{"id":48115,"date":"2026-02-10T19:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T12:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=48115"},"modified":"2026-02-10T19:07:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T12:07:00","slug":"new-global-ikea-study-finds-nearly-1-in-5-people-eat-dinner-on-the-sofa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=48115","title":{"rendered":"New global IKEA study finds nearly 1 in 5 people eat dinner on the sofa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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MALM\u00d6, Sweden<\/span>, Feb. 10, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Nearly 1 in 5 people now eat dinner on the sofa, according to a new global study by IKEA that reveals how screens, space, and shifting routines are quietly transforming one of our most human rituals.<\/b><\/p>\n

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TOP 10 trends based on IKEA Cooking & Eating Survey<\/span> <\/div>\n

The study, one of the largest Cooking & Eating surveys ever conducted with 31,339 respondents across 31 markets, found that fewer than half (44%) eat dinner at a kitchen table, while 18% dine on the sofa, 4% eat in bed, and another 4% stand in the kitchen. In the UK, nearly half (48%) now eat on the sofa, while 31% eat at a kitchen table.<\/p>\n

The survey also shows that only 7% of people live in households with device\u2011free policies at the dining table. In contrast, 54% watch TV when eating alone, and 40% do so even when eating with people they live with. Lack of time remains the biggest barrier to cooking at home on weekdays, particularly among younger generations: 38% of Gen Z and 33% of Millennials cite it as one of their top challenges. People living with children and those in fast\u2011paced urban environments report even more obstacles, including limited space and insufficient kitchen equipment.<\/p>\n

Lorena Lourido Gomez says: “Together, these findings reveal how modern life is reshaping one of our most human rituals, reflecting growing concerns about loneliness and digital distraction, even as 60% say connection through food matters to them. It’s clear that food remains one of the strongest love languages across cultures. That’s why we’re putting even more focus on Cooking & Eating this year to help bring people back together around food, and to design for real, meaningful moments in everyday life.”<\/p>\n

Where, when, and how we eat\u00a0
<\/b>Across the globe, eating has become more fragmented, informal, and mobile. Americans and Hungarians are also twice as likely to eat in bed compared to other nationalities (9% vs 4%), and Brits are nearly three times more likely than the global average not to have a dining table.<\/p>\n

The average dinner time around the world is 6:44pm. As homes get smaller, the traditional notion of “sitting down to eat” is being replaced by more fluid, on-the-move behaviours.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit IKEA Cooking & Eating Report 2026<\/a> and Ingka Newsroom<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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MALM\u00d6, Sweden<\/span>, Feb. 10, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Nearly 1 in 5 people now eat dinner on the sofa, according to a new global study by IKEA that reveals how screens, space, and shifting routines are quietly transforming one of our most human rituals.<\/b><\/p>\n

\"TOP<\/a>
TOP 10 trends based on IKEA Cooking & Eating Survey<\/span> <\/div>\n

The study, one of the largest Cooking & Eating surveys ever conducted with 31,339 respondents across 31 markets, found that fewer than half (44%) eat dinner at a kitchen table, while 18% dine on the sofa, 4% eat in bed, and another 4% stand in the kitchen. In the UK, nearly half (48%) now eat on the sofa, while 31% eat at a kitchen table.<\/p>\n

The survey also shows that only 7% of people live in households with device\u2011free policies at the dining table. In contrast, 54% watch TV when eating alone, and 40% do so even when eating with people they live with. Lack of time remains the biggest barrier to cooking at home on weekdays, particularly among younger generations: 38% of Gen Z and 33% of Millennials cite it as one of their top challenges. People living with children and those in fast\u2011paced urban environments report even more obstacles, including limited space and insufficient kitchen equipment.<\/p>\n

Lorena Lourido Gomez says: “Together, these findings reveal how modern life is reshaping one of our most human rituals, reflecting growing concerns about loneliness and digital distraction, even as 60% say connection through food matters to them. It’s clear that food remains one of the strongest love languages across cultures. That’s why we’re putting even more focus on Cooking & Eating this year to help bring people back together around food, and to design for real, meaningful moments in everyday life.”<\/p>\n

Where, when, and how we eat\u00a0
<\/b>Across the globe, eating has become more fragmented, informal, and mobile. Americans and Hungarians are also twice as likely to eat in bed compared to other nationalities (9% vs 4%), and Brits are nearly three times more likely than the global average not to have a dining table.<\/p>\n

The average dinner time around the world is 6:44pm. As homes get smaller, the traditional notion of “sitting down to eat” is being replaced by more fluid, on-the-move behaviours.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit IKEA Cooking & Eating Report 2026<\/a> and Ingka Newsroom<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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