The 10 Best IKEA Products For 2023
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
- In this video, I go over my favorite IKEA products for your home. I've already done a top 10 IKEA product video, but I thought it would be fun to review IKEA again for fall 2023 and discuss all the new stuff they've been coming out with! I have many videos on my channel about IKEA, from designer must-haves to top-secret luxury items to the best and worst products. Feel free to check them out if you can't get enough IKEA content!
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00:00 - Intro
00:32 - Forsa
02:18 - Fjadrar
04:04 - Ombonad
06:03 - Langfjall
07:30 - Ullerslev
08:43 - Konstfull
09:47 - Bjorksnas
11:03 - Tolkning
12:13 - Ekeneset
13:39 - Honourable Mentions: Markfrost, Riklig, Frasera, Listerby, Bumerang
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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 😮
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. 😉
“….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 😮
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.
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! 😊
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
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.
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
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!
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!!!
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!
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!
Nick - you have exquisite taste and I love hearing your curated selection from an affordable store!
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 work at IKEA, and we use those desk chairs in our offices. They are great!
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.
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.
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 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?
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.
I must say you’re one of my all time favourite creators on RUclips! Your videos are so informative, right to the point and entertaining to watch. I truly appreciate them!
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.
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)
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!
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!❤️
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.
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
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!
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!
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
I love your disclaimer at the beginning about your pronunciation. Too funny. ❤
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.
One of my favorites is the Havberg swivel chair in rusty red. Soooo comfy and sooo beautiful !
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.
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 😍
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!
You are such a joy to listen to! I laugh every time! love your advice and tips!
I can’t resist: may the Forsa be with you. 🤪
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❤
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👍
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!!
this was so helpful!
As a Sweed, feel free to say the names as you wish. Even in Sweden we say it differently depending on where you come from. We have 6 different dialects and the ones from far north barely understand the ones from south. I applaud your effort.
Love-love-LOVE !! Your channel!!👍 thank you for sharing your thoughts and insights.
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
Lots of fun and great information, Nick! Thank you!🌸
LOVE EVERYTHING. Thanks, Nick!!!
Thank you - I just love your vlogs! You are not afraid to go against popular opinion, love that!
Thank you for all items especially Ekeneset, love it, looks very elegant to me.
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 love Nick’s honesty.
We got this sofa recently and getting it Nick approved is all we needed! ❤
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
thanks for these videos
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.
Thank you for the inspiration Nick, you gave me lots of good ideas! 😊
Love your sense of humour, light sarcasm and taste Nick!
Love the boomerang!
loved your picks!
😅 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.
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 love your videos! You get right to the point, you are very informative and I love your taste! Thank u
Journalistic integrity! 😂 I really needed that laugh ❤
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.
Great video. I have to mostly agree with your list.
The lamp is the bomb, I have it chrome.
I love these videos. Great info and you make me laugh.
Yours is just the channel I've been looking for. Thank you.
An Ikea video from Nick? Thank you 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you Nick!
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
Thanks for the fun video and excellent picks. You're a gem!
I love the mid century chair so so much xxx
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
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.
Didn't even listen to the rest of the video yet. The first 30s has me rolling! Love it😂😂
I have those nightstands and agree. They are pretty darn nice for the money. In general nightstands can be costly.
I like the repainted back wall, Nick - makes the room feel brighter.
Love that sofa!
Another great video. I appreciate you.
Thanks Nick!
You're in great spirits ! Love your approach...
Must say I do agree with you Most of the time....
Keep up the good work,😊
Excellent video! I did go watch the one you made about you get what you pay for and it was also very good. I learned a lot from it
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!
I love this man
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.
Welcome to Nick's house where it's ALWAYS 12:18, even after completing a 17:34 second vid 😜
So true. (But I did notice a 12:00 time once.) I sometimes find myself checking the clock to see if it's changed. Not sure why, because it never does. 🤔
Me too! I wrote a comment to Nick once about the clock, but never heard back. I meant no offense, just thought it was funny! 😀
Maybe one day he will prank us and it will be 4:20 for the whole video. 😉
Looking good!👍
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!
I love that sofa
Love that sweater!
Love watching you , you make me smile.
I was thinking the same thing I love his videos not everything goes with my ideas but still take everything into consideration I don't get offended by his videos you go Nick !!
Appreciate this list 😘
Love me some IKEA!!
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yess new video!!
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!