IKEA's offering is always a highlight of Milan Design Week, and in celebration of its 30th year at the event, the brand has launched its most ambitious show yet. Translating the findings of IKEA's annual Life at Home Report into an interactive installation, Democratic Design highlights what the report found to be three essential elements that contribute to a feeling of joy at home. We visited the exhibition this week to see the results.
"58% of people in the UK have a positive feeling about their current life at home," the 2025 report reads. "Despite this, many people struggle to achieve enough enjoyment in their spaces every day but are discovering that joy doesn’t have to be complicated – it’s often found in small moments of self-expression, comfort and play."
