ᐅ How can I combine IKEA Platsa with other IKEA furniture series?
Created on: 13 Jul 2020 14:18
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Hello everyone,
I am currently planning to rearrange my apartment and want to use the IKEA Platsa series because it seems very flexible. However, I have many pieces of furniture from other IKEA series, such as BESTÅ and KALLAX, and I am wondering how to best combine PLATSA with these other series.
Specifically, I am interested in design or technical tips to create a harmonious look between the furniture, whether regarding color choices, door fronts, or handle styles. I would also like to know how others have influenced the overall feel of a room by combining PLATSA and other series in the same space.
Who has experience or concrete recommendations? Thanks in advance!
I am currently planning to rearrange my apartment and want to use the IKEA Platsa series because it seems very flexible. However, I have many pieces of furniture from other IKEA series, such as BESTÅ and KALLAX, and I am wondering how to best combine PLATSA with these other series.
Specifically, I am interested in design or technical tips to create a harmonious look between the furniture, whether regarding color choices, door fronts, or handle styles. I would also like to know how others have influenced the overall feel of a room by combining PLATSA and other series in the same space.
Who has experience or concrete recommendations? Thanks in advance!
I see the question here about how harmoniously Platsa can be combined with other collections, and also a critical perspective: Is it really sensible to mix series with different design approaches?
Some argue that a mix of different furniture pieces creates a more lively environment, while others say it results in a visually cluttered overall appearance.
It would be interesting to discuss the role that colors, materials, and shapes play in the perceived coherence.
How important is purely visual uniformity to you compared to practical functionality? Should more emphasis be placed on function or aesthetics when combining collections?
Some argue that a mix of different furniture pieces creates a more lively environment, while others say it results in a visually cluttered overall appearance.
It would be interesting to discuss the role that colors, materials, and shapes play in the perceived coherence.
How important is purely visual uniformity to you compared to practical functionality? Should more emphasis be placed on function or aesthetics when combining collections?
A good combination is achieved by using consistent design elements, such as the same color finish and matching handle shapes. PLATSA offers many options for individual customization, allowing the furniture to visually blend better with BESTÅ or KALLAX.
Tip: Pay attention to the room where the furniture is placed. Kitchens and living rooms require different design focuses. Lighting and decorations can also help create smooth transitions.
Tip: Pay attention to the room where the furniture is placed. Kitchens and living rooms require different design focuses. Lighting and decorations can also help create smooth transitions.
LOJOPAR schrieb:
A common mistake is mixing door fronts with different gloss levels – avoid this, as the combination can look inconsistent.Thanks for the tip, LOJOPAR, I will keep that in mind!
I’m also wondering whether it’s best to avoid combining doors with different types of handles, or if that can actually be used as a design feature. Do you have any specific recommendations or examples of how that might work?
Different types of handles can certainly be used deliberately as a design element. However, they should not be mixed randomly. If you use two or three variations in combination and keep them within a harmonious color and material palette, it will look modern and well thought-out.
Natan schrieb:
How important is purely visual uniformity to you compared to practical usefulness? Should more value be placed on function or aesthetics when mixing series?You raise an important point. For me, function is important, but the appearance should not overwhelm the space—rather, it should subtly support it.
I believe a balance is possible, for example, by using PLATSA as the main structure and accentuating it with smaller elements from other series. However, I want to avoid the space feeling too cluttered or inconsistent.
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