Airbnb at IKEA: The ultimate sleepover
When you were little, did you ever wonder what it would be like to get locked up in a shop for the night? On Sunday night here in Sydney, three families did exactly that at IKEA’s Tempe store. Can you imagine?
The families applied after spotting a rather unique listing on Airbnb, which apparently caused a bit of a stir around the world.
Now if we were having a sleepover at IKEA... well, I can just about hear the sound of neurons firing in my three-year-old son’s mind. As some of you already know, we’re currently renovating our home, and we’ve spent quite a bit of time at the big blue box. And Mister 3 is rather fond of IKEA. Loves it, in fact. I think the cinnamon buns might have something to do with it. That, and the opportunity to explore a plethora of what he considers play houses, complete with opening drawers, swings and sofas he can sit on! Excitement!
But back to Sunday night, where I had the opportunity to do a bit of exploring myself. Three different “homes” with their own unique style and themes were created within the Tempe showroom. IKEA’s interior design experts worked on the rooms, which were themed 'Rustic Charm', 'Modern Elegance' and, with the help of Bondi-based Airbnb host Claire Ferguson, ‘Inner City Living’.
The 'Rustic Charm' bedroom at Airbnb at IKEA. Photography courtesy of IKEA.
The 'Modern Elegance' bedroom at Airbnb at IKEA. Photography courtesy of IKEA.
Airbnb host Claire Ferguson styling the 'inner city chic' accommodation at Airbnb at IKEA. Photography courtesy of IKEA.
The 'Modern Elegance' bedroom at Airbnb at IKEA. Photography courtesy of IKEA.
The kids' quarters at Airbnb at IKEA Tempe. Photography courtesy of IKEA.
The dinner table setting for Airbnb at IKEA. Photography by Wee Birdy.
Waking up to puppies in bed at Airbnb at IKEA. Photography courtesy of IKEA.
A string orchestra for breakfast, please. Airbnb at IKEA. Photography courtesy of IKEA.
