The 19 IKEA LUXURY items that are SURPRISINGLY AFFORDABLE!

[@westerncanadiangirl7302]

Hello Valentina! I recently found your channel and I enjoy your videos, but mostly I enjoy your enthusiasm for interior design and great finds! I am looking for new covers for the toss cushions on my couch, and I'm going to browse the IKEA website with the hopes of finding just what I need. I look forward to viewing your past and future videos.

[@annsoderberg619]

I am glad that our Swedish brand makes you happy with all its goodies in.... Scandinavian language is not a one unit thing... we have different languages but mostly understand each other.... except for Norwegian far up to the north and most of the Danish. A lot of the things you have in US, we do not have here... as for the doormat right now. No Hygge in our stores... If you saw the founder of IKEA, Ingvar Kamprad was his name and the last 2 letters is from his small little village where he started it all...a cute little town in the southern part of Sweden (which had a huge amount of emigrants during 1800-1920... approx 1,5 million people moved out..mostly to the US)... and all of the names are often from Swedish villages and just stuff... The pillow is FJÄDRAR, meaning feathers in english... Thank you for a lovely video and stay safe

[@proartwashbasins.9181]

Always very welcome, high quality

[@jennifercoralie9158]

Only Americans think Ikea is Danish.

[@annsoderberg619]

@@jennifercoralie9158 and also think Sweden is Switzerland :D

[@reneesmith695]

I love 🎼IKEA 🎵🎶too!❤️. I would love to see your wish list!

[@HouseofValentina]

yay!!

[@catgotyourtongue8279]

I just looked at her Pinterest and you actually has a board labeled Wish List!!!!

[@mariaj.pumarol8929]

You got me at sponge colors and hangers 🤣

[@viridianacordova2606]

What do you think about hemnes dresser?

[@Portia1416]

Hi this might be a silly question but I need help! Do you have to match your interior design to the architecture type of the home? For instance can a Georgian home still have a modern interior design such as mid century modern, or no? Or does a Georgian house have to stick with more traditional decor? Think of a home similar to the classic home alone film Georgian home. . originally I was going to build a home that has floor to ceiling windows vaulted where the entire wall is windows. A more of a mountain rustic house plan and I knew I could Bring a modern flare to it. But due to Covid the price of wood has scyrocketed so to build a home with open wood beams etc will have to be postponed. I love this style home due to all the windows and natural light. On the polar opposite I also love a classic Georgian home like the home alone style. How can I make such a home more modern with the interior design despite it being a traditional architecturally speaking. Also how can I bring in more light into such a home? Build custom windows that go lower then your average Georgian home? I’ve also struggled finding Georgian house plans That include vaulted ceilings that don’t have a second floor over it. I’d love any advice! Please and thank you!

[@SM-yd8hq]

The Ikea feather products are ethically sourced, they do not use live pluck, so if that's important to you but you want the feather look, Ikea is a great place to get them. RH on the other hand does use live pluck. 😬

[@grmasa]

Is there a list?

[@dldptmej]

Val: shouldn’t say this but.... I hate to have colorful sponges or a sponge that doesn’t match my decor OMG THAT’S ME TOO!!!

[@mariabrowne8103]

Girl same! 😂😂😂

[@proartwashbasins.9181]

Loved the video

[@CD-db1zo]

Are you nuts?

[@Antonio-xx1mj]

Sure.....jan

[@lindahoffa4653]

Me too…gotta get me some of those!

[@egelisk4943]

Feel free to use the timestamps: 1:37 SYMFONISK Wifi bookshelf speaker 2:27 BYHOLMA baskets 3:31 FEJKA artificial potted plant 4:09 SANELA cushion cover 4:52 SANELA curtains 5:28 MALM dresser 6:23 FJÄDRAR inner cushion 7:24 SVAMPIG sponge 8:20 KOARP armchair 9:27 GLIMMA unscented tealights 10:18 TJENA storage box 11:00 KAVELDUN plaid throw 11:42 BUMERANG hanger 12:57 BROVST door mat 13:54 VIGDIS cushion cover 14:29 INGRUN throw 15:26 IKEA 365+ jars 16:17 KVARNVIK storage box PS: I only counted 18 items. If anyone knows the missing item, please comment.

[@michellesc0711]

I love what you said about not limiting yourself about where you go for shopping. There's a special challenge in creating your vision with limited resources- it's when true creativity in design comes out :)

[@HouseofValentina]

That is so true!

[@soor8491]

Darling is not called limited resources. It is called purchasing only at Walmart or ikea...

[@GwenMotoGirl]

Yes. My best ideas come to me with my most limited budgets.

[@michellesc0711]

@@soor8491 Idk sometimes Walmart or Ikea may not have the best items, especially for their price. I do enjoy thrifting and finding a good foundational piece and then accessorizing it with dollar tree items.

[@sharonmcrae2720]

@@michellesc0711 DOLLAR GENERAL too ! I found the cutest little desk accessories there a few times !

[@westclare75]

I was raised in Sweden but live in Ireland now and I love IKEA. I am told I have a stylish, cosy house and it is all done an a small budget because we prioritised paying off the mortgage instead off spending our money on expensive things for our house. Mortgage is paid off now and I love my house and IKEA. Great recommendations!

[@jelizabethpetrie6656]

I forever owe you for that grey/white sponge. It so nails it in my black, white n stainless steel kitchen 🙌 I am like a hoarder for the Ikea black wooden hangers...

[@katz734]

I work for IKEA and I really enjoyed watching your video. I thought it was great how you tried to pronounce some of these. Like the Malm. It’s pronounced the same as palm. 🤪 I love IKEA too.

[@proartwashbasins.9181]

Agreed

[@kianbb2031]

Hi! How do like working for IKEA? 🤩

[@haydenmaria5524]

Hahah, soz no they are pronounced as it's two LL 😉 (I'm swedish )

[@cherinadaboss1]

I stumbled upon this video by mistake. I’m glad I did

[@proartwashbasins.9181]

Just found the new video today, very enjoyable

[@babyaardvark]

I live a luxury lifestyle, clean my dishes with orange sponge

[@proartwashbasins.9181]

Luxury and great taste

[@conniehosking5013]

I thought I was the only one with the funny affliction towards colored sponges :) my go to; Kind Scrub Sponge :)

[@BoBo-ti6jh]

29.99 is cheap for a blanket. Consumer prices are too cheap in the states and causes much of the poverty in the world. Unlivable wages are paid to the workers and hellish working conditions too. Sadly, consumers are mindless about this reality. Would paying just a couple of dollars more really affect us negatively? It would make a life changing difference to the worker making the item if they were paid that difference.

[@lienecarter6411]

I agree that is really cheap. I think it shows disrespect for others work. I’m often called a snob because i refuse to shop at walmart. I would rather pay more. I buy most of my blankets from the Citizenry. They cost a bit but they are fair trade made by regional artisans. I have purchased a few bedding items from ikea and they were really cheap and not luxurious at all. That is a waist of money. I have purchased several pieces from thrift stores that worked out wonderfully. I really like the Hotel collection from Macys too. I got a full linen set there on a great sale and it is very luxurious. I could not afford all the pieces i wanted so i waited another season and found the duvet on eBay. It all coordinated with the linen quit i bought 5 years earlier from pottery barn. I do like the look of the blanket she has in the video and i will check it out next time i am in ikea but i doubt it will be worth buying.

[@swaters5127]

Yes. Better to buy used wool blankets.

[@barbarapackard873]

Just for information before you go to Ikea, the Sanela cushions are not cushions, but cushion covers.

[@xxlovelyoxanaxx]

Hi Valentina!! Love this video thank you! Are you able to tell me your paint colour for the walls at the beginning of the video? The beautiful dark walls. I'd love to paint our master bedroom wall with a dark wall. Thank you!!

[@Erica-en2qz]

Adore Ikea! I remember when I lived on the East Coast, and the closest Ikea to me was four hours away in New Jersey, and how excited I was when one opened in New Haven and I only had to drive an hour to get there. Now I live only 20 minutes from one. I can never move! (Just kidding...maybe)

[@ifycaz]

Same I have IKEA right in front of my house lovely 😂😂😂 I literally walk in and out just for dishes or plant’s early after school drops and breakfast after 🤪🤪

[@TheNinnyfee]

IKEA really has good cotton velvet.

[@johnnygarcia2996]

Yes to the hangers! I have them in my entryway closet and get lots of oohs over them guests put their coats up.

[@proartwashbasins.9181]

Revamp, restyle, refresh

[@lapernice6978]

I am a Bauhaus fan, and Ikea is in line with their philosophy, they have done so much! Thanks fot the video!

[@Hope-fv3kf]

Velvet curtains...purchased dark grey from Ikea at least 7 years ago for the Living and the Master. LOVED them... Going to purchase again as I have sold that home and the buyers asked if I would leave them.

[@drinkwatereatmelons7048]

L🤣L, GO SIT IN THE CAFE N EAT SOME MEATBALLS I ROLL MY EYES AT MY HUBBY, U REALLY DON'T KNOW ME. IKEA IS MY SPOT😍

[@saffysaffy3239]

I love Ikea too Only problem is how crazy expensive their shipping charges are

[@SuperTastylife]

where i live, they charge $99 can u believe that!

[@HollyOak]

Really? I'm in Australia and the cheapest I've paid for delivery is $9 and the most I've paid is around $50.

[@SuperTastylife]

@@HollyOak jealous😊

[@Lemonsmeringue]

Yes I just ordered some things I paid $50 for shipping but so thankful they brought up my stairs on second floor in my home. It felt worth it to me. 😅

[@thehapavegan7177]

I paid $3k for shipping and my items were around $1.5k, that's only because I didn't have an ikea where I lived at the time. Also, all the items I got would have cost me around 20k or more if I just shopped local. So the shipping was worth it.

[@apolloreed4972]

I love velvet curtains. I have them in my house in Canada during the winter for warmth and style. I also use them in my California house for luxury. Love them. But I’ve never been inside an ikea... I’m going to make that an event.

[@belleford1646]

YOU TALK TOOOOO MUCH ABOUT YOURSELF!!!!!! Totally off topic.

[@MaryOKC]

I have a real issue with pillows. I have a trunk full of pillows I don’t even use...what is wrong with me? 😂

[@mariasundy]

Maryj I donated 16 pillows last month, we are the same 😂😂😂

[@cbisme6414]

I've kept the cushion covers and only have 6 inserts, this way I can open my linen closet, choose the theme I want and change the look of my room with just a change of cushions.

[@sunnek]

Exaggerated reactions on cheap products😂

[@ifycaz]

I love IKEA I’m sad that it’s locked lol for lockdown click and collect is crazy Hopefully they open before Xmas IKEA made my house Very classy🙏🏾😂😂😂

[@aprillittle595]

I'm with you on the sponges. It ruins the look of my neutral kitchen. 😂 Thank you for this sanity-saving find!!

[@samanthapowers7341]

April Little I thought I was the only one who thinks this way...lol...my sister..thinks ..I'm insane 😜

[@geirhaukeland8845]

Det er så hyggelig - its very cozy 😊 Norway 🇳🇴

[@lydiadavies7073]

the hack about dishwashing the sponge is amazing!!!!

[@tangerinefusion1]

Valentina, you are precious! I’ve never bought from IKEA, but I’m definitely going to check into it. Best wishes to you and your family!

[@JSCDR]

Valentina your fashion is amazing! Would love for you to start your videos out with the outfits you are wearing or give us a what I wore this week video. Even if it’s just pictures. You always look so beautiful.

[@Coco-rw2qx]

I agree🍂

[@HouseofValentina]

Thank you so much! I've got one coming that was a spontaneous shopping trip that kind of surprised me!

[@JSCDR]

@@HouseofValentina wooohoo! I cannot wait! Yippee

[@tracyallaire974]

What she said! Valentina I’m obsessed with your eye shadow and nail polish in this video!

[@sophi1964]

I agree with you on having neutral sponges! Those yellow and green ones are eyesores.

[@RIssaSolano]

I chuckled at the wood hanger bit. I feel the same way. Makes me evaluate my wardrobe to keep it streamlined and keep all the riff raff out

[@sevenwatson5854]

Me too, I love love love IKEA... Thanks for a great video as always 😍 xxx

[@katjemeow]

Hey! I'm new here and i feel in love with the big wall art in the thumbnail, anyone knows what it is? Who made it? Thanks!

[@sweetuniqueities9546]

I want to know too! I love it!

[@ReFFigueiredo3]

Your hair look awesome - muito bonita!! 🥰

[@HouseofValentina]

Muchisimo gracias! xoxo

[@hanneliwennerlund4540]

Hygge in Swedish means clear-felled area, just saying. I'm from Sweden.

[@claudialaroja1225]

Super impressive execution of the “Det er så hyggeligt” expression. Very nice in deed.

[@FraeUllo]

I work for IKEA and some of the products you showed are definitely my favourites too :)

[@Coco-rw2qx]

TOTALLY WITH YOU ON THE SPONGE !!🌸

[@HouseofValentina]

I thought everyone was going to make fun of me! LOL!

[@irenesutherland7081]

Me too. I knit my own scrubbies to match my kitchen.

[@giftofgab131]

Who seen the kid in the back...#yellowshirt

[@shereeschmidt9816]

I love IKEA, I loved working there as a kitchen designer and i just love a lazy day of retail therapy there too !!

[@patrobinson6943]

N.O.W. I want to go to IKEA and stay a few weeks 😂😂. Seriously though, the products were really good and useful selections.

[@kathrynp7595]

Please show us your IKEA wish list 👍🏼

[@GGTanguera]

When someone buys in Ikea or similar budget friendy shop they usually get a good deal. One does not save money when shopping. :)

[@chris6653]

I feel you on the colorful sponges! I thought I was weird for that but I only buy the neutral beige organic ones

[@soor8491]

Feather pillows . They come from feathers pull from live animals that are in deep pain. I don’t want bad energy and bad vibes of a torture animal on my pillows !

[@lilalila5817]

So true! People don't think about, cause everyone loves his comfortzone 😢

[@beegee4791]

I have used those ikea dish sponges for over 5 years now, and they are the best out of every other sponge Ive ever used. They last for so long honestly, coz I got four packs some years ago and I just ran out of that batch late last year. They last a long time. I just bought some ‘fancy’ looking ones from tjmax and those have absolutely nothing on the ikea ones. I’m gonna give them away and go back to them ikea ones.

[@-nellie-m3711]

We just did hubby’s home office decked out with the Havsta range of furniture from IKEA and the difference it’s made is Awesome for a budget price. Love your videos and what you do. Cheers from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺🥰🥰🥰

[@liselottedivelli9915]

Svamp is sponge

[@liselottedivelli9915]

Fjädrar is feathers

[@TheCelestialhealer]

First time here 👍🏻 love all the items, but of course the sponges made me subscribe😀and my apartment looks so beautiful and people dont believe its 95 percent ikea... getting ready for a new bedroom...

[@ginao5217]

Thank you, I wish we had IKEA in Charleston! Charlotte is 4 hours away, or I would be there everyday! You look beautiful today! Blessings and love 💘

[@HouseofValentina]

Even being 35 minutes away I tend to not get to it much, but definitely look into ordering online!

[@aryellaward4441]

The one downside to Charleston 😭 I feel this. Hard.

[@paolamura3497]

What luxury items???

[@joeyriddle]

I thought I was the only weirdo in the world who felt THAT particularly about my kitchen sponges🤣

[@helenascribe210]

Off topic, but I would like to suggest a topic for another video, if that's okay? How do you carry a décor style all through the house without going overboard and getting 'themey?' Your videos have been really helpful as we've been renovating our house, but now we are at the decor stage and I want it to flow and feel cohesive.

[@spanitaliangirl]

Will be looking into all of these items. Thank you. May I please ask ... what brand/color is the paint of the room you’re in? I adore it! 😍 Really hope to hear from you, Valentina. 🤞 Thank you again.

[@eponymousmoi]

It looks like either Farrow and Ball’s Down Pipe or Railings. www.farrow-ball.com Could definitely be wrong, though.

[@sofielys5452]

Yes, I want your wishlist-video! You are so inspiring. Now I want to go and make my house cosy.

[@caitlingruber7550]

I love you Valentina!! I lived in Switzerland for several years and thats where I discovered Ikea and I have been a big fan ever since. SO many things on your list are in our home, I feel like we are design soul sisters. Keep the videos coming!

[@oldbroadabroad6619]

I am soooo with you on the sponges! Those green and yellow sponges - urgh.

[@jespublic01]

Some of my favorites too! Some new finds, too. Thank you! Design should be fun & accessible to everyone.

[@40something32]

Just discovered your channel (most certainly, yes, I’ve been living under a rock). How in the world I didn’t know about you? Anyway. Now that I do, I’m in a binging mood, watching as much as I can because I can’t put my iPad down!!!!! You know that feeling of finding a really good book and refusing to put it down? There you go, I’m sure you got the picture. Not only you are so talented and inspiring, but with your laughter, joyful tone and amazingly positive attitude, you’re such a breath of fresh air. Thank you for making the world a better place. ❤️

[@jackfussell3617]

Awesome! I'm so glad that you subscribed!

[@earthangel8399]

I totally agree with the sponges matching your decor... I've also found rubber gloves in white to go with my kitchen...so i totally agree with Valentina's need to coordinate...its visually nicer especially when you've made the effort to decorate well

[@iSTYLEMYSTYLE]

Great tips Valentina!! Im glad I’m not the only one that color coordinates kitchen sponges...😂😂

[@chunghsia]

too much bs, just get to the point

[@carolefox6553]

Thanks, Valentina! Ikea, here I come. I'm lucky enough to have one near me. (LOL..."Hi, Jack and Landon.")

[@Michele-zn5yi]

I love it. Matching sponges to your decor.

[@sharonvarges791]

Valentina, you really make my day. Your excitement is contagious! Thank you for sharing your tips and ideas!

[@helenmilchling368]

Just subscribed. What a bubbly person you are!!

Valentina this is such a good video .. I have a few of these items myself, but I love the speaker so I plan to look at one this weekend ! I am SO fortunate to live 15 minutes away from an Ikea store so we pop in there at least three times a month!

[@HouseofValentina]

We were 10 minutes away in Copenhagen and went constantly. It was indoors and cozy during long winters and was like our home away from home!

@@HouseofValentina exactly ! We had lunch there last weekend and they were serving roast turkey !!! I was SO excited ...it’s my favourite meal at IKEA and only available before Thanksgiving and Christmas

[@nozomilime]

You are hilarious! I didn’t realize I was smiling ear to ear while watching!

[@lorinichols6941]

I watch a lot of videos by interior designers (of course you’re one of my favorites!) and IKEA shopping is a loved topic across the board. I like so many of the ideas, however, I walk through my IKEA and buy nothing. I’m thinking most of the cool things are purchased online? Hoping I can order online & pick up at the store as I’ve heard shipping from them is priced high. Thank you for all your fun videos!

[@sarahbarnes3036]

Yes I agree. Shop where you want. Gives you/us far more choice....the choices are limitless. Really enjoyed this video. Sarah from UK

[@jeannette7243]

Fjädrar is pronounced f-yeah-drar. It means 'feathers', LOL.

[@angelasagenda]

Thanks!

[@HarmonyandHope7]

I wish there was ikea in New Orleans or near by😞😒🙁☹️ I just don’t understand #cryinginside lol!

[@victorianantiquities]

I would never use the work "Luxury" to describe anything from Ikea. Tacky, cheap, tasteless perhaps but never the word "luxury'.

[@JnWmMatt]

Remodeling our family room. Love, love, love this. Thank you.

[@aintcookin]

I can’t find the blanket!! 😭😭😭 I see they have new blankets, I would love to have your opinion. I don’t have an IKEA in Louisiana and I love to touch before I purchase. I trust your “touch” 🤣

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

This vid was not too long. Would love to see your wish list. Plus IKEA is filling in the cracks as we used to say. How about a IKEA video hack vid? You are the one to show us! 💖🦩

[@littleraven28]

hahaha we have a huge Ikea in town and I think I own at least half the products you have shown. Another nice thing at Ikea, the smart home things. LED lights and plugs to make your existing lighting smart, so you can turn them on/off/or dim them using your phone. We use it besides the Philips Hue system.

[@mariemaier5630]

Lived all your suggestions! Except the feather pillows. I can see why you like them, but the suffering those poor innocent kind birds have to go through is horrendous. They get their feathers plugged while they fully conscious. I mean we can just ignore this and enjoy how they feel nice and make our homes beautiful. But is it really worth so much pain?

[@kerriegreen9057]

The tea light candles are made from petrochemicals, which adds to your indoor pollution....beeswax purify the air, just sayin!

[@juanitavandeweerd699]

I too loooove IKEA, unfortunately we do not have one in New Zealand yet, but it is coming and I am so excited about it!! Thank you for sharing your ideas and showing us how something can look in a home! Keep up the great work !

[@annbressie8615]

Kind of frustrating to watch this video. It seems unless I make notes as you go it's hard to get the info. Clicked on your Pinterest, just a major set of ads but not specific. Could you kindly list what you are talking about with links in the future? Happy to support you by using the links but trying to figure this out and keep track is not worth watching.

[@suzangroves959]

I believe in live in this 24 hours and enjoy what we have, don't drag the past with you. Happy memories are always there, however if we don't learn from our mistakes we are not open to new exciting things,

[@moondoggiesbaby]

This is SO helpful! Thank you!! Please do more videos like this :)

[@HouseofValentina]

I'm so glad!! thank you!

[@youngvictoriafashion2109]

I just love the fact that you are full of passion, I thought its just me who adores wood hangers, especially the white ones, send you flying kisses Valentina.. I wish I could set and talk to you in person one day to share the passion for interior design.❤

[@Heroine2me]

You are not alone on the sponges!! Another great video! Love IKEA.

[@roslynjones5886]

Thank you so much for this list!!! I seriously need to replace a dresser until I can afford the one I want.

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

Girllll, I loveee your vibe !!! I just found you and am going to binge watch your channel. What an amazing video. I wrote a lot of them down to buy for myself. Such great inspiration. Be well 💕✨🕊

[@JB-3794]

I don't keep sponges out where they're seen. But maybe now I will look for specific colors. But people, who is going to see them?

[@yaluyg]

Thank you for the video Heads-up, in Sweden they speak Swedish - not Danish nor Scandinavian. Cheers!

[@dmiller2055]

Hi just found your chanel. Can you do a something on best sofabeds?

[@sydneygrover6205]

Love this video! Thanks for making luxury affordable for everyone 🧡✨