Bedroom Talk

Ikea furniture?

Has anyone ever bought anything from Ikea and is it good quality?I was wondering because the prices are so cheap.I would like to buy some bedroom furniture for my kids so I would like some opinions on Ikea

Public Comments

1. I have bought a lot of furniture for my NY apartment at Ikea, and most of it I really like. Cheap, pretty durable and very small space oriented. You do have to assemble most things your self and i would be hesitant to buy something on line with out seeing it in person from my experience it doesn't always look like it does in the pictures.
2. I brought furniture from IKEA and most of it have turn most of it into fire wood. The pieces that I have left from 7 years ago are a desk without a lot of wood and a couple of night stands. The dressers were the really problem. They were never sturdy, and started to fall apart in 2 years. you could not move them without worrying about them falling apart. However, the bed held up pretty well. Therefore, on a scale of 1-10, i would give it an 7. We did not buy the children's' bedroom set, therefore, I can not give a completely honest assessment of the children furniture. However, I would be reserve in buying my child furniture from IKEA because of the way my dressers held-up.
3. I bought some tall storage cabinets for my teen daughters room. For cost vs. value I think they were a good purchase. If the kids are very young and likely to jump on beds or seating I would probably look some where else. Gothic Cabinet Craft makes a nice product generally with plywood / or if using particle board/ they brace and reinforce quite well.
4. I would absolutely buy my children furniture from IKEA. It is cheap, but remember that you get what you pay for. Depending on your kid's ages (and behaviors), there are many available choices. The more quality furniture is higher priced and will last a substantial amount of time with more than average wear. Even the bottom line furniture is well tested to with stand the most hyperactive children. I think IKEA is a good bet for kids, just bear in mind how your kids treat your existing furniture, and your changing needs in the coming years.
5. The reason IKEA is so cheap is that the customer does the labor of assembling everything. Also, the furniture is efficiently packed in flat boxes, so they save money on shipping. And a lot of it is made in China, and the cheapest pieces are made out of plywood. I have a lot of IKEA furniture (dining set, desks, dressers, and more) and have had no problems. However, I don't have kids, and I have never moved (in my experience, moving takes a large toll on cheap furniture). It's really a tradeoff. Rather than spending thousands of dollars for a heavier piece of furniture, you spend a couple hundred dollars and a few hours of your time. Keep in mind that pieces with moving parts (like dressers with many drawers) take a very long time to assemble.
6. It isn't the best, but it's good value for the price. I've bought some for my house, and have assembled dozens of pieces at work. One thing to keep in mind is that the particleboard stuff doesn't last well, especially if you move it around, and it's heavy. I would only buy the stuff made from real wood(preferable) or plywood(if you must), and when you assemble it, take your time and do it right.
7. I love Ikea and the furniture! We have a book shelf in our living room that gets used daily by our daughter (It is "Expedit" and we have some of the plastic drawers too) and she isn't exactly light handed! We also have a TV unit sideboard thing (can't find it on the website) again this is used by our daughter and hasn't fallen apart or dropped my TV! In my daughters bedroom we have a wardrobe (Kullen) that she uses everyday to get toys out, and clothes and shoes etc and that is one of the most sturdiest pieces of furniture I have ever built! We also have a children's table (Latt) with two chairs that has seen a lot of abuse, including adults sitting on it! Just bear in mind what you are buying, what your children will do on said furniture and what your budget is! I would 100% use Ikea again!
8. We have lots of Ikea furniture in our house. We don't have any kids, so I can't attest to how well it would hold up for them. My bit of advice on Ikea self-assembled furniture is to have an extra set of hands available, and read the directions carefully and thoroughly (OK, there isn't usually reading, since it's just pictures, but you get my drift). We haven't had any stability issues with our Ikea furniture (a couple of shelving units, a kitchen corner unit, and kitchen table and chairs, which includes assembling and installing several drawer units). We just took our time and used patience when assembling. I have a friend who has had troubles with her Ikea Malm dresser, and I suspect (considering the friend) that it is because of how she put it together, not the craftsmanship of the original product.
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10. With the advent of disposable furniture from famous brands like Ikea and the like, poor quality seems to be accepted as normal. It is not normal, necessary, or environmentally responsible. A properly made bedroom set should last a lifetime. Go to any antique exhibition and you will see sets that are hundreds of years old. Mission furniture, which originated in Great Britain, is still made to last a lifetime. There is wide verity to choose from at www.barnfurnituremart.com Authentic Mission style furniture also known as Arts and Crafts furniture is a timeless choice. When it is made using the traditional methods that make it, truly authentic it is a bulletproof choice. You will have something that will last and last. Many stores sell Mission Style furniture that is not made in the traditional way using solid oak. Instead, they use what they call solid wood. That is code for particleboard. Baloney IS meat. The Barn Furniture sells Mission furniture built with the traditional methods in a multitude of price ranges If you plan on only keeping your furniture for 1 to 5 years and treat your furniture with kid gloves Ikea may be a good choice, however, ask anyone that has had Ikea furniture for a while or attempted to move it. It tends to auto destruct upon moving. Those cam lock type assembly hardware just don't like to be moved. What makes it fairly inexpensive is what makes it poor quality. The whole thing is about freight and warehouse space. This should NOT YOUR PROBLEM. In my humble opinion, virtually all assemble yourself furniture is inferior quality mostly made of particleboard filled with formaldehyde.