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Hack: ALVE Corner Workstation

By Sylvia on March 10, 2010 ~ No Comments

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Jordan from Oh Happy Day! turned the rustic ALVE Corner Workstation into a chic computer station. She only needed turquoise paint (actually a lot of paint since it is such a huge armoire) and some pretty brass ring pulls.

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The result is just perfect! A great office space that can be completely shut away.

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Via Jordan Ferney | Oh Happy Day! and Little Green Notebook

Ikea Humor

By Sylvia on March 8, 2010 ~ No Comments

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Outdoor Inspiration

By Sylvia on March 1, 2010 ~ No Comments

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I know it is still cold outside, but at Ikea they already started with some outdoor inspiration for the spring.

It doesn’t matter if you just have a small city balcony, at Ikea you will find a large range of outdoor furniture in wood, metal or plastic rattan that will fit you. And don’t forget to take a look to the cushions, covers and umbrellas to provide your outdoor retreat with some extra style and comfort.

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Spotted! SPONTAN Magazine Rack in Grey’s Anatomy

By Sylvia on February 26, 2010 ~ No Comments

While I was searching for the ANEBODA Wardrobe in Grey’s Anatomy I saw this photo. At first I just thought “I have seen those chart holders before” and then it got to me… those are SPONTAN Magazine Racks from Ikea.

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I really didn’t notice anything while watching the series, because it just looks like a right and professional way to hold the charts. Did you notice them?

Any Space can be Beautiful Contest

By Sylvia on February 24, 2010 ~ No Comments

Las summer Ikea Canada held their Any Space Can Be Beautiful contest where people send in photos of their boring, unlovely spaces to get a $15,000 Ikea makeover from Karen Sealy of Sealy Design Inc. and guest designer at CityTV’s CityLine.

Here are the before photos of Tess’ living room, who won the grand price:

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And here are the lovely after photos, with a cohesive color scheme and lots of nice greenery (you can check the makeover product list here):

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Via Clutter Cubed

New: ALEX Drawer Unit in Black

By Sylvia on February 22, 2010 ~ No Comments

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The ALEX Drawer Unit is now also available in black for the same price. As you may already know, the drawers can hold a A2 size paper and includes casters.

I really like the black on the drawer, it makes it more chic*

Great for any office or craft room!

Spotted! ANEBODA Wardrobe in Grey’s Anatomy

By Sylvia on February 19, 2010 ~ 2 Comments

At the beginning of Grey’s Anatomy I used to see the ANEBODA Wardrobe in any hospital room, and if you don’t believe me, here is the proof.

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It seems they removed them because I don’t see them anymore… And wait, is that a MALM Drawer Chest on the back? What do you think?

POÄNG Collection

By Sylvia on February 16, 2010 ~ No Comments

If I am not wrong, the POÄNG Chair is one of Ikea’s classic. I has been in every catalog I can remember and is one of the most comfortable chairs they have. You may think that this chair not that stylish, still you can put it any room and create a unique atmosphere.

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At the moment the POÄNG Collection has a great selection of frames and fabrics to choose from. You can also choose between the classic chair, the rocking chair and the swivel chair. And don’t forget that there is a footstool available to increase your comfort.

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This year novelty is the POÄNG Chaise Lounge, only available in birch veneer with a branch motif cover, but you can buy an extra lounger cushion cover in brown, green or white.

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Price chair: from $89.00 to $269.00 depending on the base, frame and cover.
Price footstool: from $99.00 to $109.00 depending frame and cover.
Price chaise lounge: $199.00 / Extra cover: from $69,00 to $119,00

New: CHARLOTTA Textile Collection

By Sylvia on February 13, 2010 ~ No Comments

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This month Ikea is launching CHARLOTTA, a collection of fabrics designed by Swedish comic artist and illustrator Åsa Ekström, whore area of expertise would be manga. Japan meets Scandinavia!

There are five unique fabrics available. Which one do you prefer?

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CHARLOTTA BLOCK inspired in her love of Tokyo, CHARLOTTA HIMMEL inspired in Japanese woodcuts called ukiyo-e, meaning “pictures of a floating world”, CHARLOTTA MÄRKE inspired in Japanese tattoos with Scandinavian motifs, CHARLOTTA VILD inspired in origami, the Japanese paper art or CHARLOTTA TECKNING inspired in comics, with Godzilla included?

Find more about the collection here.

Help! Ikea Laminate Floor

By Sylvia on February 11, 2010 ~ No Comments

It seems that there are a lot of readers who need extra laminate floor Ikea decided to stop producing and also a lot of readers who have some extra boxes left at home.

So if you need more or have leftovers, take a look at the comments on the two articles, you may find what you need or finally get rid of those extra boxes!

Help! Ikea Hemse Oak Laminate Floor
Help! Ikea Hemse Beech Laminate Floor

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