Hi Kiva! One of the best videos on IKEA products. Not only showing the items but showing how you use them and in different ways. I love IKEA but it can be overwhelming sometimes, as you say, so watching your video gives me great ideas and what to look for on my next visit to the store. I'll tune in to your videos often. Thank you so much! 👏👏👏😃
I also love Ikea products. I had not seen 5 of the items you just showed us in this video. I truly need to go to Ikea again, take my time, slowly walk through the rooms, and try to stay informed of the staff they are selling. Thank you.
Thanks for this review! @KivaBrent, I find that I watch to see your nails/nail color - have you made a video about your skin and personal care products. I would love to know if you are going to a technician or if you are using press on because the colors and look are great.
Thanks for the video. Can you tell me why and how you would use the ceiling mounted curtain wire? Also how is it used if it is not ceiling mounted. second question, did you say that the shoe organizer can be stacked on top of one another? Thank you!!
Please beware of old crystal generally containing led. Previously it was said that this was mostly a problem with e.g. carafes, where you store the drink for a while, but latest findings say you’re actually best off avoiding led even in drinking glasses. To be clear (as crystal😅), newer crystal is mostly made led free, however, best to check with the manufacturer.
Having a basket of Ikea slippers, in both sizes, in the entry way allows people to take off their outdoor shoes and boots when they come over. Inexpensive but fancy. With winter snow/slush/rain/mud it's an easy way to encourage leaving the shoes at the door. Not everyone comes over with their 'going out slippers' or wants to walk around in their socks.
Omg you.are.GENIUS!!! I ordered cloth shoe covers from Amazon that are hilariously hideous😂 _but_ washable…?! I’m allergic to literally everything they tested for except for some tree that doesn’t grow in my state haha….ANNND indoor air is generally far more polluted than outdoor air which perturbs me, lolz…one of my brothers/sisters-in-law actually got me a skinny doormat that tells peeps to take their shoes off! But now I’m going to ball out with idea slippers woohoo! Again, you’re brilliant! Thanks for sharing🥰
That’s what Koreans do, have family and guest slippers in the entryway. We immediately take off our shoes as soon as we walk in the house. I also love IKEA’s wall mount shoes storages for that reason
A table runner on the bed is genius! Another tip, if you can’t find a desk you like, consider getting a dining room table instead. It’s sturdier, and there’s a better variety of sizes.
In my native language, there is only one word for desk/table. You could add an adjective to describe what purpose it surves, but people rarely do it because most furniture was multipurpose by default. As a little kid, I really struggled to understand how to differentiate between tables and desks, and to this day, all of my desks have been from the table section of Ikea 😂 Another example is cup and mug. It serves the same purpose, drinking hot liquids from, and while cup used to refer to a smaller size, the meaning evolved and these days a cup of coffee could easily be over 500 ml (16 oz) - think Starbucks 😂
Thanks for this! I needed some curtain sheers to decorate for my daughter's wedding. I need 8. I was looking at some that are $30 for two. Because of your video, I immediately ran over to Ikea and got what I needed for a much better price. Thanks!
Vegetable brush ➡ makeup brush mat! So smart, and a great price! (Right now I use dish gloves bc I refuse to buy some giant pink mat!) I also appreciate your recommendation on the towels - bath and hair! Added to my shopping list, Kiva, thank you as always ✨
I literally ended up purchasing most of the items and looking forward to picking them up when ready😅. Thanks for sharing! I’m excited to try out using table runner hack as bed foot sheet decor cover ❤😊
I searched IKEA on Google because I'm going for the first time in 5 years tomorrow, told Hubs I needed 2 things, big deal, next thing I know your video pops up on my feed (hmmmmm) and now I'm wondering how I'm going to ditch him and take son and a pickup truck for the additional mountain of items. IOW, LOVE your channel and all the hints, did not realize I NEEDED all this stuff!!! Naturally I subscribed and will be binging for the next 18 hours. :)
I appreciate the pacing of this video. While the narrator talks a bit fast, I still like that she moves quickly between topics without stringing out her points.
G'day from 🇦🇺! Just wanted to let you know that you have assembled your wooden phone holder incorrectly. The curve should face upwards to stop your phone sliding off. Wouldn't want you to have an expensive accident.
The milk frother is a definite 5 ⭐️. I’ve been using it a lot lately to get that creamy latte foam without having to buy an expensive coffee maker with a steamed milk frother. Same exact results with a tiny fraction of the price.
@@kimhaas7586It's a very simple trick: you pour heated milk in the french press and make a few decisive strokes with the piston (you may want to fine tune this technique adjusting the number and length of strokes). By the way, there is a Bialetti milk frother that uses the same principle, but costs several times more. I saw milk frothers test somewhere on RUclips ant it turned out that the quality of microfoam made this way was the second best after some posh hi-tec frother for many $$$. The cheap battery powered device with a spring was among the worst.
We have been using the waffle towels for a few months now. They are much fluffier after the first wash and they are super absorbent! They also look luxurious! Highly recommend!
i feel like those oil dispensers wouldn't work well. I can already feel the oil trickling down the side of the bottle once you lift it back up from pouring. also not sure how I feel about the table runner on the bed. I feel like its too flat/thin and wouldn't add dimension to your bed. just personal opinions, otherwise I think great finds!
I love the items you found at IKEA. I'm going to head out there to search for a few of the finds you mentioned. Can you do another video with more finds under $20? I'll try to find some items under $20 myself. I'll even try to find some under $10.😁
Pet hair? Or simply to add a pop of colour. Personally I don't understand why people buy so many cushions to stack on a bed, but a table runner seems an attractive extra.
Really enjoyed this video, mostly because you got the point on each item and didn’t drone on about its features. Lastly, you spoke in a tone that was pleasant to listen to.
I'm so happy I found you on RUclips! Would you be willing to do a closet DIY with Ikea items? Our closets are the generic house builder aesthetic, and I desperately want a change but have no idea how to upgrade them myself. Your design knowledge would be valuable for this project. Thank you for your amazing content. ❤
@KivaBrent Hi! The designer's look for less would be fantastic. Both would, actually, but if I had to choose, I would go for the designer look for less 😁
I need you to be one over and just redo my whole home - thank you! 😂😂 omg I just found you and I’m happy I did! Setting up my ikea trip now- whew so glad College Park is around the corner!
You missed the BEST cell phone holder, the one you picked up at @13:21. It's just a block of bamboo with grooves cut in it so you can either put your phone or iPad on a table or - best or all - hold it in your hand. It's super light and flat so I just carry it in my purse and it fits in computer cases or in a bag with flat items such as papers. People who see me use it are always asking me where I got it, so I sometimes carry an extra one so I can give it away. It's that cheap! The one caveat is that it doesn't work with really thick phone cases.
Thank you for these tips! I love your content and have been watching for a long time but just realized i wasnt subscribed!🤦🏾♀️ I fixed that tho! Im actually going to ikea this weekend to pick up a few of these things. ❤️💛💚
Lots of people complaining about the fast talking, meanwhile I watched this at 1.25 speed 😅. You're talking just fine btw. But you're gonna make my next IKEA trip more expensive!
Another wonderful and informative post. But I prefer the MURVEL over the SKOSTALL. They're cheaper. I have 4 of them on the BAGGMUCK (shoe tray) instead of just 3 pairs of shoes side to side it fits four. Then the whole thing gets shoved under my cabinet in the entryway. In all honesty I did have to put risers on that cabinet.
You didn’t tell us what #8 was…. I don’t know what to call it, a long loofah body wash thingy🤷🏽♀️ There isn’t an IKEA where I live so hopefully these items are available for delivery. I did just purchase the waffle slippers and bath robe as a retirement gift so 🤞🏽I really hope they enjoy them.
Rachel ray has a ceramic .. oil container with beautiful colors and a closing bar spout. I have them in fiestaware colors...to match my colors. Godspeed Dee
Funny that the first item you mention was literally garbage for me. 😂 the on/off switch didn't work so once you seal the batteries in it just runs. I can still use it but I have to keep the batteries open and just push down the lid when I need it.
Hi Kiva! One of the best videos on IKEA products. Not only showing the items but showing how you use them and in different ways. I love IKEA but it can be overwhelming sometimes, as you say, so watching your video gives me great ideas and what to look for on my next visit to the store. I'll tune in to your videos often. Thank you so much! 👏👏👏😃
Ikea scrub sponges are fantastic. They last a long time, have a soft and more harsh sides and best of all, they’re not a garish color
I also love Ikea products. I had not seen 5 of the items you just showed us in this video. I truly need to go to Ikea again, take my time, slowly walk through the rooms, and try to stay informed of the staff they are selling. Thank you.
Thank you so much. I really love the canopy in the bedroom idea. ❤❤❤❤❤
Great content and you have a great delivery style - quick, clear and very professional 🙌
Thank you so much! :)
Love the amber bottle. Olive oil bottles rarely fit in my kitchen drawer. This looks like a nice size. 🌹
It's beautiful, I'm going to IKEA soon & I'm so glad I didn't miss out on these well made accessories.
Subscribed!
Thanks for this review! @KivaBrent, I find that I watch to see your nails/nail color - have you made a video about your skin and personal care products. I would love to know if you are going to a technician or if you are using press on because the colors and look are great.
I haven’t made a video like that but I can!! I do get my nails done about once a month :)
I LUV IKEA! I make it a lunch and shop day!
I love Fridays!! Thanks Kiva!!
Have an amazing weekend! :)
You always bring Joy !😁
IKEA, if you're listening - PLEASE PLEASE COME TO MERIDA YUCATAN MEXICO!!!! I miss you so much
Love your presentation..and your glasses rock!!!👓
These are some cool pieces. Thanks for sharing
This was a great video! Thanks for sharing!
So happy you enjoyed it!
Loved all the recommendations. I'm a new follower👋🏼👋🏼
Welcome!! Thanks so much :)
Looks like I have to take the drive to Ikea. I love the video.
Shall we carpool?
@@msaijay1153 The more the merrier. LOL
Thanks for the video. Can you tell me why and how you would use the ceiling mounted curtain wire? Also how is it used if it is not ceiling mounted.
second question, did you say that the shoe organizer can be stacked on top of one another? Thank you!!
Great ideas thanks!
Thanks for watching!!
Just subscribed! What great ideas..now I need to go back and watch your other videos. Thanks so much!
Love your bathroom!❤ Tips are awesome too😊
So interesting because I swear my food tastes like silicone when I use those tools. People say no they are for high heat but I taste it in my food!!
Please beware of old crystal generally containing led. Previously it was said that this was mostly a problem with e.g. carafes, where you store the drink for a while, but latest findings say you’re actually best off avoiding led even in drinking glasses. To be clear (as crystal😅), newer crystal is mostly made led free, however, best to check with the manufacturer.
I really like this video! ❤
Thanks so much!!
I need to pick up that milk frother apparently!
It’s amazing!!
Thank you for all your info ❤
You are the best--love your video
Thank you so much!!
These are excellent suggestions
What paint color is that wall in your bathroom?? ❤
Your nails be on point
Thank you!!
@@KivaBrent You're welcome
I’m wishing we had IKEA here in Paraguay😢
Love this! Thank you!
So glad!
six days late watching this, but my love for Kiva is right on time!!
NO: the milk frother is better as a heater-frother & you can get glass ones & you have a whole teeny jug
Kiva I just moved to Italy!! The houses are WEIRD. Help me design it pls!!
So mamy kitchen items 🙄 I don't do kitchen stuff. The only item of interest is #15 the wire curtain hanger. Thanks for sharing!
9:00 Is that a #Dyptique bathmat?
9:57 wait, isn’t it supposed to be taught wire?
We are listening 🇬🇧 😅
Happy Friday!!
@@KivaBrent you too🥂
Warning on the milk frother....bought one ans it did not work AT ALL.
Wow. Lots of information at once. If you could just talk a little slower, it would be a great help. Thank you so much for doing my browsing for me.
😀
Having a basket of Ikea slippers, in both sizes, in the entry way allows people to take off their outdoor shoes and boots when they come over. Inexpensive but fancy. With winter snow/slush/rain/mud it's an easy way to encourage leaving the shoes at the door.
Not everyone comes over with their 'going out slippers' or wants to walk around in their socks.
My nephew had a basket of Ikea flip flops near the dance floor at his wedding!
Very nice touch of hospitality! Learned this decades ago from a friend who is from Hawaii. Keeps homes far cleaner!
Omg you.are.GENIUS!!! I ordered cloth shoe covers from Amazon that are hilariously hideous😂 _but_ washable…?! I’m allergic to literally everything they tested for except for some tree that doesn’t grow in my state haha….ANNND indoor air is generally far more polluted than outdoor air which perturbs me, lolz…one of my brothers/sisters-in-law actually got me a skinny doormat that tells peeps to take their shoes off! But now I’m going to ball out with idea slippers woohoo!
Again, you’re brilliant! Thanks for sharing🥰
And I don't want them to walk around my house in their socks.
That’s what Koreans do, have family and guest slippers in the entryway. We immediately take off our shoes as soon as we walk in the house. I also love IKEA’s wall mount shoes storages for that reason
A table runner on the bed is genius! Another tip, if you can’t find a desk you like, consider getting a dining room table instead. It’s sturdier, and there’s a better variety of sizes.
This is suchhhhh a great hack!
In my native language, there is only one word for desk/table. You could add an adjective to describe what purpose it surves, but people rarely do it because most furniture was multipurpose by default.
As a little kid, I really struggled to understand how to differentiate between tables and desks, and to this day, all of my desks have been from the table section of Ikea 😂
Another example is cup and mug. It serves the same purpose, drinking hot liquids from, and while cup used to refer to a smaller size, the meaning evolved and these days a cup of coffee could easily be over 500 ml (16 oz) - think Starbucks 😂
Console tables can be great too. I find they are often cheaper.
Starbucks use workers as slaves🫤🥴 When i learned about this, I stopped going there. Starbucks abuses workers in Central America.
Thats exactly what I did with an extendable Ikea table 😁
Thanks for this! I needed some curtain sheers to decorate for my daughter's wedding. I need 8. I was looking at some that are $30 for two. Because of your video, I immediately ran over to Ikea and got what I needed for a much better price. Thanks!
Appreciate the demos. They show functionality and versatility for unfamiliar products you're introducing. Excellent content and well presented!
My sewing room is mainly IKEA. i have to drive an hour to go to an IKEA. Totally worth it.
So now that I watched your podcast, I'm going to Ikea and look for a couple items you brought to my attention, Thank you for sharing....❤
Your hands are so beautiful - nails are on point (pun intended)- skin is perfection.💅🏽
Wow thank you so much!!
I thought the same when I saw her feet demonstrating the slippers! Am I weird? Haha...
Yes so beautiful nails and hands
Ohhhhhhh wow, a table runner for the end of the bed. I love it ❤, great idea.
Thank you! 😊 I always try to come up with novel ways to use affordable items!
Vegetable brush ➡ makeup brush mat! So smart, and a great price! (Right now I use dish gloves bc I refuse to buy some giant pink mat!) I also appreciate your recommendation on the towels - bath and hair! Added to my shopping list, Kiva, thank you as always ✨
also would double to brush the cat! no, really!
Bravo! With the exception of the rugs and curtains, I NEVER would have thought to look for these items at IKEA. Thanks!
Love the faux fur throw rugs as chair covers!
Great tips! I used the curtain wire as a photo rail when I lived in England; worked great!
Yes,It is great to hang pics of the grandkids as they age. It is nice to see a “hard copy”.
I literally ended up purchasing most of the items and looking forward to picking them up when ready😅. Thanks for sharing! I’m excited to try out using table runner hack as bed foot sheet decor cover ❤😊
Love that!
I searched IKEA on Google because I'm going for the first time in 5 years tomorrow, told Hubs I needed 2 things, big deal, next thing I know your video pops up on my feed (hmmmmm) and now I'm wondering how I'm going to ditch him and take son and a pickup truck for the additional mountain of items. IOW, LOVE your channel and all the hints, did not realize I NEEDED all this stuff!!! Naturally I subscribed and will be binging for the next 18 hours. :)
IKEA and bespoke should not be in the same sentence 😂
I love that you speak so fast. MORE info in half the time. Thanks for your ideas ftom Chilliwack BC Canada. YOU are fasinating
I appreciate the pacing of this video. While the narrator talks a bit fast, I still like that she moves quickly between topics without stringing out her points.
So glad you came into my feed, wow… I love your channel. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, thank you so much! I’m happy to have you here!
Those slippers look great to carry with me when going to someone else’s house and taking my shoes off at the door.
And for traveling.
Driving...comfy
Hey Kiva hope you are doing good.Take care and get well soon :)
Thank you so much! I’m feeling much better today :)
G'day from 🇦🇺! Just wanted to let you know that you have assembled your wooden phone holder incorrectly. The curve should face upwards to stop your phone sliding off. Wouldn't want you to have an expensive accident.
Oh yes, I see that now that I went back and looked. Yep! Good catch!😊
The milk frother is a definite 5 ⭐️. I’ve been using it a lot lately to get that creamy latte foam without having to buy an expensive coffee maker with a steamed milk frother. Same exact results with a tiny fraction of the price.
Yes, exactly!!
A french press (IKEA's Upphetta is perfect as well) makes even better latte foam. An undocumented feature )))
@@piotr433 Ooo! I have one of those. Is there some trick I don’t know about?
@@kimhaas7586It's a very simple trick: you pour heated milk in the french press and make a few decisive strokes with the piston (you may want to fine tune this technique adjusting the number and length of strokes). By the way, there is a Bialetti milk frother that uses the same principle, but costs several times more. I saw milk frothers test somewhere on RUclips ant it turned out that the quality of microfoam made this way was the second best after some posh hi-tec frother for many $$$. The cheap battery powered device with a spring was among the worst.
Once again another great video with useful and affordable ideas .
Thank you so much!!!
Thank you for wearing a mask.
We have been using the waffle towels for a few months now. They are much fluffier after the first wash and they are super absorbent! They also look luxurious! Highly recommend!
I LOVE the milk frother!!! I’m in Canada and here it is $5.99 not $1.99. But still worth every penny!
Thank you for all you do! I loved the table runner hack and the cleaner pad for makeup brushes. Those are now on my IKEA list. 👍🏼
I love your videos, please keep making them! For sponges I tried a silicone sponge and it didn’t get mildew or smell and worked really well 🧽!
i feel like those oil dispensers wouldn't work well. I can already feel the oil trickling down the side of the bottle once you lift it back up from pouring. also not sure how I feel about the table runner on the bed. I feel like its too flat/thin and wouldn't add dimension to your bed. just personal opinions, otherwise I think great finds!
How did you make that canopy over your bed? Can you make a video about it or do you have a video already made?
So many great finds! I wish I had an Ikea close to me because I'd run out to get a few of those today! ❤
Take care drinking from crystal. I donated mine after learning about the lead content of vintage crystal and crockery
I love the items you found at IKEA. I'm going to head out there to search for a few of the finds you mentioned. Can you do another video with more finds under $20? I'll try to find some items under $20 myself. I'll even try to find some under $10.😁
I love your videos but if you timestamp them it would make them much easier to navigate ;)
But why put a runner on your bed? Decorating for the sake of decorating? It doesn’t seem to have any purpose.
Pet hair? Or simply to add a pop of colour.
Personally I don't understand why people buy so many cushions to stack on a bed, but a table runner seems an attractive extra.
A pop of colour/texture. But also to protect your main bedding from your feet.
Okay Kiva...today RUclips is playing with my notifications! But Happy Friday to you...and I hope that you have a wonderful weekend.
Have an amazing weekend!! 💕
Really enjoyed this video, mostly because you got the point on each item and didn’t drone on about its features. Lastly, you spoke in a tone that was pleasant to listen to.
I'm so happy I found you on RUclips! Would you be willing to do a closet DIY with Ikea items? Our closets are the generic house builder aesthetic, and I desperately want a change but have no idea how to upgrade them myself. Your design knowledge would be valuable for this project. Thank you for your amazing content. ❤
Hi! Welcome! As in how to functionally organize your closet using IKEA items or how to use IKEA closet systems to get the designer look for less?
@KivaBrent Hi! The designer's look for less would be fantastic. Both would, actually, but if I had to choose, I would go for the designer look for less 😁
I LOVE the Ikea Towels! Lux for less!
Yessss! 👏🏽
I love IKEA towels for their hanging loops. They're also soft and absorbent. I've had a couple for about 7 years & they're still good.
I need you to be one over and just redo my whole home - thank you! 😂😂 omg I just found you and I’m happy I did! Setting up my ikea trip now- whew so glad College Park is around the corner!
I love their sponges too.
You missed the BEST cell phone holder, the one you picked up at @13:21. It's just a block of bamboo with grooves cut in it so you can either put your phone or iPad on a table or - best or all - hold it in your hand. It's super light and flat so I just carry it in my purse and it fits in computer cases or in a bag with flat items such as papers. People who see me use it are always asking me where I got it, so I sometimes carry an extra one so I can give it away. It's that cheap! The one caveat is that it doesn't work with really thick phone cases.
Wow, great finds! Just found your channel today. Subscribed! 😀 P.S. Your marble shower is AMAZING!!!
Welcome!!! Thank you so much :)
Nice, nice vid full of practical life hacks. Adopting a couple! TY
Thank you for these tips! I love your content and have been watching for a long time but just realized i wasnt subscribed!🤦🏾♀️ I fixed that tho! Im actually going to ikea this weekend to pick up a few of these things. ❤️💛💚
Where do I get those fabulous glasses! They look great on you!
Thank you! They’re Tom ford with clip on attachments. Search that and you should find them!
@@KivaBrent thank you!
Lots of people complaining about the fast talking, meanwhile I watched this at 1.25 speed 😅.
You're talking just fine btw. But you're gonna make my next IKEA trip more expensive!
Thank you for highlighting these affordable IKEA finds, Kiva! Going to give the oil dispenser and the scrubber, for my makeup brushes, a try.
That’s awesome! Let me know what you think!
Great finds!!! I agree - the table runner for the bed is genius!
Your video came at the perfect time, goi g to Ikea on saturday. What was the item you used in the shower to scrub your body?
Love your marble in the kitchen and gold bathroom hardware ❤
Thank you!! 😊
Another wonderful and informative post. But I prefer the MURVEL over the SKOSTALL. They're cheaper. I have 4 of them on the BAGGMUCK (shoe tray) instead of just 3 pairs of shoes side to side it fits four. Then the whole thing gets shoved under my cabinet in the entryway. In all honesty I did have to put risers on that cabinet.
Oooooo the brush cleaner could be used for craft/artist paint brushes too.
Geez woman take a breath lol talking so fast I had to rewind several times.
😂 She should visit Ireland; this is a normal conversational speed 😊
You didn’t tell us what #8 was…. I don’t know what to call it, a long loofah body wash thingy🤷🏽♀️ There isn’t an IKEA where I live so hopefully these items are available for delivery. I did just purchase the waffle slippers and bath robe as a retirement gift so 🤞🏽I really hope they enjoy them.
Very helpful Kiva!
I’m so glad you are getting more value out of your bed base. Get better soon.
Thank you! Very helpful. And I saw the Alexander McQueen exhibit 2x with my young daughter. Changed us.
Thank you. Loved the Keychain phone stand.
Rachel ray has a ceramic .. oil container with beautiful colors and a closing bar spout.
I have them in fiestaware colors...to match my colors.
Godspeed
Dee
Great stuff! I wish you named them or at least show the sign so we can search for products
All linked in description box and pinned in the comments!
Funny that the first item you mention was literally garbage for me. 😂 the on/off switch didn't work so once you seal the batteries in it just runs. I can still use it but I have to keep the batteries open and just push down the lid when I need it.