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To not replace all my IKEA stuff

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Missmarple87 · 21/06/2024 13:11

Why are people so snooty about IKEA? My friend told me she was slowly replacing all of her IKEA home stuff because she didn't feel it was 'grown up' enough. This was in the context of me discussing a purchase - the only one I liked was IKEA.

Now my house is by no means 100% IKEA but a surprising amount of the furniture is (storage, shelving, kids beds, a desk etc). I actually really love the airy, scandi look and it works well in my home with my art and paint choices. If you choose wisely, it also lasts and doesn't NEED replacing so feels wasteful to do so.

Are you snooty about IKEA? Or do you love it? (Would love to see photos of IKEA stuff looking amazing if anyone is willing!)

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LittleRedRidingBoots · 21/06/2024 13:26

I've thought about this before! I suggested to my mum that she could get her new wardrobes from IKEA and she was really surprised at the recommendation. We've had IKEA furniture that has lasted years, but I do think it depends what you buy.

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Missmarple87 · 21/06/2024 13:23

Also - so curious to know if there is any snobbery about IKEA in Sweden itself!

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Missmarple87 · 21/06/2024 13:22

Ilikeadrink14 · 21/06/2024 13:19

Love it! Why would you change what you love? I am in my 70s and think IKEA is great, even though I could afford to buy more expensive stuff (not boasting, but it’s relevant). I’m a great believer that you should have what brings you happiness in your home, and to heck with anyone else!

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Yes that's the thing. She knows i could afford to buy more expensive stuff but I'm choosing not too. I think the IKEA stuff blends in pretty well with the house and the overall mood is calm and serene, rather than fussy.

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Ilikeadrink14 · 21/06/2024 13:19

Missmarple87 · 21/06/2024 13:11

Why are people so snooty about IKEA? My friend told me she was slowly replacing all of her IKEA home stuff because she didn't feel it was 'grown up' enough. This was in the context of me discussing a purchase - the only one I liked was IKEA.

Now my house is by no means 100% IKEA but a surprising amount of the furniture is (storage, shelving, kids beds, a desk etc). I actually really love the airy, scandi look and it works well in my home with my art and paint choices. If you choose wisely, it also lasts and doesn't NEED replacing so feels wasteful to do so.

Are you snooty about IKEA? Or do you love it? (Would love to see photos of IKEA stuff looking amazing if anyone is willing!)

Love it! Why would you change what you love? I am in my 70s and think IKEA is great, even though I could afford to buy more expensive stuff (not boasting, but it’s relevant). I’m a great believer that you should have what brings you happiness in your home, and to heck with anyone else!

Gettingbysomehow · 21/06/2024 13:19

IKEA is wonderful. Its great to buy cheap bookshelves and bookcases. Things like KALLAX are so useful and adaptable.
My Ikea stuff has lasted for many years.

NewmummyJ · 21/06/2024 13:19

My 4 bed detached house is full of Ikea pieces I bought for my first 1 bedroom flat 10 years ago. Back then I thought it was my starter furniture and I would replace it over time, but it's lasted so well considering, it just seems wasteful to replace it just for the sake of it for landfill!

ByNavyOtter · 21/06/2024 13:16

Yanbu I love IKEA! In my experience people who think this way really lack imagination and knowledge on how to style and maintain furniture. They also are heavily influenced by the elitist social media community that are constantly trying to out do each other, like anyone has to live in their home other than them. I am doing my house up, a proper Reno and still will use some of my ikea stuff from where I was previously. Why wouldn't I want a tall chest of white drawers for example? But my algorithm on tik tok seems to know in doing up my house and there is a LOT of snootiness on there with people who are doing similar, showing off antiques and good taste is one thing but the comments on a lot of these videos are asking why people would dare to make a choice they don't agree with like paint colour on a wall etc and it'd silly.

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