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Ikea is introducing a new range of gaming furniture that subverts the usual dark, edgy \u201cgamer\u201d aesthetic for designs that are more likely to blend in with your existing home decor.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Seating is the main focus. There\u2019s an armchair that folds out into a lounging position, a rocking-style chair designed to swing with your body\u2019s movement, and an inflatable donut-style chair with a matching footstool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The Br\u00e4nnboll collection also includes a \u201cgaming station\u201d that folds away into something resembling a wardrobe, complete with a foldable tabletop, integrated PC tower storage, and cable management. There\u2019s also a storage box that doubles as a side table, display shelving, and some textile accessories like a mousepad, rug, and a throw.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
It\u2019s a little difficult to pin down what qualifies any of this as \u201cgaming\u201d furniture, but I guess that\u2019s kinda the point \u2014 anything designed to accommodate lengthy sessions of sitting down is suitable for gaming, and not everyone wants a section of their home to look like it was sponsored by an energy drink company. Ikea says the Br\u00e4nnboll collection is instead inspired by street sports and athleisure, with a mix of neutrals and bright colors that easily blend into modern homes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cWith Br\u00e4nnboll, we are embracing the idea that gaming is for everyone and belongs everywhere in the home,\u201d Ikea product design developer Philip Dil\u00e9 said in the company\u2019s press release. \u201cIt\u2019s about making it simple for people to create spaces that adapt to gaming, living, and everything in between.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n While it\u2019s mostly children in Ikea\u2019s press images, Dil\u00e9 confirmed to The Verge<\/em> that the range is age-inclusive and suitable for adults. There\u2019s no pricing available yet, but we should learn more about the Br\u00e4nnboll collection before its September launch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n