In an era when every milliliter and every moment of awareness counts, IKEA enters the world of bathroom transformation with the new BERGVATTNET collection – a tribute to intelligent water use, without compromising on aesthetics or comfort.
Every morning when we step into the shower, we unwittingly act out a little drama of luxury. Warm water envelops us like a silken veil, the stream of drops washing away the traces of the previous day. But every drop that disappears down the drain has its price. And IKEA – the Swedish design queen – now says: it's time to start showering with our heads. Literally.
With the new BERGVATTNET collection, presented at World Water Week 2025 in Stockholm, IKEA brings not just new products, but a new philosophy – one where technology is not intrusive, but a discreet ally in creating a more sustainable home.
Rituals with consciousness
The idea is simple: water is precious. But the execution? Sophisticated, almost sensual.
The BERGVATTNET digital meter, with its minimalist design, almost imperceptibly records temperature, consumption and shower duration. No screaming alarms. Just a quiet reminder that even comfort can have limits – and that we really don't need to shower for seven minutes when five is almost meditation.
Installation? So simple, you'll be tempted to give it to your grandma.
Cold water, warm thought
The most poetic part of the collection? An engineering gem in the form of a so-called “auto diverter”, which diverts cold water into a carefully designed bucket while you wait for hot water. Without a single press. When the temperature reaches the optimal 32 °C, the flow is diverted to the shower, while the collected water can be used to water the monstera, wash the tiles or – why not – fill a spray bottle with aromatherapy cleaner.
This simple system is the result of an unpleasant feeling – that moment when you’re waiting for the water to heat up, and with every second of jetting you know something valuable is going to waste. Tobias Svanberg, an innovator at IKEA, says it started as a personal frustration. But it ended up as a global solution that draws inspiration from tradition – like the bucket in a Portuguese bathroom – and translates it into the global language of sustainability.
The aesthetics of responsibility
BERGVATTNET is not a collection that screams: “Look, I’m saving water!” Quite the opposite. Its beauty lies in its quiet efficiency. In the way it blends into the interior of your home – whether you swear by Scandinavian minimalism or Mediterranean eclecticism.
And this is not an isolated project. IKEA is already involved in global initiatives such as the Freshwater Challenge – with the aim of restoring rivers, wetlands and freshwater ecosystems. It is also participating in the 50L Home Coalition, which addresses the question: can we live a quality life with just 50 liters of water a day? The answer – if you have BERGVATTNET – is: absolutely.
Water that makes a home
In a world where we are used to measuring luxury in square meters, BERGVATTNET reminds us that luxury may lie precisely in knowing how to be gentle. Gentle towards nature, towards resources and – last but not least – towards ourselves.
Showering is no longer just a routine. It's a moment for reflection. And if the digital timer reminds you that it's time to get out – don't worry. Even the best rituals must have an end so that we can enjoy them again with all due respect the next time.
BERGVATTNET will be available in IKEA stores and online worldwide in August 2025. Prepare the bathroom. And – your consciousness.
