by Rose Elder
It’s no secret to my family and friends that I’m obsessed with Ikea. I’m obsessed to the point that I make up any excuse to go to Ikea. Ikea’s designers must really go to a thorough thought process when they create anything and everything they sell in their stores; And I love that.
More than high end materials, I value things that are created “smart”. When a designer creates something to work to its full potential taking care of every last detail, that is something that truly amazes me.
I want to share some (all would be impossible) of the items I have purchased over the years at Ikea, and also some that I buy regularly. From everyday stuff to furniture. These all make my life easier.
First and foremost ISTAD , their equivalent to Ziploc bags. They don’t break when you open them like the traditional Ziplocs. They are a bit thicker too, so they are better about never getting those edge holes. I have gone to Ikea just for these! As you can see I already have the replacements behind the opened boxes in my kitchen drawer (below).
Their napkins FANTASTISK are also the perfect thickness and size. I have gone to Ikea just to get more of those as well.
In their children’s section they have a whole isle for arts and crafts. My boys love to paint, as most kids do. Ikea is a great place to get distinct kinds of paint and paper they can have fun with. I usually buy the MALA paint (they usually wear an apron). We also use their watercolors and their MALA paper that comes in all sizes and colors. I especially love their larger white sheets, those are the first ones to go.
He really got inspired by Curious George’s hat.
I use their picture ledges SKURAR to hold my kids books. I am in need for a couple more! Also their toy organizing system TROFAST is a lifesaver. It is an easier clean-up for the kids and keeps their room fairly organized, also keeping the parents happy. You can customize the size of the bins as well as the height of the shelves.
Using their range of frames is a fun and inexpensive way to create a family picture wall. I’m not sure they still carry the style of frames I have, but there are others that are very similar. My dresser is made with their NORDLI Series, the drawer size and the height of the dresser are totally customizable. They fit my space perfectly.
I bought this magazine holder and I use it as my mailbox sorter. I used my p-touch to label each compartment.
I installed their MULIG clothes bar above my washer and dryer to air dry shirts. This way you can avoid that annoying line made by drying them on a regular clothes rack.
Am I scaring you a little? I told you, I am obsessed.
Below is a picture of how I used their BESTA system on my living room walls and on my buffet next to my dining table. I will write a post in the near future about the whole wall, (this is just one side) and how I have used BESTA. I wanted something completely customizable that would fit and maximize the space I had with as much storage as possible. You can never have too much storage. The fact that I didn’t add handles is also a lifesaver because my kiddos don’t even think about getting into the furniture.
Ikea’s kitchen drawer liners, glass shelves and food dry jar organizers make my time in the kitchen even more enjoyable. And yes, the cups and plates that my kids use are Ikea as well.
What are your Ikea obsessions if you have any?
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