The Best Items New To IKEA To Buy In October 2026

October is an unexpectedly good time to shop for new items at IKEA. The weather is cooling off. The days are getting shorter. Halloween is right around the corner and Thanksgiving is waiting in the (turkey) wings. The fall reset effect is in full swing, which has many of us thinking about how to make our homes feel more welcoming. Fortunately, the Swedish chain is dropping hundreds of items this month, from blankets and cushions that make snuggling on the couch even cozier to lamps and mirrors that bounce light around your favorite rooms. To find the best new IKEA items to buy in October 2026, we looked through them all before landing on 13 pretty and practical upgrades.

There are a lot of fall decorating ideas that take the chill off the changing seasons, but reinventing entire rooms just for the spooky season is a frightfully bad idea. Although one Halloween-themed item made our list, most of our picks can work until you're standing in line for a Christmas tree. A few new furniture pieces will earn their spot well after the holidays are over, and we found some textiles that IKEA customers say will add beauty and softness to your home all year long.

Whether you've got $5 or $500 to spend, there are affordable and versatile choices in this roundup. We skipped over items that haven't received any feedback yet. Instead, you'll find products that are already earning rave reviews, along with limited edition items and fan-favorites that have been released in new colors for fall. Each find that made the cut has at least a 4-star overall rating and availability at the time of writing.

After finishing the fall maintenance tasks we all hate, it can feel especially satisfying to switch up your front porch decor. Fake cobwebs and lawn inflatables can create a spooky atmosphere, but hanging IKEA's new SMYCKA artificial wreath may be a better choice if you prefer making a subtler nod to fall's arrival. Constructed from a powder-coated steel frame covered in recycled polyester leaves and wheat shafts, the $12.99 limited edition find measures just over 23 inches in diameter. It's already receiving rave reviews from customers who describe the colors as beautiful and lifelike.

October practically begs for candlelight, and according to dozens of IKEA customers, the limited edition HÖSTAGILLE scented candle absolutely delivers. Its lidded pumpkin-shaped container is made of tinted lacquer-coated glass, while the candle itself is made of a plant-based wax and cotton wick with a burning time of 20 hours. Measuring just over 3 inches, the $4.99 find is small enough to sit on a kitchen countertop, side table, or within a larger mantle or tablescape display. It's already received over 60 five-star reviews, many of which describe the candle as having a lovely warm scent.

With nearly 1,700 five-star ratings, IKEA's STRANDMON wing chair has long been a fan favorite. What is new for October 2026 are several of the polyester cover choices that are now available. From the gingham-inspired Sulviken to the cheerful yellow Tibbleby, the velvety brick Tommaboda to the neutral plaid Talliden, customers say the chair is both stylish and sturdy. Originally designed by Darja Nordberg in the 1950s, the $399 find is made from a plywood, particleboard, and solid wood frame covered in thick polyurethane foam. It's backed by a 10-year limited warranty.

IKEA's new FÅGELFJÄLLET 3-drawer dresser may be worth considering if October has holiday hosting on your mind and you're worried about where to stash things before guests start arriving. Available in off-white, gray-blue, or black oak, the $179.99 chest of drawers could work even in small corners as it measures under 3 feet wide and 2 feet deep. What it lacks in overall size it makes up for in design, thanks to framed fronts and brass-colored handles. Although several reviewers were frustrated by the assembly process, the new dresser has already received several five-star ratings.

For many of us, the perfect fall evening is curling up in front of a crackling fireplace. But if you don't have one, the STRÅLA LED floor lamp could be a playful substitute. Designed by Lukas Bazle, the eye-catching lamp is constructed from three pine legs topped with red polycarbonate plastic shades designed to look like three oversized matchsticks. Two dimmable settings allow for easily adjusting the $44.99 find to create a cozy red glow. Customers say its 8-foot cord makes it easy to use anywhere you want to add a bit of fun and personality.

IKEA's SANELA cushion covers are being released in new colors this October. Now available in dark green, dark brown, yellow-brown, and light blue, the $9.99 find is made from a velvety cotton that's machine washable. Nearly 450 customers have given the covers a five-star rating, noting that they're elegant and good value for money. The hidden zipper also gets high marks, because it makes swapping out colors easy whenever the seasons change. The bestselling FJÄDRAR inner cushion is the perfect insert for the 20 x 20-inch covers.

There are plenty of tricks for brightening a dark room, which can become urgent as the days start getting shorter in October. Although IKEA has released several new hanging options, the $179.99 KOMPISHÄNG floor mirror is a flexible solution that can bounce light wherever you need it most. The limited edition design has a solid pine frame fitted into a steel base that can be adjusted to the perfect height. Slots on the side are intended for holding photos or notes, and hooks on the back create a little extra storage when sweater weather arrives.

Designed by Malin Gyllensvaan, the SOLSKUR LED table lamp is yet another popular item being released in a new color this October. Now available in a light-blue hue with a nickel-plated knob on top, the bell-shaped design features cutouts depicting the natural world of the Himalayas. Although you'll find the $39.99 find in the kids' section, its 7-inch size and warm glow could work on any bedside table, home office, or covered porch. While the built-in LED light is not replaceable, IKEA estimates its life at 25,000 hours and several customers have praised its reliability.

If you're obsessed with Halloween but don't want to fill your entire house with orange everything, you may want to consider the new KUSTFYR side plates. Part of IKEA's spooky seasonal collection, the microwave- and dishwasher-safe stoneware plates are sold in a four-pack for $7.99. Designed by Marta Krupińska, each one features a unique design. A bat, cat, ghost, and spider are all depicted in solid black against a creamy white backdrop. Over a dozen customers have given the set a five-star rating, describing them as great dishes at a great price.

As colorful autumn weather takes its inevitable turn into stick season, coir mats are an excellent way to keep crunchy leaves, muddy paws, and soggy boots from ruining your floors. The new LÖGE door mat has a warm-yet-unexpected design featuring two Valais Blacknose sheep grazing in a very minimalist meadow. The $24.99 find has received nearly universal praise from customers who describe it as practical, effective, and adorable. Backed with natural latex that keeps it from sliding around, the Maria Vinka-designed find has dimensions of 2 feet by 2 feet and 11 inches.

Between hayrides, haunted houses, and hollowing out yet another pumpkin, it's understandable if your houseplants start looking a little neglected by the end of the month. Incorporating a faux option like the new FEJKA artificial potted plant could add a badly needed spot of green. It already has more than 85 five-star ratings from IKEA customers who describe the lifelike hanging eucalyptus as the perfect greenery even if you don't have a green thumb. Draping almost 2 feet, the 3.5-inch plastic plant sits inside a black liner that's easy to tuck inside a seasonal planter.

IKEA has released the popular GULLSTRÅLE bedspread in dark blue just as cooler weather starts to arrive. Available in twin, full/queen, and king sizes for $29.99, $34.99, and $44.99 respectively, customers say the fluffy, fluted, polyester fleece is extremely warm and perfect for snuggling. The machine-washable fabric also gets high marks for being easy to launder at home. Several people said they've layered theirs at the end of the bed, while others find it's the perfect addition to curling up on the couch.

IKEA describes its 2026 PS collection as an attempt to push the boundaries of democratic design to its most expressive. Based on customer feedback, that mission has been accomplished with the IKEA PS 2026 rug. Designed by Michelle Armas, the low-pile rug has two inky-red shapes on a creamy low-pile polypropylene base. The $199.99 floor covering is 5 feet, 7 inches long and 7 feet, 10 inches wide. Some reviewers described it as having a plastic smell that needs to off-gas, but the majority were pleased with the overall quality, plush feel, and splash of color it provides in small spaces.