I was lucky enough to have a babysitter on Saturday so I could visit my favorite hang-out, Ikea.  In addition to perusing kitchen cabinets for my upcoming gutting of my microscopic kitchen, I took some photos of some of my favorite pieces.

I really love the way Ikea creates the vignettes of actual spaces.  Some of them are really stunning, some are very “dorm-room.”  I especially enjoyed the dining-rooms that were set for shoppers.  Here are my two favorites:

IKEA OSMIUM PENDANT LAMP-NEW IN BOX!-NO RESERVE! US $20.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 13:36:45 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

New One IKEA KNAPPA Pendant Lamp/Light Art/Modern/Mood US $29.95 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 21:38:19 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

One New IKEA SEPTIM Pendant/Ceiling Lamp/Light BLACK US $14.95 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 21:43:41 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

Here’s a really neat way to bring a lot of pop to a teenager’s wall by using some simple frames and a copier machine:

I also purchased the child version of the “Pello” chair.  Kyle (he’s 6) loves to play his Xbox 360 in it!  It’s the perfect size for a 6 year old and it still looks good enough to be in a modern interior setting.

Ikea Tullsta children kids furniture chair slipcover US $39.00 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 13:46:11 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

IKEA HENRIKSDAL CHAIR COVER beige sand color US $21.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 13:56:30 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

IKEA HENRIKSDAL CHAIR COVER off white color US $21.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 13:56:33 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

I’m looking to rip out all of my high wall kitchen cabinets and will be installing a bunch of new Ikea versions which will include a pull-out pantry (it’s huge), and standards with glass doors.  I really liked these:

The kitchen I am planning will have a lot of stainless steel.  So, of course, I loved their display with the stainless steel backsplash.  It looks very clean and easy on the eyes.

When I am working on my kitchen, I will go ahead and get these for behind the door for some added stainless steel storage:

Some of the hottest seats at Ikea were these:

Shelving also looked hot, even the ever-present “Billy” bookshelves.  Now they are offering gorgeous glass doors in various designs to match any decor possible.

And I still like the ladder shelves, which now come in a wide variety of colors.  I think these would look fabulous in a child or tween’s room.

I noticed also that Ikea were experimenting with different wall treatments.  I was particularly attracted to their “orange” wallpapers.  Here’s one that I thought looked very clean and modern:

The stripey trend of theirs also extended straight through to their ambient lighting series.

NEW IKEA ORGEL TABLE LAMP US $7.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 18:57:58 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

IKEA ORGEL Handmade Paper Shade Table Lamp Light NIB US $12.88 End Date: Saturday Jan-10-2009 11:15:53 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

IKEA Modern Contemporary Table Lamp Rice Paper Shade US $22.95 End Date: Saturday Jan-10-2009 19:17:01 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

Here are some other varieties that I found quite lovely.  Again, Ikea can take a simple idea and re-skin them for any interior style - from country to stark modern.

As usual, I left thinking I had everything I needed.  Then I realized I forgot the kitchen cart and a number of other things I really needed/wanted.  I guess that means I’ll have to make another trip really soon - Yippeeee!!!

IKEA OSMIUM PENDANT LAMP-NEW IN BOX!-NO RESERVE! US $20.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 13:36:45 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

Klippan Almas Red Sofa cover slipcover Ikea Love Seat US $27.00 (3 Bids) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 13:44:55 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Ikea Tullsta children kids furniture chair slipcover US $39.00 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 13:46:11 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

New IKEA Inger Fabric - Grey Flowers US $6.99 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 13:46:36 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

Ikea Lillberg Sofa Bed Slip Cover US $25.00 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 13:52:47 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

IKEA HENRIKSDAL CHAIR COVER beige sand color US $21.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 13:56:30 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

IKEA HENRIKSDAL CHAIR COVER off white color US $21.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 13:56:33 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Brand New Ikea Blanket US $40.07 (10 Bids) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:02:33 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

IKEA Kura Bed tent Cave Stars Blue Boy Girl canopy EUC US $7.52 (11 Bids) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:13:08 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

IKEA LINED Curtains Drapes 2 PANELS Tab Top Natural NIP US $22.88 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:18:36 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

IKEA Night Lighting for Children : SPÖKA US $3.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:29:55 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

20x AA Ikea Alkaline Batteries (two 10-packs) US $6.00 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:30:40 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

New IKEA SVEJE Rug Green Throw/Mat Kitchen/Bathroom US $14.50 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:30:58 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

New 12 IKEA White Sheer Curtain/Drape/Panel 110x98 US $34.95 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:32:18 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

IKEA TODDLER QUILT & COVER YELLOW MONKEYS *KOMPISAR* US $4.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:34:33 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

New IKEA ORGEL Mood Paper Floor Lamp/Light Modern/Art US $29.50 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:38:22 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

New IKEA Dignitet Curtain Wire/Rod Set with 24 Clips US $23.50 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:42:48 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

New IKEA Dignitet Curtain Wire/Rod Set 24 Clips/Corner US $29.50 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:42:58 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

IKEA Ekeskog Sofa Slipcover White US $325.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:43:50 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

New IKEA Halogen Work/Desk/Study/Office Lamp/Light US $18.95 End Date: Friday Jan-09-2009 14:53:02 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

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