In her post 'No Excuses Allowed' she talks about how great Ikea is for those on a budget. With a bit of planning and some basic design ideas you can create a fantastic room and even stylishly furnish a whole house within a budget.
She quotes
"if I was starting out today, or if I was furnishing a vacation house, I would run to IKEA and buy their slipcovered sofa in white"She has linked a company Bemz located in Sweden which has recently come out with a new line of Belgian linen fabric slips, which they call their “Loose Fit Country” line. Not totally cheap.... but very beautiful... see...
A good friend has just refurnished her children's retreat fantastically with new desks build out of some of the kitchen bench range, some day beds which convert to double beds and a new slimline TV cabinet, all within a modest budget but oozing with style. It looks fantastic!
If I can primarily fit out the Church with Ikea, splattered with a small helping of some Queensland Antiques I have been hording (a few Rosenstengel pieces) and some of my black and white photos I think it would be perfection. No french this time. Something different. Rustic. But clean.
I have always loved Ikea, but our love is deepening. I think we are going to be honeymooning together frequently over the next few months. Check out Ikea's new catalogue online HERE.
Yes, I have been converted too. Have a look at their fantastic Jute rugs as well. Could be worthy of the church depending on your look? ;-)
ReplyDeleteYes are gorgeous and will look fantastic in the church!
ReplyDeleteLove Ikea too, have been contemplating the slip cover lounge for the new house but I think I might need something a bit sturdier for my big huggable hubby.
ReplyDeleteLooking at one in Harvey Norman, has a zip up the back to make it easier to get back on. And Australian made.
Those linen slip covers look lovely but you are right not cheap. But what a great business idea.