We Gave a Designer $50 to Spend at IKEA — Here’s What They Bought
Even though IKEA was founded all the way back in 1943, it’s still a favorite of designers today. Spotted in many house tours designed by pro interior designers, IKEA pieces are often featured simply because they’re so stylish and affordable. As Amy Peltier, creative director and CEO of Peltier Interiors, says, “Like so many designers, I love its unique combination of great design at an affordable price point.”
Peltier says that she uses IKEA in her own designs primarily for accessories, storage, and tabletop decor. She also says that $50 can absolutely get you some serious bang for your buck.
“A little definitely goes a long way,” she says. “At many big-box stores, items under $50 are poorly made and overly trendy, meaning they’re either going to break or look out of style quickly. From my point of view, even if we’re focusing on spending less money, you still want to seek out timeless designs that aren’t destined for the landfill. IKEA has that.”
I asked Peltier what she would purchase with a budget of $50 at IKEA — and the word to describe her tabletop-focused picks is “timeless.”
