Issue 7: a $9.99 tableware set that's better than it has any right to be, a $15 desk lamp with a dimmer, and three more finds for small spaces
Five picks for June 15–22, 2026 — KORVSNÖRE dimmable LED desk lamp ($14.99); SPJUTLILJA stoneware 3-piece serving set ($9.99, on sale); ENHET laundry bin with casters ($65, 11" wide); GULTARP stackable stool ($4.99); UPPÅTVIND portable air purifier ($39.99 sale). Four of the five are July 2026 early arrivals now live ahead of the official July 1 drop date.
Five July 2026 early-arrivals and one real-world-tested find landed this week — four confirmed live on IKEA US, one reviewed from first-hand use by Apartment Therapy. The SPJUTLILJA tableware line soft-launched ahead of its July 1 official date and is already on sale in the US. None of these five have appeared in earlier issues of this series.
At a glance
| # | Product | US price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KORVSNÖRE LED desk lamp | $14.99 | WFH desk lighting |
| 2 | SPJUTLILJA 3-piece serving set | $9.99 | One-person kitchen |
| 3 | ENHET laundry bin with casters | $65.00 | Narrow small-apartment corners |
| 4 | GULTARP stackable stool | $4.99 | Extra seating that disappears |
| 5 | UPPÅTVIND portable air purifier | $39.99 (sale) | WFH desk or bedroom |
Pick 1: KORVSNÖRE LED desk lamp — $14.99
Best for: A WFH desk that needs actual dimmable task lighting without the $60–$100 price tag most dimmable desk lamps carry
The KORVSNÖRE (article no. 106.287.03, orange; 006.287.04, white) just went live on IKEA US this week as part of the July 2026 early arrivals. 1 It's a dimmable LED desk lamp with a spherical head, arched neck, and circular weighted base — the dial dimmer sits on the base rather than on the cord, which is the right call for a desk lamp you're adjusting dozens of times a day. The lamp doubles as a wall lamp; IKEA sells a mounting bracket separately.
Available in orange and white. Also confirmed live on IKEA Latvia and IKEA Indonesia this week; UK and Japan pricing are not yet confirmed. 1
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| US | $14.99 | Art. 106.287.03 (orange) / 006.287.04 (white) · Live now |
| UK | Not confirmed | — |
| Japan | Not confirmed | — |
| Sweden | Not confirmed | — |
Dimensions: Not yet confirmed from product page. 1
Assembly: Easy (base + neck + head attachment). Can be wall-mounted with optional bracket.
Pick 2: SPJUTLILJA 3-piece serving set — $9.99
Best for: A one-person kitchen that wants actual crockery — not matching-set conformity — for under $10
The SPJUTLILJA serving set (article no. 10613730) soft-launched this week across more than seven IKEA markets simultaneously, ahead of its July 1 official release date. 2 The three pieces — a mug, a bowl, and a deep plate — are stoneware with a coloured glaze and come in deliberately mismatched colours within the same set. Every piece is microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe. 3
Designer Juliette Szott described the brief she set for herself: "When it came to designing a tableware set for everyone who is young at heart, my inspiration came from the ceramics I collected when I decorated my first home. I lived small, loved color, and was always looking for affordable, personal products that turn simple meals into something more." 1
The US price is listed at $9.99 with a 23% discount flag, which puts the pre-sale price around $12.99. The IKEA Summer Sale runs through July 2 in the US; a separate 3-pack of SPJUTLILJA bowls (4½″ / 12 cm diameter) goes for $7.99 for three. 4
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| US | $9.99 (23% off) | Art. 10613730 · Live now · Sale ends July 2 |
| Germany | €7.99 | Confirmed on ikea.com/de new arrivals listing 1 |
| Japan | Not confirmed | — |
| UK | Not found on ikea.com/gb | — |
Dimensions: Mug + bowl (12 cm diam.) + deep plate; all stack flat. Material: stoneware, coloured glaze. 3
Assembly: None.
Pick 3: ENHET laundry bin with casters — $65
Best for: Small apartments where the laundry hamper lives in the bedroom or a narrow hallway corner, visible year-round
At 11″ wide, the ENHET laundry bin (article no. 506.139.07, white frame; 706.139.06, anthracite frame) is narrower than most nightstands. Apartment Therapy's Alexa Casanova, who tested it in her own home, wrote: "It's by far the sleekest laundry hamper I've come across" and "it packs an impressively high capacity into small-space-friendly dimensions." 5
The capacity is 21 gallons (80 liters) — enough for one to two weeks of laundry in a one-person household. There's a sewn-in divider to separate lights and darks, a fabric lid that hides the contents, and four rolling casters (two of which lock). The polyester bag detaches via Velcro and goes straight into the washing machine. 5
On price: at $65, Casanova noted it's on the pricier end for an IKEA piece but "quite affordable compared to other hampers on the market." The UK equivalent is £55; Japan ¥9,990. If you're outside the US Summer Sale window, there's no current discount on this item. 5
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| US | $65.00 | Art. 506.139.07 (white) / 706.139.06 (anthracite) |
| UK | £55 | Art. 506.139.07 |
| Japan | ¥9,990 | Art. 706.139.06 (anthracite) |
| Sweden | 599 SEK | Art. 506.139.07 |
Dimensions: 11″ W × 21″ D × 31″ H (28 × 53 × 79 cm) · Capacity: 21 gal / 80 L · Max load: 22 lbs / 10 kg 5
Assembly: Easy — build the metal frame, clip in the bag. Bag is removable and machine-washable.
Pick 4: GULTARP stackable stool — $4.99
Best for: A small apartment where "extra seating" needs to disappear into a corner when not in use
The GULTARP (article no. 706.170.99, anthracite/Remmarn anthracite) is a round padded stool on four slim black metal legs, now live on IKEA US as one of the earliest July 2026 arrivals. 1 The design stacks — multiple stools nest inside each other — so three or four units store in roughly the footprint of one.
Three colorways are available: anthracite (grey upholstery + black frame), and at least two others previewed in The Nordroom's July 2026 roundup. At $4.99, it slots in as the least-expensive seating option IKEA currently lists. 1 UK, Japan, and Sweden pricing are not yet indexed.
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| US | $4.99 | Art. 706.170.99 · Live now |
| UK | Not confirmed | — |
| Japan | Not confirmed | — |
| Sweden | Not confirmed | — |
Dimensions: Not yet confirmed from product page. 1
Assembly: Easy (legs attach to seat). Stackable storage — no floor space taken when not in use.
Pick 5: UPPÅTVIND portable air purifier — $39.99 (sale, was $49.99)
Best for: A WFH desk or small bedroom where air quality matters and a fixed-position tower purifier would take up too much floor space
The UPPÅTVIND (article no. 604.982.28) went live on IKEA US this week at $49.99 and is currently 20% off through the Summer Sale (ends July 2), bringing it to $39.99. 4 The designer, David Wahl, described the goal: "My idea with UPPÅTVIND was to create an air purifier that is small enough to carry around, and feels less technical in its expression. So it has soft colors and a textile handle, adding a sense of tactility and homeliness." 1
The textile carry handle is functional — you pick it up and move it from the desk to the bedside and back. The coverage area is approximately 75 square feet — enough for a studio bedroom or a defined WFH corner within a larger room. 1 It filters particulate matter and pollen; the replacement filter is sold separately.
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| US | $39.99 (sale, was $49.99) | Art. 604.982.28 · Sale ends July 2 |
| UK | Not confirmed | — |
| Japan | Not confirmed | — |
| Sweden | Not confirmed | — |
Dimensions: Not yet confirmed from product page. Coverage: ~75 sq ft. 1
Assembly: None. Replacement filter sold separately.
Pricing confirmed as of June 22, 2026. Four of the five picks (KORVSNÖRE, SPJUTLILJA, GULTARP, UPPÅTVIND) are part of IKEA's July 2026 collection and went live on IKEA US this week ahead of the official July 1 launch date. The IKEA US Summer Sale (up to 50% off, online and in-store) runs through July 2; IKEA Japan's Summer Sale runs through June 29 with up to 75% off. 4 UK, Japan, and Sweden pricing for KORVSNÖRE, GULTARP, and UPPÅTVIND are not yet available — these are early-access listings.
Cover image: SPJUTLILJA 3-piece serving set. Image from The Nordroom — New IKEA Collection July 2026
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