What would you get at IKEA?

[tripleshot]

We do not have an IKEA where I live, but my friend is going to one in Detroit and asked what I wanted her to get me. We just finished building a house 2 weeks ago, so I could use some things, but I don't have a list yet.

So what would YOU get? What's on your wish list? Organizational stuff? Shelving? Decorations? Bonus if you post links or pics.

[emjacobs]

The list of things I wouldn't get is much, much shorter.

I love the Hemnes collection and some of the Malm pieces. I love the storage options and 90% of everything in the Marketplace.

[papie]

Bookcases!

[mrssavy42112]

We have a lot of their pieces. The Hemnes collection is pretty good. We have a few of the tables & the bed. I love the bookshelves, office furniture, drawer organization, etc. Basically everything!

[tripleshot]

Good ideas! I do need some bookshelves. I saw a website once where they put one on its side and made a storage bench. That might be good for the mudroom. Then I could put baskets underneath for mittens, etc. keep the ideas coming!

[janegold]

I do not like most of their furniture but I do like IKEA for some of their decor items - cute wall hangings, lamps, baskets, vases, etc.

[pantsparty]

Whatever it is you want, get there early. Those clever Swedes make you pretty much walk through the entire store. But going at 2:00 on a Saturday is a nightmare.

We've purchased our dining room table, chairs, TV stand, and DVD storage case from IKEA. All have held up really well. Of course I don't remember the names.

Don't buy their batteries or light bulbs. They suck.

[mamasaurus]

Cheap cutting boards, a hutch if they have one in the finish I want, and Cinnamon rolls.

[candreco]

My current list is:

Hemnes tall glass-front cabinets in the grayish finish (2)
white Expedit 1x4 shelf to use as a bench in the mudroom
legs and table tops for an L-shaped work area in our office
little lunchbox containers
variety of frames for DD's room and the hallway
cloth/velcro smoked salmon and garnishes play set for DD
plus whatever else catches my eye along the way- baskets, kitchen stuff, vases, lamps, etc.

[amberlyrose]

I plan on getting a PAX wardrobe this weekend or next. I also need to look into the Besta TV storage things to put a shelf over the TV.