May - ikea family
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May - ikea family
Present your IKEA FAMILY Temporary Card or Permanent Card at Check-outs to enjoy these special prices. For more offers, go to www.IKEA.com.my/FAMILY/offers May 2013 IKEA Family news ® ÅFJÄRDEN bath towel 39/each RM (NP: RM59/each) 100% cotton. W70×L140cm. Dark beige. White. RITVA pair of curtains with tie-backs 99/set RM (NP: RM129/set) 100% catton. W145×L250cm. Red. Grey. Dark brown. Also available in white. 35 RM (NP: RM49.90) Glass, stainless steel. Ø14, H17cm. White. (Light bulb sold separately) DROPS collage frame for 7 photos (NP: RM399) Rattan, stained, clear acrylic lacquer. W69×D78, H100cm. Natural. Also available in black. (NP: RM29.90) Acrylic plastic. W13×H113cm. Black. 329 19.90 RM RM TROFAST storage box 11.90/each RM (NP: RM16/each) Polypropylene plastic. W320×L42, H23cm. White. Red. Also available in pink. LINDVED side table 69 RM (NP: RM89) Steel, pigmented epoxy/polyester powder coating. Ø50, H68cm. White. Welcome Home to Lasting Moments © Inter IKEA Systems B.V. 2013 LILLHOLMEN ceiling/wall lamp STORSELE high-back armchair Prices are valid until 31 August 2013. While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that information is correct at the time of print, IKEA reserves the right to correct any misprints or adjust prices due to situations beyond our control. All featured products are available on a while stocks last basis. IKEA MALAYSIA No.2, Jalan PJU 7/2, Mutiara Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan. Tel: 7726 7777 Email: [email protected] Website: www.IKEA.com.my/FAMILY Be first with the latest 02 Promotions 03 Contest 14 Children’s IKEA 04 Kitchen planning 18 DIY Bright idea 06 Kitchen lighting 20 Stain busters 08 Summer time! 21 Partner’s promotion 10 Staycation 23 Mobile App STORE managers SAY Dear family, It’s been a year since we launched the IKEA FAMILY programme. Thank you to everyone for your generous patience as we learned to iron out unexpected kinks. Starting a new programme is like getting a chance to doover. Sometimes that’s all one needs. Kitchen is the heart of the home where you nourish your body and spirits. It is the place you keep your family happy and well-fed, but that perfect home-cooked dinner you’re planning can end up in disaster if things are not where they should be. To make your kitchen a better place to cook, our product developers have come up with a range of inspiring kitchen products that suit everyone’s needs. An effectively planned kitchen will definitely save you time and effort contributing to a better quality of everyday life. From kitchen experts who’ll help you through ideal kitchen layouts to pleasant kitchen lightings that create moods in your hearts, we have it all. It’s not an easy task but someone has to do it. And to make sure you enjoy the ambience of your kitchen, we have both functional and attractive range of kitchen lightings. In this issue, you’ll find simple and effective ways that help you to incorporate your taste and mood into the showpiece of the house, making family members and guests feel comfortable and welcomed at all times. Also, take time for some lovin’ with our outdoor furnishings that are as laid-back, simple and fun as your need for a break. Keep your eyes peeled as you read this issue – there are tips everywhere. Or just come for a visit – there’s much more at the IKEA store. Just because we are family Be the first to know the latest Help us to know you better! How you live at home and your likes and dislikes. So that we can send you more of what suits you and less of what doesn’t! www.IKEA.com.my/FAMILY/login It’s so easy to earn points and redeem for IKEA voucher. Redemption starts from 500 points (RM5 voucher). Every RM1 spent Earn 1 Point RM15 OFF buffet dinner Present this coupon and enjoy RM15 off buffet dinner at Palm Terrace Holiday Villa Hotel & Suites Subang Terms & Conditions: 1. This voucher entitles the bearer to a RM15.00 discount off the buffet dinner price (before tax) at the Palm Terrace Coffee House, Holiday Villa Hotel & Suites Subang. (one voucher per transaction and non-accumulative) 2. This voucher is for dine in only and not applicable for purchase of tobacco and alcohol. 3. This voucher is not applicable with any other on-going promotions/discounts/offers, Ramadan period, eves of /and during festivities and celebrations dates. 4. The validity of this voucher is 31 October 2013. 5. The management reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions without prior notification. For enquiries, call 03-56338788 ext. 7211. Roszalena Mashurdin Store Manager IKEA Damansara We want to pay for your dream wedding FREE UPPTÄCKA umbrella! Stand a chance to win a wedding package that includes a free civil ceremony, honeymoon and an IKEA gift card to furnish your new home with! 2x Grand Prize Civil Ceremony at Covershots Waterfront worth RM4,500 + 3D/2N Honeymoon Package at Eastern Pavilion Boutique Resort & Spa Cherating Pahang worth RM1,930 + IKEA Gift Card worth RM2,500 2x 2nd Prize 2D/1N for 2 persons in Deluxe Suite room at Holiday Villa Beach Resort & Spa Langkawi worth RM1,100 (with breakfasts) + IKEA Gift Card worth RM1,000 3x 3rd Prize 2D/1N for 2 persons in Deluxe Suite room at Holiday Villa Beach Resort & Spa Langkawi worth RM1,000 (room only) + IKEA Gift Card worth RM500 1.Write a wedding vow that is sure to melt your partner’s heart. 2.Send it to [email protected] along with the sweetest photo you have of you and your sweetheart, your name, contact details and IKEA FAMILY membership number. If you’re one of our lucky winners, we will also publish your wedding vow in the next FAMILY News so you can sing to the world why your other half is the best around! Contest period: 1 May – 30 June 2013 Visit www.IKEA.com.my/FAMILY/whatsnew for more info. Show this coupon and get a free UPPTÄCKA umbrella when you purchase a minimum of RM30 in a single receipt at the IKEA store. Limited to the first 600 redemptions per day with one coupon per member only. Valid from 30 May – 2 June 2013. Winners will be contacted by 19 July 2013 via email or phone. 02 IKEA FAMILY news Here’s how to participate: Kitchen planning It starts with an empty space and endless possibilities. The work triangle – creating an ideal work flow The main working functions in a kitchen are carried out between the hob, the sink and the refridgerator. These three points and the imaginary line between them, make up what kitchen experts call the “work triangle”. The trick is to position these three points so that they are not too far from each other (this would make you walk backwards and forwards more than you need to when carrying out a task) and not too close to each other (this makes for cramped working conditions). Ideally, the line between these three points should not exceed 6 metres in total. The ideal distance between the different working points is 90 cm. FAKTUM/STÅT kitchen RM8,739 How to buy a kitchen in 5 steps: 1 2 3 4 5 Get inspired Browse among our kitchen solutions and discover all the functions. Create the look of your dream kitchen by combining fronts, worktops, appliances, knobs and handles. Find more inspiration at www.IKEA.com.my/kitchen and in the store. Measure your room An essential part of the planning process, accurate measuring helps to ensure that your new kitchen will fit and function properly. Start planning The planning area in the store has computers you can use to plan your kitchen in 3D by adding cabinets with interior fittings to your room. You can try it out yourself at www.IKEA.com.my/ kitchenplanner or you can use graph paper and paper puzzle. Our kitchen experts are on hand to provide hints and advice. Perfect your kitchen Complete your kitchen with mouldings, lighting, wall and sink organisers, trolleys and more from our complete offer of kitchen items. Choose services and place your order IKEA is on hand to assist with delivery, installation and finance. Use and pay only for the services you’ll need to make your dream kitchen a reality. Prepare for planning: Kitchen zones and layouts With the help of a few basic principles, you can design a kitchen that meets your need precisely – saving you time and effort and contributing to a better quality of everyday life. If you’re thinking you don’t have room in your home for a triangular kitchen, don’t worry: the working triangle can be effectively achieved in many different layouts, according to preference and the shape of the room. Single-line kitchen Where space is scarce, a singleline kitchen in which the working triangle is reduced to a straight line, can be the most practical solution. It’s also pleasing to look at. Single-line with island This single-line kitchen includes an island. An island provides plenty of storage as well as extra work surfaces, but it requires at least 120 cm of free space around to work well. U-shaped kitchen If you have a large room the U-shaped layout is ideal. It gives you maximum space and plenty of storage options – ensuring that everything is within easy reach. If the room is very large, it’s important to ensure that the points of the working triangle (see explanation above) are not too far from one another. Kitchen planning Your dream kitchen L-shaped kitchen The L-shaped kitchen is ideal when you want to add a small dining table or kitchen island. It’s also a good way to make the most out of a corner, as well as integrate the kitchen into a dining area. Parallel kitchen You don’t need to have a huge amount of space for this layout. It’s geared for food preparation and provides two great work and storage areas on opposite sides. In fact, it’s a favourite of many professional chefs. Find out more at www.IKEA.com.my/kitchen 04 IKEA FAMILY news IKEA FAMILY news 05 kitchen lighting Light Up Your Kitchen Chopping chores and cleaning up are much easier when you can see what you’re doing. In kitchens, you need functional lighting directed over different areas to carry out tasks and to minimise the risk of accidents. You also need general lighting, such as ceiling lamps, that spread light evenly throughout the whole room. Have a look through the following tips and learn how to light your kitchen for good function and atmosphere. Hang the lamp at the right height Ceiling spotlights provide effective glare-free lighting Ensure that they are placed so that a person standing by the workspace does not cast shadows onto it. Make the countertop lighting glare-free If it is too high, it will cause glare. If it is too low, it will get in the way. The recommended height for pendant lamps is about 55–60cm above the table or countertop. The height depends on the design of the lamp and whether it casts a diffused or directed light. They are generally mounted close to the ceiling and do not get in the way when opening and closing cabinet doors. FOTO pendant lamp RM69 Lacquered aluminium. Ø38cm. Off-white. Countertop lighting that is not equipped with a glare shield can be hidden behind decorative moulding strips mounted underneath the cabinets. GRUNDTAL halogen worktop lighting RM229 Steel, glass, plastic. 3×10W. Stainless steel/grey. PULT ceiling lamp RM69/each Nickel-plated steel, glass. Ø31cm. Countertop lighting distributes an even light over the workspace No shadows are cast over the workspace since the light source is in front of the person by the counter. If you have a dining area nearby, ensure that countertop lighting does not cause glare for anyone who is sitting there. If so, add a decorative moulding strip to the underside of the cabinet to shield the glare. 06 IKEA FAMILY news 55-60cm Ceiling lamps spread an even general light that can light up the whole room kitchen lighting BASISK ceiling track, 3-spots RM89 L76cm. Nickel-plated/white. General lighting provides a uniform light throughout the whole room Show off the objects inside your cabinets This makes it easier to carry out tasks such as cleaning. With a dimmer switch, you can adjust the amount of light to suit the atmosphere. For your convenience, place the light switch at the entrance of the kitchen so you can see where you are going when it is dark. Combine glass door cabinet lighting and glass shelves to light up everything in the cabinet. IKEA FAMILY news 07 summer TIME! Grow, garden, grow 268 2 RATIONELL VARIERA shelf inserts can be stacked on top of one another to make more room for seedlings. RATIONELL VARIERA shelf insert RM19.90/each Powder coated steel. W32×D28, H6cm. White. 3 SKARPÖ armchair RM RAMSÖ parasol keeps you away from direct sun rays. /each SOMMARFINT paper cups and plates are easy to take with you. SOLUR cool bags keep beverages cool longer. GRUNDTAL rail and PET plastic containers can turn any plant into a hanging plant. GRUNDTAL series rail RM34.90 L80cm. Container RM29.90 W13×D13, H28cm. RM75 W25×D13, H28cm. The window gardener Where there’s a window, there’s a way to garden. Work with window shelves, plants, pots and hanging rails to create a scaled-down gardening spot. Smaller cups, glasses and even muffin baking cups can hold smaller sprouts that will be transplanted to bigger pots and plots. Shelf inserts can be used and stacked to create even more space for little plants. SKARPÖ armchair RM269/each Polypropylene plastic. L81×W77, H72cm. Grey or white. AMMERÖ one seat section with cushion RM530/each Fabric: 100% polyester. W70×D78, H71cm. Dark brown/beige. AMMERÖ coffee table RM299/each Steel and tempered glass. L70×W70, H40cm. Dark brown/beige. Loveseat lounge Modular seating is meant to go big – and small! Turn a balcony into a cosy lounge for you and your VIP with a two-seat sofa made from GARPEN corner sections. Solar-powered lighting in the SOLVINDEN series builds the ambience without adding extra cost to your electrical bill or creating a mess with cords. Left: GARPEN stool RM230 W62×D62, H31cm. May be completed with HÅLLÖ seat cushion RM89 Cushion cover: 68% cotton, 32% polyester. L62×W62cm. Beige. GARPEN sofa combination RM1,074 Fabric: 100% polyester. W142×D71, H70cm. Beige. 08 IKEA FAMILY news Spontaneous, glorious sunshine When the skies are clear and the sun’s out, gather some people and head out, too. Outdoor rugs, light blankets, cushions, cooler bags, plastic tableware — pack them up so you can bring them along. That way, no matter where you’re headed, you’ve got what you need for memorable, comfortable moments of sunny bliss. 01RAMSÖ parasol RM55/each 100% polyester. Ø180, H143-190cm. Adjustable/assorted colours. 02 SOMMARFINT series Paper. Paper napkin RM6.90/30pcs L33×W33cm. Assorted designs. Drinking straw RM3.50/100pcs Polypropylene plastic. Assorted colours. Paper plate Yellow/pink/turquoise. L26×W26cm RM9.90/10pcs L18×W18cm RM4.90/10pcs 03 SOLUR cool bags RM39/each 100% polyethylene. Assorted colours. Ø27, H33cm. L40×W18, H25cm. Whether you have a sprawling lawn, a small balcony or simply a window ledge, you can always have a little garden and outdoor spirit with the right furnishings. The other living room Make a laid-back, party-ready ‘other living room’ in your lawn. With curvaceous SKARPÖ armchairs, comfy AMMERÖ low seating and even SPRINGKORN plastic outdoor rugs, any time is well-spent outdoors. A botanical balcony A balcony can become a blooming, luscious green oasis with determination, patience and time (and of course, sun, soil and water). Optimise whatever space you have by planting at different heights – on the ground, on stools, shelves, chairs and even hanging from clothes racks. Just be sure to pay attention to the amounts of shade or sunlight the plants need. SUMMER TIME! 1 3 ROTERA lantern for tealight 1 5 24.90/each RM 2 4 01 02 03 04 05 HAMO position chair RM59 Powder-coated steel and 100% polyester. Assorted colour. SOCKER green house RM60 Powder coated steel. W45xD22, H35cm. White. ROTERA lantern for tealight RM24.90/each Steel and glass. H21cm. Assorted colours. SOCKER watering can RM39.90 Polyester powder coated steel. H29cm, holds 5l. Assorted colours. SOCKER plant pot RM5.90 Polyester powder coated steel. Max. Ø flowerpot 14cm. Assorted colours. IKEA FAMILY news 09 Staycation Staycation 7 Create layers of curtains to give a luxurious feel. Having a blackout option also lets you continue the weekend snooze fest. Add reading lamps so you don’t have to leave the bed to switch off the lights. Start off with a queen or king size bed frame that comes with a headboard. 6 Get the best mattress, pillows and quilt you can afford, and dress it up pretty textiles. Don’t forget about the curtains and rugs. MALM queen size bed frame 699 RM Bring the hotel into your . bedroom 201, H77cm. RM699 W169×L t of size bed frame sold separately. MALM ches MALM queen MALM chest ttress & bedding Black-brown. . 8cm Black-brown. Ma H7 . , wn 48 699 W160×D 5cm. Black-bro 6 drawers RM . W40×D48, H5 179 Foil finish RM s er aw dr of 2 Here are some key items to create a hotel-styled bedroom The relationship that you have with your bedroom is special. It’s where you go for time alone, or to be close to someone else. Your bedroom isn’t just for sleeping, it’s something to be passionate about. Starting with the little things… ABORG rug 199 RM Have your own e No matter where, hotel rooms always have something in common: an excessive number of pillows, colour-coordinated bedding & textiles, obligatory nightstands, multiple light sources, dressing table, wardrobe, as well as a headboard. They add a sense of grandeur and comfort, and with freelyarranged armchairs, a sense of freedom. Most importantly, the bed should always take centre stage. And buy the best bed you can. This will be the best investment you have ever made for your peace of mind. Unlike a hotel room that must please many people, your bedroom is the one place that is truly yours, so go ahead and create one that suits your personality. Here are some style guides you might want to follow for a good night’s sleep. 449 RM LEDSJÖ wall lamp RM199/each Comes with 5 LEDs. L60cm. MALM dressing table RM449 W120×D41, H78cm. White. 10 IKEA FAMILY news LACK side table on castors 3 5 MALM dressing table 1 2 A dressing table and wardrobe are natural elements of any hotel room and bedroom. staycation ver went on a vacation and wished that your room looked just like the hotel room you’re staying in? We did. And we thought, why not? Matching bedside o-tone colours. often an lines, solid du cle y, dern bedroom is etr mo mm A l. sy fee Think -cluttering room a balanced de the by e rt giv Sta ps s. lam ce rfa tables and r and smooth su rage minimalist déco ff with smart sto associated with your personal stu ay aw g win sto d an om dro be ur yo just a wardrobe. have a few oddsolutions, beyond do not hesitate to m. is on clean lines, as me life to the roo ph so em t ec the inj d ite an Desp strict geometry m. the ak roo bre the to of e ms iec shaped ite o be the centrep se items may als Sometimes, the Add complementary side tables at each ends of the bed. 4 99 RM Putting a seating area (even if it’s a compact armchair) in your bedroom will make it feel like a place to relax as well as sleep. 01 KARLSTAD armchair RM899 Removable cover. W71×D80, H80cm. Isunda grey. 02 SÖRE lamp RM109 Rice paper shade. Shade Ø30, H100cm. 03 LACK side table on castors RM99 W55×L55, H45cm. Birch effect. 04 MOLGER mirror RM169 W80×H60cm. Birch. 05 ABORG rug RM199 100% polypropylene high pile. Pink. 06 PJÄTTERYD picture RM349 Audrey Hepburn. W90×H90cm. 07 METERE pair of curtains RM109 100% cotton. W145×L250cm. Beige. IKEA FAMILY news 11 1 1 TRILLING poster 39.90/set of 3 Staycation Staycation RM 2 NORDLI quee n size bed fra me RM999 W1 White. Mattress 58×L210, H100 & bedding sold cm. separately. IK with castors EA RM149 Powdercoated steel. W4 PS coffee table SEVIO chest 2×L70, H48cm of 5 drawers RM995/each . White. STRANDMON W77×D48, H133 wing chair RM cm. White. 975 W82×D96, H101cm, Svab y grey. HEMNES bedsid e table RM199 W4 6×D35, H70cm. Wh HEMNES queen ite. size bed frame RM 999 Solid pine. W167×L201, H122cm . Grey-brown. 5 This is definitely a bedroom for the more unconven tional. Old and new, loud and subdue d, traditional an d modern, all comb ine to create an organised chao s. You can go minim alist white or sta rt off by setting the ton e and picking a bold feature colour, followed by contr asting accent colours. Do the same for the furniture and dé cor elements: ch oose one rich eleme nt, balanced by another element with mi nimalist design. Try placing a red ret ro reading lamp on a plain white nights tand. Or play wi th prints and wall paper. 4 2 3 3 STORSELE high-back armchair In general, a retreat-styl ed bedroom is airy, lit by natural lights by day and diffused ambient lights by night. Natural mat erials such as wood and bamboo are often use d. Floor-length light curtains are also common . Subdued or natural colours such as beige, brow n, green or light blue are predominant, with one or two deeper accent colours on bed sheets, rug s or curtains. For more intricate details, add flowers, ornamental glassware or scented candles. You can even build yourself a small forest out on the balcony if you’re going for the natural green feel. 4 IKEA Family price 329 RM 01 TRILLING poster RM39.90/set of 3 Cities. Paper. W40×H50cm. 02 MANDAL chest of 4 drawers RM899 Solid birch. W79×D48, H103cm. Birch, white. 03 MALIN FIGUR pair of curtains RM149 56% linen, 44% cotton. W145×L250cm. Multicolour. 04 IKEA PS SVARVA floor lamp RM659 W140cm. Shade Ø48cm. White. 05 TRÅDKLÖVER rug RM299 100% polypropylene low pile. W200×L200cm. Multicolour. 12 IKEA FAMILY news 01 GISLEV rug RM89 100% polypropylene low pile. W133×L195cm. Grey. 02 NYFORS table lamp RM299 35% polyester and 65% polyethylene. Shade Ø33, H78.5cm. Nickel-plated. 03 STORSELE high-back armchair RM329 (Normal price: RM399) Clear acrylic lacquered rattan. W69×D78, H100cm. Black. 04 HOL storage table RM249 Solid acia. W50×L98, H50cm. IKEA FAMILY news 13 3 A time for firsts W e work hard to keep up with baby steps. Why are they called baby steps anyway? When every single “first” feels like a huge milestone. It’s said that development is a journey, but it sometimes feels like a race. So how can we at Children’s IKEA help you keep up? Our products help your child to safely grow and develop, so you can focus on the more important things in life – like watching your little one take those first wobbly steps. 5 Storage your kids can use for years. TROFAST takes care of your kid’s favourite thing toys! LEKA CIRKUS mobile 29.90 RM A soft mood light at night can give your baby a sense of security and also helps you find your way when your little one wakes up at night. Baby care Good solutions for smooth routines Changing your baby can at times be a messy affair and even backbreaking! Why not do it comfortably at waistlevel. Plus having practical storage keeps diapers and wet wipes within easy reach. Eating 6 The world is an adventure, with every sight a new learning adventure. Our mobile comes with a few cuddly creatures designed to face down, so your baby is looking up at friendly faces. 2 1 Sleeping bags create a safe sleep environment by removing the risk of baby getting tangled in sheets or blankets. They also keep baby at a comfortable temperature without the risk of kicking off the covers. From being fed to eating by yourself Between the mashed bananas and flying rice, it’s easy to forget that learning to eat by themselves is an important part of babies’ development. But learning takes practice, which is why we’ve created some helpers to make it easier for the both of you. Children’s IKEA Children’s IKEA 4 7 MATA 4-piece eating set 12.90 RM Little babies don’t like the taste of metal in their mouths, which is why our feeding spoons are made of plastic. Grip friendly spoons and bowls that come with an anti-slip base is helpful when baby is learning to eat by him/herself. Playing Toys that support your baby’s development To ensure safety, we use seams that are tested to withstand tough play and embroidered eyes instead of detachable parts that risks being swallowed. 8 Sleeping ANTILOP high chair with tray 54 RM Everything to keep your baby safe and sound Newborns spend most of their days sleeping. Naturally you’d want a cot designed for safety and comfort, just like ours are. Our cots come with height-adjustable bed-base, meaning once your baby is old enough to sit up, the bed-base can be lowered for their safety. 10 TORVA blanket Top: GULLIVER cot RM369 Solid beech. W66×L123, H80cm. White. GULLIVER changing table RM329 Solid Birch. W82×D54, H93cm. White. Maybe completed with LÄTTSAM store baskets RM39.90/set of 3 Left: ANTILOP high chair with tray RM54 Polypropylene plastic. W58×D62, H90cm. White. 14 IKEA FAMILY news A new mum’s secret weapon! This light-weight blanket can be used as a swaddle that makes baby feel safe, warm and snug. 39. RM 90 /3pcs The LÄTTSAM bath comes with protectors so the tub will not slip. There are also soft antislip protection at the bottom of the tub to keep baby safe. 01 VANDRING IGELKOTT squeaky toy RM14.90 Fabric: 100% polyester. L15cm. 02 VANDRING sleeping bag RM59 Recommended for ages 0-6 months. Fabric: 80% cotton and 20% polyester. White/green. 03 SMILA MÅNE wall lamp RM39.90 Polypropylene plastic. W22×D7, H31cm. Yellow. SMILA STJÄRNA wall lamp RM39.90/each Polypropylene plastic. Ø28, D7cm. Blue. 04 LEKA CIRKUS mobile RM29.90 Fabric: 100% polyester. 05 TROFAST storage combination RM382 L92×D30, H94cm. 06 LEN mattress protector RM29.90 W70×L100cm. 07 MATA 4-piece eating set RM12.90 08 LÄTTSAM baby bath RM19.90 W43×L71, H20cm. 09 TORVA blanket RM39.90/3pcs 100% cotton. W70×L90cm. Assorted colours. IKEA FAMILY news 15 MYSIG bed canopy Children’s IKEA 90 6 Children’s IKEA 39. RM 4 4 MYSIG bed canopy RM39.90 100% polyester. W150×D80, H80cm. Adults keep off! Kids like to have their own space where they can feel safe and do their own things without someone nagging. Be it a blanket fort or the space under their bed tent, it’s a fun way for them to be independent. Children grow up too fast! Frame up all these special moments. 5 As a child, we always wanted to be grown-ups. Maybe that’s why children keep outgrowing their clothes. What you need, then, is a modular and customisable storage that grows with your little one. 7 …and for many years to come. S oon after your darling took his first cuddly steps and said his first words, he’ll start picking up more words and learn many new things about the world around him. That’s where he’ll get started on his first question. And then the second, third, and so forth – all starting with the hardest word of all: ‘why’. Why? Because the age of 3 to 7 is the age of wonders. At this time, curiosity reigns and play is serious stuff. Children of this age learn by exploring, asking and imitating. The world is a playground for them, so let them play, draw, sing, run around, read, and do whatever it is that catches their interest. Sure, children will play with their food and eat their toys, all while climbing up and down your furniture. But it does help them develop their fine motor skills. So while your iPad can be a great babysitter, try not to rely on it too much. Instead, make space for activities. Use practical furniture that can be moved around and cleaned up easily. 3 Mirror, mirror, on the wall. Who’s the cutest of them all? Let your child discover herself in this playful, impactresistant and childproof mirror. Maybe she’ll be convinced that it’s finally time to take a bath too! Furniture and toys that are true to life is a great way to spark roleplaying games. Children develop social skills by imitating grownups and inventing their own roles. 2 MÅLA easel 79 RM As he grows older, you’ll be surprised at how fast he outgrows his clothes. More complex games, school and outdoor activities also mean that efficient storage solutions are a must, especially if he still can’t let go of his 6-year old teddy bear. Drawing and painting let children express themselves freely, helping them make sense of the world around them. Plus it exercises children’s fine motor skills. 8 Let’s face it. Children grow faster than your bank account does. Here’s an extendable bed that grows with them, so you can spend more time with them and less at work. 1 Prepared for tough love Who thinks about safety when having lots of fun? Not kids, they’ve got more important things to do – so it’s our responsibility to see the hidden dangers. As with all our children’s products, IKEA PS LÖMSK is made with rounded corners, no protruding parts, and plastic that bends rather than cracks. An extra wide and weighted foot makes it tip-proof (if you’re not allowed to spin it at full speed, then what’s the point?) 16 IKEA FAMILY news A great way to keep things off the floor, and for the occasional pair of pants they can wear again. Combine with hanging baskets for extra storage. 01 IKEA PS LÖMSK RM299 W59×D62, H75cm. 02 KROKIG clothes stand RM99 ABS plastic and steel. H128cm. White/multicolour. KUSINER storage basket RM19.90/set of 3 Textile: 100% polyester. Ø18cm. Turquoise/green/red. 03 DUKTIG 14-piece vegetable set RM24.90/set Fabric: 100% polyester. Filling: Polyester fibres. 04 RIBBA frame RM35.90 W52×H25cm. Medium brown. 05 MÅLA easel RM79 Has both blackboard and whiteboard. W62×L43, H118cm. 06 STUVA storage combination with bench RM1075 Foiled fibreboard and particleboard. W300×D50, H128cm. White/pink. 07 PYSSLINGAR mirror RM75 W42×H52cm. Blue. 08 MINNEN ext bed frame with slatted bed base RM499 Steel and solid wood. L125-195cm×W97, H92cm. Black-brown. MINNEN extendable bed frame with slatted bed base 499 RM IKEA FAMILY news 17 DIY BRIGHT IDEA Recommended Styles DIY BRIGHT IDEA Fancy having a customised lampshade? Try this easy DIY lampshade and choose from a wide range of fabrics to suit your style! You can also revamp your existing lamp using the guide below. No sewing required! Vibrant FREDRIKA fabric RM19.90/m Multicolour. EMMIE ROS fabric RM19.90/m Multicolour. ms required: Other iteay adhesive Products used: Vintage 1 bot tle of spr fabric glue 1 bot tle of craft or A pair of scissors al) Border lace (option 29.90 Beige. 1 x JÄR A shade RM el-plated. p base RM60 Nick 1 x RODD table lam ric RM25.90 White. CKHOLM BLAD fab 0.5m x IKEA STO Contemporary TRÅDKLÖVER fabric hearts RM25.90/m Assorted colours. Simple and bold BRITTEN NUMMER fabric RM15.90/m White/black. d! e t e l p Com After Tip: Excess fabric can be used to make fabric roses or cut-out decorations! 1. 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Beginning from the seam , lay the shade on one end of the fabric and roll, smoothing out the fabr ic as you go along the lamp . Keep the extra ~2cm buff at the top and bottom as er you go along. 7. Fold the end of the fabr ic to create a hem and stick it down neatly using glue. 8. Apply glue along ring of lampshade and tuck excess cloth inwards along rim. If there are too much exce ss fabric, cut to remove them . 9. Re peat fo r top an d botto 10. Ad m rims d borde r ribbon trimmin or othe g r s (e.g. ball frin beads, ge, lace etc) as , desired circum . Measure ference of the to the rim to d p or bo etermin ttom e amou require n d t . o Add a b f ribbon onto rib ead of craft glu bon an d stick e lampsh o nto ade. Pre ss and for a fe h o w ld s ri e conds a bbon secure s you s it firmly tick to . Article contributed by Stirring Hearts, a company that produces handmade greeting cards and gifts, wedding stationery, run crafts workshops and more. IKEA FAMILY news 19 STAIN Busters So you just got home after a long day’s work, and your little girl comes running eager to tell you about her day. She had learnt about different types of flowers in school. So she drew some for you, except that it’s on the wall. With love and crayons. Instead of getting angry and worrying about repainting the wall, you can try using baby oil or toothpaste. Here are some other cleaning tips using common items found around the home. Refresh your chopping board Squeeze a few drops of lemon juice on the board, rub and let it sit for about 20 minutes before rinsing. Removing water stains on wooden furniture Use hairdryer on low heat to dry the affected area. Then rub olive oil, used tea bags or even mayonnaise over the area. The oil and tannins will act as a natural polish. Removing juice/red wine stains Spilled red wine on your candlelight dinner? Save your date by pouring saltwater over it! Table salt also helps lift stubborn red wine stains. Dissolve 4 tablespoons of salt in 1 litre of hot water and sponge the stain with the solution before washing the garment. Odour neutraliser Besides stain-removal properties, Baking Soda is also good for neutralising nasty odours e.g. baby spit-up on clothes. Removing grease stains Talcum powder, baby powder or even (same-colour) chalk is good for absorbing grease from fabrics. For grease in the kitchen, try a combination of baking soda and lemon water. covershots weddings PROMOTION Start new life together as a couple with IKEA homes. Spend RM1,000 at IKEA in a single receipt & get a RM1,000 discount on Covershots pre wedding photo package!! *applicable for IKEA FAMILY members only. terms & conditions apply Partner’s Promo STAIN Busters When the going gets tough, the tough part’s cleaning up… White vinegar is also a good natural alternative for an all-purpose surface cleaner. Just remember to spray diluted white vinegar on a soft cloth (never spray it directly on furniture). For removing spots and burn marks on your pots and pans, give it a go with baking soda or non-gel toothpaste. For full details, email [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------www.covershotsweddings.blogspot.com www.facebook.com/covershotswaterfront --------------------------------------------------------------- Swedish Recipe: Jansson’s Temptation Who Jansson is, we may never know, but we know why he fell into temptation. Tip: Selecting sofas and armchairs with removable, machine-washable covers means you can refresh your sofa easily. If you have any cleaning tips you want to share with our home-loving readers, just email to Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Servings: 8 Ingredients: • 2 large onions • 14 fillets Swedish anchovies • 6 potatoes, sliced or scalloped • 1 ½ cups heavy cream • 2 tbs dry bread crumbs • 1 tbs melted butter : Instructions inch Butter a 9x13 en to 220˚C. 1. 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