IKEA Small Spaces - Small ideas

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  • Опубліковано 26 чер 2011
  • Small ideas are about finding and using hidden spaces and choosing furniture that does more than one thing. It's about being creative, a little rebellious and doing what you dream about no matter how much or how little space you have. And we think that is a pretty big idea.

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  • @hyppiequest
    @hyppiequest 11 років тому +38

    I shared a room with two sisters until I was 23. I went to college locally and instead of spending my cash on the nasty-assed dorm shacked up with some stranger, I stayed at home and spent my money on other things. It wasn't bad at all. Our house was 900sq ft. and while it felt cramped sometimes with five people, it was manageable. I think being forced to share made me more patient, humble and thankful for what I have now.

    • @sushisufsuf
      @sushisufsuf 2 роки тому

      such a wonderful story. how's the situation now?

  • @JohnNoirSmith
    @JohnNoirSmith 6 років тому +95

    I love how IKEA embraces minimalism as well! I think they're such an amazing company, and it's astonishing what they accomplish

  • @PlayedbyInstinct
    @PlayedbyInstinct 4 роки тому +185

    "Does a living room really need a sofa? What if we tried something different?"
    ***Two sofas***

  • @oof1498
    @oof1498 2 роки тому +13

    Coming back after 5 years, still inspiring as usual. It’s gives me great insight as an architecture student.

  • @apriljones1013
    @apriljones1013 8 років тому +440

    I love the second design, but the 6 friends thing just made me claustrophobic.

    • @JohnNoirSmith
      @JohnNoirSmith 6 років тому +8

      I actually think Swedes are doing this quite frequently when they move to Norway just to earn more money than they would in Sweden. At least from what I've heard

    • @agnieszkafajfrowska9811
      @agnieszkafajfrowska9811 4 роки тому +4

      April Jones sometimes you have no choise🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @pygmygiant
      @pygmygiant 4 роки тому +5

      Yep, just reminded me of everything I hated about being a student and there were “only” 5 of us

    • @coriryan288
      @coriryan288 4 роки тому +2

      Imagine having 8 kids - these ideas are genius

    • @dontknow1660
      @dontknow1660 3 роки тому

      Cori Ryan you got a good point there

  • @lialkalo4093
    @lialkalo4093 8 років тому +717

    I don't understand why some posts are so negative about this video. Renting an apartment becomes more and more expensive and you might be forced to move to flats with less room. I think this is a great video to tell people that they still can make cosy place for themselves, even if they live on 50 or 60 sqm with 3 or 4 people

    • @lialkalo4093
      @lialkalo4093 8 років тому +29

      +voyerista who says that this is supposed to be for your every-day-life? It's just an idea, what you make out of it is your own thing. This could be interesting for people that run hostels or camping sites. Places where people don't stay too long

    • @briannaharter4411
      @briannaharter4411 8 років тому +2

      the answer to rent is simple.don't rent and instead buy since it's cheaper to buy a house then rent an apartment.

    • @havrefrasss
      @havrefrasss 8 років тому +21

      +Brianna Harter (star and fox) it really depend on where you live! buying a house is really expensive. then i'd rather pay 600$ pr month for 60 sqm apartment than buy a couse for half a million...

    • @kwv4865
      @kwv4865 7 років тому +16

      +Brianna Harter (star and fox) and I guess you are going to pay my deposit and fee's for me to buy a house? thanks

    • @kwv4865
      @kwv4865 7 років тому +8

      If someone wants to live with 3-4 people in 50 or 60 sqm go right ahead where you well sleeping, cooking, eating, studying etc. Go right ahead, but don't forget to come back and tell us how it went.

  • @SummerLove217
    @SummerLove217 8 років тому +221

    This video and the goal is to open one's mind to utilizing space. It is not meant in any other way. Do what one is able with what one has. Good video Ikea!

  • @wildreams
    @wildreams 12 років тому +8

    This video is genius on so many levels. The rock, powder, water metaphor on utilizing space. The amazing interior design ideas presented. The way they were put together into an entertaining video. The advertising power. It is full of win!

  • @komadorii
    @komadorii 7 років тому +184

    Love the room for 6 people but only as a hostel idea. I mean who would want to live like this permanently. As a hostel room however that would be perfect!!

    • @AishwaryaPradhan42
      @AishwaryaPradhan42 5 років тому +2

      Yeah, I've been in quite a few hostels that had a similar arrangement. The curtains drawn make the bed space very cozy!

    • @AceAngelTTV
      @AceAngelTTV 4 роки тому +4

      I''ve never seen a hostel with curtains on beds, infact they straight up ban the use of bedsheets as makeshift curtains.. Not sure why, maybe its health and safety regulations or something? The only way I could see this working permanently is if there was stairs rather than ladders (with storage built into the stairs) between the bunks- More like lofts, not even connected to the bottom bunks, so you don't shake the person above/below you when you get into bed/have sex. And instead of curtains maybe sliding doors/windows, like three segments so you can slide them all to one side to open it up to air it out during the day, but have actual privacy for GETTING IT ON etc.. Also these looks like singles? They would have to be doubles if this was permanent, at least for the top bunk, it doesn't even increase the floor space used if its top bunk, if it's above head height.. And with the height of those ceilings I have no idea why the bunks are so low.

    • @steakfries__
      @steakfries__ 4 роки тому

      i would live there maybe with a max of three ppl, but that’s even pushing it

    • @pdcichosz
      @pdcichosz 4 роки тому

      @@AceAngelTTV Well, based on my sad experience people tend to f*ck behind those makeshift curtains. In dorm rooms, with everyone around. Maybe that's why :D

    • @nicolezhang8116
      @nicolezhang8116 Рік тому

      Realistically, it'll be like college dorms but worse...

  • @javierp95
    @javierp95 12 років тому +3

    Having a small bedroom suddenly doesn't seem so bad anymore. I love the ideas in this video.

  • @awsomeabacus9674
    @awsomeabacus9674 4 роки тому +6

    living with my 6 friends like that would be a dream come true. Affordable, functional, and you get to spend your time with the people you love. How is this not a normal thing?

    • @FireQueenFul
      @FireQueenFul 2 роки тому

      bc sometimes u want a partner and some private time?

    • @awsomeabacus9674
      @awsomeabacus9674 2 роки тому

      @@FireQueenFul those are opposites

    • @niamhhoran
      @niamhhoran 2 роки тому

      Because maybe people want to have a sex life...?

    • @awsomeabacus9674
      @awsomeabacus9674 2 роки тому

      @@niamhhoran ew

  • @shiningstarlight4752
    @shiningstarlight4752 3 роки тому +1

    This is my favourite IKEA ad video, even after all these years.

  • @relafen66
    @relafen66 8 років тому +73

    I think it's genuinely an amazing concept.

  • @trakrekkid
    @trakrekkid 6 років тому +1

    The six hipsters/bunk beds scenario sounds like absolute hell on earth.

  • @taniadelacombe4476
    @taniadelacombe4476 8 років тому +28

    The second design is great !! How many people,specially young couples,can afford a flat bigger than this?? For a youn couple that's formidable !!!

  • @Jones578
    @Jones578 5 років тому +8

    I really liked the last idea with storage behind bed and mini walk way

  • @princessofthehippies3110
    @princessofthehippies3110 7 років тому

    the cuteness of that little white kitchen and the tiny bathroom. 😍 love the stop motion animated feel too. felt like I was watching something from a storybook.

  • @shelmmii9425
    @shelmmii9425 6 років тому

    The kitchen made me happy. With the amount of baking supplies I have and want to have, that would be perfect!

  • @simplystormie
    @simplystormie 11 років тому

    This brought tears to my eyes I have no idea why I guess its because Interior Designing is like passion so this is so inspirational. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING thank you so much

  • @sellinaayoma108
    @sellinaayoma108 3 роки тому +2

    I once stayed in a small hotel room in Copenhagen, Denmark where everything was within reach. It was amazing to me.

  • @dusterdude238
    @dusterdude238 7 років тому +3

    2:10 the sleeping compartments in the room reminds me of the Japanese capsule hotels. Great use of small spaces!

    • @Liuhuayue
      @Liuhuayue 4 роки тому

      Capsules look more futuristic, though.

  • @FafiLPDoll
    @FafiLPDoll 12 років тому +1

    I love that walk in closet idea in the last room they showed. I wanna do that. This video was amazing.

  • @bbbuildersss
    @bbbuildersss 11 років тому +1

    Love the ideas. We have to use so many different sources and information when asked to work on smaller properties. One area we find that's usually forgotten and under utilized is the space below the staircase. If you can open that area up and re support it with well calculated supports, you can open up a big wasted area and star using it for lots of things. Small office, storage etc.

  • @DecorateSmallSpaces8
    @DecorateSmallSpaces8 10 років тому

    All the creative ideas are amazingly innovative and yet so simple. What is required is the right mindset and have a willing attitude to do the impossible.

  • @pamelapeterson2987
    @pamelapeterson2987 3 роки тому +1

    Makes me actually covet a smaller space...this is so well done and great ideas.

  • @SimpleFull
    @SimpleFull 7 років тому +48

    Well done IKEA! Thanks for making life work in just enough space. 👌

  • @AkiPokesYou
    @AkiPokesYou 13 років тому +2

    'a dream home doesn't have to be big, just smart.'
    gosh, i love this tagline! :D

  • @emmak005
    @emmak005 12 років тому

    Totally genius. I love ikea stuff and their designs are so inspiring! Plus that's like marketing gold

  • @zuzhang
    @zuzhang 9 років тому +337

    Is this a trailer to Sims 4?

    • @Dovima1
      @Dovima1 7 років тому

      truu! 😂💔

    • @mouzaalw8717
      @mouzaalw8717 7 років тому

      Deudz Loves Poods that was exactly what I thought lol

  • @rohrohviray5588
    @rohrohviray5588 10 років тому +2

    I Love love Ikea!!! Afortable, easy to install, love all space ideas. If I have a house it has to be all ikea!!!

    • @nikko4251
      @nikko4251 10 років тому

      My house is full of ikea furniture ! It looks nice but when u think about it it is weirdr

  • @stefelyrochford424
    @stefelyrochford424 10 років тому

    OMG that last closet idea! Brilliant!

  • @GeorginaBisbyDIY
    @GeorginaBisbyDIY 5 років тому +3

    Love this - I am obsessed with small spaces

  • @maybenodyarg
    @maybenodyarg 10 років тому

    I LOVE the bunk bed one. Reminds me of camp.

  • @hjx7548
    @hjx7548 11 років тому

    I love the last bedroom idea this has givin my inspiration

  • @Ncappuccino
    @Ncappuccino 11 років тому

    This makes me pumped for the new store to open in Kansas City!! I'll be there all the time!!!

  • @mohammadkusbudiajis.pt.8273
    @mohammadkusbudiajis.pt.8273 10 років тому +1

    What can i say, ..."this video is very inspiring to everyone from IKEA"...

  • @sahayeda5220
    @sahayeda5220 5 років тому +2

    i love ikea showrooms they always look so damn cozy.

  • @soyfreddypicasso
    @soyfreddypicasso 5 років тому

    Love this spaces, love the design. Very nice Ikea❤️

  • @NecularRockz
    @NecularRockz 11 років тому

    Thank you Ikea! With this video, it inspired me to take a interior designing course!

  • @aviefern
    @aviefern 11 років тому

    Wow. I like those ideas. Especially the 6 people living together. That looked like the size of my dorm room, and it was crowded with just 2 people living there.

  • @FranciaMichelle
    @FranciaMichelle 10 років тому

    This gave me so much life. If someone can do this with their rooms or homes, I definitely know I can. My room is an okay size.

  • @DecorateSmallSpaces8
    @DecorateSmallSpaces8 9 років тому +1

    This is interesting and small spaces is really no constrain if you are innovative in your thinking. Small Spaces. Big Style.

  • @luis39205
    @luis39205 10 років тому

    I would quite happily live in a small space like the first one anytime. It's cosy and everything is within reach.

  • @asksyealer
    @asksyealer 12 років тому

    i LOOOOOOVE the students thing! such nice, all together, but you can still make you'r own space! looove

  • @Jan2010new
    @Jan2010new 10 років тому

    Great vid! Love the intro. I've used that illustration many times....Realistic room designs/layouts for the average small apartment or home too.

  • @asmith123
    @asmith123 12 років тому

    Love the closet idea at the end

  • @escapefromjupiter
    @escapefromjupiter 12 років тому

    Awesome work, awesome ideas. Need to start redecorate now......

  • @birthdaywishesforyou
    @birthdaywishesforyou 3 роки тому

    Hello Ikeasmallspaces - Your Video Ikea Small Spaces - Small Ideas, Thank You For The Idea, For Inspiring Me...

  • @beautifullyorganisedmarissa
    @beautifullyorganisedmarissa 11 років тому

    LOVE the bedroom with the wardrobe behind the bed :)

  • @lifestylefurniture6621
    @lifestylefurniture6621 9 років тому

    This video is really impressive. Fascinated to see variant #furniture designs and creativity that you have implemented in your home. Keep up the great work.

  • @beigeren1653
    @beigeren1653 8 років тому +2

    I love this!I would try it if I have a apartment

  • @WestCoastDIYMama
    @WestCoastDIYMama 4 роки тому

    great ideas! I just made a little video on how my family of 4 in 500sq/ft utilize our space with Ikea items. Thanks for creating small and multifunctional items for us small space dwellers

  • @matthewthompson4166
    @matthewthompson4166 8 років тому

    OMG I loved this commercial. It makes me want to work for IKEA! However, I've always loved IKEA so this is of no surprise.

  • @ExLibris-Alys
    @ExLibris-Alys 4 роки тому

    Some great ideas! I love the second one 👍🏻

  • @ellytam1185
    @ellytam1185 11 років тому

    wow... Thanks IKEA providing me soo soo much inspiration for my space...

  • @BltchErica
    @BltchErica 7 років тому +13

    when I grow up i wanna be just like ikea be creative and design well what a genius of a girl is she

  • @SatoCleaningMaster
    @SatoCleaningMaster 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome video!! Love your design ideas!!

  • @NaveenReddyKarumuri
    @NaveenReddyKarumuri 6 років тому

    Optimum utilization of space concept was implemented very well.

  • @amazingworldcreativity1475
    @amazingworldcreativity1475 9 років тому

    woow....amazing ideas... it is all about space...

  • @BarthiArgento
    @BarthiArgento 3 роки тому

    The stones at the beginning, so cool

  • @ma7amed89
    @ma7amed89 10 років тому +2

    simply BRILLIANT!!!

  • @Fonzi79
    @Fonzi79 10 років тому

    When I go to Ikea I always feel warm and fuzzy walking around!

  • @jaimepallera999
    @jaimepallera999 6 років тому

    This video is timeless!

  • @audreyang8879
    @audreyang8879 10 років тому +6

    Cute Ad… but hey 6 friends in such a small area will drive anyone crazy :)

  • @braidedrugshut
    @braidedrugshut 10 років тому

    This place really does have great items for the home.

  • @Hannixander
    @Hannixander 10 років тому

    I thought about the water and you caught me at the end! Haha, good.

  • @tom123216
    @tom123216 6 років тому

    I love the last idea! i should pluck off the doors to my closet today

  • @efviasnh
    @efviasnh 10 років тому

    WOW that first part BLEW MY MIND!

  • @alizahussain3713
    @alizahussain3713 8 років тому

    Gr8 vid as I have a really small biz room and now I have a couple of ideas on what I could do yay!

  • @weijiefang4730
    @weijiefang4730 10 років тому +4

    u know what ,once u r in trouble with money space and living quality,it is a very good idea to make it better in this way

  • @girlygirlwoman
    @girlygirlwoman 9 років тому

    I like the way she keeps building on that glass!!!

  • @JudgeyJudgeyable
    @JudgeyJudgeyable 7 років тому

    that 6-people house is ridiculous but this video had some brilliant ideas. My favourite was the room with the 2 chaise facing each other. I can really see myself living there

  • @binubroono
    @binubroono 5 років тому

    An eye Opening Video.. Great job Guyz...

  • @godsemidevil
    @godsemidevil 11 років тому

    I love "dream room doesn't need to be big, just smart!"

  • @BethGrantDeRoos
    @BethGrantDeRoos 12 років тому

    Brilliant!!! Thought provoking and inspiring.

  • @user-hi9cv1sc2i
    @user-hi9cv1sc2i 5 років тому

    I love this video! Well done Ikea.

  • @MrJordanAz2
    @MrJordanAz2 12 років тому

    This is such a cool video, especially with the 40 square metre house and the room that is a living room, play room and bedroom.

  • @SausanMartinez
    @SausanMartinez 11 років тому

    Love this so much! I may actually use it to try to decorate our apartments for lease :)

  • @a4andrei
    @a4andrei 9 років тому +110

    While I agree that space should not be wasted but be used to it's maximum, efficiency in this case does not equal filling every possible inch of a room just to prove that point. This video made me feel claustrophobic.

    • @TMIDiva
      @TMIDiva 8 років тому +9

      +Andrei If there IS an option, the choice is obvious (to me, anyway), space is an essential element for mental health. I GET that this video is suppose to address space limits with functional suggestions. I've never liked anyone enough to have them 3 feet away from me all of the time. Even with some cunning little room configurations.

    • @Bee-of9uu
      @Bee-of9uu 7 років тому +6

      These rooms are more of challenges and concepts to come up with innovative solutions than they are trying to actually have people buy it

  • @melissaa.antivo4630
    @melissaa.antivo4630 7 років тому

    I'm Inspired on this great ideas of IKEA....:>

  • @mawaddahhabali3457
    @mawaddahhabali3457 8 років тому +3

    I really like the last one!! Good idea

    • @aayushiparashar3961
      @aayushiparashar3961 7 років тому

      Mawaddah Habali what if that gaint box falls to sm1s head!! 🤒🤔

  • @jessicawatson6032
    @jessicawatson6032 6 років тому

    This is honestly incredible xx

  • @jessicaxsherry
    @jessicaxsherry 6 років тому

    I love the third one!

  • @smashinkit27
    @smashinkit27 11 років тому

    superb! small ideas bigger impact

  • @denchillful
    @denchillful 10 років тому

    I love the ikea little homes in them it so cutevand sometimes i pretend its a real little house and i live in it! Haha enjoyed this!

  • @tajnijjar20021
    @tajnijjar20021 11 років тому

    that was fantastic way of space management.... i like this video....

  • @ernstjohannes37
    @ernstjohannes37 6 років тому

    i love inspirational videos like that😍

  • @eion1980
    @eion1980 12 років тому

    That's amazing! Your video is very inspiring! Thank you for sharing this.

  • @Kazzzy03
    @Kazzzy03 5 років тому

    i love the bunk bed room would be so unjust for a week or something with friends

  • @sgcustodio
    @sgcustodio 7 років тому

    this are all great ideas. thanks!!

  • @theAMYDIAMOND
    @theAMYDIAMOND 11 років тому

    i love this video. it gives me so much inspiration.

  • @AyeshaNoelle
    @AyeshaNoelle 7 років тому +2

    So creative!

  • @SharmetaB
    @SharmetaB 12 років тому

    Those six friends living together is a trip but ikea showed us how.

  • @dhanaissimo
    @dhanaissimo 7 років тому

    i love the background music :)

  • @derpfaceonigiri4950
    @derpfaceonigiri4950 8 років тому +1

    I really like the last one ;)

  • @foxygrandpaful
    @foxygrandpaful 11 років тому

    this got me so claustrophobic!

  • @juliashihepo2572
    @juliashihepo2572 9 років тому

    Super true. Spaces like that are better for persons who choose to live alone.

  • @wilsond391
    @wilsond391 7 років тому

    It is so smart
    Love IKEA

  • @MsJapanino
    @MsJapanino 7 років тому

    I like the ideas for a studio or ultra small living area

  • @Fidi987
    @Fidi987 8 років тому +40

    I don't mind some of the Ikea furniture, but I don't like the Ikea idea of cramming everything you have (ever gathered) into a tiny home. I did this for some time and never got to keeping it tidy. And true to the Ikea idea I was constantly planning to buy more "storage units" - boxes, shelves, bigger boxes, smaller shelves, moveable shelves, shelves on wheels, a chair to stack the books that couldn't be jammed into those shelves...
    And then I read about minimalism.
    My space was already tiny by the standards of other people my age, and I am still decluttering, but within two years I moved about 1/3 of my appartment (books, clothes etc.) and it_is_still crammed! Thing is, I need a lot of time to decide what has to leave, so that I do not go and rebuy it six months later (this has happened...). Fact is also, I still have a lot of "dark corners" where I keep things I cannot even name off the cuff. And when I try to empty them, memories come back and I have a hard time letting them go.
    The solution - for everyone who needs to move now and then or does not have a house of abundant space - really cannot be to buy another shelf, another box, another cupboard to "put it away"; the solution should be to know where everything you want to use is and how to get it - not by first emptying the front of the drawer of getting the ladder from the basement - and still having so much space that you don't feel shut in.
    The Ikea rooms - the ones on display at the stores - are nice until you start to imagine a solid wall where you enter.
    Then think:
    A one-room-appartment with a coffeetable at the center of the room. If you want space - exercise, work on the floor, tidy up and put some things temporarily somewhere - there will be none. You'd have to heap the coffee table onto the sofa, do your thing, and remove the coffee table again. You'll start to hate that coffee table and spend more and more time outside your home until you get rid of that coffee table and either learn to do without or buy a foldable table - that probably someday will be in your way again...
    First watch videos on minimalism, then declutter, then think about decluttering some (big, "obstacle"-) furniture, and only then start thinking about buying storage units, and think hard about how you will use them and if you'd rather have that space they take up.

    • @ezraroar6068
      @ezraroar6068 7 років тому +20

      So basically you're a hoarder