Ikea Favs?

[wanderingenough]

Since amaranth offered up the group's shopping expertise, does anyone have any favorites from Ikea? The closest one is about two hours away but I think we will venture up this weekend or next. I want some inexpensive stuff (side tables, lamps, etc) for our guest rooms, but I always get a bit overwhelmed walking in. Anyone seen anything fab or know of any great Ikea hacks to make stuff look more custom?

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I have Ikea Ransby duvet covers, Expedit bookcases, Virserum picture frames, candles, some bathroom accessories, and BPA-free food storage containers. Even my patio umbrella is from there, and I love it. I have no advice about hacks because I'm not crafty, though.

I really want a Poang chair in green fabric. I'll try to find a pic. I find it really comfortable. I would want it in a darker wood finish, though.  They have a variety of different styles and colors- fabric, leather, etc.  

[amaranth]

If it feels flimsy in the store, don't buy it. They switch out their displays often and if an item can't handle being examined, I doubt you want it in your home. Lesson learned the hard way

My best recommendations are kitchen products. Dpbyou need anything there?

We recently got a few items from their Newest collection. It starts with a b. We are pleased with them for low-use areas.

[wanderingenough]

Lots of good suggestions! Thanks ladies!

[estrellita]

We have this office chair and really like it, but it's green and fabric, not leather. I can't find the right one but it's almost exactly this one: www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00103102/

We have this dresser for E and I love it! Perfect height for the changing pad too! www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40159837/

I also think my comforter is from there. I love it, but I think we need a new one soon because I've had it about 9 years? It's super warm which was nice for just me, but H is a heater so I think we need something a tiny bit less warm I love the frying pans I've gotten there too. Cheap and pretty good quality. Oh, and drawer organizers. We use them for E's socks and hats, and my scarves right now. One of these days I'll get more organized and put his cloth diapers in one or two and some other things!