What I like about this video isn’t the products recommended, but rather the concepts behind the implementation of them. I hope you do more like this Daniel. Cheers

@DanielTitchener

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Matthew! 😃

One thing that bothers me is why the aim should be to look "expensive"? Why not just "nice", "beautiful", "sophisticated"? I see and hear the word a lot in the interior design community and I could easily imagine it makes people feel bad for not having loads of money. Isn't it something we could be more aware of? Thanks for your work!

@miyounova

Жыл бұрын

well, sophisticated has for very long only been accessible to people who had a good amount of money, precisely because places like (current) Ikea didn't exist. When it becomes totally normal to be able to get sophisticated-looking items for aa low budget, then the expression "looking expensive" won't be needed.

@poppyseed5270

Жыл бұрын

@@miyounova sophistication has never been about spending money, it has always been about taste, creativity and resourcefulness.

@bi_zha

Жыл бұрын

Because people are vain and lazy. You can buy expensive but you can't buy taste/sophistry, it requires experience and refining.

@kodidane5824

Жыл бұрын

@Poppy Seed Sophistication is most often paired with high society, which is made of people who make a lot of money and have expensive furnishings. Sophistication and cheap are not normal companions. Walmart is cheap, and most of the decor looks cheap and doesn't pull together nicely. Crate and Barrel is expensive and helps make a home look magazine worthy. No magazine has Walmart-like decor. Except Walmart.

@diego750

Жыл бұрын

@@bi_zhaSophistry doesn’t mean sophistication.

One of my favorite clutter hacks is just having a single drawer where you can throw in ANYTHING you don't want to see laying around. A box, or whatever item you like also works great. Just remember to go through it every few months to declutter and possibly get rid of unwated things (preferably through donating)

@ChrisW228

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I have a round cloth hamper in every main room. Anything that doesn’t belong in the room gets tossed into it. Do I want a hamper on every room? Not really… but it looks 10 times nicer than clutter everywhere.

Another tip is to remember not having way too many Ikea products. It can end up looking like one of their showrooms.

@caesar98

Жыл бұрын

Where I live you can find some really great accessorises at charity/2ndhand stores. A lot of designer stuff that are slightly out of style, worn or heirlooms that people just wanted to get rid off. Affordable and less wasteful

@iflora_

Жыл бұрын

what if i bought the whole showroom 🫣

@ACS402010

Жыл бұрын

And that's a bad thing because......???

@caesar98

Жыл бұрын

@@ACS402010 Reynard Lowell here on YT explains it really well he's an architect too. I think the problem is more if you only pick from one series like Hemnes or Malm because everything gets very "samey" and can look cheap. I'd say if you mix different IKEA styles that your home still looks good. It'll look more intentional and well thought out rather than an IKEA showroom. Hope that helps :)

@iflora_

Жыл бұрын

@@ACS402010 its not a bad thing im just saying 😁😁

As someone who is Swedish it is actually so funny seeing someone trying to pronounce the product names, some were pretty good and a few were really butchered (I understand why you apologized after the pillows haha) Great video!

@minadeco7097

Жыл бұрын

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@sebbivism

Жыл бұрын

Exactly my thought as well.. Hahaha I can't even imagine how it is for an English-speaking customer how they are talking to IKEA-staff and mentioning the names for the item they are looking for? How are the staff pronouncing it, and will the customer and staff understand each other?

@NinaThoren

Жыл бұрын

@@sebbivism I had not even thought of that but I can imagine it is very confusing but also very funny haha

@kaboom6157

Жыл бұрын

Who are better? Swedish girls or German girls? Why and be honest

@mr.dinglebop987

Жыл бұрын

@@kaboom6157 what, where tf did german come from lol

Thank you, Daniel. I bought the off-white Stoense carpets for my Mum to her bedroom. She loves it, it is really beautiful and good quality. And quite cheap too.

I love the tray idea as a way to visually contain multiple items.

I rarely comment on videos. This was a beautiful and thoughtful video. The tray and rug tip were really golden nugget for me. I really hope you make more of these videos in which someone can easily implement these tips in their house and also teach about house keeping/aesthtic/buying/or whatever. I enjoyed the whole video even though Ikea is not officially available in my country(but I have visited their stores when I lived abroad and I love them).

such a well done video - thank you! i love ikea and now i can choose more mindfully and now with a designer's eye

I love the fabric I purchased on holiday in Nicaragua the cushions just pop on my neutral sofa and give me those holiday memories.

I used to dream about that Langfjall office chair, because of an artist on KZread who has a lovely home office and she has that same chair. I tried it at the store and it felt great at first, but when I got one and started using it at home, I realized it actually hurts my tail bone! The stitching that goes down the middle was also very tight creating a ridge that made it even more uncomfortable. Hit or miss... Works for some people, but here's my experience in case anyone loves the look of this chair too. I sold mine. :( Saving this video for when I can afford a home makeover. I love IKEA and don't mind if my house looks like a showroom, in fact, I wish I could get that moody lighting, and cozy, tidy but not "sterile" looking. I live for rugs and pillows and can't wait to get these for our bedrooms and sofa.

Just got the Markfrost today after watching your video a few days ago. I had to have it and it looks fantastic. I would definitely buy it in store in order to be able to check the marble texture

I enjoy hearing your reasoning and rationale for things. Very helpful.

Your videos are always informative and your voice is soothing. Thanks, Daniel!

❤thanks for sharing. when i first walked into ikea, i was surprised at how many small, cute and affordable items the store has. amazing place. ❤

Thank you for introducing ikea items that are affordable and look luxurious. Especially the lightnings are so impressive.🤩 I think this video is so informative and enjoyable😆

3:35 as someone with ADHD and general issues with keeping my house clean let alone tidy trays or just marked areas really help! Just be sure to have the tray be large enough for the intended use and be mindful of the sides Another is friction - for me cupboard doors are enough so, for example, I have open trashcan and drying rack that is for most my plates and glassware. I get that open shelving can be messy looking but if you limit it to the items you use weekly it isn't that bad and way better than the alternative for me

@i-am-the-slime

Ай бұрын

As someone who is someone I think ADHD is massively overdiagnosed

Wow. Very professionally done and explained so well. Enjoyed watching it

i saved that frosted green vase on my wishlist without knowing it was a collaboration as well lol. great ikea picks!

Be wary of ergonomic chairs with no armrests... they might look sleeker but they are far less supportive and you might end up having to switch it out for a truly ergonomic one.

@klaranilsson8967

9 ай бұрын

+1 I started to get headaches and tinnitus from lacking that support.

I like your IKEA tips, man. Thanks. In particular, the chair office chair is nice.

The way he pronunces the product ”VÅRDANDE” at 1:43 is just sooo fun, when you are a swede and know how it should be pronunced. But, it’s ALL GOOD and keep doing your great videos. I love them all

great tip with the vase. Will check it in Ikea in Prague today

It's insane how much cheaper Ikea is in Canada vs Australia. I was finding these prices a bit low, because there are some items I've looked at before. So I checked. That lighting strip you put under your sideboard, which costs 20 CAD (which I'm guessing should be under 23 CAD with tax) costs 47.85 CAD, equivalent of course, in Australia. It's aboslutely insane. It's close to 25 CAD difference for the exact same, mass-produced item! And GST in Aus is not that high, just 10%. Mental. (Other than that, loved the video as always!)

@audrablue515

Жыл бұрын

You're right about that. We pay more for everything here which sucks. But that's only because we are so far away from the rest of world. Of course that can have its advantages (hello Covid border closures) but it does nothing for those of us who want to buy goods in the variety that the rest of the world has.

@miyounova

Жыл бұрын

@@audrablue515 no, that's a often a myth. When things are manufactured in China, like in the case of ikea, they need to be shipped to Europe, Canada or Aistralia. If anything it's probably a bit closer to Aus. We pay more because there's not enough competition and because people here often forget how we pay a premium "just because".

@Halfgay_boi

Жыл бұрын

I think it rly just comes down to how much ppl are able to pay for the same things. I’ve lived in both Australia and Canada, and was baffled by the difference between their minimum wages ($21/hr in Victoria and $14-15 in Ontario)

@temper44

Жыл бұрын

@@miyounova Perhaps you guys should set up your own import-export companies in countries like China and India, and do your own direct importing? I feel like there some middle men making a fortune on Australian consumers right now.

@MuchiBuchi

9 ай бұрын

Yeah I'm in Switzerland and pay the equivalent of 76 CAD for those Mittled strips. That's almost 4x the price, still over 3x after Canadian tax I bet.

Love the video 👏👏👏👏👏. I have some of the items that you mentioned ☺️. Just a little tip that I like to use, when buying the pillow inserts buy one size up, it fills the cover better and makes it look even more plush and luxurious. I need to pick up a few table lamps, we have a large open plan kitchen/living/dining and thankfully multiple times of lighting but I think that we could still benefit from extra lights. I also love to light candles, especially in winter, it gives a soft organic light that I find cozy and relaxing.

Excellent video! I bet it's gonna be a reference for many of us

I really enjoyed this video- some very good advice for my next visit to IKEA.

That was amazing video! Thank U for those tips ❤

The smart lighting was a total game changer! Most times I just walk right by that section but I’m glad I stopped there this time!

Great video and suggestions Daniel, more please!

Thanks Daniel. Well considered choices!

I have a couple of the concrete pots and love them!

Hello Daniel Thanks for such great content! What sideboard is that in your living room? It’s pretty nice!

KONSTFULL and GRADVIS series looks good, and thanks for the karate chop tip, it's my first time to hear this technique.

Great video, which I can actually relate to given we have ikea in the UK! Please keep these videos coming haha they’re amazing and simple to understand! Is there anyway I can reach out to you to get advice on a design tip I’m after?

I’m going to have to look up these light switches 👀 😮 . I could really do with something like this!

Daniel another great video thank you!! Greetings from San Francisco

I have had a hard time with clutter so I made a change and am taking about 3 months off from work to tackle each and every room. Wish me luck!

@anaalves3658

Жыл бұрын

Good luck, it will be totally worth it 👍😁

@paolamura3497

Жыл бұрын

They gave you 3 months off!!!! I have to make tiny steps and sweat things out during the weekends

@anaalves3658

Жыл бұрын

@@paolamura3497 we all have different circumstances that we are working with. Keep going, every little bit makes a difference. I sometimes set a timer for 5 / 10 / 15 minutes and concentrate on a single drawer or shelf and work on that. It's manageable, and I feel like I have really accomplished something. I sometimes take a before and after photo so I can see the improvement.

are you able to make a video on how to choose a table for a small room and how to choose colors for the walls of the room?

We definitely don’t have the same taste but I still watched cause your video is so well edited and narrated

Hey Daniel! Thanks for the great suggestions! I know this question has nothing to do with your video, but what's that top you're wearing? It looks really comfortable.

Nice picks thank you

This is pleasant to watch to say the least. Great content

Please, make a video of how to safely get rid of stuff, especially when renovating/ upgrading one's space.

first video from you i watched and i like your ideas!

This is fantastic, thanks 😊

Hello from Vancouver Island! Just "found you" today after I got on the boat in Horseshoe Bay!

Thank you, informative video.

Great video, thanks! I would really like to know where the dried flower bouquet is from pictured in the thumbnail or the ones at 2:37. If anyone knows please let me know, thank you! 😊

Yayyyyy ikea videos are always fun

This video is awesome!! Thank you very much, I’ve used your advice previously and my home interior is so much better!

@ElsieJay

7 ай бұрын

Damn you for making me blow on my phone, that icon must catch out so many people 😂

@monsieurkikeyman

7 ай бұрын

@@ElsieJay haha yes

2:50 literally my drink right now Cheers mate

Great video as always! Thanks for the tips. QQ: what couch do you have at 2:48?

i had this chair bc it was cheap (think even a lot cheaper back than) but got some backproblems with it. was an ok chair otherwise but for long sitting sessions for working and stuff it just didn't hold up. have a secretlab now which for a gaming chair looks rather nice and minimalistic

First time viewer and I already like the content! Thanks, KZread and content creator!

A very well done video. Thanks. Somehow internet reads my mind as I was thinking about going to IKEA very soon.

I bought a fjadrar pillow for my bed and oof it smelled lol. I gave it a couple of days out in the open before stuffing it in a cushion cover. it feels nice to squish. pretty nice pillow to have and hug imo.

Thank you for this video! I did not quite get the last part about pairing the low back chair with a standing table and the high back chair with a normal one. I think the high back is more comfortable, but I also have the standing table. I would be grateful if you could explain it to me :)

Hi Daniel, can I ask the name of the ground lamp? I really like it!

Are those dried flowers? Could you share where you got them from?

Hey Daniel, Ive been trying to search for your video with under the sink rubbish bins but I cant recall which one it is. Ive recently moved and wanted to try it

There are great pillows with synthetic filling that are plumpable and not stiff at all! Just go for higher quality and chose pillows with down-like synthetic fillings, found in the bedroom-department rather than cheap cushion pads. Feather cushions almost always involve animal cruelty so they are not recommendable. As for the size, if you have a 50x50cm cover you can use the 50x60cm standard Ikea sized pillows with soft filling no problem.

I got the Stoense rug for living room, really nice product. I also got some of their pillows, I would like to get more, but IKEA has a on-line page that is not "true" on colors. I know the store fairly well, so I can guess, and they do use a similar color scheme, however, I do not want to order a green rug and hope I got the hue correct. It is frustrating!

Great video! Quick question tho: where do you find your wallpapers? Love the one on your desktop

@anaalves3658

Жыл бұрын

I know that he usually has his own design on the screen of his computer, I think that you can buy it from him, but I can't remember how 🤦

Agree the Crawford vases are great. Bargains.

فيديو مفيد جدا شكرا ،استفدت جدا منه وخصوصا بشأن السجاده،شكرا على الترجمه للعربيه

Can you design a living room that can turn into a work space where the TV would also serves as a desk monitor.

Could you do a UK version as some products mentioned on your videos are not available in the UK. Also UK prices would be great! Thanks.

At 0:57 , generally speaking, I'd ask how did you make your interior renders look so realistic, but unless I'm very wrong. How did you make your real shot look CG?

Where are your handmade vases at 1:30 from? We've been calling BC home for 6 years, welcome 😊

Great....just bought a while bunch of stuff from Ikea! But seriously, fantastic ideas!

The IKEA nesting instinct is strong in this one.

I just got my first flat with my gf and I will now use every single advice here

SUCH a great video wow what an icon

Do you use a rug in the summer as well?

I love ikea we have an ikea kitchen and my sons 8x8 bedroom

I'm not sure design needs another IKEA video. Maybe look at some Nick Lewis (who is also in Canada) videos regarding local retailers and design wholesalers who take it to the next level & holistic trends. Keep it up !

@anaalves3658

Жыл бұрын

IKEA is a global brand for his global viewers, I live in Portugal so I can easily just pop into the store down the road and get those items. What I have taken away from the video is how to style your home so that it looks more high end. I can take those principles and get items from a different retailer.

@JDS8

Жыл бұрын

Nick Lewis also does IKEA videos too. It’s an accessible and widespread store that’s easy to work with, so it’s helpful for lots of people getting started on a budget

are the flowers at 03:22 real or fake ones? where can I get them if theyre fake ones?? looove your videos!

Aa a Swede, I truly enjoy all English speaking KZreadrs trying to pronounce the Swedish words for IKEAS items. Sooo funny =))

I think the chop look makes the cushions look messy and like you've just thrown them on the couch without any care. When it comes to cushions, I much prefer them to look square and neat

Anyone know the name of the standing desk? Thank you!

what is this sofa? beautiful!

Hi. Please, does anybody know where to buy that chunky throw? Thanks :)

May I ask which shirts you wear in the video?

Weird question, but whats your desktop background, i really like it.

Ah, I got some new ideas. Maybe, not everything is IKEA products. But, yeah.. thanks, for the recommendation.

Sometimes there are cheaper options of designer furniture with very decent quality. I have a fake Eames chair and it's not far off from the original at all. Only cost 1/3

Hi 👋 what bar stools do you have?

Does anyone know what brand is the diffuser in the video?

How much was lighting and magic switch !?

Going to the description to find links to the products talked about in the video but instead finding affiliate links to premium furniture not talked about was pretty disappointing.

Where is the chair from? The one in the living room

Where is the grey sofa from?

Is the sofa in your living room also from ikea? If so, can you share the name?

I hate those bloody karate chop on cushions I have to straighten them 😂

I have this office chair for a while. Good choice, just the wheels have to be upgraded.

Always so funny to hear English speakers pronounce the IKEA product names. IKEA names a lot of products after places in Sweden, but sometimes they make up things that we as Swedes don't even understand 😂

The map at the start explains on a geographical level why IKEA's HQ is in Delft, the Netherlands. Just look at where the centrepoint +- is.

I was living in a very small studio apartment with shared bathroom I was going use that IKEA LANGFJÄLL chair I was going 2 of ten to double as dining chairs then my dining table would double as my laptop desk 2 folding chair for extra seating is for 4 a iKea HÄRLANDA love seat sleeper sofa bed I was going with a Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Pour Over Kettle with grinder plus OurPlace pans & there 4 place dinnerware with a IKEA rug a blue wardrobe that was in now. Moving a developer got this place its gone lol 2 bedroom apartment next

11:36 where did the tray go?!