The Best of IKEA for Under $500

Ektorp Sofa

“Our beloved EKTORP seating has a timeless design and wonderfully thick, comfy cushions. The covers are easy to change, so buy an extra cover – or two, and change according to mood or season.”

With seat cushions filled with high resilience foam and polyester fiber wadding and Reversible back cushions filled with polyester fibers provide soft support for your back, the Ektorp tops the list at $399; or you can upgrade to the Chaise for $499

Ivar Shelving

“Since IVAR storage system is so good at what it does, it has faithfully served customers’ needs across the home for over 50 years. Attics, living rooms, pantries, and bedrooms – they all love IVAR.”

This multifunctional untreated, solid pine piece is a durable natural material that can be painted, oiled or stained. You can transform your kitchen storage for $437 with moveable shelves to adapt spacing to suit your needs. Or, add the extra bit of storage you need for only $199.

Brimnes Bed Frame

“When you live in a small space you need to be clever. That’s probably why you’re looking at this bed frame with 4 spacious drawers. The BRIMNES series has several heroes that help you save space.”

This piece is equipped with 4 integrated drawers giving you extra storage space under the bed. There are also adjustable bed sides allowing you to use mattresses of different thicknesses, with 17 layer-glued slats adjust to your body weight and increase the suppleness of the mattress.

Hemnes Nightstand

“Smooth running drawer with pull-out stop. The HEMNES is made of solid wood, which is a durable and warm natural material.

What better way to accent your newly, affordable bedframe than with two equally affordable nightstands? The Hemnes nightstand is priced $69.99 respectively, keeping a set price well under even $200.

Kallax

“Standing or lying, against the wall or to divide the room –KALLAX series is eager to please and will adapt to your taste, space, budget, and needs. Fine tune with drawers, shelves, boxes, and inserts.”

Perhaps the best aspect of the Kallax shelving is the versatility at only $79. You can choose whether you want to place it vertically or horizontally to use it as a shelf or sideboard. IKEA even offers the specially fitted Dröna storage bins for style and function.

– Richard Zarrilli, Jr.

Sources: IKEA