What is IKEA

IKEA was founded by Ingvar Kamprad way back in 1943, starting out as a simple mail-order catalogue in the little forest town of Älmhult, Sweden.

Fast forward to today, and IKEA has become a global home furnishing brand, loved for making stylish, practical, and comfy products that don’t break the bank.

What really sets IKEA apart is its passion for life at home. More than ever, IKEA understands how important our homes are—they’re where we feel comfortable, safe, and truly ourselves.

Over the years, IKEA has built a deep understanding of what makes a home feel like home: comfort, privacy, belonging, security, and that special personal touch. That’s why the IKEA range is designed using Democratic Design principles—bringing affordable, sustainable, and functional solutions to everyone.

In the end, it’s all about understanding people’s needs and dreams today so IKEA can keep helping to create better homes tomorrow.