I'm a Gen Z interior designer. Here 6 things I'd get at Ikea and 6 I wouldn't buy there.

Bri MacdonaldJan 15, 2024, 20:09 IST

Ikea has both fabulous and not-so-great items.Bri Macdonald

As a Gen Z interior designer, there are some Ikea items I love, and others I'd skip.
The Pax closet is a great customizable storage solution and the Fado lamp gives a space a cozy glow.

Whether you're refreshing a room or designing your first home, Ikea has lots of interior-design options.

Here are some Ikea items I'd buy and a few I'd avoid when designing a space.

A custom couch is a must if you want to perfectly design your living room.

Customers can choose which elements they prefer in their custom couches.Ikea

The Fado lamp at Ikea can be used in any room.Bri Macdonald

The Pax wardrobe at Ikea can be customized.Bri Macdonald

Wooden hangers can make a closet look more cohesive.Bri Macdonald

I almost always get my neutral duvet covers at Ikea.Bri Macdonald

The office chairs at Ikea are aesthetically pleasing.Bri Macdonald

I'd pass on the wall decor at Ikea.Bri Macdonald

Cheap fabric lighting fixtures from Ikea can be flimsy.Bri Macdonald

Fake floral arrangements can look tacky.Bri Macdonald

Matching dining sets don't do much for a space.Bri Macdonald

I found that the fabric baskets at Ikea stained easily.Bri Macdonald

The shag rugs at Ikea were hard for me to clean.Bri Macdonald