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These pieces will still look just as cute in the new year.
House Beautiful's shopping editors are already scoping out 2026 trends, but before we can move forward, we like to reflect. After all, the viral home decor of the past year may give us a clue about what's coming next. And since we love an affordable find, we decided to see what IKEA's best-sellers reveal. All year long, we've seen the retailer's new releases and hidden gems take over interiors. Complicated assembly aside, IKEA's pieces are a budget-friendly way to make anyone's design dreams come true, especially for renters and dedicated DIYers.
This year brought us the Gustaf Westman collab, with its viral meatball tray and lacquered accessories. And when gifting season rolled around, a cookie tin set dominated wishlists. Both fit a growing maximalist trend, leaving minimalism behind in favor of character and pastel colors. We even spotted a few expert-approved finds still available to shop, so you can nab pieces that designers and pro organizers use in their projects.
Below, we rounded up our top 10 IKEA viral faves of the year, from a cabinet that makes a perfect drop zone to kid-friendly lighting. If you've had one of the below pieces on your wishlist, we'd act fast, because you're not the only one. Your coveted piece might sell out before the New Year.
These adorable pastel cookie tins went viral for how easy they are to gift. At $10 for a set, they’re perfect to display any of your holiday baking. But you can also snag a pair for yourself to keep craft supplies, gardening tools, or loose accessories organized.
The IKEA x Gustaf Westman collab might have gone viral for its “meatball plate,” but this candelabra also won our hearts. The bright red electric lamp is a striking addition to your dinner table or console.
Editorial Director Joanna Saltz revealed her IKEA favorite this year: an open shelving unit she uses to display her favorite shoes and purses. If you have an accessory collection that could rival Carrie Bradshaw’s, now is the time to invest in this.
These colorful, two-tone glass spoons are the perfect hostess gift. If you manage to find these on the shelves of your local showroom, grab them. They brighten up any spread, and imagine using them to serve summer salads and dips!
A trash bin is a key purchase for any home, but it’s rare that we’d describe one as “chic.” This mounted recycling bin has a fluted exterior, and it’s easy to remove when you need to empty it. It could actually blend in with your kitchen or bathroom, rather than be a shiny steel eyesore.
In the year of the Costco party cabinet, we’re keeping our eye on baby blue consoles. This option from IKEA has accordion doors and antique-inspired spire legs, making it feel more like a vintage find than a ready-made cabinet. With open display space, closed storage, and clearance underneath for boxes and shoes, it’s the ideal drop zone.
IKEA is a trusted storage destination for designers, so it’s no surprise that these cabinets were trending this year. Their customizable facade can look like light oak wood or deep walnut. It provides plenty of vertical, closed storage, hiding clutter without looking like a budget cabinet purchase.
Consider this the stylish alternative to the neon LED signs in every Gen Alpha bedroom. This arc of light adds a colorful glow to a kid or teen's bedroom, and it can be shaped to your heart’s content. It’s flexible and freestanding, so there’s no need to mess up your walls.
A set of seagrass baskets is a surefire, affordable way to get that Nancy Meyers movie look. They belong anywhere you have extra things to gather. Use them for toys in a playroom, hand towels in the powder room, or extra blankets in the den. They’re a professional organizer's favorite, too.
This bright, colorful rug won the internet over. It fits right in with the eclectic maximalism that’s ruling 2026 interiors. Plus, the flat-woven pile holds up to high traffic. Social Media Editor Bianca Bonetti even grabbed one to liven up her living room.
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