iHeart Ikea!

Happy Monday!

We got the chance to assemble our new Ikea Hemnes dresser over the weekend and I can't say enough great things about it!


First, it is MUCH wider than I anticipated, which works out great for the corner is sits in.  It's very sturdy and substantial.  Ryan would have preferred a method that allows it to be screwed together and/or glued for reinforcement, but I think that's what you tend to get with Ikea.  I say, for the price, you just can't beat it.  


Here's the precious dresser...also Ikea and something Ryan has had since college....it's lasted a great deal longer than we expected!

Pretty awful...I know!

 



As you can see...the back paneling was coming apart...definitely time for a change.




Love that the drawers are lined with these cheery yellow stripes!


Before...and after!  See what I mean about the difference in width?  The white also really opens up our room, which is another plus!  :)

What do you think about Ikea furniture?  Any good finds I should know about??

xo natasha
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51 comments :

  1. E HayesOctober 24, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    wow, impressed they line the drawers now. My fav ikea item of all time (and I have a bunch, thx college) is the expedit bookshelves. I have two, and currently have two planned spaces for two more. Look great and such an awesome storage solution, which is always a +

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  2. Kim @ keller-creativeOctober 24, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I love Ikea and the drawer liners are so cute!

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  3. Claudia FabianaOctober 24, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    What a big change in the room! It looks so much more updated and fresh.

    ciao!

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  4. Café MokaOctober 24, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Love that dresser! I wish I could shop more at Ikea but to get at the nearest store, there is a 10 hour drive to do!

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  5. HollyOctober 24, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    It looks great! I got that same exact dresser a few years ago (in blue) & I am still in love with it!

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  6. HollyOctober 24, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    It looks great! I got that same exact dresser a few years ago (in blue) & I am still in love with it!

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  7. Drew {Coral Cafe}October 24, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Oh WOW!! What an improvement!!
    Those drawer liners are precious too!!

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  8. UnknownOctober 24, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    I love finding amazing items at Ikea! This fits that little nook perfectly!

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  9. UnknownOctober 24, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    So much better! I have been eyeing that so good to know. I love the sie.

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  10. UnknownOctober 24, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    nice! looks fantastic :) i am inspired to replace a few of my old pieces with grown up ones, like this! xoxoxo brynn

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  11. Chelsea @ two twenty oneOctober 24, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Looks awesome! The drawer liners are a fantastic touch.

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  12. Tara {The Silver Lining}October 24, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Love the new look! The white definitely gives a new feel to that space and it fits perfectly!

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  13. Tereza {Drastic Plastic}October 24, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I Heart Ikea too! Too much I think, for my wallet :).

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  14. Hannah {Culture Connoisseur}October 24, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    MUCH better! I love IKEA. Seriously, and their furniture doesn't fall apart as easily as buying put together furniture at target does.

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  15. birdie to beOctober 24, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Love it! I have a long, shorter one from there and love it!

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  16. Michelle @ Ten JuneOctober 24, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Looks fabulous! You're right, the size is just perfect. Job well done, Ikea.

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  17. UnknownOctober 24, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Gorgeous!!

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  18. the girl in the red shoesOctober 24, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    What a difference! I love the new dresser!

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  19. Julia - the Urban SlantOctober 24, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    SUCH a difference!! My sister has it in red, and it's lasted 3 years and counting! great find.

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  20. StephanieOctober 24, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Love it! It always amazes me how ONE piece of furniture can completely change a room!!

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  21. AnonymousOctober 24, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    It looks so great! I think for many items, IKEA is always a great option. Have you ever checked out the blog IKEA Hackers? People are so creative!

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  22. Tiffany @ Savor HomeOctober 24, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    I love it! So fresh and so clean! I still haven't been to IKEA. Shhh... Don't tell anyone! :)

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  23. JessOctober 24, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Ahhhh the joys of throwing out our college furniture and getting "grown up" furniture (even if it comes from IKEA!) We have an IKEA literally 5 minutes from our house and we go there WAY too often!!!!

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  24. JessicaOctober 24, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    looks so good! i was just admiring this piece online the other day. fits your room perfectly!

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  25. JohannaOctober 24, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Perfect fit! Meant to be!

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  26. SorchaOctober 24, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Got to love Ikea! The new dresser looks beautiful - definitely much classier!

    Sorcha x
    Bonfire Brunette

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  27. {The Perfect Palette}October 24, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    great before and afters :)

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  28. StephanieOctober 24, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Love the before and after pics. The new dresser looks so good!

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  29. baileyOctober 24, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    It looks so good!! It is crazy how one piece of furniture can make such a difference!

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  30. vivOctober 24, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Looks great! That's a fantastic Ikea find.
    fashiontruffles.blogspot.com

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  31. MichaelaOctober 24, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Okay, girl...HUGE difference! The big white dresser is perfect for the spot!

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  32. KatrinaOctober 24, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Mega difference...it's so modern and elegant!

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  33. AnonymousOctober 24, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    That lining is adorable! I love some of the new pieces at Ikea, they really look so nice. Looks great in white here too.

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  34. Carrie @ Hazardous DesignOctober 24, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    I don't know why ikea gets such a bad rap. I heart ikea! Loving your new dresser :)

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  35. KatieOctober 24, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    i like it a lot my dear!!! looks way better. white is growing on me so much lately and i never really enjoyed it before. LOVE it now.

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  36. TabithaOctober 24, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    This post is hitting home for me. I rarely put home furnishings as a priority to the items in my closet, but now I find myself in a chicken/egg situation where I want more clothes, but need more space. I'll be going to IKEA soon to follow in your footsteps. I can feel it.

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  37. jillian :: cornflake dreams.October 24, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    CUTE dresser! we're going to go to ikea this weekend to (hopefully) get some bookshelves for the living rm! xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

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  38. 17 PerthOctober 24, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Huge change! It looks great! I haven't ever ordered anything from IKEA, but this dresser is great.

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  39. Beautifully Seaside // Formerly Chic Coastal Living October 24, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I really love that dresser and the price is perfect!

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  40. Alena: Oh, Its Just Perfect!October 24, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Thank goodness for Ikea!! Love the upgrade.

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  41. Silvia COctober 24, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    I love the dresser! Actually, I think the one I want is exactly the same one but in red. I have one other Ikea item that I really love. Ikea...who knew!

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  42. Danielle Moss October 25, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    WOW looks SOOOOO good. Look at me actually leaving a comment at 2:22 am. Great little chat last night. Or technically the night before. I'm tired. xo

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  43. Tamra {ever swoon}October 25, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Looks great! i heart their hemnes collection!

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  44. christine, just bellaOctober 25, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Such a great dresser! We got the long wide one for our nursery and it's awesome. I love the cheery drawer liners too!

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  45. Heather & JustinOctober 25, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I had no idea ikea lined their drawers like that! how adorable! Love the new dresser, and white makes any space look bigger and cleaner!

    -heather from lifeofapasseri.com

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  46. Jennifer of JennySue MakeupOctober 25, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    that did make a huge difference!!! we buy a lot of our kids furniture and accessories from ikea- the prices are phenomenal for such cool and simplistic stuff.

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  47. jessica // union shoreOctober 25, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    what a difference! love it!! and i'm loving the lined drawers! great idea!!

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  48. Nat{natyouraveragegirl}October 25, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    you fancy, dresser! looks good natasha! very cute!

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  49. alissa {33shadesofgreen}October 26, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    My sister has the 3 drawer version in her guest room. I was really surprised at how nice it was for an IKEA piece. It's a great buy for sure!

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  50. AndreaOctober 28, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    It looks awesome. I heart Ikea too!

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  51. Yara SimónOctober 31, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    That white dresser makes such a difference. Looks great.

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