Experience the excitement of a thousand intergalactic adventures with the new collection for kids (and not only!) from IKEA.
It's called AFTONSPARV, and it's a collection of home accessories from IKEA entirely dedicated to space. Rockets, planets, and astronauts are the decorative motifs that appear on curtains, sheets, and especially on toys and lamps.
Inspired by the curiosity of children and their thirst for knowledge about the fascinating facts and mysteries of space, this collection is an ode to creativity, imagination, and play that lets kids have a thousand adventures. In developing all the ideas that brought this range of super-colorful products to life, kids aged between 3 and 7 years were heavily involved.
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"We were surprised by how much kids know about our solar system and space," commented Marta Krupińska, a designer for IKEA. "But since science still hasn't discovered everything there is to know about the universe, there's always room for a lot of imagination and one's own ideas. There are no limits when it comes to imaginative playing," Marta added. And indeed, AFTONSPARV has been designed as a range of products that fits all kinds of creative, imaginative play.
Further, the astronauts, toys, and the pillows are made from 100% recycled polyester.
Stuffed toys in astronaut suits.
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There are three irresistible astronauts in this collection: a bear, a cat, and a rabbit. These are plush toys (plushies) that are 28 cm tall and cost only €9.95 each.
The cardboard rocket
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This is a large cardboard rocket, which means that kids can also personalize it by giving it a name (which they can write on the outside). But they can also draw anything they want on it, even on the inside! In short, they get to decide how to equip their own rocket for their adventures amongst the stars!
Curtains with space motifs.
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In a calming dark blue, these curtains are far from boring, thanks to the adorable space-themed designs on them that light up at night.
They are also easy to adjust, as they come with hemming tape (to be applied with an iron) and can be hung up immediately thanks to the loops which are already in place at the top.
Space-themed duvet cover
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A white background and colorful designs: this duvet cover in a blend of cotton/viscose is perfect for absorbing moisture, helping one's body maintain a consistent temperature. As a further touch, the planet Earth which is depicted on the duvet cover is also available as a plush toy in the AFTONSPARV collection... a perfectly matching set!
Plush toy in the form of a green alien
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Who better than an alien as a companion for adventures in space? This alien friend can accompany your kids on their trips through the universe! Perfect for daytime play and for hugging at night, this alien is simply adorable, no? And, in fact, it's the most beloved item in the collection!
LED rocket-shaped table lamp
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Here's something even adults will find hard to resist: this delightful rocket-shaped table lamp can light up in 7 different colors (which cycle automatically or can be individually selected)!
Decorative LED lighting, shaped like a planet
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More lights: however, this one is more decorative than a standard reading light/lamp. Check out how nice it looks: this stylized model reminds us of Saturn with its rings! This one also lights up in 7 different colors which cycle automatically (or can be selected by the user).
Planet-shaped cushion
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Soft and large enough to hug or use on the floor, this is a cushion that even adults wouldn't mind having at home. And it perfectly compliments the other items in the collection!
Restoring order to the galaxy
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AFTONSPARV also includes a couple of accessories for tidying up, namely two versions of boxes which can be used in a thousand ways. They are designed to slot into the compartments of the KALLAX furniture unit, but they are also useful as free-standing items just about anywhere. And of course, these too are decorated in a space-age theme.
Which product from the AFTONSPARV collection would you like to make your own?
