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Ikea Teams With Teklan on Color‑Driven Speakers and Lighting, Launching in December

Ikea taps colorist Tekla Evelina Severin to recast home audio as decor, using bold palettes, soft forms and crafted glass.

Overview

  • The collection begins rolling out globally in December 2025 with availability varying by country, and US sales are slated to start on January 1, 2026.
  • Solskydd arrives as three round Bluetooth speakers—8, 11 and 18 inches—designed to hang, stand or wall‑mount, with the smallest offering 25‑hour battery playback and the larger two adding EQ presets.
  • US pricing is set at $79.99 for the 8‑inch Solskydd, $99.99 for the 11‑inch model and $139.99 for the 18‑inch wall‑mounted version, with patterned or white finishes.
  • Kulglass combines a Bluetooth speaker with a lamp featuring a swirl‑shaped glass shade, comes in green or red‑brown with pink, includes a volume knob and is priced at $129.99.
  • Connectivity features include Spotify Tap, stereo pairing and in‑sync playback across many units, and coverage reports compatibility with other Ikea Bluetooth speakers for multi‑speaker setups.