The 2023 report
A decade of discovery
This year’s report takes us on a life-at-home journey drawing on insights from a decade of research. We identified eight needs that became the framework for this year’s exploration.
In our findings, we also uncovered three tensions impacting life at home in 2023. Beyond the current year, we reflect on global and cultural shifts, and use the power of foresight research to paint a picture of the future and what might lie ahead.
250,000+
people
A decade of distinctive research has connected us with over 250,000 people. It’s one of the largest research projects looking into life at home around the world. For 2023, we surveyed 37,428 people who shared their thoughts, dreams and challenges about life at home, and we share them with you.
Eight needs for a better life at home
A few themes repeatedly cropped up in our research, conversations and home visits. More than 200 research studies from across IKEA, interviews with more than 20 experts and insights collected from nine previous editions of the Life at Home Report led to a significant discovery: Eight emotional needs connected to a fulfilling life at home.
Our everyday essentials
Control
Having agency over our environment, what goes into it and how it is used.
Comfort
Making sure our environment allows us to feel content and at ease.
Security
Protecting what we care about so that we feel secure and resilient to the changes in the world around us.
Our regular connections
Nurturing
Connecting with ourselves and taking care of our mental and physical wellbeing.
Belonging
Feeling we are accepted for who we are by the people that we live amongst and in places that reflect us.
Our meaningful moments
Enjoyment
Uplifting moments of joy that gives us warmth and happiness.
Accomplishment
Feeling a sense of pride and progress by achieving our goals and improving our abilities.
Our future plans
Aspirations
Feeling positive and prepared for our futures.
3 positive perspectives for 2023
Three tensions for home life in 2023
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Life at Home Report 2023
The full report digs into additional topics with a perspective of the past, present and future.
- A decade of transformation
- Big shifts over the last ten years
- Looking to 2030 and beyond