IKEA

Now the world’s largest manufacturer of furniture, IKEA is an empire in home furnishing today. Originating in Sweden, IKEA prides itself on its ability to flat-pack furniture that is simple to transport and cheap in cost, but not quality. It was created by Ingvar Kamprad when he was just seventeen years old. Today, this company can be found all over the world.

The designs sold by IKEA are modern and practical, yet still encompass a great deal of style. The idea that products are flat packed, meaning they are all packed in a box somehow, allows for easier transportation by the purchaser. This is also convenient for people who may use public transportation to get around which allows them to purchase the furniture they need without having the burden of worrying about how they are going to transport it. IKEA allows everyone the opportunity to obtain realistic, durable, new furniture to suit their needs while maintaining a stylish appearance.

One of my favorite sections to go into when I go to IKEA is the children’s bedroom section. There are so many creative designs when it comes to the beds, dresses, storage, lamps, basically anything you could think you would need for a bedroom. One of the most intriguing children’s bedroom design I saw is called Mammut. It is this very basic, yet almost cartoon like furniture that you feel like would be seen in a Disney movie. All of the designs in Mammut have wide-bottomed legs and rounded features. The roundedness adds the cartoon-like feature to the furniture. There are also very simple colors used; only blue, red, and pink shades for all of the styles. Although this furniture is easy to grow out of, it is still very unique and captures the childhood spirit.

Another aspect of this furniture that I find very appealing is that it may be recyclable depending on the recycling rules of the community. It is made out of mostly wood. The furniture is also very simple to take care of because all that is necessary is for it to be wiped clean with a damp cloth. I believe this is great for children because they tend to be messy and it would be difficult for a parent to become angry if the furniture got dirty because all they would have to do is wipe it off.

The furniture is also very practical for children. There have been many cases of furniture falling on children which is a parent’s nightmare. This furniture is small and lightweight, which means that the child will be safe when around it. The design also may help teach the child about responsibility and having a clean room. It is easy to take care of and has a very simplistic structure.

The simplicity and realistic aspects of this children’s furniture makes it very practical. It is also stylish furniture that even though it can be grown out of, it is not costly enough to make it pointless to purchase. The fact that it may be recyclable is also a benefit. It will also be easy to transport and set up because of its flat packaging. Overall, I believe that IKEA has some amazing design ideas. It is easy to get consumed in the store because of its endless possibilities for decorating and furnishing a home.