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Sip Mai Tais poolside, or at least pretend to do so ("oooh cabana boy!") with the Ammero collection of outdoor furniture. Shown: Ammero one seat section with cushion, $129 each; stool with cushion (pictured as coffee table), $69. Photo: IKEA
Fast, name a huge Swedish company known the world over for providing super affordable home furnishings?
IKEA! Otherwise known as my personal danger zone. Why? For a design addict like me (who'd redecorate once a month if I could), a constantly rotating surplus of stylish home furnishings is highly dangerous. (At least to my bank account.)
Alas, I've limited my visits to the mega-store to only four times a year. But every time I get a glimpse into the next season's products, I get a bit of a nervous twitch. And this season is no exception.
The good folks at IKEA recently sent me a preview of their spring 2010 products, which will hit stores in February. And I of course had to share. As you'll see from this mere sampling of what's to come, I may need to reconsider my four-times-per-year limit.
Solar-powered modern pendant lights? Yes, please. Durable and colorful outdoor seating and pillows add further excitement. Photo: IKEA
Shown: Blanko chairs, $19.99 each; Solig solar-powered pendant lamps, $19.99 (also in table lamps); Blanko stools, $9.99 each; Hallo cushion, $9.99 each
Neutral, contemporary style is always in fashion. And gray and green make a fresh color pairing for spring. Photo: IKEA
Shown, clockwise from top left: Knutstorp lounger, $99.99; Barbar tray, $3.99; Klinthult armchair, $79.99; Bigarra candle dish, $9.99; Bigarra plant pot w/ saucer, $24.99; Henny bedspread/blanket, $39.99.
The Sjovik buffet's doors open to reveal a bold pop of red, the perfect contrast to the sleek white cabinet. Photo: IKEA
Sjovik buffet, $399.
From Japanese comic strips to blooming dahlias, IKEA designers find inspiration in many forms. Photos: IKEA
Not previously known as a textiles fashion house, Ikea has recently been stepping up its game. This season is no exception with a new fabric collection inspired by Japanese comics and vibrant floral bedding and accents perfect for spring.
Shown, left to right: Charlotta fabric collection, $5.99 per yard. Renate textiles collection, ranging from $4.99 (cushion cover) to $49.99 (3-piece queen duvet set).
Plus: Check out this cool new online renovation tool from IKEA.
Reader comments (Page 2 of 2)
i know people who go to ikea and get great stuff that lasts forever. i go, almost never find anything, and what i do get ends up falling apart. i learned my lesson; i dont shop there. it is cheap, college dorm crap, sorry for all u ikea lovers!
Reply"Swedish" company my patoot!
ReplyTheir merchandise is 90% Chinese junk.
No...IKEA merchandise isn't all made in Sweden. Half of my stuff is from Vietnam or China!
Replyikea has cheap 'starter furniture' but the biggest problem is its mostly made from mdf which off gasses chemicals bad for you and the environment would rather pay more for real wood which lasts longer and is good for the environment:)
ReplyRaven, after the whole mess about how dangerous the toys from China were, I went over to Ikea (which is close to me), to purchase Swedish-made toys. I had a heck of a time finding toys not made in Asia. How disappointing!
ReplyIkea has worked for us - great for outfitting a teen/preteen bedroom with the overall look of the pricey catalogs at a fraction of the price. Have had good luck with shelving & entertainment storage/equipment for our finished basement, along with kitchen merchandise. To those with complaints about the quality - no, their products are not heirloom quality, but they're not intended to be either. Fun place to browse - aside from furniture, the other items for the home tend to brighten up the house.
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