Ikea's Sällskap collection (yeah, we have no idea how to say it either) is a limited-edition series of furniture and accessories inspired by the Scandinavian arts-and-crafts movement. Starting in the 19th century, arts-and-crafts designers aimed to create furniture that was multipurpose and functional, rather than purely decorative.
In a nod to that tradition, Sällskap, rolling out in Ikea stores this month, incorporates pieces that could work in any room in the house, but are really meant for a kind of common room for the whole family. It's perfect for any apartment-dweller who has to make one room a kitchen/dining room/living room combo.
The look back at classic design also gives the pieces a vintage feel, but adapted to modern living. They work great together, but individual pieces can be used for a quick room makeover. And, this being Ikea, the whole line starts at just £1.
But hurry to your closest Ikea — once the Sällskap collection is gone, it's gone. And you definitely don't want to miss this.
Simple, sturdy benches are the perfect way to squeeze a crowd around a table — and match well with the rest of the line's brightly coloured textiles and tablewares.
Ikea Sällskap Dining Table, £170, available at Ikea.
Ikea Sällskap Bench, £90, available at Ikea.
A glass cabinet allows pretty tableware to become part of the room decor, even when it's not in use.
Ikea Sällskap Glass-Door Cabinet, £195, available at Ikea.
Ikea Sällskap Bowl, £2.25, available at Ikea.
Ikea Sällskap Side Plate, £2, available at Ikea.
Ikea Sällskap Place Mat, £1, available at Ikea.
The white-and-green soup tureen hides a lucky secret.
Ikea Sällskap Soup Tureen, £19, available at Ikea.
Ikea Sällskap Soup Ladle, £3.50, available at Ikea.
These pillows make it easy to pull off that effortless mix-and-match look.
Ikea Sällskap Cushion Cover, £4, available at Ikea.
Ikea Sällskap Cushion Cover, £5, available at Ikea.
Ikea Sällskap Throw, £15, available at Ikea.
You can't lose when you pick between the brightly coloured tea towels or their more monochromatic counterparts (of course, the sets also look great together).
Ikea Sällskap Dish Towel, £3.50, available at Ikea.
Ikea Sällskap Dish Towel, £4.25, available at Ikea.
Ikea Sällskap Rack With 5 Hooks, £4, available at Ikea.
The perfect solution for small spaces (and there's storage inside!).
Ikea Sällskap Storage Bench, £140, available at Ikea.
Ikea Sällskap Pad For Storage Bench, £15, available at Ikea.
Ikea Sällskap Rug, £20, available at Ikea.
Ikea Sällskap Back Cushion, £15, available at Ikea.
Not enough space in your tiny apartment even for a storage bench? Try a storage chair instead.
Ikea Sällskap Chair With Storage, £70, available at Ikea.
Ikea Sällskap Apron, £3.75, available at Ikea.
These adorable cabinets come with adjustable shelves to help you fit whatever treasures you'd like to tuck away.
Ikea Sällskap Wall Cabinet, £35, available at Ikea.
The storage possibilities for this mirror are endless, but we love the idea of using one of the cups as a planter for a dash of colour.
Ikea Sällskap Mirror, £45, available at Ikea.
If you're handy, you can hang these pretty lampshades from the ceiling. Otherwise, they can also be used on a table lamp.
Ikea Sällskap Lampshade, £9, available at Ikea.
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