BETTER THAN THE NEW NORMAL ROUTINE

Summer vacation has ended, school has started and we can start to see normalcy starting to creep back into our lives. Yet, things are vastly different. The kids are still at home and we’re working from our living rooms and home offices instead. In our old lives, the line that divided work or school and home was clear and physical. This has meant that work has been creeping into our down time and the kids are sometimes having trouble getting into the right mood for school in the morning. For this year’s back to school and college season, IKEA’s interior design team curated a selection of IKEA products and solutions that fit perfectly into any student or professional’s life – no matter what their living space is like. And with Even Lower Prices, there’s something for every budget.

Keep your mementos on the KVICKSUND memo board to remind yourself of happy moments

Even though the circumstances that forced us into this situation are dire, there is a lot to be gained from this global social experiment and if you tweak your home and routine slightly, you will find the transition can be a lot easier than you think.
Routines and rituals are a very powerful tool. By switching your morning routine, you can signal to your brain that your work/school day is starting. IKEA boasts a huge selection of mugs, cups and coffee making tools that will have you caffeinated and ready for the day. Enjoying freshly brewed coffee at the start of our day really puts us in the right mood for conquering the day.

If you don’t have a permanent desk, the KLIPSK bed tray will help you work from any location

Since you are at home you can avoid mindless eating by prepping healthy snacks the night before. Glass jars are perfect for overnight oats or baby carrots. Older students and kids can fill their own jars and create their favorite flavor combinations. It helps get them more excited about healthy mid-day lunches and they will always have an energizing snack ready for them.
Your space greatly influences how you feel. We find that flowers are instant mood-boosters. Grab a bouquet and add it into the GRADVIS vase for a pop of color and the beautiful scent of fresh flowers.
The way we manage our time has really changed. School students used to just follow the bell, now they have to know when to click on their online class link. If you need some extra help, then go old-school and get an alarm clock for your desk. Learning the value of time and being able to self-monitor is a priceless gift for your kids. Even adults can benefit from watching the clock. Working in 20-minute chunks and taking a couple of minutes break to stretch and move around will keep your brain and body healthier.

The MALM desk is a clean design that’s just as beautiful on all sides. Use with other MALM products in the series for a unified look

Keeping your space organized will spare you the mental energy behind looking for things. Using a box to keep all the items, tools, stationery that you need in one place will really help you stay on top of things. This works for students too. We love the colorful TJENA collection of boxes and file holders. Get one for each family member so everyone can keep their class or work related items together. You can also stow them away easily at the end of the day which will make the transition to fun-time smooth and easy.
If you don’t have a dedicated workspace, the KLIPSK bed tray can help you transform even the smallest of spaces into your very own desk. The foldable legs make the tray easy to store without taking up extra space. You can stand your tablet or book securely in the groove and you can easily charge your tablet as the bed tray has a hole for the cable.

Create your own combination of SKÅDIS pegboard and SKÅDIS accessories or choose this ready-made combination

Move from room to room easily with the RÅSKOG trolley. Keep your class supplies organized and mobile. The IKEA design team also showed us the SKÅDIS Pegboard combination, a perfect way to get organized and keep smaller items close at hand anywhere in the home.
End your workday by stepping into the kitchen to prep a wonderful healthy dinner for everyone. The time saved from your commute can now be used for making colorful, filling and delicious meals.

Take your time, invest in the best raw ingredients and invite the entire family to help source recipes and take part in the process. Your cooking tools play a huge role and we love the OUMBÄRLIG cooking range. Whether you are sauteing or roasting a whole chicken, the lidded pot will help intensify the flavors and set you and your family up for a scrumptious meal.

Explore your creativity like a professional artist. Choose your canvas or add MÅLA drawing paper. The easel folds flat and is easy to move to your favorite view

Even though you all might be spending time at home together, it is still important to have quality time together. Ask your family members how their day went, they might surprise you with funny stories or insightful comments.
Avoid the urge to check your emails or do any work or school related catchup in the evening. Now is the time to truly unwind and relax. Enjoy watching the little ones play, especially budding artists who will love the MÅLA collection. With the MÅLA portable drawing case, they can pin their paper on it while they draw and then store all their tools in it when they’re done. The easel drawing paper is a smart way to avoid colorful drawings on the walls that can be difficult to remove. Plus it is easy to fold and store when playtime is over
However, the new BYGGLEK LEGO boxes and brick sets collection is what we will be reaching for when we want to truly escape into deep fun time. The two Swedish giants, IKEA and LEGO got together and created this fabulous play and storage solution that everyone needs. Relive your childhood or help your own kids explore theirs by snapping the little plastic bricks together and build fun and imaginary worlds.

LEGO is for fun lovers of all ages and BYGGLEK is the best storage solution

Your belly should be full and your soul should be light after this lovely balanced day and it is time for bed. An hour or two before bedtime you should start putting your screens away and turning down the lights. Scented candles and soft side lighting will provide you with a calming and relaxing ambience that will help you sleep better. Upgrade your bedding and get the ÄNGSLILJA quilt cover and pillowcases. The soft fabric will put you into a relaxed state and get you ready for some quality shut eye. For truly improved sleep, you might need to level up your pillows and mattress. IKEA’s already great value for money prices are getting even better with their Even Lower Prices. You can grab the KLUBBSPORRE ergonomic pillow with cooling gel or the HÖVÅG Pocket sprung mattress for much less than you did last year. Or if you need a new bedroom all together, IKEA has many different options that are much more affordable under the Better Together sets. You will find all of the discounted items marked in the store and online so keep an eye out for these great home solutions that are easy on your wallet.

The KLUBBSPORRE, multi position pillow is made of memory foam topped with a gel layer that gives you a cool, soothing sleep surface. This means you sleep comfortably all night without waking up feeling hot and clammy.

IKEA is located at the 1st Avenue – The Avenues and IKEA 360 is located on the first-floor in the new 360 Kuwait extension in Zahra. For more information please call 184 0408 or log on to www.ikea.com/kw, follow them on Instagram @IKEAKuwait.

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