IKEA is the perfect place to find furniture and home decor if you are looking for decorating your home on a budget. The store is filled with amazing deals in Scandinavian style that you can bring home that same day (you just need crack the Rubik’s cube of build it). You might feel that some of the items look cheap, basic or plastic when you enter an IKEA store. But you can find items that looks expensive but are still affordable. Items that will lasts for decades and that look expensive. You just need to seek them out and do some research to find them.
To make it a bit easier for you, I have collected 20 items that look expensive, but are still affordable and will last for many decades.
Jute rug
A jute rug is the perfect rug to bring some texture into a home and IKEA has the best jute rug that they have been selling for years. The rug works better in a hallway than a lounge area, since the material is pretty hard and not soft under your feet.
Glass-door cabinet
A perfect glass-door cabinet for a dining room, a library or office. The mix between white and wood makes the cabinet look classic and expensive. Even though it is affordable and budget friendly.
White round table
This white round table has a bit higher of a higher price point than the average price at IKEA, but there is a reason for it. The table is solid and sturdy and can expand to fit 6 people. The style is classic and could almost look like it was over a 100 years old.
Beige bench
This bench or ottoman is a perfect addition to a bedroom or a lounge area. The bench has a storage room inside and its classic look will make it last for years. The bench comes in many different colors and fabrics.
Black pendant lamp
This pendant lamp from IKEA is a great dupe to some of the more expensive lamps you can find on the market and is perfect to add to in a hallway or even a kitchen. It has a classic style that makes it into a timeless piece you will love.
Furry Cushion cover
Fabrics with texture is a great way to add some luxe into your home and IKEA have this year added this furry pillow cover to their collection. A great item that looks expensive, but does not break the bank.
Rattan side table
This rattan side-table is such a find at IKEA. It is beautifully designed with natural materials and solid wood. Making the price point a bit higher than normal at IKEA, but definitely worth it.
Wooden bench
This bench is another example from IKEA that is made out of solid wood, making it feel like it is too expensive to come from IKEA. The bench has a timeless design and works with almost any type of interior style. A perfect addition to a hallway, a boot-room or in a bedroom.
White sofa
Believe it or not, a classic white sofa is probably the most timeless type of sofa you can find at IKEA. IKEA has had this model of sofa for decades in their portfolio, a proof of it being a design that looks expensive and will last for many more decades.
Minimalistic vases
These minimalistic vases have a sleek design making them appear more expensive than they really are. You can use them for flowers, but also for candles. Making it a perfect item to buy from IKEA.
Stainless steel candlesticks
These candlesticks have a timeless and minimalistic look. Combining them with being made out of stainless steal, makes them into a great find at IKEA. They could easily have been mistaken for coming from a way more premium shop than IKEA.
Walnut nesting tables
These warm walnut nesting tables are a great find for items that looks expensive from IKEA. Their minimalistic look and added with a warm color makes them a great addition to a home.
Wooden Chair
This chair is another example of an item that is made out of solid wood, making it very sturdy. The simple design and sleek look combined with its premium material makes it into a great item from IKEA that looks more expensive than it is.
Rattan armchair
Another piece from a living material, is this rattan chair that has been handwoven. A perfect addition to the bohemian home and of great quality. Making it appear as an expensive furniture.
Wooden floor lamp
A wooden tripod floor lamp is a great item that looks expensive, but are affordable. You can adjust the height of this floor lamp, making it a perfect item to add to your living room if you are going for the Scandinavian style.
Beige loveseat
This lovechair also comes in a sofa and has a classic design in a modern color. A perfect piece to sink into when the evening arrives. The classic style makes it appear more expensive than what it actually is.
Dark beige chair
This beige chair is a dupe of one of the most premium Scandinavian designs (GUBI). It works well in a minimalistic home matched with a white or wooden table.
Yellow throw
Adding a cozy blanket is a perfect way of elevating your home and making your home feel more put together. This blanket is a perfect addition to add warmth and exclusivity to your home.
Artificial Magnolia tree
This tall magnolia tree is a perfect example of some of the artificial pieces IKEA has that looks real and expensive. Add a basket to cover the plant pot and it will feel like a real tree in your home.
Brown furry throw
IKEA has also added some furry blankets to their collection this season and this one is a great item that looks expensive, but have a budget friendly price. I have seen examples of this type of blankets for twice the price in other stores.
These were my favorite items from IKEA that looks expensive, but you can get on a budget. The key to finding good items, is to look for natural materials like solid wood and rattan and classic styles with a timeless look.
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