First-timer at IKEA? You might want to check some of these items out!
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The largest furniture retailer in the world, IKEA is a Swedish-founded multinational conglomerate that offers a variety of products and services for common households. It’s best known for Allen keys, meatballs, and its high-quality, ready-to-assemble furniture, kitchen appliances, and home decor.
Ikea is the world's largest furniture retailer. Credit: NCA Newswire.
However, despite its size and longevity in Australia (they have ten branches all over the country and have been around for almost 43 years), Ikea has not expanded as much as it has in other countries.
Up until this point, the Swedish retailer's only physical presence in the country has been in the form of sizable warehouse-style stores.
That is why here, we're featuring some items from IKEA that might interest you in case you're planning to make your first visit. Note that most of these items are not furniture or appliances because those might be too much of an investment for a first-timer.
Even if you’re not an Ikea-novice, read on because we think some of these products might just pique your interest.
The first item on the list is a stunning set of champagne glasses that are so beautiful that even The Great Gatsby crowd would be envious. The Sallskaplig (don’t ask us how to pronounce that) set of four glasses is available for $18 and is sure to be a hit at any dinner party.
Even though they were designed to be glasses, many people thought they would make fantastic candle holders or dessert bowls as well.
"Walk, don't run!" one commenter advised, while another thanked the original poster for bringing this fantastic item to their attention.
The next item on the list is one that has been making the rounds on social media, particularly on TikTok – the Saxborga storage box with a mirrored lid.
The item has a retail price of $25 and is designed with two levels, a secret compartment, and a mirror. Additionally, it has dividers within so that things are organised and easy to find when needed.
And as if those features weren't already convenient enough, you can also stack these boxes on top of each other to make storage and keeping your desk organised much simpler.
But it’s not all smooth sailing over at Ikea. Last year, the product experts at CHOICE conducted a bit of research and testing to see which of the items offered by the Swedish store were considered a "good buy", and which were just plain dodgy.
Here are their findings:
GOOD BUYS
Ikea mattresses (not all)
IKEA offers a good selection of mattresses with additional benefits over other brands, according to Peter Zaluzny, a CHOICE home expert.
"Ikea's free trial period is three times longer than Koala's or Sleeping Duck's, plus their warranty lasts a whopping 25 years, and it's easy to try each mattress in the store before entering the free trial period," says Peter. "Plus, they have a variety of models to choose from."
They reviewed five different mattresses from Ikea, ranging in price from $349 to $799, and three of those mattresses received a score of 70% or higher after being subjected to extensive testing.
Ikea cot mattresses
They tested the mattresses for safety, which meant making sure they were firm and the right size. More than two-thirds of the 44 cot mattresses they have examined and reviewed are recommended.
BAD BUYS
Ikea change tables
The best rating any of the Ikea change tables received was 65 per cent, which indicates that none of them performed particularly well. Despite passing all of their major safety tests, each item had 1-2 minor safety flaws.
There you have it, folks! These are just a few of the things you can buy at IKEA. Ultimately, it's up to you whether or not you want them in your home, but whether you’re in the market for anything or not, we think a browse around followed by a couple of meatballs is a guaranteed good time.
If you're looking for more items from the Swedish store that might catch your eye, take a look at this video below!
Credit: Journey to the Organised Home.
Ikea is the world's largest furniture retailer. Credit: NCA Newswire.
However, despite its size and longevity in Australia (they have ten branches all over the country and have been around for almost 43 years), Ikea has not expanded as much as it has in other countries.
Up until this point, the Swedish retailer's only physical presence in the country has been in the form of sizable warehouse-style stores.
That is why here, we're featuring some items from IKEA that might interest you in case you're planning to make your first visit. Note that most of these items are not furniture or appliances because those might be too much of an investment for a first-timer.
Even if you’re not an Ikea-novice, read on because we think some of these products might just pique your interest.
The first item on the list is a stunning set of champagne glasses that are so beautiful that even The Great Gatsby crowd would be envious. The Sallskaplig (don’t ask us how to pronounce that) set of four glasses is available for $18 and is sure to be a hit at any dinner party.
Even though they were designed to be glasses, many people thought they would make fantastic candle holders or dessert bowls as well.
"Walk, don't run!" one commenter advised, while another thanked the original poster for bringing this fantastic item to their attention.
The next item on the list is one that has been making the rounds on social media, particularly on TikTok – the Saxborga storage box with a mirrored lid.
The item has a retail price of $25 and is designed with two levels, a secret compartment, and a mirror. Additionally, it has dividers within so that things are organised and easy to find when needed.
And as if those features weren't already convenient enough, you can also stack these boxes on top of each other to make storage and keeping your desk organised much simpler.
But it’s not all smooth sailing over at Ikea. Last year, the product experts at CHOICE conducted a bit of research and testing to see which of the items offered by the Swedish store were considered a "good buy", and which were just plain dodgy.
Here are their findings:
GOOD BUYS
Ikea mattresses (not all)
IKEA offers a good selection of mattresses with additional benefits over other brands, according to Peter Zaluzny, a CHOICE home expert.
"Ikea's free trial period is three times longer than Koala's or Sleeping Duck's, plus their warranty lasts a whopping 25 years, and it's easy to try each mattress in the store before entering the free trial period," says Peter. "Plus, they have a variety of models to choose from."
They reviewed five different mattresses from Ikea, ranging in price from $349 to $799, and three of those mattresses received a score of 70% or higher after being subjected to extensive testing.
Ikea cot mattresses
They tested the mattresses for safety, which meant making sure they were firm and the right size. More than two-thirds of the 44 cot mattresses they have examined and reviewed are recommended.
BAD BUYS
Ikea change tables
The best rating any of the Ikea change tables received was 65 per cent, which indicates that none of them performed particularly well. Despite passing all of their major safety tests, each item had 1-2 minor safety flaws.
There you have it, folks! These are just a few of the things you can buy at IKEA. Ultimately, it's up to you whether or not you want them in your home, but whether you’re in the market for anything or not, we think a browse around followed by a couple of meatballs is a guaranteed good time.
If you're looking for more items from the Swedish store that might catch your eye, take a look at this video below!
Credit: Journey to the Organised Home.
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