I want to stain (ideally) or paint (less good) my ikea wood veneer desk. How can I best do this? [more inside]
posted by If only I had a penguin... on Dec 19, 2009 - 11 answers

Help me furnish and decorate my new small studio apartment. [more inside]
posted by Authorized User on Dec 13, 2009 - 8 answers

Real Christmas trees at IKEA? [more inside]
posted by ian1977 on Dec 6, 2009 - 6 answers

How do you open a childproof zipper on an Ikea children's mattress cover? [more inside]
posted by TurkeyMustard on Oct 17, 2009 - 4 answers

Anyone with experience buying and bringing IKEA stuff from Canada into the US? [more inside]
posted by davertron on Oct 6, 2009 - 10 answers

Help me identify the part number for this Ikea part! [more inside]
posted by brandman on Sep 6, 2009 - 6 answers

How do I get replacement hardware for an IKEA office chair in the US? [more inside]
posted by l33tpolicywonk on Sep 1, 2009 - 8 answers

How can I minimize creaking/cracking noises from my new IKEA STORÅ Loft Bed? [more inside]
posted by raygan on Aug 13, 2009 - 10 answers

My bed sounds like a banjo made of metal being strummed by Edward Scissorhands whenever I turn over. Could someone else with the same model of bed tell me if this is a feature and not a bug? [more inside]
posted by winna on Jul 10, 2009 - 4 answers

I need advice on changing the color and leg length of an IKEA table. [more inside]
posted by eunoia on Jul 8, 2009 - 6 answers

I am planning a road trip to Ikea (Denver -> Draper, UT). Some friends are saying I should fly to Salt Lake then rent a truck to haul the stuff back. Some friends are saying I should drive out using my SUV. Help me make the right decision. [more inside]
posted by shew on Jun 16, 2009 - 21 answers

How to make/get a slipcover for my Ikea chair Ektorp Tullsta? [more inside]
posted by like_neon on Jun 5, 2009 - 7 answers

How can I convert my IKEA Galant desk to a standing desk? [more inside]
posted by andreinla on Feb 3, 2009 - 6 answers

Help me with frozen meatballs. Wow, that sounds sad. [more inside]
posted by sugarfish on Jan 31, 2009 - 16 answers

Mattressfilter: What are your experiences with latex mattresses, particularly with IKEA latex mattresses? For someone with back problems, details inside. [more inside]
posted by threeturtles on Jan 31, 2009 - 9 answers

I can't believe this is so hard to find. I have this Expedit bookcase from Ikea. I bought some cubes from Ikea to fit on the shelves, but not enough. I bought 7, I need 5 more. I don't want to buy anymore from Ikea but I can't find this type of storage anywhere else in the UK! More specs inside. [more inside]
posted by like_neon on Jan 26, 2009 - 8 answers

Why does my Ikea SENIOR casserole, which has a "matte enamel interior", come with instructions for seasoning? [more inside]
posted by Kemayo on Jan 24, 2009 - 6 answers

Sadly, we seem to have outgrown Ikea. What now? [more inside]
posted by santojulieta on Jan 1, 2009 - 37 answers

[Interior decorator filter] Help us arrange/decorate an 11-x-16 living area cum office cum tv room for minimal dollars and maximum effect. [ghetto blueprint and list of requirements included] [more inside]
posted by mr. remy on Dec 19, 2008 - 6 answers

IKEA Filter: What are some cheap, yet surprisingly durable or high-quality items worth purchasing at IKEA? [more inside]
posted by cucumberfresh on Dec 11, 2008 - 66 answers

Prius owners: have you successfully brought home a full size IKEA bed frame in your car? [more inside]
posted by puffin on Oct 28, 2008 - 9 answers

IKEA Rag Rug nastiness: Has this happened to anyone you know? (Somewhat gross explanation ahead) [more inside]
posted by lottie on Oct 27, 2008 - 12 answers

I bought an Ikea Kassett cardboard box with drawers, and have rigged the bottom drawer for a power strip, top for my mobile gadgets power station-style. Is this a fire hazard? [more inside]
posted by GamblingBlues on Oct 25, 2008 - 5 answers

Should I keep the $800 worth of as-yet uninstalled Shaw VersaLock laminate flooring, or is this just a shoddy product that I need to return to "Larry" at the floor store? [more inside]
posted by tristeza on Oct 13, 2008 - 13 answers

Ikea cabinet (kitchen and/or bath) owners! Please tell me about your experience with Ikea cabinets. We're talking anything about ordering, installation, wear & tear, how long has it been installed, are you happy with it, would you do it again? [more inside]
posted by yoga on Sep 3, 2008 - 16 answers

Is there anywhere online or brick-and-mortar where I can buy just a glass carafe for a French press coffee maker? [more inside]
posted by mattbucher on Sep 1, 2008 - 11 answers

What the hell is the sand-like dust under my rug, and why won't it go away? [more inside]
posted by kmel on Aug 28, 2008 - 12 answers

How long does it take a couch to stop offgassing? I assembled a new Ikea Karlstad sofa five days ago, and while the odor has decreased a bit, it still smells. Worse, there's some VOC that irritates my nose and throat after I sit on it for half an hour or so, which is rather worrying. (My wife gets the same 'acrid feeling' too.) [more inside]
posted by sebastienbailard on Aug 22, 2008 - 9 answers

IkeaFilter: Do I need to buy a 'slatted bed base' if I have a box spring? [more inside]
posted by showbiz_liz on Aug 6, 2008 - 23 answers

How many books can an IVAR bookshelf unit from IKEA hold? [more inside]
posted by washburn on Aug 4, 2008 - 9 answers

Will an Ikea Sultan Erfjord latex mattress bake me as I sleep? [more inside]
posted by oxford blue on Jul 24, 2008 - 8 answers

I got black ink on a birch wood bookshelf from Ikea. Help me get it out. [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Jun 7, 2008 - 9 answers

I want to buy two Barcelona® chairs, but $5000 each is ridiculous. Is there a physical or online store that sells modern and classic modern furniture at reasonable prices?
posted by plexi on May 14, 2008 - 16 answers

The Ikea Klippan sofa is a popular model according to Google and is comfy enough to sit on at the store, but does anyone have any ideas regarding its total lack of head support? I'm thinking I need to add some kind of head rest, like a body pillow held in place with a giant piece of fabric wrapping around it and stapled in the back. This seems like one of those things that somebody somewhere must have figured out already (besides get rid of it). Any ideas?
posted by amethysts on May 10, 2008 - 8 answers

Help me set up a walk-in closet. What are your experiences with the various lines of closet systems (Elfa, Ikea, FreedomRail, Closetmaid) or DIY? [more inside]
posted by bondcliff on Apr 24, 2008 - 7 answers

does anyone know when ikea has their no-tax sale? [more inside]
posted by dityfleur on Apr 11, 2008 - 11 answers

I can't believe I'm asking this filter: I think my cat has an intimate relationship with his lovie. Is this normal? [more inside]
posted by pointystick on Apr 9, 2008 - 23 answers

Bizarre Hard Drive Failure Filter: Is it possible that my desk from Ikea is helping to send my hard drive to an early grave? [more inside]
posted by fenriq on Apr 5, 2008 - 20 answers

Help me find storage drawers for my Ikea bookshelf! [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Feb 4, 2008 - 12 answers

I need plans to make my own ikea inspired furniture, do these even exist ? [more inside]
posted by carefulmonkey on Jan 16, 2008 - 6 answers

How do you get a plastic IKEA rivet out of a half-built drawer? [more inside]
posted by hellbient on Jan 4, 2008 - 4 answers

Do you like your Dalselv bedframe from Ikea? Does it wobble or is it very stable? Did you finish/paint it, or did you leave it bare?
posted by lorimer on Dec 5, 2007 - 14 answers

Help me fix my Ikea couch. [more inside]
posted by triggerfinger on Dec 4, 2007 - 5 answers

Has anyone bought closets from IKEA? [more inside]
posted by cgs on Nov 20, 2007 - 19 answers

Is there an IKEA of the patio furniture world? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Nov 9, 2007 - 9 answers

How to identify and replace an Ikea part? Ah! But I have a photo of its twin! [more inside]
posted by pants on Oct 11, 2007 - 5 answers

Where can I find someone to buy something from an IKEA store and mail it to me? [more inside]
posted by Wild_Eep on Aug 14, 2007 - 11 answers

In Montreal for business with no car - how to get to IKEA and then post what was purchased? [more inside]
posted by TauLepton on Jul 18, 2007 - 11 answers

Where can I find affordable trendy/modern furniture in the UK? [more inside]
posted by Sevenupcan on Jul 5, 2007 - 7 answers

How do I disassemble my Ikea bed? [more inside]
posted by Yogurt on May 30, 2007 - 8 answers