Designist Dream

Nothing like the 2009 IKEA catalogue – and a quick trip for new home accessories – to get me feeling all inspired and creative again. And just in time to celebrate the Jewish new year! The IKEA catalogue is among the most anticipated home design/ accessory events of the year – especially for the design-conscious and budget-restricted set. And this year’s new products and catalogue did not disappoint. Remember that old joke, what’s black and white and re(a)d all over? Well this year – according to the IKEA gods – our lives are black and white and color all over, or just in our homes.

Start with new items like the black credenza (above) featuring curvy, decorative edging and details that break from IKEA’s typically boxy and minimal lines. A new soft white, fabric tufted bed looks too luxurious to even be from IKEA. And I love these contemporary white chairs (above) as an eclectic option for traditional dining rooms.

And then the technicolor fun begins: textiles bring basics to life with bold graphics in lime and blue . New shapes for endtables – for living room or bedroom – also come in colors like golden yellow and bold royal blue. There’s even a new storage bench in burnt red, tall dresser in faded blue and glassfront armoir in muted yellow to liven up your bedroom havens. Green PAX wall closets are certainly a new wall unit color for Israeli homes to dress up your walls. Or add some orange and purple modern-design inspired lounge chairs to your living room and you have yourself an complete color wheel.

Of course the downside is that apparently Israel has the most expensive IKEA in the world. Go figure. But don’t let that stop you (too much) from starting 5769 with some new (and affordable) items for your home.

Wishing you all a a wonderful (colorful), happy (stylish) and healthy (fun) year ahead!