Everyone’s talking about the IKEA ‘donut’ lamp. But according to BHG stylist Nonci Nyoni, there’s a quieter, more sophisticated pick that deserves your attention, and it’s only $50.
Nonci has spent years sourcing pieces for professional styling jobs, which means she knows exactly which products look expensive and which ones just look cheap. We gave her a $100 budget per item and asked her to show us what she’d actually buy.
From a chair that works just as hard in a dining room as it does in a home office, to storage tins that are actually pretty enough to leave on the bench, here’s what made Nonci’s IKEA shopping list.
The Tonerud blue KRYLBO chair ticks boxes for both comfort and style. Nonci says, “This is a great curvy back chair that works in both a dining room and office space – not only giving good back support but also offers a sleek, minimal style to elevate your home.”
This durable stoneware plate is ideal for everyday use and pairs well with a range of table settings.
Nonci says, “It’s a great artisanal look dinner plate that’s perfect for everyday use and is easy to replace in case of breakage!”
If your entryway always looks cluttered, this slim stand is an easy way to clear some space add colour.
Nonci says: “I love an unexpected pop of colour as well as having somewhere to hang up a jacket, hat and handbag near the front door.”
Nonci says the Fascinera chopping board is the perfect addition for small kitchens or cooking for one. “Perfect size for a single-person charcuterie board for a night in!”
Forget the viral IKEA ‘donut lamp’; the HÖGVIND Table lamp is perfect if you want to make a small bedroom feel more polished.
Nonci says: “This lamp is sophisticated and minimal, and at this price, it is an easy pick to style a console or bedside table.”
IKEA’s stainless steel cookware set makes updating your grimy old pots and pans easy.
“This super affordable non-toxic cookware set is a no-brainer for anyone who wants easy-to-clean and long-lasting pots and pans!” says Nonci.
BETTHAJ tin with lid, $12
These ribbed metal tins are a great space-saving pick. “Love these stackable ribbed storage containers – pretty and practical kitchen storage – you can’t go wrong!”
Laundry day instantly feels less chaotic with this oversized bag, which lets you carry a full load in one trip.
Nonci says, “It’s perfect for collecting and carrying all the laundry to the laundromat in one go!
A good pie dish is a must-have kitchen staple. This oven-safe ceramic pie dish from IKEA is perfect for taking your pie from oven to table.
Nonci: “I don’t bake, but if I did, this pie dish is super cute and instantly enhances your meal and the dinner table setting.”
While viral products come and go, these designer-approved picks show the best value items aren’t always the most talked-about. And these IKEA items under $ 100 are proof that you don’t need a big budget to create a home that feels stylish yet functional.
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