22 Ikea Items That Look Like a Million Bucks

Everybody in the world might own a piece bought from Ikea. The Swedish company has become so popular that recognizing the Billy bookshelf or the Lack table is second nature for most of us. Those Ikea items have kind of conquered the world.

No surprise here, Ikea items are very affordable, functional easy to build and well designed. The large range of furniture available is also one of their main strength. But as much as it is pleasant to have lots of options, it can also be confusing. It’s not easy to see your way through this maze. Sometimes you pass by an item that doesn’t look like much and then you meet it again at some friend’s home and wonder why you didn’t see its potential.

To prevent that from happening over and over, here are 22 Ikea items that you can’t go wrong with.

1. Storuman table lamp CHF 17.95
   Simple but very well designed, this paper lamp is all you need to dress up any cupboard.

   

   Picture by September Edit

2. YPPERLIG Armchair, in/outdoor CHF 59.95
   Born from the collaboration of Ikea and the danish design brand Hay, this armchair has a sleek design.

   

3. Stockholm Sideboard CHF 499
   That mid-century look make that buffet a real gem for an affordable price.

   

4. Cabinet Stockholm 2017 rattan
   A light piece that looks like it’s been meticulously handmade. N.B. It looks like it’s only available in Spain for some reason…
5. Pudda basket CHF 12.95
   An upgraded version of the basic basket, you can expose it anywhere, it will always look great.
6. SINNERLIG Pendant lamp, bamboo  CHF 69.95
   That Bamboo pendant lamp adds a little ethnic touch. You could have brought it back from your last trip in Thailand.
7. GEMAK Colander, off-white  CHF 9.95 CHF
   To give a little vintage effect to your kitchen, hang it with other cooking utensils. 
8. STOCKHOLM Rug  CHF 199
   That rug has been around for quite some time now and still adds a lot of character to a room.
   

   Picture by: Apartment Therapy

    

9. SUNNERSTA Utility cart  CHF 29.95
   I like the clean lines of this cart and its duplicity, you could have it in the kitchen as well as in the bathroom.
10. GLADOM Tray table, dark green  CHF 14.95 
    Relatively new this tray table has proven its value. Having this in your home feels like having bought a designer table.
11. FLÅDIS Basket, seagrass, black  CHF 19.95
    Another ikea item you could have brought back from a trip abroad, very trendy, you can conceal all sort of things in this basket. Putting a plant in it, is a really popular idea around the web.
12. EKBY ALEX / EKBY VALTER Shelf with drawer  CHF 57.85
    This makes a really nice desk very adequate for small spaces or angles.
13. HÄRLIGA Glass dome with base, clear glass CHF 14.95 
    This is just the object to choose if you want to pimp a bookshelf.
14. RANARP Floor/reading lamp  CHF 69.95
    You can spot it in any Scandinavian design blog, and there is a good reason for that. Also, its wall declination is a must 
15. IKEA 365+ Carafe with stopper, clear glass, cork  CHF 6.95
    A classic, simple but so beautiful.
16. KALLNA green glass, CHF 7.95 / 6 pieces
    Typical Scandinavian glass in their shape, the greenish color make them look a little vintage. Perfect for any table setting.
17. DALFRED Bar stool, black  CHF 49.95
    I’ve seen many great DIY involving that stool, it can also be used as so many things that it makes it kind of an iconic piece.
    

    Picture by: My Scandinavian Home

18. VARDAGEN Measuring cup, glass  CHF 7.95
    It can seem trivial but it is hard to find a not-plastic-nice-looking-measuring-cup, at least in Switzerland.
19. VITTSJÖ Shelf unit, black-brown, glass  CHF 99.95
    This is one beautiful shelf to show off your books.
    

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Cover Picture via: Ikea