Comments on: To IKEA or Not to IKEA? http://uglyhead.net/2006/06/27/to-ikea-or-not-to-ikea/ Kennedy Family Website Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:56:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Uglyhead » Midweek Mix #4 http://uglyhead.net/2006/06/27/to-ikea-or-not-to-ikea/comment-page-1/#comment-1323 Uglyhead » Midweek Mix #4 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 17:55:28 +0000 http://www.uglyhead.net/2006/06/27/to-ikea-or-not-to-ikea/#comment-1323 [...] On Monday we all went to IKEA in Atlanta. It was my first visit. Frankly, I was more impressed with the Swedish meatballs than I was with the furniture. Sure, it is all great design, but the quality on many of the pieces is not as good as I expected. However, it must be noted that thousands of people go through that store each day and beat on the displays. All this said, we still plan on buying some pieces. [...] [...] On Monday we all went to IKEA in Atlanta. It was my first visit. Frankly, I was more impressed with the Swedish meatballs than I was with the furniture. Sure, it is all great design, but the quality on many of the pieces is not as good as I expected. However, it must be noted that thousands of people go through that store each day and beat on the displays. All this said, we still plan on buying some pieces. [...]

]]> By: Scott http://uglyhead.net/2006/06/27/to-ikea-or-not-to-ikea/comment-page-1/#comment-874 Scott Fri, 07 Jul 2006 15:59:59 +0000 http://www.uglyhead.net/2006/06/27/to-ikea-or-not-to-ikea/#comment-874 willa: Where'd you go to elementary school? We never had chairs that cool in our cafeteria. I think it was benches all the way through high school. mrscrumley: I like their storage pieces, too. Pam wants to get a sectional for our family room, as it's affordable and has a removable slip cover. It might only last five years, but then again our current sofa in that room has a broken frame and it is maybe seven years old (and we paid top dollar for it...eight-way hand tied springs, custom fabric, etc.). willa: Where’d you go to elementary school? We never had chairs that cool in our cafeteria. I think it was benches all the way through high school.

mrscrumley: I like their storage pieces, too. Pam wants to get a sectional for our family room, as it’s affordable and has a removable slip cover. It might only last five years, but then again our current sofa in that room has a broken frame and it is maybe seven years old (and we paid top dollar for it…eight-way hand tied springs, custom fabric, etc.).

]]> By: mrscrumley http://uglyhead.net/2006/06/27/to-ikea-or-not-to-ikea/comment-page-1/#comment-866 mrscrumley Fri, 07 Jul 2006 01:11:56 +0000 http://www.uglyhead.net/2006/06/27/to-ikea-or-not-to-ikea/#comment-866 We really enjoy IKEA. Our dining room chairs are IKEA and the chair bed in Fuller's room is IKEA as well. We might get a sofa from there, but we know that it won't last for 20 years. Maybe 5. And I like the storage solutions that they provide. We really enjoy IKEA. Our dining room chairs are IKEA and the chair bed in Fuller’s room is IKEA as well. We might get a sofa from there, but we know that it won’t last for 20 years. Maybe 5. And I like the storage solutions that they provide.

]]> By: willa http://uglyhead.net/2006/06/27/to-ikea-or-not-to-ikea/comment-page-1/#comment-860 willa Wed, 05 Jul 2006 14:13:41 +0000 http://www.uglyhead.net/2006/06/27/to-ikea-or-not-to-ikea/#comment-860 How does it feel to say "for the boys"? I like the chair on the left, but the one on the right is way too reminiscent of the elementary school cafeteria for me. How does it feel to say “for the boys”?
I like the chair on the left, but the one on the right is way too reminiscent of the elementary school cafeteria for me.

]]> By: Scott http://uglyhead.net/2006/06/27/to-ikea-or-not-to-ikea/comment-page-1/#comment-849 Scott Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:58:56 +0000 http://www.uglyhead.net/2006/06/27/to-ikea-or-not-to-ikea/#comment-849 So it sounds like as long as I'm careful then I should be happy and the money won't be wasted. I don't have any expectations of family heirlooms. It's disappointing to hear about the lighting, though, as I really like that lamp. We're probably going to get chairs for the kitchen and a bunk bed (maybe a dresser, too) for the boys. I might get some office stuff later on, and perhaps some cheapo bookshelves. So it sounds like as long as I’m careful then I should be happy and the money won’t be wasted. I don’t have any expectations of family heirlooms. It’s disappointing to hear about the lighting, though, as I really like that lamp.

We’re probably going to get chairs for the kitchen and a bunk bed (maybe a dresser, too) for the boys. I might get some office stuff later on, and perhaps some cheapo bookshelves.

]]> By: Matt http://uglyhead.net/2006/06/27/to-ikea-or-not-to-ikea/comment-page-1/#comment-844 Matt Sat, 01 Jul 2006 23:57:10 +0000 http://www.uglyhead.net/2006/06/27/to-ikea-or-not-to-ikea/#comment-844 So far, all of their electrical stuff I've bought or seen is junk. Kinda like euro specs rigged for US...? I'd steer clear. MM So far, all of their electrical stuff I’ve bought or seen is junk. Kinda like euro specs rigged for US…? I’d steer clear.

MM

]]> By: Karen http://uglyhead.net/2006/06/27/to-ikea-or-not-to-ikea/comment-page-1/#comment-843 Karen Sat, 01 Jul 2006 23:45:23 +0000 http://www.uglyhead.net/2006/06/27/to-ikea-or-not-to-ikea/#comment-843 Matt and I have found that Ikea is like other stores in that you find a pretty wide variety of stuff that falls somewhere between quality and junk. If you have a pretty good junk detector, then you will be able to tell the good from the bad. Where Ikea stands out is in the functionality and style of their treasures (and junk too). Matt and I have found that Ikea is like other stores in that you find a pretty wide variety of stuff that falls somewhere between quality and junk. If you have a pretty good junk detector, then you will be able to tell the good from the bad. Where Ikea stands out is in the functionality and style of their treasures (and junk too).

]]> By: Amy http://uglyhead.net/2006/06/27/to-ikea-or-not-to-ikea/comment-page-1/#comment-834 Amy Fri, 30 Jun 2006 02:36:13 +0000 http://www.uglyhead.net/2006/06/27/to-ikea-or-not-to-ikea/#comment-834 I LOVE Ikea. Most of my home accessories and window treatments were purchased there. I have not purchased any furniture, but my sister bought a dining room table and her nursery furniture there. The nursury stuff will probably not last through multiple children, but it is functional and was very affordable. The dining room table is fabulous, and looks more expensive than it cost. Steven and I are looking at getting some bedroom furniture there to hold us over until we are able to get a bigger house. All in all...good for short term solutions or things pieces that will not get high volume use. I LOVE Ikea. Most of my home accessories and window treatments were purchased there. I have not purchased any furniture, but my sister bought a dining room table and her nursery furniture there. The nursury stuff will probably not last through multiple children, but it is functional and was very affordable. The dining room table is fabulous, and looks more expensive than it cost. Steven and I are looking at getting some bedroom furniture there to hold us over until we are able to get a bigger house. All in all…good for short term solutions or things pieces that will not get high volume use.

]]> By: bobw http://uglyhead.net/2006/06/27/to-ikea-or-not-to-ikea/comment-page-1/#comment-833 bobw Fri, 30 Jun 2006 01:03:11 +0000 http://www.uglyhead.net/2006/06/27/to-ikea-or-not-to-ikea/#comment-833 it's cool stuff, and it's cheap, but sometimes you really do get what you pay for. it wont last for generations, but it'll usually do the job for a while and look pretty nifty. our cheapo pressboard bookshelves are sagging, but hey, they were $30 each. on the other hand, the shelved bolted into the wall are plenty solid. check out their toys...usually cool, always cheap. especially their wooden train sets and such, which is a big hit around here. it’s cool stuff, and it’s cheap, but sometimes you really do get what you pay for. it wont last for generations, but it’ll usually do the job for a while and look pretty nifty. our cheapo pressboard bookshelves are sagging, but hey, they were $30 each. on the other hand, the shelved bolted into the wall are plenty solid. check out their toys…usually cool, always cheap. especially their wooden train sets and such, which is a big hit around here.

]]> By: Scott http://uglyhead.net/2006/06/27/to-ikea-or-not-to-ikea/comment-page-1/#comment-826 Scott Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:44:36 +0000 http://www.uglyhead.net/2006/06/27/to-ikea-or-not-to-ikea/#comment-826 stelmodad: Tubular steel legs...I can see those feet needing to be replaced frequently and timely...as you wouldn't want to damage either the floor or the chair by waiting too long. Virginia: I don't know...my kids seem to be breaking a lot of things these days. ;) But seriously, that is good to know. Thanks! stelmodad: Tubular steel legs…I can see those feet needing to be replaced frequently and timely…as you wouldn’t want to damage either the floor or the chair by waiting too long.

Virginia: I don’t know…my kids seem to be breaking a lot of things these days. ;) But seriously, that is good to know. Thanks!

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