Sneak peek! We have checked out all the brand new bits coming to Ikea this spring

This launch, according to the Swedish furniture giant, is about living a conscious and mindful lifestyle that is close to nature. And this goes whether you are living in the countryside or the city, like me. All you need is to bring nature into your home with a bit of greenery – and a wabi-sabi attitude. Think natural materials, soothing colours, and modern furniture balanced with traditional craftmanship, something which mirrors our current desire for both creativity and innovation, as well as sustainability and humbleness. With the concept of 'wellness' being the major buzzword that it is, this year, for the first time, the clever people at Ikea have made furniture that is not only good for the planet, but also for you, such as their new air-purifying curtains made from recycled PET bottles. Overall, the theme running through the latest collection at Ikea is very much a conscious one, asking us to take good care of our belongings, mend things that get worn or broken over discarding and replacing, and knowing we are all connected to nature – and that we all need to take better care of this beautiful planet of ours. One of my favourite things in the entire collection was this Torared pendant lampshade (€15), I love how simple it is, and yet will make the perfect focal point over a dining table.