IKEA furniture is made from high-quality materials, it is multifunctional, so many people try to purchase this or that piece of furniture here for their home, apartment or cottage. Prices for a bed, table or wardrobe from IKEA are lower than most competitors because the items are sold unassembled. Buyers can order assembly upon purchase or assemble the furniture themselves.
How to assemble furniture from IKEA yourself
What types of shelving are there in Ikea?
The products of this line at Ikea are quite diverse. From small four-section structures to massive racks with 16 cells. And from them you can create a whole range of universal systems for storing everything you need in the living room or bedroom.
Shelves are installed along the wall or divide the room into two parts right in the middle. In addition, the main functional role of such furniture is storage. Therefore, it is worth installing doors, baskets, cardboard boxes covered with light or dark fabric in the cells.
Ikea bookshelves are also very convenient and quite spacious. For example, an eight-bay Callax shelving unit can accommodate books, magazines, and boxes of everything you need to get your work done. This piece of furniture is indispensable in the living room, office and, of course, in the library.
Island
A small KALLAX can become the basis for a convenient kitchen island: you just need to put it on wheels and equip it with a durable wooden tabletop. If desired, the module can be supplemented with doors: this way the structure looks stronger and neater.
Utilize the ends of the island by attaching rails to them for storing utensils or towels.
Advantages of shelving from Ikea
Depending on the needs of consumers, the Swedish company Ikea produces racks that are completely different in functionality. Their main advantages are:
- Variety of materials used in production. This allows you to store both relatively heavy and bulky items, as well as small ones.
- The use of open and closed drawers for shelves will hide from prying eyes or, conversely, will allow you to demonstrate collectible souvenirs;
- A wide selection of designs, including both wall mounting and mobile or stationary models without mounting.
The Ikea shelving catalog offers a wide selection of models that can fully satisfy any need, both in terms of design and functionality. Ikea shelves are widely used in kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms, pantries, and sometimes offices.
Cart
KALLAX of 4 compartments with furniture wheels attached to it turns into a mobile table. Handles fixed at the top make it easy to move around the house. Such a cart will come in handy when receiving guests, and when necessary, it can be transformed back into a spacious shelving unit.
Types of designs
When choosing a shelving unit for your home, you should pay attention to its design features and overall shape.
A convenient shelf will serve as a support for your home greenhouse
Corner shelf ideal for small spaces
- A square shelving unit or its rectangular counterpart is a classic option that fits perfectly into any room decor.
- The wooden corner option will be conveniently placed in the corner of the room, without creating obstacles for a person’s movement and without cluttering up the free space.
- Oval furniture is larger in size, but this disadvantage is easily compensated by the smoothness and originality of the lines.
- We also offer non-standard products of complex shapes, which are made to order or can be selected from the store’s assortment.
Rectangular shape of two-tier shelf
Showcase
If you want to showcase your collection and make it more presentable, add recessed shelf lighting. This is an effective technique that makes an ordinary shelving look more expensive. LED strips or lamps can serve as additional decorative light that will decorate the environment.
Types of racks
IKEA produces many different types of Callax shelving, which can be roughly divided into three groups:
- classic
- isolated
- hanging
The classic shelving unit, installed under the wall, is equipped with sliding wardrobes, open compartments and shelves with drawers.
This type of shelving is perfect for any room, and cabinets and drawers are great for hiding small items.
Separate shelves that can be installed in the center of the room are equipped with open shelves, this is necessary in order to have access to things from any side.
Such racks are often used for zoning space, with the help of which you can separate the work area from the relaxation area.
Hanging, like classic ones, are equipped with cabinets and drawers. These racks are ideal for small rooms that are cluttered with other furniture, as their mountings allow you to hang the rack above a table or cabinet.
Such designs are especially relevant in the kitchen.
BEDINGE RESMU Sofa bed 3-seater IKEA Ikea
The second excellent sofa bed from IKEA is the BEDINGE model (indicated 10 advantages / and only 2 disadvantages, importance at the end of the review). Photos from 2010, 2013, 2014. beds from my other reviews
Photo 2022 BEDINGE – like new!
beds from my other reviews. Photo 2022 BEDINGE – like new!
A removable one-room apartment from 2010 - a practical IKEA sofa bed was bought for us by the owner. My husband collected it himself. Nothing complicated at all.
Photos of bed linen for previously written reviews on the Irecommend website are preserved in the archive.
– Where did my sheet go!? What about the color of the bed linen?
– If someone is looking for bed linen as a gift, buy sets from TANGO.
PRODUCT NAME:
BEDINGE 3-seater sofa bed
EQUIPMENT:
* disassembled metal frame,
* all connecting elements, bolts, washers, nuts, screwdrivers are included,
* wooden orthopedic bed base,
* cover for the sofa bed.
ADDITIONALLY:
* a bottom storage box was purchased.
PRICE of sofa bed in February 2022 on the IKEA website = 17,999 rubles.
The price of a used sofa bed on Avito, Yule ranges from 19,999 rubles. up to 3,000 rub. (you need to monitor here)
DELIVERY:
We had delivery from the store.
The largest and heaviest packaging is parts of a metal frame 200 cm long.
Packaging BEDINGE frame of a 3-seat sofa bed weighing 37 kg.
The packaging of BEDINGE polyurethane foam thick mattress (LEVOS) with a cover is light, but bulky.
If someone decides to drive themselves in a passenger car, most likely it is necessary to have a long car, at a minimum, fold down the rear seats.
ASSEMBLY:
Both times we did it ourselves. There are instructions both on the website and in the box.
An incorrectly assembled sofa simply won’t turn into a bed.
USING EXPERIENCE:
The metal frame is MEGA DURABLE.
The orthopedic base together with the mattress is pleasant for relaxing on the sofa.
We have been using BEDINGE as a bed for over 6 years. The mattress is not dented. The slats didn't break.
When converting the bed into a sofa, the mattress folds in half. It has two parts with a zipper.
In December 2022, I removed the rather dirty white covers from the mattress and washed them. And put it back on. The fabric didn’t shrink, but I had to work hard to squeeze the polyurethane foam into the cover and zip it up smoothly. But the mattress is like new again!
Like a sofa, BEDINGE has a slightly wider lower part to make sitting comfortable. When you fold, you won’t confuse this moment.
The back of the sofa can be adjusted, but very carefully. There were cases when the springs at the bottom did not work the first time (TWO CLICKS) and I raised and lowered them several times in the sofa position...
Pillows were purchased separately. They are moving with us for the third time))))
The sofa bed has legs. Convenient to clean the floor.
BUT! If you buy a box, it simply stands on the floor and is attached to the frame. A lot of dust accumulates in it...
Through the slatted base, through the space from the floor, since the box is not closed.
BUT! there is a drawer, there is extra storage space.
I wouldn’t recommend putting bed linen or anything you need for every day, or children’s things, for two reasons: it’s a bit difficult to fold and unpack every day; dust accumulates.
Most suitcases won't fit in the bottom storage drawer either. The box is low.
We had boxes of seasonal shoes there.
DISADVANTAGES (there are few):
I already named a couple earlier:
– this is still not a sofa bed for daily transformation. It’s hard for me, and the structure may not withstand hanging up and down. For us, 80% of the time it’s a bed, and when guests come, it’s a sofa.
– in our apartments where we lived the walls were painted. The metal frame leaves small marks when in contact with the wall.
PROS:
– an excellent option for a rented apartment,
– there are legs, you can easily move the sofa when assembled (just don’t forget to glue soft protection to the bottom of the legs so as not to scratch the floor),
– universal size (two people can sleep well, if desired, three can fit),
– slatted orthopedic bottom. It is springy, although this is not felt in ordinary life, but everything is calculated specifically to make it more comfortable to sit, lie,
– at first it’s unusual, then the only plus is the lack of armrests. Instead, use wide pillows that match the sofa. But without them, the bed can be turned to any side. Such a mini-permutation)))
– everything erases itself!
– an inexpensive option for a sofa bed,
– medium-hard mattress. If desired, you can change it to a classic, non-folding one, if you use it only as a bed,
– you should immediately purchase a water-repellent protective cover,
– several color options for covers.
Installation methods
The rack consists of fixed shelves located in several levels and not equipped with doors. It needs to be positioned so that all the elements are at hand and do not interfere with normal life.
- A floor rack that doubles as a flower stand. Such shelves come in different sizes: the smallest is placed on top, the largest on the bottom. This shelf will suit any interior.
Metal bookcase for flowers with different shelf capacities
The most convenient model is a design with legs, as it can support even the heaviest objects, including flowerpots. In the kitchen, such furniture will provide the housewife with proper storage of spices and products.
Sturdy and practical metal shelf on four wheels
- Hanging shelves are ideal for small homes where every centimeter of space is valued. If you select several models and place them on different sides of the wall or in the corners, this will visually expand the space.
Hanging shelf with glass doors
- You can also pay attention to such a piece of furniture as an IKEA shoe cabinet - an excellent option for those who want to create maximum comfort and coziness in their hallway.
An excellent option for a shoe shelf in the hallway
Your additional ease of use of furniture depends on the successful choice of model.
Console or chest of drawers
Supplemented with drawers or doors, as well as legs and gold decor, KALLAX turns into an exclusive element of the interior. This item will fit perfectly into a modern environment with a touch of luxury.
For decoration, special self-adhesive panels are used to fit the size of the drawers.
Colors and inserts
Callax has a simple and versatile design. You can buy furniture in three colors:
- white matte;
- white glossy;
- bleached oak;
- black (black-brown).
You can make your shelving more interesting with baskets, drawers and glass shelves. There are also doors that turn the rack into a full-fledged closet with small cells for storing things.
Inserts in the form of doors and drawers take up virtually no space inside the cell, but make the furniture more functional.
IKEA's philosophy is to produce universal furniture in basic colors, which, if necessary, can always be repainted and styled to suit any interior.
Kallax, stylized as a classic cabinet Kallax repainted
Bedside table
Another simple life hack is to use shelves as nightstands next to your bed. The smallest single-compartment rack can be placed on legs or hung on the wall. In a bedroom with a small area, this is a great way to save space and increase your comfort.
Shelving series "Kalaks" - the choice of buyers
The racks are available in different colors. The white IKEA shelving unit from the Callax series has gained particular popularity. It can be installed in any room of an apartment or house; it adapts to all styles and types of interiors without exception.
In addition, this product is a ready-made option for painting or drawing, or covering with decorative film. The white shelving is a field for creativity and the embodiment of the most daring design ideas.
Callax is a modified Expedit series from Ikea itself. The designers simply connected several cells that were absolutely identical in shape and size. Advantages of this design:
- They don't have a back wall, just a frame. Thus, the products can be installed along the walls. Shelves located next to outlets make it easy to place gadgets for charging.
- The structures can be used as partitions when zoning space.
- The racks are installed both horizontally and vertically, which does not detract from the advantages of this design, but only allows it to be used as functionally as possible.
- The rack can be hung on the wall.
- All Ikea shelving units are spacious and practical, as well as very aesthetically pleasing.
Kallax is a wooden shelving unit from IKEA. Such projects can be combined with other wooden furniture or built into a system of several identical shelving.
Doll house
CALLAX is also several ideally proportioned “rooms” for Barbie. A new shelving unit can simply be supplemented with homemade furniture, and a worn or unnecessary one can be covered with wallpaper or scrapbooking paper. It is better if one of the walls is covered with a sheet of plywood.
Kallax rack - incredible opportunities for arranging living spaces
Simple and convenient, as well as multifunctional. It can be placed both vertically and horizontally, and entire storage systems can be built from it. Kallax is attached to the floor or wall.
In a horizontal state, it is complemented by pillows, turning into a bench.
If a large number of niches for storing things are required, it is most often used vertically. There are built-in drawers or units with doors inside, which can also be purchased from Ikea.
Kallax fits perfectly into the corridor and can serve as both a wardrobe and a shoe cabinet, a place to store gloves, hats, scarves, and umbrellas.
In the living room, this shelving unit can play the role of a sideboard. In addition, it must be placed vertically and properly secured.
Living rooms with functional shelving
Each living room is the face of the entire apartment. It is in this room that the owners greet guests and relax, so everything should be in its place.
It is best to buy a shelving unit that will accommodate books, magazines and various small items that residents need.
Children's rooms with spacious shelves
The children's room always has a lot of toys and books for the baby's development. In order for the child to get used to order, you need to create suitable conditions for storing things. The shelving unit is perfect for this.
It is quite spacious and functional and suitable for children.
Kitchen units for a tidy housewife
In the kitchen, a good housewife always has a large amount of spices, utensils and various necessary little things.
Compact racks from this company will help a woman compactly place all the jars, bottles and accessories necessary for cooking.
We equip the kitchen with shelving
In a spacious kitchen, it is worth placing a large rack to store everything you need - from spices to dishes and household items.
Shallow models are better suited for small kitchen spaces. But they are also functional and no less spacious.
It is also worth using storage baskets and drawers.
Library with shelving from Ikea
Truth be told, there is no design more convenient for organizing books than these shelves. You can outfit your library so that books fit inside from floor to ceiling.
The ikea bookcase needs to be secured on several levels. The store offers a wide selection of shelving in various sizes and types.
In addition to books and magazines, it’s easy to store cherished framed photographs on these shelves, and in the most important place put your favorite hare or teddy bear, doll and decorative pillow.
Shelving for children's rooms
Small Kallax shelving in pastel colors will fit perfectly into the interior of a children's room. You can put toys and books in different cells, set up a doll's room or a garage.
It's fun to sit on top with your little guests or use the shelf as a launching pad for play.
For schoolchildren, 4x4 racks, partially equipped with drawers, are suitable. The design will not look cluttered and will provide easy access to textbooks and office supplies.
With Kallax shelving inside, keeping things organized is easy and pleasant.
Bedrooms with furniture from Ikea
The best place to store things in the bedroom is shelving. They easily fit into boxes with bedding, boxes with magazines, photographs of any size.
A mechanical or electronic clock should be placed at the top of the rack.
Decorative figurines will look no less beautiful on the shelves in the bedroom, and it is recommended to place cosmetics and perfumes below in transparent containers.
Shelves for children's rooms
Kallax from Ikea can have small shelves. They will also fit into the interior of the nursery, because they have a different color palette.
There are many necessary and important elements in any residential building. If there are no closets with shelves in the room, the apartment will be in chaos.
The presence of a rack will solve this problem, and will also give the room convenience, space saving and coziness. In general, shelving will make your life more convenient and comfortable.
Shelving in the bedroom
Such furniture in the bedroom is always relevant. You can put anything you like on the shelves: interesting books that you read before bed, photographs of loved ones, flowers and various decorative figures.
And she can comfortably organize all the cosmetics that a woman uses on the shelves.
Closet
Surprisingly, the presented wardrobe is also made from CALLAX shelving. The owner of a boring black module transformed the design by placing it vertically and adding small legs. She closed one side with louvered doors treated with wax. As a result of the remodel, the owner acquired a new farmhouse-style cabinet.
Metal shelving from Ikea - strength and lightness
Hillis' series is worth paying attention to. This is a fairly simple metal shelving unit, ideal for storing essential items and decorative items. Indispensable in everyday life. It can be installed in any room, including on a balcony or loggia.
Hillis can be used for arranging storage areas in the bathroom, since the metal base does not deform or deteriorate under the influence of humidity and extreme temperatures that occur in this room.
The metal racks of this company have proven themselves as excellent storage systems in garages, warehouses for finished products or raw materials, in shopping centers, salons and social institutions. Each shelf of this design can support up to 25 kg. It is only important to securely attach the base of the rack to the wall or floor.
Vanity cabinet
Owners of large bathrooms with good ventilation are not afraid to use a shelving unit in the bathroom, installing it as a cabinet in the wash area. To ensure that plastic-coated chipboard furniture lasts longer and is not afraid of water, you can additionally protect it with a clear varnish.
Photos of shelving from IKEA
Brand history
Ikea was founded by Ingvar Kamprad in 1943, a Swedish entrepreneur who began selling matches and ballpoint pens as a child. In the middle of the last century, this furniture was very expensive and not everyone could afford it, so the young entrepreneur had a desire to make affordable and simple furniture. The Ikea brand is an abbreviation of the name of its creator and the village where he lived. At first, it sold only pens, and only in 1948 did the first furniture appear.
10 years later, Ingvar Kamprad opened the first store, and it did not look like the huge modern hypermarkets, but rather resembled a showroom with a couple of chairs and chests of drawers. The main feature of Ikea was that every buyer or onlooker could try out the furniture at work: sit on it in the case of chairs or fully open and close dresser drawers. In the 1960s, several branded stores opened in Sweden, and by the end of the century the chain had expanded throughout the world.
