IKEA autumn 2026 kitchen look pairs anthracite and duck egg blue with storage from £1, TechRadar says
TechRadar has picked IKEA kitchen storage and cookware in deep anthracite, soft duck egg blue and natural wood as an autumn 2026 refresh, with most items under £10 and a new look possible for under £20.
The report frames the shift in seasons as the reason for the update, saying cooler weather and longer evenings make autumn a good time to make a kitchen cosier and more welcoming. It describes anthracite paired with duck egg blue and natural wood as a look that is warm while remaining modern, and says the change can be made without spending much.
Storage products lead the selection. TechRadar names cutlery caddies, drawer organisers and knife racks as items that are often overlooked but rank among the easiest and cheapest ways to introduce a new accent colour to a kitchen. The report also points to IKEA's ranges of coloured cutlery, which it says carry the new shade through to every meal and make place settings look noticeably different.
Everyday cookware forms the second part of the list. Baking bowls and spatulas are cited as low-cost ways to update a kitchen, and TechRadar adds that a couple of new mugs and drinking glasses are enough to produce a fresh look for under £20 in total. The report does not specify individual product names or exact prices beyond those figures.
The selection was compiled by TechRadar's Homes Editor, Cat, whose coverage includes smart home technology, kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaners and haircare. The report notes she has worked as a tech journalist for 15 years, including on the print magazines PC Plus and PC Format, and holds Specialty Coffee Association barista certification.