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THE GREEN ISSUE

Sustainable ways to spruce up your home

JULY 2017

IKEA® FAMILY NEWSPP19177/04/2017(034711)

Member homes | New in stores | IKEA ideas | Recipe: Jar salad | Timeless kids’ rooms

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Editor’s NoteHej readers,

We’re dedicating this issue of IKEA FAMILY News to something dear to all of us: our planet. It’s easy to spruce up your home in a sustainable way, whether it’s through living healthier, reducing waste, or saving water and energy.

Take a leaf from this Garden City and bring some greenery into your homes. Having plants around the house (page 6-11) not only brightens the mood; you’ll have a personal supply of herbs and vegetables to use in your dishes, too. And here’s a quick tip for apartment dwellers: just stack your pots vertically to save space or grow edible herbs in hanging planters. Cutting back on your daily wastage at home is as simple as recycling, reducing and reusing (page 12-13). All you need to prevent unnecessary waste going into a landfill is to separate your recyclables from your trash with neatly marked storage boxes. Or, you could pack your own lunch to work in reusable food containers. We’ve got a foolproof jar salad recipe (page 20-21) that can be tweaked to your preference. It doesn’t matter where you start – just remember that small steps over a period of time can result in big changes. We’ll see you at IKEA if you need to pick up a handy tool or two to help you along in your journey to sustainable living!

Contents02 Editor’s Note

03 New and Now

06 Going Green

12 Recycling, Reducing, Reusing

14 Member Homes

17 IKEA Ideas

18 Kids

20 Recipe

23 Competition

24 MyTOWN Partner Promotions

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Publisher: Ikano Handel Sdn Bhd No 2, Jalan PJU 7/2, Mutiara Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Printed by: Percetakan Zanders Sdn Bhd No 16, Jalan BK 1/11, Bandar Kinrara, 47810 Puchong, Selangor

NEW AND NOWWhat’s in stores.

PILLOW TALK If the cushions in your home are starting tolook a little worse for wear, pop these versatile cushion covers over them. Each comes with double-sided prints, and there are ten designsto choose from. Complete the set with a quilt cover and pillowcase – artist Malcolm Stuart’s playful cucumber prints make for a quirky and cheery bedroom.

Look out the STUNSIG collection at the IKEA stores now.

• STUNSIG cushion cover RM29.90/each W50×L50cm. STUNSIG quilt cover and pillowcase, single size RM149 W150×L200cm. Pillowcase: W80×L50cm. Cucumber.

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BOWLOVER Make every home-cooked meal one to remember with STUNSIG limited edition tableware. The collection is chock-full of fun and whimsical prints – think intricate collages and cute cartoons – from six artists and design collectives.

The STUNSIG side plates, mugs and trays are made from feldspar porcelain, which makes them more durable – and great for house parties or family get-togethers.

• STUNSIG side plate RM19.90/each Ø21. STUNSIG mug RM19.90/each 35cl. H10cm. STUNSIG tray RM19.90/each L33×W33cm.

CREATURE FEATUREIKEA 2016 SOFT TOY DRAWING COMPETITION WINNERS

A spiky purple monster, a part-dog, part-unicorn, and an egg-shaped owl – these are just three of the out-of-this-world creatures that kids entered into the third IKEA drawing competition.

After sifting through more than 70,000 entries, the jury picked these ten drawings as the winners. And they’ll all soon be brought to life as limited edition soft toys, part of the IKEA ‘Let’s Play for Change’ global campaign.

“The event creates opportunities for children to be creative and draw their dream toy,” says Bodil Fritjofsson, product developer at Children’s IKEA. “That opens up their fantasy, which really shows in the art. They really draw from their own head and don’t copy from something.”

Congratulations to all the winners from the United Arab Emirates, Poland, the US, Germany, Bulgaria, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Austria and Australia!

Ten winners of the third IKEA drawing competition.

South KoreaA purple monster, dragon and hedgehog rolled into one

Poland A spider with a great smile

Austria A ninja-like bird

Japan An egg-shaped owl

Australia A Picasso-inspired fox

Germany A very huggable crocodile

US A ‘rainbow cloud’

Bulgaria A part-dog, part-unicorn with wings

Russia A toucan with a colourful beak

United Arab Emirates A fluffy lion

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GOING GREEN

Grow your own greens from home and save yourself a trip to the supermarket. Not only is it more sustainable and better for the environment, you’re guaranteed fresher produce each time.

MOVING ON UPYou don’t need a big plot of land to grow a garden – just stack potted plants vertically. With a RISATORP trolley (pictured below), you’ll be able to hold three rows of pots in a small area. The trolley can also easily be wheeled from one room to the next, for when you want a change of scenery.

Keep your indoor garden neat and stylish with the SKURAR hanging planter. Use them to display flowers like orchids or petunias, and instantly add colour to any room.

• RISATORP trolley RM229 L57xW39, H86cm. SKURAR hanging planter RM24.90/each Ø14, H20cm. White.

SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Put your green thumbs towork on these indoor gardens that are hassle-free and won’t take up a lot of space.

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GARDENINGMADE EASYFret not if you don’t have time to takecare of your plants – let self-watering plant pots do all the work.

Put smaller ferns in the SÖTCITRON self-watering pot, which will keep the soil moist through the week. Just leave water in the self-watering insert and the pot will handle the rest.

• SÖTCITRON self-watering plantpot RM39.90 L13xW11, H14cm. SÖTCITRON self-watering plantpot RM49 L29xW11, H14cm.

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FOR THIRSTIER PLANTSFor bigger plants, the IKEA PS FEJÖ self-watering plant pot set ensures that your plants always have enough to drink. These portable pieces are ideal for the living room or bedroom, adding a touch of green to the space while improving the air quality in your home.

• IKEA PS FEJÖ self-watering plant pot RM89 Ø39, H35cm. White.

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A SPLASH OF COLOURTurn your desk from drab to fab with a colourful row of PAPAJA plant pots. Available in shades of turquoise, pink and green, these vibrant vases willadd life to your study.

• PAPAJA plant pot RM7.90/each Ø14, H13cm.

SPRUCE UP YOUR DESKIndoor gardens don’t have to be very big. In fact, they can fitright in the corner of your desk – both at home and in the office. Keep all your potted plants together in the IKEA PS 2014 greenhouse (pictured below), which can also be hung on the wall if you can’t sacrifice space on your tabletop.

• IKEA PS 2014 greenhouse RM119 W46xD18, H45cm. SOCKER greenhouse RM49.90 W45×D22, H35cm.

småles kids clubDO YOU HAVE CHILDREN?

Children aged between 4-12 years old can sign up for IKEA småles kids club for free.

REDEEM GOODIESEarn $0.50 Smålish dållars for each visit. Use that to redeem småles merchandise!

ENJOY YUMMY TREATSFree drinks and member prices for kids’ meals at the IKEA Restaurants.

DISCOVER SMÅLANDReceive quarterly Bug News with games and take part in special activities and workshops.

Sign up your child for småles kids club at the Bug House at any IKEA store today! Visit IKEA.my/smales for more details.

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REUSEEvery household needs a sturdy set of reusable containers as a sustainable substitute for takeaway boxes. These microwave-safe JÄMKA food containers are ideal for storing cheese, ham, fresh fruits and leftovers. They can even be stacked inside one another if you’re low on space.

RECYCLERecycling is simple with the stackable SORTERA waste sorting bins. Dedicate one bin to a material – glass, paper and plastic are good starts – then chuck your waste into the respective bins. So the next time you make the trip to the recycling bins, your waste would have already been sorted.

REDUCESqueeze in some legwork and reduce your carbon footprint by switching up your transport routine with the lightweight SLADDA BICYCLE. Its rustproof aluminium body comes fitted with an automatic two-gear system, plus a 25-year guarantee on the frame and a ten-year guarantee on the belt drive – it’s a worthy investment for a cheaper alternative to getting ’round.

Pressed for time? Packing a home-cooked meal for work isn’t a pain when you use the VÄRDESÄTTA pressure cooker, which cuts your cooking time by up to 50% – and therefore uses less energy – while preserving the nutrients (and flavours) in your food.

• JÄMKA food container with lid, set of 4 RM11.90 0.3l and 0.5l. L20xW14, H4cm and L20xW14, H6cm.

• SORTERA waste sorting bin with lid RM49.90/each 37l. W39×D55, H28cm.

• SLADDA BICYCLE IKEA FAMILY member price RM1,699 (NP: RM1,999) L184×H115cm. VÄRDESÄTTA pressure cooker RM179 Ø22, H17cm.

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SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Cut back on daily wastage – and your carbon footprint– with these easy ways to reuse, reduce and recycle.

SLADDA bicycles have a 25-year

guarantee.

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Bright and breezy, Ferhana and Hassan’s spacious five-bedroom apartment in Pasir Ris looks and feels like a tropical seaside resort. It’s no wonder they’ve nicknamed their home ‘Bohemian Bure’, after the wood and straw huts they fell in love with on a holiday to Fiji. Travel is a big source of inspiration for the creative couple – they show us how they’ve brought their dream home to life.

HAVE ROOM FOR CREATIVITY

It’s not a study but the ‘Imaginarium’ – the couple has transformed a spare room into a space where “the magic happens”, says Ferhana. “My kids and I use the room to do our craft works. And Hassan, who’s a full-time musician, creates his music in there.”

To personalise the space, she added colourful pom-poms to the woven baskets, which she uses to store all her craft materials.

GROW YOUR OWN HERBS

A full rack of green plants greets you the moment you step into their home. Ferhana is quite the avid gardener, tending to sweet basil, lemon balm, pandan and blue pea flowers. “I prefer growing herbs and edible plants that I can cook with,” she explains, adding that she hopes to include vertical greenery and hanging plants soon. For tips on how to get started on your own indoor garden, flip to page 6.

“I’m big on DIY projects, so I usually jazz up my IKEA purchases and give them to friends as gifts.”

MEMBERHOMESStepping into IKEA FAMILYmembers’ Ferhana and Hassan’s home, we’re greeted with a breezy, resort-like décor, and the couple’s two energetic, camera-ready kids.

Photography Vamos PhotographyStyling Biona Boon

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LET THE KIDS PLAY

A large section of the living room is carved out for the kids. Na’ima, six, and Naa’il, four, do most of their drawing, painting and colouring on the well-used KRITTER table and chairs, with plenty of space to zoom around on their favourite vintage-inspired toy cars. To amp up the fun, Ferhana and Hassan installed a ceiling swing that the little ones can’t get enough of.

• KRITTER children’s table RM99 L59xW50, H50cm. White. KRITTER children’s chair RM49.90/each W27xD29, H30cm. White. FJÄLLA box with lid RM25.90 W22xD26, H16cm. Light green, spotted.

ADD POPS OF COLOUR

The family loves to entertain and host large family dinners, so a plush couch and vibrant cushions are necessary. Their best living room accessory, however, is the handwoven kelim rug Ferhana scored from IKEA. “Everyone is always surprised when I tell them it’s from IKEA,” she says. “It’s beautifully made and so easy to clean at the same time.”

• GUALÖV storage table RM179 Ø60, H47cm. Black. STOCKHOLM 2017 cushion RM59.90 L45xW45cm. Blue, check pattern.

We love to see our members get creative*. Share your ideas with us at ikeamarketing.my@ikano.asia!

*Please note that altering or modifying IKEA products

so they can no longer be re-sold or used for their original purpose means the IKEA commercial

guarantees and your right to return the products will be lost.

IKEA IDEAS See how IKEA FAMILY members use our products in inventive ways.

WE ASK… MOHD HANIFF BIN INTIAZ HUSSEIN

What’s your inspiration for this tweak?

Given the limited space in our apartment, we decided that each piece of furniture must serve dual purposes. The KALLAX series was the perfect answer – we bought three sets, and installed bed legs (BRYNILEN and BURFJORD) to take away the normal bookshelf appearance.

How do you usually use this space?

The single shelf is used as TV console, while the two double shelves are used as a console table and space divider. In the KALLAX inserts and boxes, we store baby toys, extra kitchenware, extension cables, and so on. The console table works great as an extra serving table as well!

WE ASK… SERENE LIM

What’s your inspiration for this tweak?

Look! This was an IKEA photo frame… but now it’s a mirror. Mirrors are recommended in feng shui, so when I came across this elegant frame, it struck me that it’d make a stunning mirror. Plus, it creates a great talking point for this small area.

How do you usually use this space?

As you can see, this comfortable, vibrant and eye-catchingly yellow IKEA sofa nicely fits the space. It definitely makes the space a great one to relax in style with my family and friends.

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Serene transformed a photo frame into a mirror

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Instead of pieces the little ones will outgrow, these clever design ideas make your kids’ bedroom grow with them.

CUSTOM FIT If you’re looking for larger pieces of furniture to last through the years, stick to white or neutral colours. Configure the PAX wardrobe with interior fittings such as pull-out baskets, drawers and hanging bar according to the different needs of your children as they grow up.

IN THE FRAME Proudly display your kids’ art masterpieces by creating a wall collage with KNOPPÄNG photo frames. And when they get older, you can re-use the frames to display prints and photographs.

RUG AND ROLLAdapt the look of the room as the kids develop their own personality and style over the years. Add pops of colour with the KATTRUP rug, a wool carpet that’s responsibly manufactured: it’s handwoven by women from developing countries, providing them with a stable source of income.

COSY CORNERWhen your child outgrows the cot, replace it with a STUVA/FÖLJA storage bench to create a reading nook. The bench also doubles up as a storage space for books, gadgets and clothes to keep things tidy.

• KNOPPÄNG frame withposter, set of 8 RM149 Black.

• PAX wardrobe RM1,160 W100xD60, H201.2cm. Tanem white.

• STUVA/FÖLJA storage benchRM270 W90xD50, H50cm.

• KATTRUP rug RM999 L300xW200cm. Flatwoven, handmade grey.

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DO IT YOURSELF

Pack a nutritious lunch with this DIY jar salad. This layered salad is easy to assemble, portable and pleasing on the eyes, too. We prepped the ingredients with a PROPPMÄTT chopping board and BLANDA MATT serving bowl, and stacked them into a KORKEN jar, whose leak-prooflid means you can bring it to the office, easy.

SALAD DAYS

Things you need:

1. Salad dressing2. Veggies such as

cucumber, carrot, tomato, corn and zucchini

3. Feta cheese4. Leafy greens5. KORKEN jar6. Spiraliser/knife/

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01Dress it upThe dressing goes into the jar first. This way, the layers stay separate and the vegetables don’t get soggy. We used a simple combination of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, a dollop of Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste.

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03Soft vegetablesand grainsSofter veggies like zucchini and corn kernels come next. For a heartier meal, add carbs like couscous, brown rice, quinoa or even cooked pasta.

AND VOILÀ!Your jar salad is good to go. Store it in the office fridge and, before tucking in, give the jar a vigorous shake to toss the salad.

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04Cheese andproteinsThis layer is best for delicate ingredients that should be kept dry. Crumble in feta cheese, a hard-boiled egg or protein like shredded chicken or roast beef.

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02Hard vegetables Add chopped vegetables that won’t get soggy easily. Hard, crisp vegetables like cherry tomato, cucumber, capsicum, celery and onion are great options. Root vegetables such as carrot and radish work well, too.

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05Leafy greensFill the rest of the jar with leafy greens. As they’re the topmost layer in the jar, the leaves will retain their crispness for hours.

• KORKEN jar RM6.90 1l. Ø12, H16.5cm.

COMPETITION

The IKEA gardening range makes it easy – even if you don’t have a green thumb. Flip to page 6 for ideas on how to get started, then show us the best photo of your garden oasis.

Two of the most creative entries will win an IKEA gift card (worth RM50) each. You get bonus points for showing us how sustainable your garden is: whether you grow herbs for cooking, or if you reuse food waste as compost.

Send your entries to ikeamarketing.my@ikano.asia with the subject title “Garden Homes”, and include your name and IKEA FAMILY membership number.

Terms and conditions • One entry per IKEA FAMILY household• Submission closing date:31 August 2017

Want a touch of greenery to inspire your home?

• SKURAR hanging planter RM24.90 Ø14, H20cm. White.• KRYDDA plant holder w LED cultivation bulb RM179 Ø18, H52cm.• SKURAR plant pot RM12.90 Ø12, H15cm. White.

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GARDEN HOMES

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TORKIS laundry basket90l. White/grey.RM49.90 (NP: RM59)

FESTMÅLTIDlunch box1.0l. W14×L22, H7cm. Green.RM9.90 (NP: RM15.90)

HEMMAHOS bed canopyW100×L60, H48cm. Black/white.RM29.90

(NP: RM49)

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BRODERLIG shoe bagW40×L32cm. Black.RM6.90/2pcs (NP: RM9.90/2pcs)

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RM7.90(NP: RM12.90)

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