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How to get the most out of $50 at Ikea

You'll never go wrong with these 3 classic buys - by Rebecca Lowrey Boyd
  • 02 Sep 2019
How to get the most out of $50 at Ikea

How many times have you gotten lost in the infamous Ikea maze? Or walked in for one thing and walked out with a trolley full of stuff you never knew you needed?

While a budget blowout is sometimes inevitable at the Swedish superstore, it’s also good to know what new things you should be investing in, and what old favourites will never go out of style.

Armed with $50, we’ve done the shopping for you. Here are our top 3 buys so you’ll never go wrong.

1. GULLMAJ Tablecloth, $19.99

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Ikea

Every home needs a classic white tablecloth, and this is one that will never grow old in your linen cupboard. With a cotton-linen mix, it will set a sophisticated scene at your dining table.

2. KRALLIG Basket, seagrass, $14.99

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Ikea

As with all good Scandinavian design, this basket perfectly encapsulates form and function. The organic shape adds softness to any space and can be used for a plethora of purposes. Turn the handles up or fold them back to display the contents – like a beautiful plant.  

3. FÖRNYAD 4-piece service, $14.99

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Ikea

Looking for something to take your everyday tableware to the next level? Make a beeline for this four-piece set, designed by Sarah Andelman of (the former) legendary Parisian concept store Colette. Displaying simple forms with a sense of fun, you’ll introduce some French design nous to your dining table. 

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Rebecca Lowrey Boyd
Rebecca Lowrey Boyd
Rebecca Lowrey Boyd is a former magazine editor and the founder of Wee Birdy, one of The Sunday Times’ Top 50 Blogs in the World. A design nerd and bird enthusiast, she can usually be found poring over Pinterest, knee-deep in Bunnings or sticky-beaking at modernist homes in Sydney’s bushburbia.

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