IKEA Makes It So Easy To Add Wireless Charging To Your Furniture

IKEA SJÖMÄRKE Qi wireless charging pad turns almost any flat surface into a charger.

IKEA is not a newcomer to the wireless charging scene, having incorporated them in various furniture such as lamps or tables. But they were, at best, limiting as the items did not always fit in with the decor or needs of the user.

The

SJÖMÄRKE charging pad aims to change that.

With it, you gain the flexibility to mount it on a desk, shelf or bedside table, effectively turning almost any flat piece of furniture into an invisible charger.

IKEA SJÖMÄRKE wireless charging pad — Photo: IKEA.com

Which makes stealthy charger hacks like the one pictured below so much easier.

The IKEA SJÖMÄRKE wireless charging pad looks pretty easy to set up

First, decide where you want to mount it. It works best through all materials that are ⅜ – ⅞” thick (8mm – 22mm), except metal. Ironically, due to its range limitation, the SJÖMÄRKE isn’t compatible with a lot of IKEA’s desks. That includes the very popular LINNMON desk and the newer LAGKAPTEN.

The SJÖMÄRKE charger is intended for indirect charging through a tabletop or a shelf. The phone should not be placed directly in contact with the charger. If you want to charge wirelessly on your LINNMON desk, the other IKEA wireless chargers (i.e. the NORDMÄRKE) may be a better bet for now.

Once you’ve decided on position use the double-sided adhesive strips to stick it under the surface. You can also mount it with screws or other hardware (not included).

Lastly, use the marker stickers to indicate on the topside where to place your device.

Plug it in and place your device above it. The LED will light up indicating charging status.

If you decide to change location, the adhesive tape work like 3M Command strips. They can be removed cleanly without damage to the surface.

The $39.99 SJÖMÄRKE will be available in-stores and online in the US and other countries in October. The set comes with 1 wireless charger, 1 power supply unit (length 70⅞”), 4 strips of double-sided adhesive tape and 2 marker stickers.

The post IKEA Makes It So Easy To Add Wireless Charging To Your Furniture appeared first on IKEA Hackers.

Comments

Hackers Help: How to attach headboard to ESPEVÄR mattress base?

I’m trying to figure out if a headboard can be attached to an Espevar Mattress Base , and how to accomplish that. I’m looking at a standard metal headboard (because I just prefer the look of curved metal to what IKEA offers) and am not interested in a slat base with just a mattress on top, and a wall mounted headboard is not an option due to renting. Thanks for any help! ~ Amy *** Hi Amy I’ve not seen the ESPEVÄR in person but I believe it is possible to attach a headboard to it. From the website, the ESPEVÄR looks like a regular wooden slatted mattress base under a bed base slipover. As to how to attach it, that will depend on the fittings on the metal headboard. So you will just need to get the right hardware to secure the metal headboard to the wooden frame. And make some small openings on the slipcover to let the fixtures to go through. Jules Photo: IKEA.com Try these free-standing headboards for size A lime green and white headboard that takes centerstage in the r...

Kitchen renovation reveal: Rhombus wall steals the show

It’s been a while since I did a home tour. If you’ve missed the previous reveals, you can catch up with my Master Bathroom remodel and Guest Bathroom reveal . Today, let’s focus on my kitchen renovation. Hands down, this is the most used room in my home. I spend crazy amounts of time in here, even when I’m not cooking. Just off to the side of the kitchen I converted an awkward space into a reading nook . In the mornings, I sit and read or pray and meditate, before it gets too warm. And on the other side, there’s a work-in-progress plant wall / indoor garden which also takes up a lot of my time. So, all in all, lots of traffic in here, and that’s not even counting cooking and eating time. The kitchen is definitely my favourite room, because the transformation is huge and I love how it turned out. Kitchen renovation: The before House 17 when I first got it, actually had 2 kitchens, which is a very common “Asian” home concept. First, the “dry kitchen”, which is where you make simp...

IKEA sofa with genius armrest storage

Bet you never knew your sofa armrests were prime storage space. Ok, so the guys at IKEA are the masters of hidden / secret storage everywhere. In fact, one of the things I most loved about the ESKILSTUNA sofa series was the undercover storage on the chaise lounge, but… what? More than 80 liters of storage space wasted on the armrests? NO WAY! I really don’t understand how they didn’t take that opportunity with several different armrest modules. Mobile chargers, cup / can holders, foldable tables, refrigerators… there’s SO MUCH space in there. I can’t stop thinking on different options! For myself, I went for two designs. First, a “full space” design on the (right) side of the chaise lounge. (The cavity fits two foldable chairs). Second, on the left armrest — a flip open section for “mobile charger / remote control storage / etc.”. Below that, a full-depth pull-out drawer, tall enough to store A4 sized magazines. This is the final result: Full space design, rig...

Martin Cooper

Search This Blog