IKEA’s PS 2026 Collection Brings “Playful Functionality” Home
A 44‑piece lineup designed to add joy and utility to everyday living.
Summary
- IKEA unveils the PS 2026 “Playful Functionality” Collection, its tenth PS line spotlighting 44 pieces by 12 designers
- Highlights include an inflatable chair, rocking bench, flexible lamp, sofa‑bed and whimsical decor
- Launches in stores today and online starting May 22, 2026
IKEA has unveiled its PS 2026 “Playful Functionality” Collection, its tenth signature PS line and first since 2017. The 44‑piece range, developed by 12 designers, emphasizes joy and interaction while maintaining the brand’s principles of Democratic Design — form, function, quality, sustainability and affordability.
Standout pieces that prioritize interaction and discovery, such as Mikael Axelsson’s inflatable easy chair, which updates the ’90s trend with a sturdy metal frame and a textile cover to provide the support of a traditional armchair. Other highlights include Lex Pott’s flexible floor uplighter, a cylindrical metal lamp that can be reconfigured by the user, and Marta Krupińska’s solid pine rocking bench. The range also explores master craftsmanship with Friso Wiersma’s boatbuilder-inspired storage pieces and a high-comfort sofa-bed by Ola Wihlborg that utilizes pocket springs to ensure a premium sleep experience.
The collection caters to small spaces and modern living, with products designed to invite interaction and surprise — ranging from foldable tables and chairs to rolling trolleys and cable‑hiding bedside tables. Prices span under £2.50 GBP (approx $3 USD) for wall decorations to £550 GBP (approx. $715 USD) for the sofa‑bed, the PS 2026 collection releases in UK stores on May 14, 2026, and online from May 22, 2026.
