Thursday, October 01, 2009

Everything But The Kitchen Sink



It's not that I do not like IKEA. Because I kind of do. It is an inexhaustible source of inspiration and creative ideas. I appreciate the effort. I like the concept. And let’s be honest that’s what they sell really well. They sell the illusion of being funky and trendy although they are the most mainstream thing ever. I find it somehow sad that so many people stock up on everything from cutlery to bathroom sink at IKEA and turn their homes into a uniform, characterless place that is tattooed all over with the IKEA logo. A couple of nice pieces made by them are very much alright here and there but you need to remember the simple rule: less is more when it comes to IKEA. However, the good thing is that there is a world beyond it so if you like the vibrant and peppy Scandinavian design, check these sites out.

Gudrun Sjödén
Isak
Oliver Furniture
Ib Laursen
House Doctor
Green Gate
Rice
Flensted Mobiles

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