This $13 IKEA Gem Is Here to Save Your Summer (It’s So Cute!)

Tamieka WelshEditorial Assistant
Tamieka WelshEditorial Assistant
Tamieka received her Bachelor's in social work from North Carolina A&T State University and her Master’s in social work with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health from Columbia University. She made the transition into writing to educate readers on the importance of health…read more
published May 29, 2025
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Carson (LA County), California – February 19, 2025: IKEA Store, the world’s largest furniture retailer, selling ready-to-assemble furniture
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Before today, I didn’t care about having a stylish cooler. I mainly focused on size, price, and whether the color was decent, as long as it did the job. But then I discovered a new item at IKEA — the $13 IKEA PILLERSTARR cooler bag, and that’s when I thought differently about coolers. Why? It’s stylish, affordable, and unexpectedly chic. I can have two for one and I am already picturing people asking, “Where’s that bag from?” and “How much was it?”

Why You’ll Love the IKEA PILLERSTARR Cooler Bag

This PILLERSTARR cooler bag isn’t just a cooler — it’s a piece that you’ll have for the summer and beyond. Sized at 10 1/4 ” x 8 3/4″, it’s perfect for those summer days when you’re hopping from a pool party to a cookout. It’s also portable and features convenient straps so you can toss it over your shoulder and go.

You don’t have to worry about your food and beverages getting hot because it’s insulated. This will keep your food cold all day, especially if you decide to pair it with a few ice packs. Another standout feature? It’s made from waterproof polyester, so you don’t have to be concerned by accidental spills or stains. If you happen to end up with ketchup stains that someone from your cookout spilled onto the bag, or sand inside, you can wipe it easily. 

Since it’s a brand-new release there aren’t any reviews yet, but I know happy shoppers will be commenting soon.

A Stylish Alternative to This Cooler Bag

If you arrive at IKEA too late and find out that it’s sold out, don’t worry. There’s a great alternative at Amazon. 

The Amazon EurCross Blue and White Stripes Lunch Bag is also sold at an affordable price; it’s $13 and has plenty of five-star ratings. One happy shopper wrote, “I cannot love this more! Perfect size to hold all my lunch things! It’s washable and pretty sturdy, not too thick but just enough. I really want to use it as a purse, it’s so beautiful!” If that doesn’t seal the deal, then I don’t know what will. At 6.3″ x 8.27″, this cooler bag is compact, stylish, and perfect for long days on the go. It’s practical and versatile.

Buy: EurCross Blue and White Stripes Lunch Bag, $13 

This post originally appeared on Apartment Therapy. See it there: This $13 IKEA Gem Is Here to Save Your Summer (It’s So Cute!)

Tamieka Welsh

Editorial Assistant

Tamieka received her Bachelor's in social work from North Carolina A&T State University and her Master’s in social work with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health from Columbia University. She made the transition into writing to educate readers on the importance of health and wellness through their day-to-day lives which is why she joined the AT team.At Apartment Therapy, she writes about various topics including lifestyle, home, organizing ,and real estate. Her previous work has been featured in Essence Girls-United, PopSugar, MindBodyGreen, and more. When she is not using her pen, you’ll find her listening to music or searching for cute coffee shops in Brooklyn.

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