I LOVE how Nick makes one quick fun disclaimer at the beginning and then makes his best attempt at the pronunciation without slowing down the video. These videos are so entertaining and helpful.
...I also will not be pronouncing *any* of the Swedish words properly...” ~Nick Lewis It’s Nick’s very relatable self-deprecating humor that does me in Every. Time!!! 🥰 Whether or not Nick pronounces foreign furniture design words properly I’m not fooled: I know Nick strives for integrity in his word and work regardless. 😉
One tip I learned for the fjadar pillow is that you can get a 26" square and stuff into a 20" case for an overstuffed throw pillow that doesn't deflate as fast
Watching your videos makes me feel similar to when I'm curled up in a blanket on a rainy, stormy night. Relaxing, comforting, cosy. Safe as well somehow? Anyway... 😅 that's that. Thanks for this- I enjoy your Ikea videos! 😊
FORSÅ is absolutely best lamp ever. I had mine for 10? years now and it was bought second-hand. I am 22 btw, so it survived almost half of my life, including my teen clumsiness, several moves from one apartment to another, ragequitting and so so many crafty times when I accidentally pushed it over edge or it got hit by various objects or my clumsy moves. That fcking lamp still works like wonder. I love it and at this point I think it is my very best friend.
Nick, I've watched your videos for about a year, commenting on a few, typically how contemporary interior design can possibly mesh with those of us who like restoration of vintage homes, vintage furniture, etc. I have to say you've grown on me ( And I mean that in the best possible way). I watched your recent post about selling your house/apt and why, and you nearly had me in tears. I'm sorry--you know what I mean--but I have to say, you've kept a professional presence on your channel in the last year. Kudos!
“….I’m just a guy in my living room who just spends way to much time at IKEA.” I love it, hilarious! Thank you Nick. I recently got the most adorable live cacti from IKEA…and of course, 2 yummy vegan hotdogs. Thank you for sharing. 😃
1. Thank you for this video. You approach your content with such truth and kindness and wit. It's much appreciated. 2. I just want to say that your hair looks fabulous.
The IKEA soft kids toys are da bomb! The veggie basket, the pizza kit, the cinnamon roll kit, and the shopping basket are amazing -- I'm a childless old woman and even I want to play with them.
They held up to the forces of my German Shepherd. Of course, now that he's gone, I can't get rid of them and they make me sad. (They're also too big in every way for my chihuahua)
@@nancyreid8729 I was gonna say! I just got a GSD/Dobie/Husky mix and she wants to play all day long. I may just swing by Ikea next weekend and surprise her.
Regarding hangers - the wooden ones look nice and I had them for years, but they take up so much space. I've switched to flocked hangers now, and it's surprising how much more space there is in the wardrobe after removing the wooden ones. Flocked hangers hold on to your clothes better so they don't slip and get misshapen, and take up way less space - definitely the best option IMO.
it does depend what clothes you're hanging of course - but the wooden hangers do take up more space on the rail, but they're providing that space for the clothes hanging on them. Ohh to have as much hanging space as Ikea thinks you have!
The wood hangers with the silicone ribbing are the best of both worlds but honestly its drives me nuts having mismatched hangers so i go for what i can always find, the black flocked hangers.
The flocking gets on the clothes. The directions on the box say to brush off the fuzz or wash the garment. Brushing doesn't work, and I want to wear, not wash, the garment. I lived with flocked hangers for 6 months. I want to get the silicone-coated thin hangers.
Ooh yikes I hate that velvet material. The friction and feeling when the clothing scrapes along the velvet makes me cringe, like how most people feel with nails on a chalkboard. Could be a me issue, I just hate the sound/sensation. Silicone like others suggested seems like a better option.
I don’t have much ikea but I did buy two wall mounted lamps for the bedroom and they still work; the gold finish never wore off but I had to replace the shades after 20 years. They work great. They are nearly 30 years old! I love love them! I hacked the white shades with white 1 inch fringe and made them even more lovely. Nice work here today!!!
We purchased the larger size Applaryd sofa because we have no guest room. Tried many sofa beds versions - hated them all. Too much prep time involved, and not enough comfort. The Applayrd seats have innerspring coils which provide good sitting and sleeping support. The width of the seat when the back cushions are removed is just about that of a twin mattress. The longer length suits just about any person's height. To protect the the velvet upholstery, and serve as a sheet covered sleeping surface, I purchased a twin size memory foam mattress topper, and an Ikea cotton sateen duvet in the matching red shade. The topper is a tad wider than the seat, but the slight overhang actually increases the feel of the width. Wash the duvet between guests, and keep on the topper which is easily rolled up into our rectangular ottoman. So easy to take off the back cushions, pull out the topper and lay atop the seat, add a pillow and a duvet covered comforter and voila, a very comfortable bed with good support - feels just like my Tempur-Pedic mattress - and almost no effort is involved. I think this is a fabulous investment for a single person living in a one room studio situation - sofa by day, bed by night. This sofa is really fabulous looking and easy to lounge on. Best sofa I have ever purchased!
I have the Applaryd sofa and I absolutely love it...I can vouch for it being Numero Uno of Ikea products! Had to wait quite a while for my local Ikea to get it in stock but it was worth the wait.
I've been looking at this sofa for a while now. Thanks for posting this. One question: I've read reviews that said that it starts squeaking after awhile. Have you noticed this?
@@Carol_65My partner and I have had ours for coming up to a year. We love it, it’s very comfortable, stylish, and affordable! I’ve noticed recently that there is a slight squeak of the springs when I really plop myself down on it, but it’s not ongoing (like shifting position). Perhaps I should just sit more gently on it 😂
You are a hoot! I love your delivery and your taste in decorating. Most decorators deliver their content like there is a stick up their .........Thank you for your videos.
Those Frasera glasses are amazing. I've used the same set in my home for YEARS & have even used them at work when I worked behind the bar. They are STURDY and gorgeous!
Love this video! Maybe could you review Serena and Lily? It’s kind of a newer brand I know probably not your personal style but Id be interested to see your opinion on their products. It seems to be extremely popular where I live and Im curious as to why it is so trendy right now. Also a video on online antique retailers would be cool too like to review chairish and 1st dibs or best place for antiques!
One of my favorite IKEA items isn’t a luxury furniture item but something I find so useful and have shared about with friends who also love it - Bergenes Phone/Tablet holder - it costs just 2.99€ - made of bamboo it has two different widths to hold a phone or tablet - the wider width is great for a phone with its case on. Small and compact - it’s become a must for my travel bag as well. Makes a super great stocking stuffer. They are often placed in the stairwell railing bins at our IKEA (Germany)
Nick! Love that you include and find value in Ikea products despite the old reputation that comes with us all ending up having the “same stuff.” I think you can absolutely utilize Ikea products and still curate a unique home that tells “your story, your personal style.” So thank you!! 😊🙏 One thing I’d love to see is a video on how ‘pet-friendly’ certain products are. 😻🐶 I have 2 amazing, hilarious, *energetic* cats… 🥰 that also end up destroying my couches and chairs despite providing them with multiple cat trees and dedicated scratchers. 🙄 It just is what it is. 🫤 I’ve learned over the years that the finer-woven the fabric, the less damage is done from scratching… and also, I’ve learned that cat hair on furniture goes almost undetected if you simply match your pet’s coat to your decor. Which is why *all* of my furniture is grey/white. 😸😂 But I love colour, I love texture! If you could do a video on durable, scratch-resistant materials that aren’t “Crazy Cat Lady” leopard print, I would be in heaven! 😅😊🙏
My granddaughter is a vet tech and has three cats. She uses a spray bottle of water to use when the cats start to scratch the furniture. They are now so used to it that all she has to do to keep them from attacking the furniture is to make the spraying sound (psssttt!) and they don’t scratch anymore! Hope this helps. ♥️
I'm trying to steer away from torturing birds for pillows/comforters...would love to know if you have any suggestions for alternatives worth considering? I do love our kapok/latex Avocado pillows but would love your thoughts. I have a Henry Miller office chair that is a hideous lime green but hey, it was gifted to me. I'd love a pretty office chair but comfort and ergonomics wins. Love you Nick!
IKEA is my favourite place to afternoon when I am a little bored and looking for something to do. Who doesn't love wandering around a lot of small rooms gaining decoration ideas? Stopping for some refreshment just to do it all again downstairs. Greetings Nick from Perth Australia.
we bought two side chairs for our living room after i came across one of your videos by chance in which you mentioned them. we wanted extra seating when we have friends over but don't have much space so they work well. the only problem is that the pets seem to find them rather comfortable themselves, so you'll usually find someone curled up in one or both if you want to sit down.
Loved this video and your suggestions, Nick! I live 2 hours away from 2 ikeas😭…I used to live closer and always enjoyed going ($$$$😱). Now I like seeing what is available and dreaming of “someday” going again. I sure wish they sent out their catalog! I used to fold up all the pages to check when shopping. I’m pretty shocked at the prices now! I never remember seeing a $2k couch..but I haven’t gone in 10 years because I downsized (and need NOTHING! ) They have really gone up. Enjoy your channel so much!❤️
Ikea is one of those places where you go in with a short list and end up buying far more! Their 'rooms' give you ideas as well. As a result, I once bought some wall mounted rails and cushions (with tabs) which you suspend from said rails. This gives comfortable back support for dining guests stuck on the bench by the wall. As always, I love your humour and delivery, Nick. Assume your fan base is growing! You deserve it...
@@emeraldxo23 It's fine. Did buy this set up some time ago (hope they still sell them) but tbh I haven't had more than 5 round to dinner so not used that often. Having a bench means you can also push your table up against the wall and only pull out when needed.
Just checking website. The closest to what I bought is a black HULTARP rail (80cms). I used 4 to create seating for 3 and bought 6 cushions (bum and back). Mine were KUDDARNA in style available then in charcoal grey plus other colours. The velcro tabs are now ties but hey it works. Good luck. You'd also need to know exactly how high to place the rails so sitting on the bench in Ikea I was able to take measurements!
Thank you so much for your feedback and insight. I don’t mind the table being pushed in since mostly it’s for dinner since breakfast time is not really an option, except on the weekends. But this wonderful encouragement to push forward with this idea. Thank you.
I've just moved to France and was stunned at how differently the "rooms" are styled here. In the US, they sell the "dream". The vision we would like to have. In France, where people have less discretionary income and are more practical, they like to envision how things would look in reality! So, fridge covered with magnets, toys and clutter in the living room, etc. It's taking me a while since I like seeing the inspirational ideal. But then, the French frown on credit card debt and living within one's means. Another foreign concept!
Nick (and friends), check out the Arstid table lamp too. It's timeless in the beautiful brass finish, but there is also nickel plated. It's got a great weight to it and a classy beaded pull chain. It has a narrow footprint, so you can fit it in anywhere. I have one as a bedside table, one in my office, and one on the dining room sideboard. The shade is white pleated fabric, and I tea-stained mine by just blotting with a wet teabag. Writing this out has made me think I might need to get another couple of these just in case they every discontinue. Really just a perfect little lamp.
The USA / Canada IKEA might stock some slightly different products but my personal favourite now is a metal cart called Râskog. It has three units for storage, is super easy to assemble, it's narrow enough to fit everywhere. It can serve as extra in the kitchen, at the dinning table, at the work station, in the bathroom etc. Super versatile and with that slight curve looks good both in modern as well as traditional interiors.
I used to work in lights department at IKEA and Forsa is really a great lamp, classic and well loved. Great pick. ♥Of course Tertial is the most sold, I have it at my art studio as well, because of how versatile and cheap it is. But Forsa is so stylish.
I love this content, so spot on! And what I like a lot is the background, the two cabinets in the background, one that looks like a buffet table, long piece and a shorter taller cabinet, both look really classy.
I’ve had two of the side chairs for two years now and they are wonderful! So SO comfy! I have a vintage designer chair from the 60s/70s that’s very similiar and the Ikea ‚dupes’ are just as comfortable and much lighter = easier to clean around ;) Highly recommend based on actual experience.
IKEA has some great pieces but I feel like if I’m at this price point, I might as well buy thrifted (and I can also get the ikea pieces that are higher end). I live in a major US city and people are always moving and I find that thrift stores are never out of ikea
I was in Ikea this past weekend for the first time in about 20 years, and although I love your videos on their products, I found it totally overwhelming...definitely retail sensory overload. I wish I could have taken more time to really look at different things...maybe another time, though I found what I wanted and it was perfect.
I must say you’re one of my all time favourite creators on TH-cam! Your videos are so informative, right to the point and entertaining to watch. I truly appreciate them!
Love my Karlstad 84” sofa! Solid wood frame and a good wood spring frame that sits underneath the foam cushions. It’s 6 yrs old and has the removable covers-every fabric piece can be washed. I think I paid $399 6 years ago! Great job, IKEA👍
Thanks for the tips, Nick. I did have a problem with the Fjädrar inserts: they smelled terrible. Daniadown has cushion inserts that are a little more expensive ($7-$10), but they don’t smell.
Love your intro, Nick. The 20x20 pillow used to have more feathers if you add the foam filled pillow in back it makes it real nice, full but cheaper in price
My partner and I have owned the Applaryd for nearly a year now and still love it. We get compliments on it when guests come over (a friend recently said “that’s from IKEA?!”) and the price point is perfect. We needed a couch upgrade for our new condo that we were moving into, and it was either spend thousands of dollars on an EQ3 couch we couldn’t agree on (we liked different styles) and then wait weeks and weeks for it, or get a much more affordable couch within days of ordering it. The first time we spotted it in IKEA we were both smitten, and it’s still so comfortable today. The only slight downside is that since the seat cushions don’t detach (kind of weird), there has been some rippling of fabric on top as the seat foam has relaxed. But I don’t really mind it!
Nick!! so happy t see this video. I am from continental Europe and now live in Ireland and to my eye there is so little choice here so Ikea has been my saving grace. I always joke that my home is An Ode to Ikea - I know that it is not best quality stuff but to afford similar designs here I would have to be in a different tax bracket, so I am just so happy Ikea exists at all.
I've been loving that last sofa too, especially in that red-ish tone. If I was in the market for a sofa I'd have a hard time not getting that one! That colour just feels like such a commitment even though I've liked it for a year 😅
I can afford designer furniture now But I moved 18 times for the last 20 years and why not keep choosing a nicely designed furniture that served me well 🤓 The baseline of all my settings is IKEA and I’m loving it 😍
Another great video - and one that was very timely - I went down to IKEA last week, and had a list of items to check out, the Ekeneset was on my list...It was lovely, simple, clean lines, the upholstery is nicely done...and it is tall enough with a seat height of 45cm / over 17" to be comfortable for folks that are tall. Also, I usually dash through the lighting section...now I wish I had stopped to look around, thank you for the recommendations.
Great video! In my TV room, I have the Ikea Stockholm, walnut-veenered, coffee table. It has a shelf underneath where you can store magazines to keep things looking tidy. Owned it for four years, and it still looks like the day I bought it. PS: I'm missing the charcoal wall in your dining area.
my favorite idea memory was getting incredibly lost/turned around and having to ask how to get out. now I know all the hidden shortcuts as well as how to walk in lower level without having to go up escalator first 😅 love this store if I have a couple hours to spare browsing! I never ever leave empty handed❤
I am 99% sure that yesterday I went to the exact Ikea that Nick featured in the video, lol! And I must tell you I sat on all the sofas, and I am so grateful to Nick for pointing out the Applaryd- its “bounciness” and overall comfort is phenomenal compared to all other sofas.
Had to IKEA chat to complete an online order as checkout wasn’t working this morning. Real person, not a bot! Pleasant chat, data exchange & emailed me invoice. Done. Awesomely impressed. Will be shopping IKEA!
Watching this while literally sitting in that Ekeneset armchair that got the silver (number 2) on Nick's list. Can confirm: in addition to being a timeless elegant design and a very solid high-quality piece, it is also very comfy. I use it as my work chair and sit on it for 12 hours straight. My backache actually went away when I swapped my old chair for it!
Great vid ,I own nothing from Ikea but I did like several of your picks could happily live with most of them ,I do love my puffy office chair though .Old time tip for plumping feather cushions and pillows ..grasp two corners and drop them on the floor ,this is faster and more effective than fluffing .I really don't get the rabbit ear ,karate chop thing .
I have Langfjall (with arms) I love it and it's very comfy. I also have the Ilse Crawford vase. She's the reason I like home decor, one of her books fall into my hand when I was a teen and it was love at first sight
Ikea is just the best to create a basis for one's home, then one can add one's own personality from there. As always, thanks for a great and entertaining video Nick! Best regards from South Africa
My partner and I wanted to get the Björksnäs bed because it is so light and airy. We live in Sweden. Literally sold out from one day to the other in our city. The next day it sold out in Stockholm. Because demand on it was so high they didn't offer home delivery. We literally had to drive 2 cities away to get it and prayed on our way there that no one else pick it up in the meantime lol
6:04 about that chair, I actually have this chair in my room, and for anyone considering buying it, you should know that it’s not the most comfortable chair to sit on for a long time, and also it’s quite a large chair, and it’s pretty heavy
Thank you so much for a great video Nick. Hey I just watched the other one that you linked to and you’re talking about viscous, viscous is actually technically a type of rayon. So while it is man-made it is also made from natural materials. It’s basically wood pulp ground up with some chemicals and then extruded into a fiber. I absolutely love your channel and I really appreciate your humor as well, you are always fun to!!!
Viscose. Viscous/viscosity pertains to stirring, somewhat. E.g. syrup is viscous, med viscosity; slime a bit more viscous; molasses a higher viscosity.
I think the word you meant to use is “viscose” which is the fiber and a noun. “Viscous” is indeed an adjective and not related to “viscose” at all (other than they sound and look somewhat alike).
black forsa lamp was my very first ikea purchase and i love it so much. i was a bit shocked at how heavy the base is lol i had to air out that down feather pillow for about 2-3 days because it had a kinda fishy smell 😅 I love it though
When you mentioned about the pillows sold without covers ... Do an episode on fabric materials for pillows, curtains, quilts, and so on to buy value (including sources) and make. I'm sure you have a sewing machine around there and related skills. Do a series of making/DIY projects. Curtains have huge markup, even considering buying cloth most common places where the cheapest raw denim is still more expensive than buying finished jeans from a retailer.
The Applaryd sofa is gorgeous but I wonder if you can switch the legs out for wooden ones? I love furniture that's up on legs (so easy to clean under without having to move it around, & they also make your room look more spacious), but I have learned the hard way that metal legs are not for me. I'm a klutz, and metal legs are not kind to toes.
Omg I watched a bunch of other Ikea 2023 vids yesterday and was hoping hoping hoping you would post yours before my Ikea trip next week. Get out of my head Nick!!!
My husband and I survived assembling a Hallan cabinet for our back entry. Instructions were horrible - but You Tube is a wonderful resource. I'd looked at getting a custom cabinet made to match our kitchen cabinets but it was going to be so $$$ that I looked for a (much) less expensive option. I have 3 stacked cabinets now and it looks good and gives me a ton of space to throw all the crap that accumulated at the back entry. A win/win.
The best thing about the Landfäll chair is that you can get it without arms but with wheels. The rest is gravy. So to speak. The best thing about the Bjorksnas table is the leather tab used for a drawer pull. I want that for my Dream House! Every cabinet door or drawer, built-in or free-standing. Didn't you call that cohesive, Nick? Thanks for the list. Love your vids.
Watching this now after buying our Applaryd a few months ago and feel VALIDATED knowing that you also love it so much too 😅 Absolute HELL to assemble the legs because of bad hole alignments and I will say the seat cushions tend to get slightly wrinkled (can be smoothed out), but so worth it.
Fantastic list… my hubby and I have the Idasen standing desk. Hubs has several additional pieces. They are heavy metal. The desk is amazing. I have 2 and hubs has 2. 1 for work and one for crafting/leather work. 15:54
The Ekeneset looks like a modern version of my current studio chair- a Mid Century Baumritter. Finally having the seat re-strapped after all this time.
Agree about that sofa! They only sell it in grey in UK. It's too big for our space though. Wish they made a small 2 seater.. Also if the base came in wood option too wooof
I have the Forsa! Mine is in chrome, I love how timeless it looks. It seems like this one took its time to cross the Atlantic too, because I got mine in 2020. Still no complaints about this lamp, except that you need to dust it all the time.
I have two of your #10's! One black, one that light green! Love them! Have had several #6's over the years with one currently on my under the computer footrest and one beside the bed.
Hey Nick! Thank you so much for sharing! I really love everything you mentionned, especially the Whiskey glasses they are so pretty and I had never noticed them. With winter coming, I would like to buy a blanket that I can leave on my couch… do you have one that you would recommend from ikea?
Great video. I can not get use to the fact your accent wall is gone! But I know why you did it based on your recent video. I love the pillows as well and I use two as I like big fluffy. Other great products I will need to check out
I LOVE how Nick makes one quick fun disclaimer at the beginning and then makes his best attempt at the pronunciation without slowing down the video. These videos are so entertaining and helpful.
...I also will not be pronouncing *any* of the Swedish words properly...” ~Nick Lewis
It’s Nick’s very relatable self-deprecating humor that does me in Every. Time!!! 🥰
Whether or not Nick pronounces foreign furniture design words properly I’m not fooled: I know Nick strives for integrity in his word and work regardless. 😉
One tip I learned for the fjadar pillow is that you can get a 26" square and stuff into a 20" case for an overstuffed throw pillow that doesn't deflate as fast
I recently learned this, too! To really overshoot when you’re buying filler squares! I’d had no idea 😮
As a Swedish person who used to work at IKEA in Britain, I can honestly say you’re doing great with the Swedish names! Keep up the good work
In the UK we've only recently stopped pronouncing the shop name as "Eye-key-ah" we all thought that was the right way to say it!
Ikea taught us to (mis)pronounce their name. That’s why we thought we were correctly pronouncing their name.
@@thedativecase9733What is the correct way to say it?
@@never2late2bgreat60Listen to the TV adverts, it's more like "ee-kee-ah, the wonderful everyday"
@@never2late2bgreat60eee-kay-uh. Accent on the first syllable
I buy the 26x26 pillow inner for my 20x20 pillows. Love the look. Cheaper from buying two of the smaller inner pillow.
Clever!
Great tip!
Great idea!
This! Always love to use a larger size than the cover for the insert as it gives a much more luxurious and expensive effect.
Great idea, never thought of doing that. Thanks
Watching your videos makes me feel similar to when I'm curled up in a blanket on a rainy, stormy night. Relaxing, comforting, cosy. Safe as well somehow? Anyway... 😅 that's that.
Thanks for this- I enjoy your Ikea videos! 😊
FORSÅ is absolutely best lamp ever. I had mine for 10? years now and it was bought second-hand. I am 22 btw, so it survived almost half of my life, including my teen clumsiness, several moves from one apartment to another, ragequitting and so so many crafty times when I accidentally pushed it over edge or it got hit by various objects or my clumsy moves. That fcking lamp still works like wonder. I love it and at this point I think it is my very best friend.
I had a forsa lamp back in the 80s!
This is one of the most enthusiastic product reviews I’ve ever read 😂
I've had mine for years as well - it's navy blue, just solid like a tank.
@@loca8048... it's a FORSÅ to be reckoned with! Ah? Ah? 😃😃
... ok, I'll close the door.
Love how straightforward he is and i really like his recommendations
Nick, I've watched your videos for about a year, commenting on a few, typically how contemporary interior design can possibly mesh with those of us who like restoration of vintage homes, vintage furniture, etc. I have to say you've grown on me ( And I mean that in the best possible way). I watched your recent post about selling your house/apt and why, and you nearly had me in tears. I'm sorry--you know what I mean--but I have to say, you've kept a professional presence on your channel in the last year. Kudos!
“….I’m just a guy in my living room who just spends way to much time at IKEA.” I love it, hilarious! Thank you Nick. I recently got the most adorable live cacti from IKEA…and of course, 2 yummy vegan hotdogs. Thank you for sharing. 😃
Vegan hotdogs 😮
1. Thank you for this video. You approach your content with such truth and kindness and wit. It's much appreciated.
2. I just want to say that your hair looks fabulous.
The IKEA soft kids toys are da bomb! The veggie basket, the pizza kit, the cinnamon roll kit, and the shopping basket are amazing -- I'm a childless old woman and even I want to play with them.
They held up to the forces of my German Shepherd. Of course, now that he's gone, I can't get rid of them and they make me sad. (They're also too big in every way for my chihuahua)
My boxer loves the toys too; best doggy toys ever!
The stuffed animals… pandas, sharks, alligators, etc. They are perfect for kids who love animals and for pretend play.
@@nancyreid8729 I was gonna say! I just got a GSD/Dobie/Husky mix and she wants to play all day long. I may just swing by Ikea next weekend and surprise her.
Came here to say this! I always pause in the toy section
Regarding hangers - the wooden ones look nice and I had them for years, but they take up so much space. I've switched to flocked hangers now, and it's surprising how much more space there is in the wardrobe after removing the wooden ones. Flocked hangers hold on to your clothes better so they don't slip and get misshapen, and take up way less space - definitely the best option IMO.
it does depend what clothes you're hanging of course - but the wooden hangers do take up more space on the rail, but they're providing that space for the clothes hanging on them. Ohh to have as much hanging space as Ikea thinks you have!
The wood hangers with the silicone ribbing are the best of both worlds but honestly its drives me nuts having mismatched hangers so i go for what i can always find, the black flocked hangers.
The flocking gets on the clothes. The directions on the box say to brush off the fuzz or wash the garment. Brushing doesn't work, and I want to wear, not wash, the garment. I lived with flocked hangers for 6 months. I want to get the silicone-coated thin hangers.
Walmart has silicone covered t-shirt hangers which are my favorite hangers for most things. Heavier jackets & coats get the wood hangers.
Ooh yikes I hate that velvet material. The friction and feeling when the clothing scrapes along the velvet makes me cringe, like how most people feel with nails on a chalkboard. Could be a me issue, I just hate the sound/sensation. Silicone like others suggested seems like a better option.
Nick I found your channel about a week ago and have binged watched 90% of videos on your channel, they calm me down and make me happy in the evening
I don’t have much ikea but I did buy two wall mounted lamps for the bedroom and they still work; the gold finish never wore off but I had to replace the shades after 20 years. They work great. They are nearly 30 years old! I love love them! I hacked the white shades with white 1 inch fringe and made them even more lovely. Nice work here today!!!
We purchased the larger size Applaryd sofa because we have no guest room. Tried many sofa beds versions - hated them all. Too much prep time involved, and not enough comfort. The Applayrd seats have innerspring coils which provide good sitting and sleeping support. The width of the seat when the back cushions are removed is just about that of a twin mattress. The longer length suits just about any person's height. To protect the the velvet upholstery, and serve as a sheet covered sleeping surface, I purchased a twin size memory foam mattress topper, and an Ikea cotton sateen duvet in the matching red shade. The topper is a tad wider than the seat, but the slight overhang actually increases the feel of the width. Wash the duvet between guests, and keep on the topper which is easily rolled up into our rectangular ottoman. So easy to take off the back cushions, pull out the topper and lay atop the seat, add a pillow and a duvet covered comforter and voila, a very comfortable bed with good support - feels just like my Tempur-Pedic mattress - and almost no effort is involved. I think this is a fabulous investment for a single person living in a one room studio situation - sofa by day, bed by night. This sofa is really fabulous looking and easy to lounge on. Best sofa I have ever purchased!
One of my favorite things that I bought from Ikea was a knife made with a solid piece of metal. Definitely the most comfortable knife I've used.
I agree!
Nick - you have exquisite taste and I love hearing your curated selection from an affordable store!
I have the Applaryd sofa and I absolutely love it...I can vouch for it being Numero Uno of Ikea products! Had to wait quite a while for my local Ikea to get it in stock but it was worth the wait.
I've been looking at this sofa for a while now. Thanks for posting this. One question: I've read reviews that said that it starts squeaking after awhile. Have you noticed this?
@@Carol_65 Hmm, I've owned mine for over a year now and I have not had any problem with squeaking...hopefully I won't have this issue in the future.
@@Carol_65My partner and I have had ours for coming up to a year. We love it, it’s very comfortable, stylish, and affordable! I’ve noticed recently that there is a slight squeak of the springs when I really plop myself down on it, but it’s not ongoing (like shifting position). Perhaps I should just sit more gently on it 😂
Thank you so much for your replies! It is a beautiful sofa.😍
How soft or firm would you say it is? Is this a good lounge and watch a movie couch or is it more of a sit and socialize couch?
You are a hoot! I love your delivery and your taste in decorating. Most decorators deliver their content like there is a stick up their .........Thank you for your videos.
Love the chair, have my grandmother's from the 50's in same shape with forest flower stitching. Looks and feels great in front of the fireplace.
Those Frasera glasses are amazing. I've used the same set in my home for YEARS & have even used them at work when I worked behind the bar. They are STURDY and gorgeous!
Love this video! Maybe could you review Serena and Lily?
It’s kind of a newer brand I know probably not your personal style but Id be interested to see your opinion on their products. It seems to be extremely popular where I live and Im curious as to why it is so trendy right now. Also a video on online antique retailers would be cool too like to review chairish and 1st dibs or best place for antiques!
One of my favorite IKEA items isn’t a luxury furniture item but something I find so useful and have shared about with friends who also love it - Bergenes Phone/Tablet holder - it costs just 2.99€ - made of bamboo it has two different widths to hold a phone or tablet - the wider width is great for a phone with its case on. Small and compact - it’s become a must for my travel bag as well. Makes a super great stocking stuffer. They are often placed in the stairwell railing bins at our IKEA (Germany)
Nick! Love that you include and find value in Ikea products despite the old reputation that comes with us all ending up having the “same stuff.”
I think you can absolutely utilize Ikea products and still curate a unique home that tells “your story, your personal style.” So thank you!! 😊🙏
One thing I’d love to see is a video on how ‘pet-friendly’ certain products are. 😻🐶
I have 2 amazing, hilarious, *energetic* cats… 🥰 that also end up destroying my couches and chairs despite providing them with multiple cat trees and dedicated scratchers. 🙄
It just is what it is. 🫤 I’ve learned over the years that the finer-woven the fabric, the less damage is done from scratching… and also, I’ve learned that cat hair on furniture goes almost undetected if you simply match your pet’s coat to your decor. Which is why *all* of my furniture is grey/white. 😸😂
But I love colour, I love texture! If you could do a video on durable, scratch-resistant materials that aren’t “Crazy Cat Lady” leopard print, I would be in heaven! 😅😊🙏
My granddaughter is a vet tech and has three cats. She uses a spray bottle of water to use when the cats start to scratch the furniture. They are now so used to it that all she has to do to keep them from attacking the furniture is to make the spraying sound (psssttt!) and they don’t scratch anymore! Hope this helps. ♥️
I’d LOVE to see a video on this too!!
I'm trying to steer away from torturing birds for pillows/comforters...would love to know if you have any suggestions for alternatives worth considering? I do love our kapok/latex Avocado pillows but would love your thoughts. I have a Henry Miller office chair that is a hideous lime green but hey, it was gifted to me. I'd love a pretty office chair but comfort and ergonomics wins. Love you Nick!
IKEA is my favourite place to afternoon when I am a little bored and looking for something to do. Who doesn't love wandering around a lot of small rooms gaining decoration ideas? Stopping for some refreshment just to do it all again downstairs. Greetings Nick from Perth Australia.
One of my favorites is the Havberg swivel chair in rusty red. Soooo comfy and sooo beautiful !
we bought two side chairs for our living room after i came across one of your videos by chance in which you mentioned them. we wanted extra seating when we have friends over but don't have much space so they work well. the only problem is that the pets seem to find them rather comfortable themselves, so you'll usually find someone curled up in one or both if you want to sit down.
I work at IKEA, and we use those desk chairs in our offices. They are great!
Loved this video and your suggestions, Nick!
I live 2 hours away from 2 ikeas😭…I used to live closer and always enjoyed going ($$$$😱). Now I like seeing what is available and dreaming of “someday” going again. I sure wish they sent out their catalog! I used to fold up all the pages to check when shopping.
I’m pretty shocked at the prices now! I never remember seeing a $2k couch..but I haven’t gone in 10 years because I downsized (and need NOTHING! ) They have really gone up.
Enjoy your channel so much!❤️
Ikea is one of those places where you go in with a short list and end up buying far more! Their 'rooms' give you ideas as well. As a result, I once bought some wall mounted rails and cushions (with tabs) which you suspend from said rails. This gives comfortable back support for dining guests stuck on the bench by the wall. As always, I love your humour and delivery, Nick. Assume your fan base is growing! You deserve it...
Love this. This is exactly what I want to do in my small kitchen breakfast nook. Let me know how it has stood up to the foot traffic.
@@emeraldxo23 It's fine. Did buy this set up some time ago (hope they still sell them) but tbh I haven't had more than 5 round to dinner so not used that often. Having a bench means you can also push your table up against the wall and only pull out when needed.
Just checking website. The closest to what I bought is a black HULTARP rail (80cms). I used 4 to create seating for 3 and bought 6 cushions (bum and back). Mine were KUDDARNA in style available then in charcoal grey plus other colours. The velcro tabs are now ties but hey it works. Good luck. You'd also need to know exactly how high to place the rails so sitting on the bench in Ikea I was able to take measurements!
Thank you so much for your feedback and insight. I don’t mind the table being pushed in since mostly it’s for dinner since breakfast time is not really an option, except on the weekends. But this wonderful encouragement to push forward with this idea. Thank you.
I've just moved to France and was stunned at how differently the "rooms" are styled here.
In the US, they sell the "dream". The vision we would like to have.
In France, where people have less discretionary income and are more practical, they like to envision how things would look in reality!
So, fridge covered with magnets, toys and clutter in the living room, etc.
It's taking me a while since I like seeing the inspirational ideal.
But then, the French frown on credit card debt and living within one's means.
Another foreign concept!
I know you could care less about what anyone would think about your back wall but I miss the dark wall! It was fabulous!
Looking for someone else who noticed. Now I get builder-grade rental vibes. What a difference color makes.
He’s moving out anyway.
He probably did that to make it easier to sell
Nick (and friends), check out the Arstid table lamp too. It's timeless in the beautiful brass finish, but there is also nickel plated. It's got a great weight to it and a classy beaded pull chain. It has a narrow footprint, so you can fit it in anywhere. I have one as a bedside table, one in my office, and one on the dining room sideboard. The shade is white pleated fabric, and I tea-stained mine by just blotting with a wet teabag. Writing this out has made me think I might need to get another couple of these just in case they every discontinue. Really just a perfect little lamp.
Definitely! We just finally let go of one that was around 15 years old. It was still in great shape, just outgrown.
The USA / Canada IKEA might stock some slightly different products but my personal favourite now is a metal cart called Râskog. It has three units for storage, is super easy to assemble, it's narrow enough to fit everywhere. It can serve as extra in the kitchen, at the dinning table, at the work station, in the bathroom etc. Super versatile and with that slight curve looks good both in modern as well as traditional interiors.
I used to work in lights department at IKEA and Forsa is really a great lamp, classic and well loved. Great pick. ♥Of course Tertial is the most sold, I have it at my art studio as well, because of how versatile and cheap it is. But Forsa is so stylish.
I love this content, so spot on! And what I like a lot is the background, the two cabinets in the background, one that looks like a buffet table, long piece and a shorter taller cabinet, both look really classy.
I’ve had two of the side chairs for two years now and they are wonderful! So SO comfy! I have a vintage designer chair from the 60s/70s that’s very similiar and the Ikea ‚dupes’ are just as comfortable and much lighter = easier to clean around ;) Highly recommend based on actual experience.
IKEA has some great pieces but I feel like if I’m at this price point, I might as well buy thrifted (and I can also get the ikea pieces that are higher end). I live in a major US city and people are always moving and I find that thrift stores are never out of ikea
I was in Ikea this past weekend for the first time in about 20 years, and although I love your videos on their products, I found it totally overwhelming...definitely retail sensory overload. I wish I could have taken more time to really look at different things...maybe another time, though I found what I wanted and it was perfect.
I must say you’re one of my all time favourite creators on TH-cam! Your videos are so informative, right to the point and entertaining to watch. I truly appreciate them!
Love my Karlstad 84” sofa! Solid wood frame and a good wood spring frame that sits underneath the foam cushions. It’s 6 yrs old and has the removable covers-every fabric piece can be washed. I think I paid $399 6 years ago! Great job, IKEA👍
I ALWAYS take you serious, Nick. You are seriously FUN, HONEST, SUPERIOR DESING STYLE, you make me laugh, in a good way. ❤❤Love you, Nick.
I was in Ikea a few days ago, & I saw that sofa. It’s gorgeous & very comfortable. I also loved the oak & beech and beech tables
I see you changed the Hale Navy wall. Awww. Yes, I understand you're selling and need to take everything back to neutral. Loved that wall. :).
Thanks for the tips, Nick. I did have a problem with the Fjädrar inserts: they smelled terrible. Daniadown has cushion inserts that are a little more expensive ($7-$10), but they don’t smell.
Love it!😊
Agree, the duck feathers stink! I wonder if there is a way to sanitize them?
I love your disclaimer at the beginning about your pronunciation. Too funny. ❤
Love your intro, Nick. The 20x20 pillow used to have more feathers if you add the foam filled pillow in back it makes it real nice, full but cheaper in price
My partner and I have owned the Applaryd for nearly a year now and still love it. We get compliments on it when guests come over (a friend recently said “that’s from IKEA?!”) and the price point is perfect. We needed a couch upgrade for our new condo that we were moving into, and it was either spend thousands of dollars on an EQ3 couch we couldn’t agree on (we liked different styles) and then wait weeks and weeks for it, or get a much more affordable couch within days of ordering it. The first time we spotted it in IKEA we were both smitten, and it’s still so comfortable today. The only slight downside is that since the seat cushions don’t detach (kind of weird), there has been some rippling of fabric on top as the seat foam has relaxed. But I don’t really mind it!
Nick!! so happy t see this video. I am from continental Europe and now live in Ireland and to my eye there is so little choice here so Ikea has been my saving grace. I always joke that my home is An Ode to Ikea - I know that it is not best quality stuff but to afford similar designs here I would have to be in a different tax bracket, so I am just so happy Ikea exists at all.
I've been loving that last sofa too, especially in that red-ish tone. If I was in the market for a sofa I'd have a hard time not getting that one! That colour just feels like such a commitment even though I've liked it for a year 😅
Eh. You can always reupholster it
I can afford designer furniture now
But I moved 18 times for the last 20 years and why not keep choosing a nicely designed furniture that served me well 🤓
The baseline of all my settings is IKEA and I’m loving it 😍
Another great video - and one that was very timely - I went down to IKEA last week, and had a list of items to check out, the Ekeneset was on my list...It was lovely, simple, clean lines, the upholstery is nicely done...and it is tall enough with a seat height of 45cm / over 17" to be comfortable for folks that are tall. Also, I usually dash through the lighting section...now I wish I had stopped to look around, thank you for the recommendations.
Great video! In my TV room, I have the Ikea Stockholm, walnut-veenered, coffee table. It has a shelf underneath where you can store magazines to keep things looking tidy. Owned it for four years, and it still looks like the day I bought it.
PS: I'm missing the charcoal wall in your dining area.
my favorite idea memory was getting incredibly lost/turned around and having to ask how to get out. now I know all the hidden shortcuts as well as how to walk in lower level without having to go up escalator first 😅
love this store if I have a couple hours to spare browsing! I never ever leave empty handed❤
I am 99% sure that yesterday I went to the exact Ikea that Nick featured in the video, lol!
And I must tell you I sat on all the sofas, and I am so grateful to Nick for pointing out the Applaryd- its “bounciness” and overall comfort is phenomenal compared to all other sofas.
Had to IKEA chat to complete an online order as checkout wasn’t working this morning. Real person, not a bot! Pleasant chat, data exchange & emailed me invoice. Done. Awesomely impressed. Will be shopping IKEA!
I have those nightstands and agree. They are pretty darn nice for the money. In general nightstands can be costly.
Watching this while literally sitting in that Ekeneset armchair that got the silver (number 2) on Nick's list. Can confirm: in addition to being a timeless elegant design and a very solid high-quality piece, it is also very comfy. I use it as my work chair and sit on it for 12 hours straight. My backache actually went away when I swapped my old chair for it!
Great vid ,I own nothing from Ikea but I did like several of your picks could happily live with most of them ,I do love my puffy office chair though .Old time tip for plumping feather cushions and pillows ..grasp two corners and drop them on the floor ,this is faster and more effective than fluffing .I really don't get the rabbit ear ,karate chop thing .
I have Langfjall (with arms) I love it and it's very comfy. I also have the Ilse Crawford vase. She's the reason I like home decor, one of her books fall into my hand when I was a teen and it was love at first sight
Ikea is just the best to create a basis for one's home, then one can add one's own personality from there. As always, thanks for a great and entertaining video Nick! Best regards from South Africa
You are such a joy to listen to! I laugh every time! love your advice and tips!
I was my sheepskin all the time. On gentle, cold water, lay flat dry. Put it in the drayer once it's dry to fluff up 🐑🐏
My partner and I wanted to get the Björksnäs bed because it is so light and airy. We live in Sweden. Literally sold out from one day to the other in our city. The next day it sold out in Stockholm. Because demand on it was so high they didn't offer home delivery. We literally had to drive 2 cities away to get it and prayed on our way there that no one else pick it up in the meantime lol
😅 love your comment about just being a guy in his living room. You’re very down to earth and I love watching your videos. Thank you for doing these.
6:04 about that chair, I actually have this chair in my room, and for anyone considering buying it, you should know that it’s not the most comfortable chair to sit on for a long time, and also it’s quite a large chair, and it’s pretty heavy
Thank you so much for a great video Nick. Hey I just watched the other one that you linked to and you’re talking about viscous, viscous is actually technically a type of rayon. So while it is man-made it is also made from natural materials. It’s basically wood pulp ground up with some chemicals and then extruded into a fiber. I absolutely love your channel and I really appreciate your humor as well, you are always fun to!!!
Viscose.
Viscous/viscosity pertains to stirring, somewhat. E.g. syrup is viscous, med viscosity; slime a bit more viscous; molasses a higher viscosity.
@@karenjcosmethank you. 😉
That is viscous as an adjective, I was describing it when it is used as a noun.
I think the word you meant to use is “viscose” which is the fiber and a noun. “Viscous” is indeed an adjective and not related to “viscose” at all (other than they sound and look somewhat alike).
Yes, I spelled viscous wrong that was silly of me, it is indeed viscose! Lol
Very informative video. (May I also add how beautiful that pink colour is on you. )
Love-love-LOVE !! Your channel!!👍 thank you for sharing your thoughts and insights.
Thank you - I just love your vlogs! You are not afraid to go against popular opinion, love that!
black forsa lamp was my very first ikea purchase and i love it so much. i was a bit shocked at how heavy the base is lol
i had to air out that down feather pillow for about 2-3 days because it had a kinda fishy smell 😅 I love it though
As a Norwegian its so funny to hear you pronounce the names of IKEA products. Either way great video!
I love Nick’s honesty.
I love that my hangers and my listerby made the cut! I'm in love with them. We have pets and kids and this holds up great
I bought the applaryd sofa because it felt like a designer piece. Good to know the name of the original now!
When you mentioned about the pillows sold without covers ... Do an episode on fabric materials for pillows, curtains, quilts, and so on to buy value (including sources) and make. I'm sure you have a sewing machine around there and related skills. Do a series of making/DIY projects. Curtains have huge markup, even considering buying cloth most common places where the cheapest raw denim is still more expensive than buying finished jeans from a retailer.
My favorite Ikea pillow is Sandtrav
And I have Konstfull vase… it is amazing. I have my string lights inside
The Applaryd sofa is gorgeous but I wonder if you can switch the legs out for wooden ones?
I love furniture that's up on legs (so easy to clean under without having to move it around, & they also make your room look more spacious), but I have learned the hard way that metal legs are not for me. I'm a klutz, and metal legs are not kind to toes.
Omg I watched a bunch of other Ikea 2023 vids yesterday and was hoping hoping hoping you would post yours before my Ikea trip next week. Get out of my head Nick!!!
My husband and I survived assembling a Hallan cabinet for our back entry. Instructions were horrible - but You Tube is a wonderful resource. I'd looked at getting a custom cabinet made to match our kitchen cabinets but it was going to be so $$$ that I looked for a (much) less expensive option. I have 3 stacked cabinets now and it looks good and gives me a ton of space to throw all the crap that accumulated at the back entry. A win/win.
The best thing about the Landfäll chair is that you can get it without arms but with wheels. The rest is gravy. So to speak.
The best thing about the Bjorksnas table is the leather tab used for a drawer pull. I want that for my Dream House! Every cabinet door or drawer, built-in or free-standing. Didn't you call that cohesive, Nick?
Thanks for the list. Love your vids.
Watching this now after buying our Applaryd a few months ago and feel VALIDATED knowing that you also love it so much too 😅
Absolute HELL to assemble the legs because of bad hole alignments and I will say the seat cushions tend to get slightly wrinkled (can be smoothed out), but so worth it.
Love watching you , you make me smile.
We got this sofa recently and getting it Nick approved is all we needed! ❤
The lamp is the bomb, I have it chrome.
Ahh ic the white paint job in your place to sell it. Good idea. 😊 I don't buy IKEA stuff. I love Fino Lino on Arbutus. The desk chair 💺 looks nice.
Fantastic list… my hubby and I have the Idasen standing desk. Hubs has several additional pieces. They are heavy metal. The desk is amazing. I have 2 and hubs has 2. 1 for work and one for crafting/leather work. 15:54
That into is one of my favourites! “I’m just a guy in my living room…” how does he make it funny and relatable ?
I love that office chair. I spend most of the day in my home office sitting in it and it's awesome. Good back support too.
The Ekeneset looks like a modern version of my current studio chair- a Mid Century Baumritter. Finally having the seat re-strapped after all this time.
Agree about that sofa! They only sell it in grey in UK. It's too big for our space though. Wish they made a small 2 seater.. Also if the base came in wood option too wooof
Love your sense of humour, light sarcasm and taste Nick!
Thank you for all items especially Ekeneset, love it, looks very elegant to me.
I've already got five of the ten. Our preferences seem to overlap. No wonder I've been following you for a while. Thanks for the great video :)
I have the Forsa! Mine is in chrome, I love how timeless it looks. It seems like this one took its time to cross the Atlantic too, because I got mine in 2020. Still no complaints about this lamp, except that you need to dust it all the time.
I have two of your #10's! One black, one that light green! Love them! Have had several #6's over the years with one currently on my under the computer footrest and one beside the bed.
Hey Nick! Thank you so much for sharing! I really love everything you mentionned, especially the Whiskey glasses they are so pretty and I had never noticed them. With winter coming, I would like to buy a blanket that I can leave on my couch… do you have one that you would recommend from ikea?
Great video. I can not get use to the fact your accent wall is gone! But I know why you did it based on your recent video. I love the pillows as well and I use two as I like big fluffy. Other great products I will need to check out
I have the Forsa in black. Bought it 7 years ago. I still have not replaced the bulb (it’s a unique size). Great lamp, I’ve always loved it.
Nick's channel is one of the ones I don't need to change to 1.25x speed. The cadence of his speech is perfect to listen to.