Real people with real budgets have to respect the Ikea. We don’t condone fast-fashion furniture that gets used for a year and then ends up in a landfill, but there’s no reason you can’t approach Ikea items as a long-term investment.
Brusen Outdoor Sofa
Ikea.com, $279. Bright and shiny and effortlessly cool. Mix brightly colored pieces with chunky wooden pieces for contrast, or mix different pops of color and patterns for a chic boheme vibe.
Mastholmen Armchair
Ikea Stores, $99. Rattan is so trending right now, you may just want to upgrade this straight to your living room. But outdoors, it’s sure to make an impression. Try covering the seat in a Golden Girls-worthy palm print and you’re – well – golden.
OTTERÖN / INNERSKÄR Outdoor Pouffe
Ikea.com, $59. This pouffe (yes pouffe, bear with me here) is sure to bring a spot of color and texture to any outdoor space – even teeny tiny city spaces. While providing a contrast to the generally hard lines and feel of outdoor furniture, it also creates extra seating when way too many guests show up.
Havsten Outdoor Loveseat
Ikea.com, $490. This series is super customizable. Select your preferred number of seats, and opt to go with or without arms. Plus it is super stylish.
Prastholm Bench
Ikea.com, $149. This minimal bench combines metal and wood. to mix in with any decor. The Prastholm Bench’s mixed materials make for a handy piece of extra seating that combines with any decor.
Tranaro Outdoor Side Table/Stool
Ikea.com, $19.99. An adorable, multi-tasking red side table that doubles as a stool. We love it doubled up to form an oval cocktail table.
Overallt Outdoor Table Set
Ikea.com, $644. This round table amps up picnic style with sculpturally curved benches and stools in earthy wood.
Fanbyn Bar Table and 4 Stools Set
Ikea.com, $525. Mid-century modern style for outdoors. This bar table set with 4 stools features sleek molded white seats and wooden legs.
Havsten Outdoor Conversation Set
A great value, this conversation set includes a loveseat, 2 chairs and a cute circular cocktail table.
Ikea.com
$1134.99