Hi there,

Before you buy another piece of IKEA furniture, you might want to read this first.

I just published an honest ranking of 6 IKEA pieces I've lived with for anywhere from 1 to 5 years — in real homes, with real kids, pets, and everyday chaos. This isn't about how they look on day one. It's about what's actually held up, what needs a little extra love, and the one piece I would buy first if I was furnishing a new space tomorrow.

(Spoiler: the #1 pick might surprise you. It's not what most people would guess!)

Read the Full Ranking Here

I'd love to know: which IKEA piece have YOU had the longest? Hit reply and let me know!

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If you'd like more of my favourite IKEA finds & hacks, check these out:

IKEA Hack 1

IKEA Hack 2

IKEA Hack 3

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This Week’s Top Find

This washable area rug has been a best seller for months, and it's a FRACTION of the cost of a brand name one. I have this exact rug in our cabin rental, and it's held up beautifully!

👉 Check it out here (commissions earned)

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🤍 A little gift for my email subscribers

Have you downloaded yours yet? I put together a free cheat sheet of my 30 favourite Amazon + IKEA finds that make any room look designer on a budget — and it's exclusively for my email subscribers. No one else gets this link.

👉 Download your free Designer Finds List here​

Talk soon,
Christina
@cozydiyhome

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