Can’t see much family sentiment growing from some of the DIY stuff. It may be there but I can’t go for it. But in this ‘throw away’ society, if you assembled it yourself, then you can leave it behind and get new when you move.
Actually, IKEA stuff holds up quite well. We bought a dresser to use when we accepted an exchange student in 2000. When Youssef left, we still used it, took it to the nursing home for my mum, who died in 2011, and it is still in use – and sturdy.
Never went with Ikea. We went from thrift store stuff when very young to quality new stuff when older and better off. Although some of the thrift store stuff was of good quality and worth keeping around. And some was actually made from scratch from oak, ash, walnut or cherry.
I think I would economize almost anywhere else to avoid living with furniture that looks like it was made in a high school shop class, by a “C” student.
garcoa over 5 years ago
Myself I love IKEA. But you do have to read the instructions CAREFULLY.
sandpiper over 5 years ago
Can’t see much family sentiment growing from some of the DIY stuff. It may be there but I can’t go for it. But in this ‘throw away’ society, if you assembled it yourself, then you can leave it behind and get new when you move.
DanFlak over 5 years ago
You get to a point where you have too much furniture (and other stuff) and need to get rid of some of it.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 5 years ago
I built mine from scratch. Before Ikea.
Alberta Oil Premium Member over 5 years ago
True.. if you can afford to stay in an old age home.. you were well off
Dani Rice over 5 years ago
Actually, IKEA stuff holds up quite well. We bought a dresser to use when we accepted an exchange student in 2000. When Youssef left, we still used it, took it to the nursing home for my mum, who died in 2011, and it is still in use – and sturdy.
Ubintold over 5 years ago
IKEA be damned.
tabby over 5 years ago
Never went with Ikea. We went from thrift store stuff when very young to quality new stuff when older and better off. Although some of the thrift store stuff was of good quality and worth keeping around. And some was actually made from scratch from oak, ash, walnut or cherry.
gorbasche2 over 5 years ago
Ikea is garbage. Cinder blocks and pallet boards would be better. Ikea preys on wanna-bes and lazy people.
Diane Lee Premium Member over 5 years ago
I think I would economize almost anywhere else to avoid living with furniture that looks like it was made in a high school shop class, by a “C” student.