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What do I need from IKEA?

111 replies

Clevs · 12/10/2024 22:26

We're going to Ikea tomorrow for a few things. Tell me what else I need to buy that I never thought I would need/didn't know existed/will make my life easier etc.

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Seagall · 12/10/2024 22:27

Tablecloths

ItReallyWasAgathaAllAlong · 12/10/2024 22:28

Those washing-up/dish brushes that have a suckers at the bottom so stick upright to the side of your sink.

So handy.

VanellopeVonSchweetz99 · 12/10/2024 22:31

Sealing clips "Bevara", unscented dinner candles "Jubla", small artificial potted Christmas tree "Vinterfint". Also saw some beautiful folk-y floral duvet covers last time and regretting not getting them.

Clicheinaqashqai · 12/10/2024 22:31

Socktopus

Oopsadaysie · 12/10/2024 22:32

Drawer liners.

ahemfem · 12/10/2024 22:32

Meatballs

shellyleppard · 12/10/2024 22:34

There is a a jar opener, bloody brilliant!!! Does all sizes of jars!!! Also meatballs, and they have gingerbread dough in the shop. Ideal for Christmas cookies 🍪 ❤️

shellyleppard · 12/10/2024 22:34

Oooh and the dime cake 🍰 🤤🤤🤤😂

ZippyLimeSnake · 12/10/2024 22:35

Meatballs!

Redshoeblueshoe · 12/10/2024 22:37

salted liquorice - if they still have it

Kitkat1523 · 12/10/2024 22:37

A replacement cushion thing for my Mums poang chair….keep meaning to go….might even go tomorrow now!

Newsenmum · 12/10/2024 22:38

ahemfem · 12/10/2024 22:32

Meatballs

The veggie ones are tastier! Plant ones also good. (Yes they are different).

VanillaImpulse · 12/10/2024 22:38

Squeegee for £1. Excellent at getting all the pet fur off the carpets that hoovers leave behind!

Newsenmum · 12/10/2024 22:38

The sweets and daim bars.

Kitkat1523 · 12/10/2024 22:38

Redshoeblueshoe · 12/10/2024 22:37

salted liquorice - if they still have it

They do!

ISeriouslyDoubtIt · 12/10/2024 22:39

My daughter in law bought an adjustable thing that you stack your baking sheets and roasting tins sideways next to each other, rather than piled on top of each other, brilliant idea, I'm getting some when I go next week.

newtlover · 12/10/2024 22:41

you will find when you get there you need many things that until then you never knew you needed

confusedlots · 12/10/2024 22:48

Fake plants for your bathroom, plastic sandwich bags, clippy things for sealing bags, throws for the sofa, meatballs and the packets of sauce

Allofthelightsss · 12/10/2024 22:48

Meatballs!

theseriousmoonlight · 12/10/2024 22:52

Stretchy lid things that cover opened jars, tins, pots, ends of cucumber etc. Three different sizes for £4. I had one set and bought another as they're so handy. My MIL got a set too.

And mini bumble bees.

And meatballs. And fizzy sour sweets.

DrinkElephants · 12/10/2024 22:59

The clothes octopus thingy - useful for pants and socks on the line.

SteggySawUs · 12/10/2024 22:59

Meatballs (take a cook bag and ice packs with you 😉)
Clippits
Socktapus

Notagain24 · 12/10/2024 23:01

Dessert forks - you will feel so fancy!

MrTwatchester · 12/10/2024 23:03

I really don't understand the socktopus thing—how is it different from pegging up the socks normally?

I'm attracted to the idea because I loathe pegging up socks, but it doesn't seem to save any time from what I can see.