@4:10 It's not garbage. I've had Ikea stuff for over 30 years. With multiple moves, and rearrangements, and still Works 100% fine, just like it was new. It all comes down to knowing how to put it together. Don't tell anyone but the secret is to read the directions and to follow the directions. It's not rocket 🚀 science.

@GwenMotoGirl

3 жыл бұрын

Me, too! I bought an IKEA sofa in 2004 in the As Is section. Slipcovers mean it still looks new and it’s clean even though I have dogs, and the cushions and frame are still perfect.

@biggic2004

3 жыл бұрын

I've had the same experience with furniture I bought about 30 years ago at ikea: its still there after moving 7-8 times. 😊 Unfortunately the newer stuff is a bit different. Some of it looks similar to the older designs, but they made it a bit "lighter" saving material and stability. Well, as it is with many new products anyway...- but useful for vanlife in this case... 😉

@irenahleb5781

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly .. 💗🎩💗 me too

I really appreciate your focus on affordability. Everyone cannot afford a $80k custom van build... thanks for this!

@freddyhardware840

2 жыл бұрын

I've seen quotes for fit outs. Starting from $50k - $80k (Van not included) is just ridiculous. I want to live in a van to save 💰

@willn8664

Жыл бұрын

don't forget the expensive drone for those youtube videos to easily finesse the youngins.....

@deborahkimball-billups6405

9 ай бұрын

Yes awesome thanks 😊

@markbowman7420

4 ай бұрын

It's hard to take a man seriously when he has a dangling ear ring.

@rogersmith5167

4 ай бұрын

@@markbowman7420 They are spares for his..........

The trouble with shopping in IKEA is you've retired by the time you've found your way out. Legend has it, this KZreadr is still looking for the exit.

@zrzrzrzrz

3 жыл бұрын

theres a way out? ive been here for 38 years.

@catcauldron217

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@catcauldron217

2 жыл бұрын

This would make a great Twilight Zone episode 😂

@1sthawkfeathers547

2 жыл бұрын

@@zrzrzrzrz do you WANT to be rescued ?? 😁🤗🤭

@JoyinFlorida

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahahahaha. Effing IKEA and their arrows. It's a trap. 😜

Would be awesome if ikea has a van life section😂💯

@micki777

4 жыл бұрын

Jacqueline night great idea! 😝

@cathietonkin5577

4 жыл бұрын

If they did, I’d start buying items now and put them away till I find my van!

@Venus-zw7pe

4 жыл бұрын

Cathie Tonkin lol sammmee

@Venus-zw7pe

4 жыл бұрын

FocusFanatic lol quarantine got u buggin

@meme852369

4 жыл бұрын

It kinda is depending on what van you get lol I took apart my dresser and used it in the van

Ikea usually has a "scratch and dent" section that includes partial parts of kits like doors, drawers, etc., for even cheaper. It's a good place to look if you're building/modifying from scratch.

@irenahleb5781

2 жыл бұрын

My favourite part of ikea 💗🎩💗

I worked for IKEA in Gateshead UK for 10 years. I must have helped hundreds of people plan out their van builds with kitchen units. They're so versatile and low cost. The only problem I have now... other than not yet having a van.. is that I've seen so many different variations, layouts and features for alsorts of different sized vans.. I just can't think which layout/van I prefer for myself.

great ideas, especially for people without woodworking skills/access to tools.

You might just have the best, most realistic videos on KZread for people looking to start out vanlife. Your videos help me so much

I got that gate leg table 12 YEARS ago USED! It's been through more moves than I care to mention and a kid that's 7 now. When we rented an apartment we took one side of the table completely off and saved a bit of room. When we got a house, we put it back on. That table is rugged AF!

@peggywoods4327

2 жыл бұрын

I have one too, it's the only thing that would fit my kitchen and it provides more storage (that I needed) in those drawers

IKEA has always been full of stuff that can be used in alternative ways. Yes, most of it is particle board, but unlike many other manufacturers they are very open about that, plus they really test it to make sure it lasts. 45 Years ago, when I was furnishing my first place, I used tall upper kitchen cabinets to create a sideboard. Perfect height and depth, and designed to hold a shed load of stuff.

Thank you so much for giving me purpose to my life at 60 single female in Oz. This video has given me so much to plan in but first work to get my van. Best wishes to you and your lovely lady. Cuddles to your pup. X

My husband and I want to do a build do bad! I had NEVER thought of IKEA….this is great! Thank you so much!

First! I bought today a van for myself, it has earlier been an ambulance. 🚑 Thank you for being there and inspiring! ...And yes, I also went to Ikea today, cool coincidence.. 😀

@VANCITYVANLIFE

4 жыл бұрын

OMGosh so exciting

@Tomumaja

4 жыл бұрын

@@VANCITYVANLIFE Yeah, it is 😀 Greetings all the way from Finland 🇫🇮

@VikingVanMan

4 жыл бұрын

@@Tomumaja skål 🍺🍺🍺

@nomadicmomma2048

4 жыл бұрын

Tomumaja CONGRATULATIONS I would love to see what you do with your new home. Maybe you can share a picture with us?

@grannieannie1371

4 жыл бұрын

That is awesome, congratulations 🎉

"Gross ... Underwear." So, you grab it! 😂😂😂 The thing about Ikea cabinetry is that it is light weight. The wood is adequate to do the job, but it is thinner than normal. Weight is an important factor for a nomad.

@bleak100

3 жыл бұрын

can you explain why weight is important?

@shavannac2771

3 жыл бұрын

For real. Like they were giving me middle school boy vibes, it's literally clean unused underwear. Does his gf not wear underwear? Immature.

@My-Channel_forever

3 жыл бұрын

@@bleak100 , adding a lot of weight to your van build will impact gas mileage.

I temember Bob Wells doing a video on first vans. His use what you have really helped me. I'm going to start out with bedroom furniture that was my mom's...the kind they used to make that really lasted. I've got my dad's old army wooden foot locker I will incorporate in there so he's with me too. I'm not real handy with tools but have a few things I actually will have to build. Mine will be the insulation, walls and floors. Don't want propane or running water. Simple life. Small solar needs. Willget solar generator...maybe a jackery or 2😂😂😂. First stop is van itself and I'm saving for w yrs to get. Meantime...set my room up as if it is tje inside of my van. Helping me to downsize and simplify.

@mommahil4323

4 жыл бұрын

That's a clever idea to help downsize figure out what you need and what works

@patriciaburr4826

4 жыл бұрын

@@mommahil4323 It does help. I've already started putting stuff in boxes for a yard sale. I'm doing it mainly to get used to doing stuff in the small area.

Martha "Chrome" Stewart - "It's a beautiful thing." HA! Looking at tiny houses I ALWAYS thought of that IKEA folding table. So useful.

THIS IS BRILLIANT. IKEA Atlanta watch out 🤸🏼‍♀️🤸🏼‍♀️🤸🏼‍♀️

Hey thanks ! The ikea peg board and the plastic hanging flower pots gave me the best idea for my craft supplies. And the folding table too. Much appreciated!

Thank you so much. Will post pics of my sprinter when finished with IKEA. The canvas will definitely live on my wall.

Aw, what a Dad! I hope that adorable pup lasts through the day. I'll keep my fingers crossed!

This post has the essence of custom build on a budget all wrapped up with style and practical knowledge great post .

Chrome you really put a bigger impact on other people with your videos and who you are. Thank you for everything you do.

What my wife and I did for a kitchen in our van was we bought an IKEA play kitchen took out the sink and used a 12×9 baking pan we had to use a jig saw to cut the hole for the sink wider then just used regular sink plumbing for the grey water and bought a 12 dollar rechargeable pump for a water cooler jug and siliconed it to the kitchen then we replaced the fake stove top with an electric hot plate its perfect (and we just have a standard E-250)

I found your channel from watching van builds, but now I'm watching your vlogs. Youre more than than just a van man, man.

I loved this. It was awesome of you to walk us thru IKEA and point out things that may not occur to someone who isn’t living Vanlife... yet. I love that you are always aware of where we may fall short because of lack of experience or knowledge. Thank you! Safe travels ❤️

You convinced me - YOU ARE THE BEST! We raised five kids. When they were teens we bought a larger home and furnished almost the entire home from IKEA. That was 1994. Downsized and sold the house in 2015 and all the IKEA furniture for almost what we had paid for it. Now, we just bought a van and are building. Guess where the furniture is coming from? IKEA!

Wow... those are some pretty awesome ideas, Chrome. Love the canvas idea for the walls.

That folding table great for between back of passenger seat and side door. Fold up for food prep, too! Great ideas.

I have used bathroom vanities to make cabinets in several vans I have done over the years. Been playing/working with full size and minivans since the mid 1970's.

Chrome you are a gift to so many people. Thank you for taking me to the store. Great options. You Rock 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 Hi Cruz 💖🐾🐾🐾

I never thought IKEA! I thought I would look at 'Dorm' items, for my first Van Build, but I am grateful that you did this video!

Thank you for the walk through Ikea. Love the voice over.

Glad you put this video out to give people inspiration. People get overwhelmed with pre-made vans from places like Airstream for over $160K and say forget it. With ideas like this the van can look so individual to your own style and cost a fraction of one made by professionals. (I love that canvas artwork background idea....and the dining room fold up table too.)

What an awesome video! Great tips! I don't have my van yet but I've pinned this to my Pinterest board! Thanks & Blessings ~Sidney

Hey Chrome!!! I just realized I have been watching you on my TV, so I haven't been commenting...I hope you're getting the view count, because I haven't skipped one video..... still digging the content, and I love that Disco plush toy💖 yesterday's video, I must admit I teared up a bit, thinking about Disco💖 Hope you n Cruz are having a wonderful day!!!!

I got a parking ticket building out my camper in car park 😂😂

@bicanoo_magic3452

4 жыл бұрын

Should have chosen an empty factory car park on the weekend!

@marmitechickenlegs8331

4 жыл бұрын

Oof

love ikea used to get my furniture from there when l lived in England, was so excited when they opened a store here in Kansas City Missouri

I love IkeA. It’s not only affordable,it’s modular design so it can expand forever. Light airy design, and also the store experience is unparalleled.

Dreaming and planning now. Thanks you so much for the great ideas. Love those canvases!

I don't understand why knickers in a drawer is disgusting. Where are we supposed to store them?

Hi , I’m from the Uk 🇬🇧 I’ve used ikea wall kitchen cabinets for my van , Ikea mattress too 😁 Keep the videos coming guys , 🎶

@bicanoo_magic3452

4 жыл бұрын

How heavy was all that cabinetry?

@ru5tynutzvanlife556

4 жыл бұрын

bicanoo_magic , hi , if you go on ikea site , it tells you the weight of individual items 😊😊 hope that helps

@thegoldencalf76

4 жыл бұрын

@@ru5tynutzvanlife556 - how hard was it to cut the ikea cabinets to be able to fit the curved wall?

Yeah no when Van life KZreadrs say they spent like 20k on the internals of their van it makes me wanna 🤮, like howwwwww

@trendyvideos5707

3 жыл бұрын

Lol right I’m all about saving money. I’d build it all my self if I have to. KZread has a DIY for everything 😂

Great video, loads of ideas there. Off to IKEA for a small unit to store my food & clothes in my car to camper conversion. Thanks for the inspiration x

I had the same thought. Glad you put it up for us to see. 👍 Update 1/8/23: It worked perfectly. In my van I have an Ikea bed, kitchenette, and small chest of drawers. The other items came from Bi-mart, Walmart, and Fred Meyer stores. I've been urban stealthing for 2 years in the neighborhoods surrounding my place of employment. Everything is solid and functioning well. 👍 My entire build cost was just over $2k. The majority of that is my diesel heater and the power supply to run it.

Thank YOU! That table was something I've been keeping my eye out for. Lots of great ideas!

Tha is for taking me to IKEA, I've never been there. I will definitely go back. 👍😊

@randylee2189

4 жыл бұрын

😂 yea my first visit also

@mike330i

4 жыл бұрын

Never been to IKEA 😱😱😱

@randylee2189

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Ng that’s correct I have never been inside of a IKEA store chrome post is my first time 😁

@MN2_Kevin_Hill_1970

4 жыл бұрын

I've never been to IKEA and I really want to go

Ikea here I come. Thank you

I love that store, they have great stuff. Thanks for sharing

That drop leaf table has been on my wish list 4ever. Its perfect👍👍 for small kutchens..dann you now i want to go Christmas shopping at ikea 4 myself 😄😄💖💖💯

@kimberlyw.5712

4 жыл бұрын

I love that table too! Norden is the name. I've been stalking it for so long..lol

@heidijongkindt1480

4 жыл бұрын

@@kimberlyw.5712 yupp same here. I been holding out hoping for a price drop, its a tad too much right now😄👊

@terijackson9530

4 жыл бұрын

I was the same way the first time I saw this table. I gotta get a van and then I’m definitely getting that table. 👍🏻👍🏻😂😂😂

I purchased a kitchen with sink from Ikea for my van for a tad over $400! I love it!

Awesome video - thanks for that. And the great thing about Ikea here is that they have a "Free Wood" section outside the store. Help yourself to cabinets, doors, counter tops, frames, some of them damaged but usable. I got a couple of drawer fronts and turned them into cool picture frames.

You have a nice voice to listen to.

We completely remodeled our kitchen several years ago from Ikea, we had the kitchen we wanted. Glass doors, pantry, drawers for dishes...great idea on a budget. I can see doing a van from Ikea'

The plush dog at the end, priceless.

I think I will do this when I get my van to save money and then slowly change or replace/rebuild things as I go. Great idea!

I used IKEA kitchen cabinets for my van. My brother cut them down depth-wise and used a Kreg tool to assemble. The drawers on the reduced size came in at 14-1/2 " deep. I ❤ IKEA and my van.

@MySonsMother

4 жыл бұрын

Wish I could see!

@dianahollenbeck9986

4 жыл бұрын

I have a couple of pics if you want to send email.

@MySonsMother

4 жыл бұрын

Mom@mysonsmother.com Thanks!

Fantastic video full of great ideas! Lots of great ideas for small storage spaces in small travel trailers with very limited space, such as ours😄

This video got my creativity going for my future van build!! 💛💛 Thank you for making this video!!

I flipping LOVE IKEA

I love ikea and have thought about doing my van with items from IKEA so thanks for the inspiration.

Thanks for the trip outside the box.

Thanks Chrome for the incredible ideas with Ikea. Didn't know they had these great build accessories!

Wouldn’t be cool to make some Cruz stuffed animals with your logo 👍🏼 they would sell like crazy

@VANCITYVANLIFE

4 жыл бұрын

The Murch company that I use has that option. It’s the upfront costs to get it done and stock a minimum product that is way out of my reach. I love the idea n wanna do it so bad. Maybe one day.

@offgridjack5779

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe see if you can get those dogs you just bought wholesale or ? and tie a Weirdos Unite special handkerchief around his neck?? It looks just like Cruz.

Great idea for a video! Ikea would be a place to find inspiration for your van or tiny house! Thanks for posting this!

The canvas idea was eye opening, definitely doing that!

This video makes me hopeful that I can ACTUALLY do this van build and make it beautiful AND affordable

I got my dose of happiness watching you..

so awesome they had a Cruz teady their! unreal

Just came across this video that canvas in the walls is what I am gonna do now what a great idea to live a view within a view

I can see already I'll be on my way to "Ikea" next week to get some more ideas. Thanks for the video!

I always love your enthusiasm Chrome!

Love the big pics for wall decor.

Amazon and IKEA have become the essential for savings improvement. Smart ideas at a great price.

Yah,you’re right. Very good idea for starters and low budget options 👍

Love Ikea. I will be using Ikea shelves. Awesome!

I had that table in a 700 sq ft apartment when I was in the navy; we kept it for 13 years. The butcher block became my counter in my build. Really solid.

IKEA 👍 Loved the Bull Dog Stuffie!! So excited to receive my stickers today...thanks Chrome! 🤗

I am starting out simple. Basically a bed...I will figure it out as I go.

You might get me thinking to build one just for fun and travelling.

Yep! I cut up furniture I bought on craigslist to the size I needed. $60 for a whole living room solid wood.

Aww you got another Bulldog, cute little fella. Great ideas from Ikea. :)

Wall murals are great!!

So inspirational. Love you guys! I feel like we are best friends from how many videos I’ve watched of yours. 😆 Hope to meet you and Cruz one of these days and show off my van (coming soon) that you inspired.

Ahhh, a lil snuugle buddy for cruz. Super sweet

I've been in my van for 3 months now and have so much ikea stuff from my old house. My kitchen/wardrobe is the Malm chest of drawers, I have the peg boards and bought a memory foam mattress from there, so easy to cut down to the right size.

Very informative. I've never been to an Ikea before. Shopping trip time.

I never would have thought of Ikea - what a great idea. Putting a canvas picture on the van wall is very cool. You've really sparked my imagination - thanks !

I’m heading there tomorrow. I don’t want to break out the saw and drill. Ironically, all I was doing when I woke up this morning was drawing out measurements for cutting, and then you made this video... love the irony!

Hey, I have those cheesy brick panels! Hahah. Doing insulation now, cheesy bricks are up next! 😂😂

That was nice chrome...you are inspirational. Enjoyed watching your video...

I LOVE the sentiment of this video. “You don’t have to live up to the hashtag”- beautifully spoken.

Ok. Probably the only woman in all of Canada who has never been in an ikea....there must be a self help group for that.....I loved the brick wall effect and the murals for a full wall...wicked. I am very open in my current home space to multilateral purpose utilization of items and I am big into using items for things or rooms that most folks would not think of. Great ideas here Chrome....mind exploding with new ideas for my spring 2020 van build....hope you did purchase the stuffed bully for Cruz. 🐶💗

I worked at an IKEA store for about a year -- and remain in awe of what the design team could do. I still make a point of walking through the store at least a couple of times a year just to get ideas, and as I've begun looking into van life (at least part-time) some of their products have been popping up high on my list. :-)

I salvaged a shelf unit out of a cable guys, wook van. Took it apart. Painted it. Added some solid wood shelves for a counter top. It all ready had locking drawers! My boy friend thought i was crazy till he seen it finished.

so I'm catching up, and watching some of your old vids. If I wasn't already dead inside, I would have fallen in love with you when you chucked that little stuffed puppy under the chin. Lovin' the journey dude.

Thanks for the awesome inspo and ideas Chrome! Got a cheap twin bed frame in the back of my Ford van and now thinking about drawers/cabinetry and more fun (and cheap) decorating ideas! ✨🙂🙃🙂✨

VANCITY VANLIFE , love your idea about canvas on the wall...and the way you said, "Heck yeah!"

One thing to consider is if you live in a humid environment some of the furniture at IKEA uses press board and can swell. This is more true if you have propane in the van. Love the ideas and encouragement you always give us Chrome.

Oh my goodness I love this video such great ideas got my creative juices flowing and I have not even bought a van yet but I’m going to do the van life so I’m just watching videos and getting ideas and then once the Lord blesses me with the van then I can have some ideas already but IKEA is Gold mind of ideas! Thank you so much😉🤩😎

Great video! Lots of great ideas & I love the canvas prints.We definitely need a "Cruz the Bulldog " stuffed replica! Thanks for all the ideas.Safe travels.