IKEA is a popular Swedish company that produces home goods. The organization is known not only in its homeland, but throughout the world, including in Russia.
Furniture and textiles from IKEA are usually valued by customers, but among truly high-quality products there are also downright bad ones. A selection of the 15 worst products from IKEA will help you avoid a pointless or even dangerous purchase.
Chest of drawers "Malm"
It's hard to believe, but this chest of drawers, the old version of which was recalled from sale only in 2016, killed 8 children. The latest victim was an 8-year-old boy from the United States, on whom a chest of drawers, supposedly securely attached to the wall, fell while the child was sleeping. And this is not the fault of the installers who secured the furniture, but it was poorly designed: it easily tipped forward and generally wobbled constantly. This is despite the fact that the chest of drawers was made of natural wood and weighed several kilograms. The price of the chest of drawers is 3,500 rubles.
Note!
Despite the fact that the old Malm was withdrawn from production, it can still be found for sale on the secondary market. Of course, you should never buy such furniture.
How to create an ergonomic design with Ikea furniture in 2022
Modern designers, when organizing interior space, prefer to use a minimum of bulky decorations and structures.
How can you achieve this effect yourself using IKEA products? Before doing this, it is recommended to take into account several important criteria:
- Choose models that combine storage space. Thanks to this, it is possible to eliminate visual clutter and rationally use free space. The photo shows the Hemnes living room from Ikea. This model is in great demand and is ideal for organizing spacious rooms;
- Avoid monolithic walls of the building. These types of furniture have long been considered a tasteless option. They greatly overload the interior space. To create a comfortable environment in the reception area, it is enough to purchase 4 wall hangers, a long shelf with TV drawers and two compact cabinets for storing personal belongings;
- To visually increase the area of the room, it is recommended to choose lightweight Ikea models with a large number of glass surfaces;
- Buy hanging modules without unnecessary decorations.
Experts recommend first familiarizing yourself with the IKEA living room catalog. The company's website provides a detailed overview of each model, its technical parameters, the material from which each product is made, and the price range.
In addition, the customer can independently simulate the virtual design of his guest area.
What to pay attention to
When creating a stylish interior, every little detail counts. After all, we are talking not only about furniture, but also about many things that make it possible to bring it to life: textiles, paintings and decorations.
Bringing the design of an Ikea living room to life is easy and pleasant, because a wide range of products allows you to plan the interior in advance and collect everything you need in one place:
- modular systems;
- cushioned furniture;
- libraries;
- coffee tables;
- lighting.
Blankets, rugs, curtains and decorative elements will effectively complement the room and help create the necessary accents.
Spectacular color solutions
The color scheme emphasizes the mood and character of the owner.
The ability to choose a shade allows you to solve any problem - an Ikea living room in an interior of any style will look harmonious.
Classic is moderation and nobility.
Cream, beige or brown shades of natural wood furniture will look great in this style.
Bed sheets
It is impossible to name a specific model that is not worth buying. Everything about IKEA bedding is bad. Pillowcases, duvet covers and sheets tear quickly, fade and are not worth the money. According to research by Western marketers, it is much more profitable to turn to other manufacturers of household goods if you need sleeping accessories. Price from 399 rub.
Chest of drawers "Sundvik"
The top part of the chest can be folded out and used for changing children. In 2022, there were three reports of infants falling due to poor restraints. The folding part of the dresser was loosening and folding. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured, but it’s still not worth using Sundvik in a nursery. Price from 5,500 rub.
Bed "Neiden"
IKEA produces many low-price products. In the catalog they are marked with a yellow-red frame: it shows that the purchase is as profitable as possible for customers. Maybe at first the buyer will save 2-3 thousand rubles, but only then will he have to overpay for the purchase of new, higher-quality furniture.
The Neiden bed fell into the category of such cheap but short-lived products. Its low price is associated with very low strength. The central rail of the bed, which is designed to support the slatted bottom, breaks at the slightest impact, making it impossible to use the bed. Price from 1,450 rub.
Individual kitchens
IKEA offers the production of kitchen sets according to individual designs. Many customers who chose this service encountered incorrect fulfillment of the requirements:
- a different shade of countertops or cabinets;
- incorrect headset height;
- cracks in the tabletop.
For reference!
Problems also arose during the delivery of sets: frequent delays or transportation of furniture in parts.
IKEA living room walls - a combination of functionality and aesthetics
For many of us, wall units are associated with '90s interior design, and IKEA wall cabinets and living room sets prove that this is the wrong way of thinking.
Living room walls and furniture sets are also an excellent suggestion for modern apartment furnishings.
Why buy a ready-made IKEA wall unit or a living room furniture set? They allow you to store a large number of things in a limited space.
They also save time when choosing furniture for the living room. Instead of searching for custom furniture and trying to piece it all together, you can choose a ready-made set of perfectly matched cabinets, chests of drawers or shelves.
Sofa "Svensta"
Another product from the most budget category. This sofa bed folds directly onto the floor; it does not have additional legs to ensure a distance of at least 50 cm from the floor. But this is not its main problem.
The main disadvantage of Svenst is very rapid wear. Fabric upholstery wears out and clumps into unpleasant clumps, making it very difficult to clean. When folded, the sofa bends greatly under the weight of a sitting or lying person, which makes using it completely uncomfortable. Price from 4,500 rub.
Cabinets and TV stands
The Swedish manufacturer offers several options for serial cabinet furniture. They vary in style, shape and materials.
Kallax series
One set is made of chipboard and covered with foil. This is a great solution for those who want to experiment with color.
It includes 17 pieces with different shelves and inserts on which you can store accessories, books or photographs in a practical and elegant way.
This set will not hide the space - it is ideal for a small room.
"Billy"
This is a true IKEA classic, as the Billy bookcase recently turned 40 years old!
The simple design makes it versatile - it goes with everything. In this cabinet you can store not only books, but also dishes and cute little things.
Hemnes series
It is made exclusively from pine, so it will emphasize the nobility of the classic style and breathe sophistication into modern design.
Consists of a wardrobe, a sideboard, a TV stand and a shelving unit.
A room with a large area can be supplemented with a coffee table or additional shelves.
"Eket"
This series can easily be confused with Callax, since the modular system is also based on a square cabinet.
But unlike the second, “Eketa” allows you to experiment with the placement of single squares.
For convenience, the series also includes hanging shelves and bases consisting of several square sections.
"Havsta"
The furniture in this series is made of solid pine and is a little reminiscent of “Hemnes”: the same elegance, classic restraint and simple forms.
Algot storage system
This storage system was especially popular in the United States, but went out of fashion as quickly as it became a trend. The fact is that assembling furniture alone takes from 3 to 4 hours.
To find additional screws and fasteners that are not included in the kit, you need to spend several more hours wandering around the store. A modular system, the average price of one component is about 100 rubles.
What IKEA offers: living room furniture
Furniture for the living room must first of all correspond to the general concept.
You should also ensure that the materials it is made from are durable since the sofa or chairs are often used every day.
IKEA is a great place to easily find everything you need for a fashionable and comfortable home environment.
IKEA furniture offers stylish and beautiful models for modern interiors.
Table "Tranaro"
This side table may seem attractive in design, but there are no benefits behind the appearance anymore. The Tranaryo is made of steel and has a thin frame with a large table top. As a result, the structure does not hold up well and is wobbly. The biggest problem with the product is the constant squeaking. Whenever you touch it, a characteristic metallic clang is heard. Price from 2,000 rub.
Fact!
It is also easy to get injured on a metal part, even with rounded edges.
Cushioned furniture
A large and comfortable sofa, armchairs and ottomans - upholstered furniture is simply created to offer comfort and space to all family members.
Original design solutions will create a cozy and warm atmosphere in the living room.
Classic sofas and three-seater design from Landskrona,
Brissund will fit perfectly even into a small room.
Vallentuna's modular multi-section sofas allow you to customize the design to your liking, making your wildest dreams come true.
Floor hangers "Grundtal"
The company is famous for its floor hangers, but some of them are downright poorly made. The Grundtal product is made of steel tubes. During assembly, gaps form, due to which some parts do not hold well and shift under load. The hangers themselves do not stand well due to the curved shape of the legs, as well as the lack of a center of gravity. Price from 1,700 rub.
Room layout
Much depends on the layout of the room. The IKEA trading model provides for the creation of an entire kitchen, with all possible solutions, and the buyer himself can then choose and buy only what he needs, or simply fit into the dimensions of the room.
If ready-made IKEA kitchens do not suit you, use their online designer. In it you will have the opportunity to set all the dimensions of the room, and only then begin selecting pieces of furniture, with the possibility of freely arranging them.
Next, you will only need to select a collection and start selecting only the furniture that suited you when assembled in the designer. Convenient, isn't it?
Table "Lakk"
Another inexpensive table that is better not to buy if you are on your nerves. It will quickly become loose, scratched, and even collect all the dust. The dark coating of this product makes cleaning very difficult: any hair is visible. And although the low cost makes this product popular with students and anyone who needs to furnish their apartment inexpensively, many buyers end up regretting their choice.
Price from 1,300 rub.
Stretch sheet "Dvala"
It has already been said above that you should not buy bed linen from IKEA, but some buyers may be attracted by a sheet with an elastic band. It fits comfortably and doesn't slip during sleep.
However, Dvala has a significant drawback that outweighs all the advantages: strong electrification. Wool and dust stick to the fabric, and sometimes it generates electric shock.
Price from 500 rub.
Table "Quistbrew"
The lid of the product does not react well to any mechanical stress, and especially to hot dishes. It leaves behind dark spots or dents. This same category includes all tables with a similar coating, of which there are many in the company’s hypermarkets.
Price from 2,300 rub.
IKEA produces many more low-quality products. Often, marketers, noticing the indignation of users, recall unsuccessful products. But some remain in stock for decades, like the Lack table, and should be avoided.
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