10 affordable but classy ideas to furnish your home with IKEA furniture

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IKEA has revolutionised our lives and our homes. Whether you love it or loathe it, it's hard to argue that their affordable Scandinavian furniture is a mainstay in most homes across the world. Modernists everywhere have fallen in love with the simple lines and practicality of their items, and IKEA's low prices mean that chic furniture is now available to everyone, regardless of budget.

From bedroom to bathroom, kitchen to office, IKEA provides a solution to even the most niche of home needs. However, that also makes it easy to go a little bit crazy when we visit the shop, and people often end up buying far more than they originally intended. 

Beat this pattern by planning out what you need well in advance. Check out these ten ways to decorate using IKEA's all-time most popular pieces and turn your home into a Scandi dream…

1. A practical and functional double bed

Lovers of countryside style should search out the Hemnes range, which has a selection of single and double beds that will make your cottage interior dreams a reality.

2. Kool Kallax

Kallax is a shelving unit that is loved by interior design professionals and mere mortals alike, thanks to its astounding flexibility. It comes in different sizes and colours, can be positioned horizontally or vertically, and can even be used as a stylish makeshift room divider.

3. Dining room details

If you're looking for modern dining room furniture, look no further than the Bjursta series. The tables come in various sizes and colours, and can be matched up with chairs and cupboards from the same design line. To add a bit of spice to your living room, choose a selection of Bjursta items in different colours and keep dinner party guests on their toes!

4. The convenient chair

IKEA chairs may be cheap, but they're some of the most comfortable and hard-wearing around. The Ektorp series includes chairs and armchairs that are stylish as well as comfortable, and they're perfectly capable of withstanding the strains of modern family life.

5. Loving the library

Pretty much everyone has had a Billy bookcase at some point in their lives! This super-affordable shelving unit is both sleek and sturdy, and comes in a variety of sizes and colours. We're constantly amazed by how many books just one of these shelves can hold—Billy might look slight, but he's very strong indeed.

6. The master bedroom

IKEA don't just limit themselves to Scandi and country design—oh no. They also excelat creating contemporary furniture for lovers of modernism. The Malm range is perfect for minimalists who love neutral tones and practicality.

7. That classic Malm dresser

The Malm range also features one of IKEA's best-selling items—the Malm dresser This streamlined chest of drawers is spacious without being attention-grabbing. It blends into the background thanks to the minimalist design and handle-less drawers, but also adds a sleek look to any modern bedroom.

8. An IKEA kitchen

There's no need to spend a fortune on a kitchen renovation—IKEA allows you to pick and choose cupboards, worktops and fittings from hundreds of styles, and it won't break the bank either.

9. Bathroom solutions

IKEA excel when it comes to bathroom ideas. Their fitted bathrooms are Scandinavian in style—expect practical layouts and handy shelving units. Their store also includes a huge range of helpful accessories. Stick on hooks, heated towel racks and hipster-style cosmetics holders can all be found in their aisles or on their website. If you're looking for simple fixtures, check out the Godmorgon series, which has everything you need for a comfortable and welcoming bathroom.

10. Brighten up with accessories

Light up your life with IKEA's incredible range of lighting and lampshades. The Hektar range is currently on every fashionista's most-wanted list, thanks to its careful balance of industrial and retro influences that make them the perfect addition to any on-trend home. But don't just take our word for it—go find out for yourself!

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