IKEA kitchen trends for 2026: warm up with rich Mediterranean blue and natural wood starting at $2.50

IKEA kitchen trends for 2026: warm up with rich Mediterranean blue and natural wood starting at $2.50

IKEA kitchenware collection in shades of blue and walnut
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It may be cold outside, but you can easily transform your kitchen into a cozy nest with IKEA’s latest collection of kitchenware and accessories in warm tones of petrol blue, accented with earthy natural walnut. It’s a refreshing combo and a sophisticated change from the candy pastels that dominated last year.

My favorite pieces are the Gladelig dinner service And Gladelig Baking Dish Setwith their pretty rustic blue glaze that reminds me of a dinner on a sunny Mediterranean evening. All pieces are microwave, dishwasher and oven safe, so you can rest assured that they will last for years despite their modest price.

Speaking of affordable accessories. New IKEA glassware is a great way to add an unconventional pop of color to your kitchen table. I particularly like the Pokal glasswhich is great for water or juice at breakfast, and only costs $2.49. For dinner time, the Rödräka Champagne Flute with its unusual petrol blue upper costs just $3.99.

Cozy blue and walnut

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