1) Play Tunnels
The BUSA is a playroom must! It conveniently folds up into a small space and can be carried around as well. Crawl through the IKEA BUSA play tunnel for S$29.90. Online versions or the ones available at kids’ stores may be a tad fancier, but the fun remains the same.
2) Three-seater sofas
The EKTORP sofa is a workhorse, perfect for high traffic living rooms. Strong, sturdy and equipped with changeable covers and reversible seat cushions, it is a sofa for keeps. Sofa so good!
The IKEA EKTORP three-seater sofa is priced at S$695.
3) Mugs
For your quintessential coffee mug, the FARGRIK mug is a classic. The plain and simple white one matches all kitchen colour schemes; and you can get it in other shades as well.
At S$0.90, it doesn’t hurt very much when your IKEA FARGRIK crashes on the floor. Just be extra careful when there’s a hot drink in it.
4) Chest of drawers
Organise junior’s room right now. Store all those knick-knacks away efficiently in the HEMNES chest of 6 drawers. It comes with a fitting where the chest of drawers can be attached to the wall. Safety first!
The IKEA HEMNES chest of drawers costs S$369.
5) Carafes
This multipurpose open topped glass flask can be used for all liquids from water to juices and even wine. Available at IKEA in clear glass as well as lightly tinted shades, this is a must for all table tops.
The IKEA INTAGANDE carafe retails for S$12.90.
6) Side tables
The one item that is indispensable and can be used practically anywhere, and can substitute for anything – end table, coffee table, foot stool, you name it. Snap up a couple of LACK side tables, available in basic white and bright colours both, and see how multipurpose they are. The IKEA LACK side table is priced from S$14.90 onward.
7) Rocking chairs
The iconic POANG rocking chair is an IKEA staple, and has been a high seller for years. The stylish straight lines and a sturdy frame are the reasons for its success; as is the reasonable price!
The IKEA POANG rocking chair is priced S$199 onwards.
8) Work lamps
Lighting is another area where IKEA spoils you for choice. But the winner is easily the RANARP work lamp. It is contemporary, elegant, and not too shiny. A perfect choice for a guest bedroom as well as an office space.
The IKEA RANARP work lamp is priced at S$79.
9) Plants stand
IKEA’s SATSUMAS plant stand has shelves on three different levels allowing for an ideal display. Compact, yet elaborate enough to make any corner green, it is perfect for indoor use.
The IKEA SATSUMAS plant stand is priced at S$99. You will have to shell out more online for similar versions.
10) Wing chairs
Every house has that one spot which is perfect for a wing chair. And when that wing chair is an IKEA STRANDMON wing chair in those delectable retro shades, you know your house is finally done! Add to it the STRANDMON footstool for S$99 to complete the look.
The IKEA STRANDMON wing chair for S$299 is quite a steal.
11) Ceiling lamps
Brighten up any room and do up that ceiling with a funky VARV ceiling lamp. Diffused light adds general light to the room, making your space seem happier!
The IKEA VARV ceiling lamp can be yours for just S$59.
First published in, and adapted from Bankbazaar.sg.