Issue 11: a pumpkin lamp, a cat-shaped cache, and three more new IKEA small-space finds

The most convincing small-space buy here is a 7-inch pumpkin lamp: the KUSTFYR LED table lamp gives a desk, bedside table, or kitchen shelf 200 lumens for $19.99, with a replaceable built-in LED. 1

The five product pages below are live on IKEA US and carry the site's New label as of July 20. IKEA does not publish a first-stocked date for each SKU, so New is the verifiable signal here, not a claim that every item first appeared after July 13. KUSTFYR's U.S. launch was reported on July 7, while the other three U.S. pages do not expose a shelf date. 2

I could not verify matching UK, Japan, or Nordic product pages for these exact SKUs in this pass. The regional column therefore says not confirmed rather than converting the U.S. price or substituting a similar product.

Best for: a desk corner that needs a little personality without giving up its surface.

Decision: Buy if a small lamp can do double duty as a night light and a visual cue that the workday is over. Skip if you need task lighting for detailed work: 200 lumens is ambient light, not a serious desk lamp.

The orange ABS-plastic lamp is 7 1/4 inches wide and 7 inches high in its package, and IKEA says the included LED source emits 200 lumens, roughly the output of a 20-watt incandescent bulb. The LED is built in but replaceable, with a stated life of about 25,000 hours. 1

Price and regional status: $19.99 in the U.S. The UK, Japan, and Nordic price for this exact pumpkin-orange SKU was not confirmed.

Assembly watch-out: IKEA supplies assembly instructions, but the job is closer to placement than furniture assembly. The cord still needs to be secured to the wall with the included fasteners, so plan its position before you plug it in. 1

Open the KUSTFYR LED table lamp product page.

Best for: a one-person kitchen where one inexpensive tool can make ordinary toast or cookies less routine.

Decision: Buy if you bake in small batches and have almost no drawer space to spare. Skip if you need dishwasher-safe tools: IKEA says to handwash these cutters.

The stainless-steel set contains cat, ghost, and pumpkin cutters. Each cutter is roughly 3 inches across and 0.6 inches deep; the packaged set is 8 by 3 3/4 by 3/4 inches. IKEA describes them for cookies, fondant, and shaped toast, which is a better fit for occasional use than for a serious baking setup. 3

Price and regional status: $1.49 in the U.S. The UK, Japan, and Nordic price for this exact set was not confirmed.

Assembly watch-out: None. Wash and dry the cutters before first use, then handwash them after baking. 3

Open the KUSTFYR pastry cutter product page.

Best for: the small objects that migrate across a studio apartment and never seem to have a home.

Decision: Buy if you want a $7.99 container for keys, chargers, pens, remotes, or pet treats that can sit in plain sight. Skip if you need one-handed access or a truly airtight box.

This durable polypropylene container is 9 1/2 inches high and 5 7/8 inches in diameter. At least 50% of the plastic is recycled. The cat's head turns so the lid can lock, which gives small items a little protection from curious hands or pets, but it also means the lid is more involved than a simple lift-off box. 4

Price and regional status: $7.99 in the U.S. The UK, Japan, and Nordic price for the black-and-white SKU was not confirmed.

Assembly watch-out: None. The practical nuisance is access: IKEA's product page says the locking and unlocking motion requires turning the head, and customer feedback includes complaints that it takes two hands. 4

Open the GREJSIMOJS storage product page.

Best for: a windowsill, bookcase, or narrow kitchen shelf where a plant can add life without taking over the surface.

Decision: Buy if you want a small, heavy pot with a finished look. Skip if the plant will live outdoors: IKEA marks this pot for indoor use only.

The light-green concrete pot has a 5-inch height, a 5-inch inner diameter, and a 5 1/2-inch outside diameter. A felt pad underneath protects the surface from scratches and moisture, useful on a desk or rented windowsill. IKEA recommends an inner pot up to 4 3/4 inches. 5

Price and regional status: $11.99 in the U.S. The UK, Japan, and Nordic price for the light-green 4 3/4-inch version was not confirmed.

Assembly watch-out: None. The pot weighs 2 lb 5 oz in its package, so check the load capacity of a narrow shelf before placing it high up. 5

Open the GLACIÄRBJÖRN plant pot product page.

Best for: changing the feel of a sofa, reading chair, or desk chair without adding another piece of furniture.

Decision: Buy if texture matters and you already own a 20-inch insert. Skip if you need the full cushion: IKEA lists the insert separately.

The light-beige cover is 20 by 20 inches and made from 100% recycled polyester. Its teddy-like pile adds softness without consuming floor area, and the zipper makes the cover removable for machine washing. IKEA says it fits an inner cushion measuring 19 5/8 by 19 5/8 inches. 6

Price and regional status: $9.99 in the U.S. The UK, Japan, and Nordic price for the light-beige cover was not confirmed.

Assembly watch-out: None. Budget separately for an insert if you do not already have one, and note that the cover is not the same item as the $12 FJÄDRAR insert listed on the U.S. page. 6

Open the KRYDDBUSKE cushion cover product page.

Choose the KUSTFYR lamp for a compact WFH or bedside mood light. Choose the pastry cutters for the cheapest one-person kitchen upgrade. Choose GREJSIMOJS if your small things need a home, GLACIÄRBJÖRN if your shelf needs one plant, and KRYDDBUSKE if you want a softer room without buying another chair.