We were at a small get-together last weekend, and I immediately spotted many IKEA pieces in the hostess’ home. I loved the way she created such cozy and kid-friendly spaces in her home. We immediately got to talking about how we both loved IKEA so much, and it was funny that we referred to the pieces by name! When she told me to make myself at home, she said I could nurse Lucas in the POANG chair in her little boy’s room and I replied I had the same chair in our nursery at home!
I find it interesting that so many people are IKEA-haters, yet I continue to find their pieces in so many different places, ranging from small apartments to large homes, and even in restaurants and bistro cafes. Personally, every time I buy something from IKEA, I tell myself it is temporary, until I can afford the ‘real thing’, so to say, but having said that, I still have some pieces in use that are *gasp* over ten years old!
In time, though, I hope we can complete our transition to more durable, life-time furniture. Over the most recent years, we have added a Crate & Barrel Dining Room set and Pottery Barn entertainment center to our collection of furniture, but the Wish List keeps growing and our budget cannot keep up with it yet!
So, I find myself wondering…how many other people are in this situation? Do you love IKEA, too, and plan to keep it forever, or dream of upgrading one day? Do you have any pictures to share of how you’ve made IKEA furniture your own? There’s also a great blog for people who like to reinvent IKEA pieces; it’s called Ikea Hackers and has great ideas to share!
Here’s an ode to the most-often seen and used pieces from IKEA. I wonder how many of you recognize these pieces, ALL of which are in my home. Can you tell me where I’ve used these items? Which ones do you own, or covet?
{Happy Decorating}
~the sweetest mami~
{how sweet life is} 