar-powered calculator? Sold!

26.August.2015

Kathi, agreed! I thought, what would Dana think? HAHA.

26.August.2015

so happy to have stumbled upon your blog…i’m obsessed with your style. so fantastic! i recently moved from san diego where i lived right down the street from ikea, to a small midwest town and the closest location is 2 hours away. it’s torture! i’m going got check out your picks now. curious to know what your current in-store faves are (or classic favorites from past seasons)?