To not replace all my IKEA stuff

Replacing things unless they're beyond repair is so wasteful, does no-one consider the impact on the planet.

Some people will always try and be snobs and look down their nose at you.

More fool them.

Our house is a mixture of Ikea, Ercol, M&S and Next, I just buy the stuff I like that fits in the space

@Missmarple87 Just as you're saying, I think IKEA is perfect for children's room, but I can't wait to replace my media unit and other living room furniture!
You can tell it's all cheap plywood.

We wouldn't be replacing it until it's worn out but some items were damaged due to kids / during the move. We got deep scratches on some items by just gently bumping them on a door frame 😮

We will continue buying their storage probably forever though.

If I like a piece of furniture and it's within my price range, I couldn't really give a shit where it's from. I'm the same with clothes. I'll buy things anywhere.

I guess people's tastes change over the years, so maybe by 'more grown-up' what your friend really means is that she used to like a clean, fun, Scandi kind of look when she was younger but now prefers a different vibe?

We've been replacing our IKEA stuff with vintage items once the IKEA has worn out. It's okay, but I don't think it's as good value for money as it once was as prices have gone up and quality has declined somewhat. I love vintage things so I'm happy. They're often very cheap and made from solid wood, brass etc. I'm also getting old and preferred IKEA when their things were a bit more traditional and twee.

I also learned that their East European suppliers were cutting down ancient woodland to supply IKEA with wood, so was a bit alarmed and saddened to hear this.

I don't think it's as good quality as it used to be. We previously had some Pax wardrobes that were really solid and well-made. Looked again recently and I was quite shocked at how flimsy they are now.

Haven't had particularly good experiences with mattresses, kitchens or sofas either. They were ok and probably good for the price but not as durable as more expensive stuff.

Hemnes, woollen rugs, cushion covers, outdoor furniture yes yes yes.

Malm, Billy, and other things that are MDF no. They don't last moving house, heavy things, and children etc.

Billy shelves + doors + inset lights are super underrated and look lovely, lasted us a good few years, but when we had to dismantle them and put them back together that was the end of those.

Noooo I love IKEA! My house is full of awkward alcoves and nooks and crannies and IKEA always comes through with the goods in the exact right measurements! No where else does it as well as IKEA. Everything being modular and being able to put it together a million different ways is awesome. It has got pricier over the years but I think the quality has gone up with it. It’s better quality than anything I’ve bought elsewhere.

IKEA furniture is generally much better quality than anything in a similar price bracket, and the functionality is usually much better thought out.

IKEA has changed. When it first came to this country (30 plus years ago) it sold cheapo stuff aimed at students and people setting up their first house. Alongside this it also sold much more expensive items from their designers. More like Habitat used to be at its inception. There really were aspirational items alongside very accessible items. It was fresh and different.

Things have changed. Quality isn’t what it was. There is no more higher end, almost artisan type stuff. Just a load of tat from China that they give a scandi name.

we live in multimillion home and many of the rooms are kitted in ikea - it’s all about how you style it. There are even blogs/ channels on how to hack ikea stuff and turn it into something really nice.

Love IKEA but the cheaper end stuff can be pretty flimsy. I absolutely loved the hemnes range and have had pieces in my home for years but it's very noticeable when I see the current versions that they have been downgraded in quality, I have a dresser and fancied buying a second one and was shocked that without even seeing them side by side the current model was way down in quality. I think similar for the daybed and a few other items

Its the Malm drawers that are top of our replace list... its those flimsy bits across the front between the drawers.

Some. But like someone said, there are cheap things at Ikea and some higher end stuff. They do have some great things, but I think it’s best combined with other furniture.

To me (I’m in Sweden) it’s not so much Scandi style though, or is it..?

My house is kitted out with Ikea furniture and modular pine shelving that I've had for years. If you are careful with Ikea stuff, it lasts and lasts. The solid wood furniture is the best quality to choose, in my experience.

We have plenty of IKEA. All our chests of drawers, and our sofa some other bits and pieces. Beds.

Mind you, our sitting room is MINISCULE and I can't find a sofa for less than a billion pounds that is small enough for it - the fashion for the last few years has been deep sofas, and they just don't fit. The Ektorp looks much better and gives us a bit of space.

I love 💕 💕 💕 💕 IKEA!!!! Brought lots of stuff when I had my first home and children nearly 20 years ago.....most of it is still going strong!!! I've noticed though the newer stuff isn't the same quality?? Hmmm so far we have 3 beds, wardrobes, desks, chest of drawers and kallax units. Long live IKEA!! 😍😂

I’ve had a Billy bookcase for 25 years, & a couple of Malm chest of 6 drawers. To make sure they don’t fall apart, glue them too.

I 'm kicking myself for getting rid of some of our older IKEA furniture when we moved. I put together some Besta cupboards yesterday and was shocked, you could see how cheaply made they are compared to cupboards a few years ago. The older stuff was so sturdy. Having said that, I personally wouldn't bother replacing IKEA just because it's IKEA.

Generally I don't like IKEA. But you can't beat Malm. Not replacing my draws ever.

I have Billy bookcases galore and they will stay, but really like searching for bargains on FB Marketplace and have picked up some good quality, solid wood items on there. I don't want covered chipboard/MDF stuff any more (I know IKEA do some real wood as well, but I like a second hand bargain).

I'm still using some IKEA stuff from the early 90s. It's lasted very well.

I like simple, unfussy furniture so it suits me.

I have an obscene amount of Kallax. It's honestly out of hand.