Brandon and I moved our TV from the first floor up to the second a couple of months ago, but the seating had not followed suit. We had our brown corduroy glider with its rolled arms (not the prettiest, but so comfortable) side by side with our boxy mid-century-inspired white Petrie armchair. It worked, but… not really. We initially tried to bring our Jasper sofa upstairs (the beige sofa from the living room in our last house), but it would not fit up either set of stairs. Rather than finding a company to hack it apart and reassemble it (guaranteeing that the same would need to be done if we ever wanted to move it again), we sold the sofa on Craigslist. Three months later, we finally used that money to go buy a couch from IKEA. Because our only option for getting one upstairs is to get one that comes in pieces.That’s what took us so dang long. I couldn’t make up my mind. I like the lines of the Karlstad, but I would want to switch out the legs. This simple set is $36, and Pretty Pegs has fun options from $68-144, depending on the style.

Or the legs could be covered completely by a Bemz slipcover with a full skirt, which I like the look of. Then there was the Kivik. second hand fireside chairs saleSimilar in shape to the Karlstad, but with wide, padded arms. buy unfinished adirondack chairsI actually like the width of the arms with the sofa is made longer with a chaise attachment, but I wasn’t crazy about them on the regular length version. table chair rentals laredo txThe cushions are a little nicer than the Karlstad’s though (they have a top layer of memory foam), and I was sold on the arms as an additional spot to sit. used ercol table and chairs

Not all the time of course, but if we had a lot of people, a kid (or adult) could easily perch on the armrest as another seat. zero gravity chair instructionsPlus when I asked about the Kivik on Twitter, someone said that it was an excellent napping couch. table and chair rentals montgomery al We went out to IKEA last night to test the two side by side, and come home with our new Kivik. We had to open the box in the loading zone and fit everything in the car piece by piece, but we managed to do it (just barely). Brandon and I assembled it while the kids were asleep, and when Eleanor saw it in place this morning, she was impressed. “We BUILT it,” she exclaimed, accompanied by big eyes and a little circle mouth. (Um, we bolted a few pieces together and put a slipcover on. She and August then dove from each of the arms onto the cushions, taking turns so as not to bash their heads together.

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Over six decades IKEA has become one of the major retailers with stores in 40 countries/territories around the world. In the 1950’s founder Ingvar Kamprad started developing IKEA into a furniture retailer. In the 1970’s the concept of IKEA starts to take shape, and IKEA stores open. The POÄNG and BILLY bookcase become hits. In the 1980’s IKEA expands into the USA, Italy, France and the UK, and it wasn’t until 2000 where Ikea was introduced to Russia and Japan. Ikea is always offering up a hot new designs season after season. They are well known for their beautiful slip-covered furniture, and wood products. Discontinued Ikea Alvine Spetsig Floral Embroidered Scandinavian Pillow Cover EMMIE BLOM Full / Queen Duvet Cover Set $59 EMMIE SOT full/queen duvet cover set $49.99/3pcs The EMMIE LAND Duvet, Pillow and FabricMatthew Williams for Living Etc., styled by EyeSwoon "Bottom line: This bed is an unbelievable design. It's clean-lined, minimalistic, and priced oh so right.

That said, I always prime and paint IKEA beds. In the master bedroom of my Amagansett home, I wanted to make a statement in bold contrast to the pale room, and I chose to paint the Malm bed a strong graphite gray to complement the industrial ceiling fan and wall sconces. The bed adds a punchy presence to the space yet it isn’t the focal point. In my DUMBO loft, I did the exact opposite. I painted the bed frame the exact color of the wall so that a monochromatic serenity washes over the room. Essentially the bed disappears into the wall." — Athena Calderone, founder, EyeSwoon "The Nyponros blue-gray and white ticking duvet cover costs next to nothing and is super classic. I have used it about 12 times in the past two years, and it never dates or gets old." — Brian Patrick Flynn, founder, Flynnside Out Productions "This gorgeous piece looks stunning adorned with a cushion or sheepskin. It's the perfect chair for any space, be it a bedroom or living room. This sleek Scandinavian take on a classic rocking chair is beautifully crafted and has the most unique shape and coloring.

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"I applied black leather straps as the hardware to the doors and drawers. The leather offers a natural material that is softer and will wear over time. "Choose to spend your dollars on fantastic bedding and swoon-worthy decorative pieces for your kitchen, but where and when you can, IKEA offers incredible design and a starting point for you to add your own personality in a variety of ways. I am a huge fan of IKEA customization." — Athena Calderone "I am not an organized person. In theory I am, but I would much rather spend my days talking about boys and design than putting all of my stuff away. So these lidded storage boxes seem to keep my hoarding in check while still providing storage for those things that I just can't seem to throw away or organize." — Brady Tolbert, editorial director, Emily Henderson "This gorgeous find has such a beautiful shape. It's also a real money saver for anyone doing a kitchen renovation. No need to spend hundreds on a feature matte black fixture when an IKEA version looks this stylish." — Tali Roth

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I removed the legs for my Columbus Circle apartment project. These guys are fabulous used in a line of more than one, as they start to look like built-ins. They have tons of storage and come in all different finishes to suit every interior. Use white against a large span of white wall to help them blend into the interior." — Tali Roth IKEA ( $149 ) ($129) "It's minimalistic and can house books, art, and display objects in a symmetrical, organized fashion. It can accentuate or highlight the items within rather than the shelving unit itself, and because it's modular, you can also add cabinet inserts." — Lara Fishman, principal designer, Storm Interiors "The amount of times I've been asked for a recommendation of good, inexpensive, and not-cheap-looking white curtains is staggering. These Aina curtains from IKEA are always my top suggestion. They are are a soft linen, and at $60 for a pair, you cannot beat the price. I love that they come extra long, too, which allows you to hang them almost at ceiling height and give your room the designer look without paying top dollar for custom linen curtains." — Brady Tolbert

"These used to come in both white and beige (and I still see them sometimes in store), but their new gray color is awesome as well. They are oversize, simple, and work great when styling out your couch, bed, or any bench. And you can't beat the price." — Emily Henderson "I use the Henriksdal counter-height stool all the time," he said. "To take it to the next level, I usually have my workroom sew a custom slipcover with a fun print or a super-textural solid. You end up with a stool that looks like it cost over $1K, and all in, it's only about $150." — Brian Patrick Flynn Julia Robbs for Homepolish, styled by Tali Roth "I have used these floating shelves countless times. I love how they have this ability to look chic and expensive yet also blend into the wall. I use them to fill a space out properly. Here we used a minimalistic bracket for reinforcement and loaded them up with books. They look custom-made." — Tali Roth "This chair looks (and feels) far more expensive than it costs.

Obviously it's perfect for the dining room, but it could be repurposed as a desk chair or even additional seating in a living area for parties. The fabric is neutral enough to work with both cool and warm tones, so it fits right into any interior design scheme. A steal at twice the price." — Lindsay Pennington "These suckers are super cheap and good. They have a good, deep profile that feels modern and simple, and when mixed in with other custom or more expensive frames, they don’t look cheap. I particularly love the square shadowbox-style frame with the deep inset. It immediately elevates whatever you put in there. I've even had a mat cut for four Polaroids, and I floated them in the middle.  It looked totally custom and expensive." — Emily Henderson "The Kivik sofa in the basic white fabric mixes well with just about anything. I used two of these in my country house and surrounded them with super-high-end elements, and everyone assumed they were Italian modern sofas.

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This shade of green is very on trend and works with all neutrals,grey'sblacks and whites." —Tali Roth, Homepolish residential designer. "I am very much into the idea of affordable dinnerware and glassware, probably because I drop a glass or break a dish every time I try and wash them. So I keep these guys stocked in my cupboard at all times, and when I do end up breaking one, I can head out to IKEA and grab another set for cheaper than I can Postmate Chipotle." — Brady Tolbert "This charming bistro table and chair set instantly transports you to the streets of Paris, people-watching while sipping a cappuccino. It would be adorable on a balcony or nestled in a garden, but it would also provide the perfect punch of color in an exterior entryway. I'd add two cushions to the chairs in a color that complements the rest of the interior and let that lipstick red do the rest." — Lindsay Pennington "This sofa is one of my favorite IKEA items. It has super-clean lines and can be updated to fit any style of décor." — Kimberly Winthrop, designer, Laurel & Wolf.