I swore off of IKEA for a few weeks after our move. I just couldn’t afford to keep going. Finally last weekend, I ended my self-imposed IKEA time-out. I drove over to Red Hook, Brooklyn and bought a bunch of little things that I needed for the apartment. It wasn’t glamorous, but it was nice [...]
Archive of posts tagged IKEA
Lack Hacks: building on an IKEA classic
Oh the IKEA Lack side table. Chances are you either have this table in your apartment or you know someone who does. At $7.99 each, these tables are hard to resist. And their clean and simple shape guarantee that they will fit in pretty much anywhere. As it turns out, the Lack side table has [...]
After picking up the pieces (literally), I have a new beginning. The kitchen catastrophe follow-up!
By now, you probably have heard about the heart-wrenching incident that took place in my kitchen late last week. A wall-mounted shelf broke and I lost all but three of my plates in the crash. True to my word, I spent the weekend fixing up the kitchen and thanks to IKEA, I was able to [...]
Symmetrical Design…Like the saying goes two *lamps* are better than one!
Since I decorate on a small budget, buying two of the same thing is usually not something I consider doing that often. But recently I have begun to realize how much symmetry can impact the look of a room. Its a simple and incredibly effective way to furnish a space. Take for instance, these Ikea [...]
Spruce up your old IKEA furniture
Do you have an old cheap IKEA couch or chair? Does it make you sad? Well, I’ve got some good news for you. The website Bemz.com sells pillow, sofa and chair slipcovers specifically designed for IKEA furniture. Sweet! Recently, they added fun Marimekko Cotton options. They also have “palette” options for some sofa models that [...]
