Punchy ColorsColors Colors ColorsVivid ColorsWall ColorsColor YellowYellow GreenGreen WallGreen That'SPaint YellowForwardThat green! That's the one I want for a living room wall! Blankets & throwsWhether draped over your shoulders or the arm of a sofa, our blankets and throws may just be the easiest way to add warmth to your home. We have throws for adding color or texture or an invitation to snuggle. They can instantly update an old armchair to give a whole new feeling to a room – and express a different side of you. Living room textiles & rugs IKEA FAMILY products & offersWindows With Blinds And CurtainsWhite Wood Blinds Living RoomWhite Sheer Curtains Living RoomLiving Room Blinds And CurtainsBlinds BedroomSheer BlindsNeutral Living RoomsWindow BlindsSlat BlindsForwardAfter the new drapes went up I realized we needed some privacy - I found these great faux wood blinds from @bouclair and I love them! They remind me so much of California blinds! I’m helping a friend style a wall of family photographs, so naturally for picture frames, one goes to IKEA. 

It takes me over an hour to get to the closest store, and I have to plan to spend at least half a day or more of my time on an IKEA excursion.  In winter, in the rain, it is a complete hassle, but with all those deals to be had, I make the trip twice a year. IKEA and I have a complicated relationship.  Every time I pass one, I long to go in, and consider it complete torture to pass one on the freeway without stopping.  Once I’m in, I go through a series of emotions.  First, frustration at the miles of parking lots, tens of thousands of square footage to navigate, glaring florescent lights, and the disturbing feeling we’re all being herded like cattle.  Next, admiration when I remember IKEA has a professional daycare that greets you at the door.  Clearly, this is a store designed to trap you and your children inside for hours at at time.  That, or they’re just tired of cleaning up broken vases on Aisle 242. Then comes the anxiety that sets in trying to follow all those blue signs with all the arrows pointing you to go here or there. 

It’s quite a disturbing labyrinth and it frightens me so. Anxiety is always followed by hunger requiring that I get in the long line to wait to dine on their Swedish meatballs.  Once revived, I experience the delight of scoring some pretty good deals on some cheap goods.lawell curtains Last weekend, I made my semiannual trip.  the tortilla curtain vokabelnWhen I arrived, it was daylight.  zamco curtainsWhen I left, darkness had set in, but this is to be expected when one travels to IKEA.  anastasia 84 rod pocket/back tab window curtain panelI spent a few hours poking around, inspecting all the furniture, linens and fixtures and found some things I liked.  faux-silk chenille grommet curtain panels - assorted colors

For fun, I created a few rooms with my favorite finds. What’s your relationship with IKEA?  Scored any great finds?  Merete CurtainsCurtains IkeaBeige CurtainsBedroom CurtainsBlackout CurtainsIkea BedroomCurtains BasementBlinds IkeaThick CurtainsForwardIKEA - MERETE, Curtains, 1 pair, , The thick curtains darken the room and provide privacy by preventing people outside from seeing into the room.ikea curtains vilmieThe eyelet heading allows you to hang the curtains directly on a curtain rod.Blad CurtainsCurtains 14Curtains For BedroomCute CurtainsWhite CurtainsCurtains ModernKitchen CurtainsRoom CurtiansCurtain 7ForwardHEDDA BLAD Pair of curtains IKEA A thin, sheer pair of curtains. The curtain can easily be hemmed to the desired length with an iron-on hem strip. ERSLEV rug gets a sunny disposition July 7th, 2012 | Materials: ERSLEV Rug Description: 1. Lay out your drop cloth first and tape to floor-should be larger than 4’7″ x

June 10th, 2012 | Materials: 4 SEMINE Panel Curtains, a few screws Description: A very very simple hack: using an existing pergola as a Curtain panel bluff and room divider April 28th, 2012 | After with Panel Curtain Room Divider! Before Materials: IRJA Curtain rod set, Riktig curtain loops/hooks, Betydlig ceiling brackets, KAJSA curtain March 26th, 2012 | Materials: Jall laundry bag, fabric, sewing machineDescription: I needed a hamper for our nursery, and wanted something custom that would Customised Blinds to match your curtains March 24th, 2012 | Materials: Enje Roller Blinds Description: Buy IKEA Roller blinds. I chose Enje as they are very light weight. Throw turned into rug March 23rd, 2012 | Materials: Vilmie Rund throw, non-slip fabric, sewing machineDescription: I’m a poor student, with a rather large living room, and have Revamp your HEMNES Chest of drawers December 11th, 2011 | Photo courtesy of IKEA Materials: HEMNES and IKEA Fabric Description: I have a white HEMNES Chest of drawers that

December 4th, 2011 | Materials: ERSLEV white rug, foam paint brush, Jacquard’s fabric paintDescription: I saw plenty of rug-painting hacks on Ikeahackers and other Mod pink geometric painted erslev rug Materials: IKEA Erslev rug 4’7″ x 6’7″ Description: 1. I was inspired by the nixon pattern used by Jonathan Adler November 29th, 2011 | Materials: Ritva curtains, Lummig curtain rod, gold spray paint, 12 yards of ribbon, fabric glue Description: I saw another hackDesigner Cushion Covers image indiatrendzsDecorative Indian Cushion cover in a wide variety of colors, Shapes, designs and Sizes are being offered by mogulinterior Store or Website. These Throw Pillow Covers or Cushion Covers are hand embroidered...Read More about Designer Cushion CoversSlipcovers DropclothDiy Sectional Slipcover No SewDrop Cloth SlipcoversEasy SlipcoverDrop Cloth UpholsteryDrop Cloth Sofa CoverDiy Sofa Cover No SewCouch Covers DiySew CouchForwardCreate an easy slipcover for your couch or sectional using an inexpensive drop cloth.