May is the month of the long-awaited long holiday. Travel and leisure activities are great, but why not take the plunge and redecorate your home with some summer decor?

The furniture retailer IKEA has a large stock of new products and limited edition series in stock for Golden Week. In this article, we will introduce information about these products and some of the items that the author actually visited and purchased.

◆Oriental limited-time collection "DOFTRIK"

The DOFTRIK Oriental Collection, which went on sale on April 23rd, is a limited edition collection themed on the lifestyles of Oriental culture connected to the Silk Road. It includes a total of 30 items, including tableware, display items, and cushions.


◆ Outdoor items that indoor people can enjoy at home

Seasonal outdoor items are also now on sale, including stylish tableware and a solar-powered outdoor lighting series.


You can also choose from a variety of styles and sizes of lounge chairs and tables that can be used in your garden or on your balcony.


Over 500 new items in stock for the spring and summer season

In addition, IKEA has announced that it will be introducing over 500 new products since April. The theme for 2015 is "Start and end your day in a wonderful place," and there will be a wide selection of items, mainly for the bedroom and bathroom.


In addition, the IKEA365+ series, which offers dinnerware and cooking utensils, has been revamped, with more items now being easier to use and more suited to modern lifestyles.


By the way, I recently visited an IKEA store a little before Golden Week. Below are the new products I actually purchased (images from the official IKEA website).

First up is the wine glass from the new IKEA 365+ series. I was looking for something with low legs that would stand stable, and the fact that it's made of tempered glass, can be used for hot drinks, and is stackable for storage is a plus. It will also work well as a fruit or dessert cup.


This is a polypropylene basket from the new "SPRUTT" series, accented with neon colors. It's lightweight and water-resistant, and the flap at the top can be adjusted to your preferred width. It comes in three sizes: large, medium, and small, and the largest one is a pack of two for just 299 yen. Add it to your shopping cart and you won't regret it.


I fell in love with the bird illustrations on the paper items in the ÖNSKEDRÖM collection, which was released in April, and bought a bunch of them. I'm thinking of using them for DIY projects...


The IKEA restaurant inside the store is also selling "jar salads" for a limited time until April 30th. It is expected to be crowded during Golden Week, but if you have time, we recommend "Night IKEA" in the evening!