IKEA offers a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them. This is the idea at the heart of everything IKEA does, from product development and purchases to how we sell our products in IKEA stores globally.
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365+ Tea Kettle
Those Swedes at Ikea do an amazing job at coupling design and price. This pot is stainless steel. With its circular handle and whistle, the design holds its own among other higher priced options on this list. $39.99
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Stolmen
If your ceilings are within the usable range—–between 6'10.5" and 10'9"—–the mounting system increases Stolmen’s versatility, letting you assemble its modular sections next to glass or brick walls, behind the doors of a closet, or out in the open as shelves or housing for an entertainment system. This is a great choice for cost-conscious consumers—–we just wish it came with as many finish options as it does screw caps. $720
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Motiv
Featuring an array of storage spaces, including cubbies for keyboards and laptops, drawers, and a hidden file holder, Motiv is constructed largely of veneered fiberboard and recycled materials. Height: 29 7/8", Width: 63", Depth: 31 1/2" $399
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365 + Brasa Lamp
Ikea's Brasa line of steel domed lamps come in pendant, floor and table (pictured), with a choice of powder-coated color in red, white, or black. A dimmer switch allows you to set the mood, while the curved shade gives a nice directed light. $79.99
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Ikea PS Mikkel
A recent trip to Ikea for home basics—pots, pans, plates and storage—made us remember how much fun it can be to browse through the epic collection of funky, functional design offered by the Scandinavian superstore. This wall hanging has been a favorite since we saw it at ICFF in May. Designed by Hella Jongerius, it's one in a series of three panels inspired by Swedish fairy tales, hand-woven as a part of a program between Ikea and UNICEF. They're only available in-store, but worth the trek to check them out. $49.99
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Ivar Combination Storage
I think of this as a skeleton that can be fleshed out in a number of different ways. The untreated wood is a good, honest material, and considering that certain Ikea veneers don’t age very well, I’ll take the untreated stuff. You have loads of options and components here, so I’d say that if you are quite conscious and intentional in designing your environment you could do it with Ivar. $190.00
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Andrea Rug
For a geometric touch of grey in the living room, look no further than Ikea's Andrea rug. The hand-woven, 100% pure new wool floor covering has a naturally durable thick pile that will withstand daily wear and tear. Spill a little something on the edge? It's alright. It will get by. $199.00-249.00
