What To Watch For At IKEA: The Very LAST One Is My Favorite!

What are the best things to buy at IKEA? Here are our favorite 22 items to watch for while you're in the store.

22 of the Best Things to Buy at IKEA

We recently made a quick trip to Ikea, and goodness there are so many things there that are worth looking for! We made it out without buying a single thing (well, except a half dozen cinnamon rolls and some $5.99 glassware ~ ahem ~ ) but had so much fun just seeing what they have to offer.

While I think you can often find better deals at your local thrift store if you're willing to slap on a little paint, Ikea is a great way to score inexpensive new home decor. Here's a peek at 22 best things to buy at Ikea, I'd love to hear what else you'd add to the list!

Lighting

With prices as low as $9.99 per light fixture, you can't beat IKEA's fantastic options for lighting. They have a ton of trendy options, and these are a great way to inexpensively update your home!

No IKEA nearby? Here are a few similar ones available online. 

Side tables

As low as $7.99 for a new side table? Crazy!

I also love the Ikea table my daughter and I found on a trip a few years ago to IKEA (but didn't see this time around.) By far one of my favorite IKEA purchases!

Console & Sofa tables

Priced as low as $59.

Shelving

Dressers

My favorite IKEA DIY project ever is my friend Lynette's IKEA 3 drawer chest makeover. The chest is cute on it's own, but with a little tlc you can make it simply amazing!

Rugs

Ikea has large rugs priced as low as $39.99, and dozens of styles and colors to choose from.

Upholstered furniture

If you're looking for inexpensive seating options, you can't beat IKEA's pricing. However, the quality on these may not last forever (but at those prices you may be okay with that!) I prefer finding discounts on these at stores like the Ballard or Frontgate Design Outlet (where I got this chair for $174), but if you're not up for a hunt these are an easy way to save.

Clearance items

Throughout the store IKEA has clearanced furniture, usually priced $15 to $25 off their regular prices. If you can find a certain piece you're looking for, you should be able to get a great price! Be sure to stop at the very end of the store to find their deepest discounts.

Office organization and chairs

Everything for kids

I love that you can get amazing decor for kids at reasonable prices ~ since kids are rough on just about everything, I love that you can easily decorate on a budget and not be super sad if something gets broken along the way!

Homeschooling or playroom furniture

Ikea has a huge selection of kids furniture, including desks, tables, easels and more.

 

No IKEA nearby? Here are a few similar ones available online. 

Textiles

Ikea has great prices on trendy pillow cases, kitchen textiles, and so much more. If you're looking to update your home without busting your budget, a run to Ikea is a great place to start!

Children's step stools

Glassware

Bedding & curtains

Ikea has a huge assortment of duvet covers and comforters priced at as low as $14.99. That's an incredible price (although you will have to buy all your pieces separately, so make sure to do the math and compare to the cost of a set at other retailers.)

They also have a large assortment of curtains, especially if you need longer panels for tall rooms. Their prices are incredibly reasonable for plain panels, but be sure to check them closely before leaving. (I purchased a set for my son on our last IKEA trip and sure enough one panel is about 3 inches longer than the other.)

IKEA's deal of the day ~ you can find this usually at the end of the store!

Pillow covers

Wooden hangers

 

Outdoor furniture

50¢ hot dogs. 😉 *I think they recently have gone up to 75¢ but forgot to take a picture when we were there ~ check your store to be sure!

Cinnamon Rolls . . .

And my favorite, inspiration.

While I love ogling over just about everything at IKEA, perhaps my favorite thing to do is just get inspiration. They have so many unique ways to organize, clean designs for decorating, and just fun ideas.

I love seeing how they work out small spaces (their tiny apartments are amazing!), and it's fun just to see how they handle rooms that are small (or not so small . . . ) on space.

And for one quick note on what NOT to buy at IKEA – THIS. BED. We bought it for my daughter last year and while it made for a super cute room, it is a beast to make and quite possibly deserves a warning label because it may cause you to give up changing sheets forever. Ugh!

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