IKEA Shuttles Playrooms To The Cosmos With Space-Themed Collection
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IKEA comes in peace with adventurous earthlings with its AFTONSPARV collection, which has just launched and landed in stores worldwide. Designed to ignite children’s curiosity about the galaxy, this array invites young explorers to embark on an out-of-the-world adventure from the comfort of their home space.
To lift this selection off the ground, IKEA turned to a group of young space enthusiasts, aged three to seven. Their insights and ideas during a series of workships culminated in this space-themed range that’s meant to spark creativity and play, mirroring the fascination of space exploration itself. Inspired by the boundless imagination of children when it comes to outer space, the AFTONSPARV collection highlights IKEA’s belief that kids are the real experts in what they love and need.
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“We were surprised by how much knowledge the children had about our solar system and space,” comments IKEA of Sweden designer Marta KrupiÅ„ska. “But since science hasn’t discovered everything there is to know about the universe, there’s also lots of room for fantasy and your own thoughts. There’s no limit to where play can take you.”
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AFTONSPARV is thoughtfully designed for budding astronauts and for those who have their heads beyond the clouds, with pieces ranging from soft-toy astronauts and space-traveling finger puppets, and cozy cushions—all made from 100% recycled polyester—to rocket lamps and a glow-in-the-dark curtain.
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Joining on the expedition are a solar system rug, UFO-themed bedding, and a cardboard rocket play tent (shown below), among other items.
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“At IKEA, we believe that children are the most important people in the world, and home is a great playground. We believe children have the right to play because it’s the best way for them to learn, develop, and grow,” notes Maria Thörn, range area manager for Children's IKEA at IKEA of Sweden. “I hope that the AFTONSPARV collection can fuel children’s creativity and inspire them to pursue their curiosity about outer space.”
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Well, families can now get ready to embark into the great unknown of play as IKEA’s AFTONSPARV collection has officially touched down in stores worldwide.
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