
Ahhh, Ikea. Love it or hate it, you’ve probably stepped foot in this vast wonderland at least once.
If you are one of those folks who is not a fan of Ikea, hopefully this post will show you that they’ve come along way.Today I am going to show you my four favorite items from Ikea. These items work in any space with any budget, all while looking fabulous (some with a little extra help).
1) Ribba Frame

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These frames are extremely versatile. Coming in a few different frame colours and several different sizes, complete with a white matte you can use or take out, these work anywhere. I especially love these frames for a gallery wall. With the different sizes available, there are literally hundreds of different ways you can create a gallery wall, without spending a ton of money.
2) Ranarp Lamp

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With its timeless design and hint of metal, this piece is useful, chic, and affordable. It looks great on any desk, whether it’s in a kid’s room, a home office, or your office downtown. It currently comes in two colours, as well as floor, wall, and pendent lamp versions.
3) Godmorgon Vanity

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Given the number of ways you can customize it, you can’t beat the Godmorgon vanity. It is available in several different finishes and widths. You can use a vanity top with basin or put a counter on it with a vessel basin. If you have the room for the wider option (two drawers wide), it is big enough for two basins. You can easily swap out the ‘builder grade’ drawer pulls, AND you can either leave it as a floating vanity or add some legs to make it look like a freestanding piece. This may very well be my personal favorite from Ikea, especially in the walnut finish (as seen above). In fact, I love it so much we have it in our basement bathroom, which I would argue is currently the nicest bathroom in our house.
4) Pax Wardrobe

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Talk about customization! The options are literally endless with the Pax Wardrobe system. Yes, this system is going to cost you more than the items listed above, however, in comparison to other custom closet organizers, this one is relatively inexpensive. If you are creative enough, you can customize it further with some paint and hardware. Just look at these pictures below. Yep, these are also Pax Wardrobes.

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Sometimes Ikea gets a bad rap. I hope I’ve shown you that there are somegreat looking, quality items that can be added to your space without breaking the bank. Then you’ll have some pennies saved (can that even be a saying anymore??) to splurge on that navy velvet couch you’ve had your eye on (or is that just me?).
Until next time…
Alex Rose, Alex Rose Interiors