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Ikea's Affordable Cable Storing and Gadget Charging Solutions

GeekSugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:43:17 -0800

In a world of expensive charging stations, it's a relief that a geek on a budget can head to Ikea to pick up a simple $3 charging dock that will do the job it was meant to preform: hold your gadgets while they're juicing up. Additionally, for all you cable-hiding freaks out there (yours truly, included) Ikea also offers simple and cheap solutions for any cable management nightmare. All of these products are $10 or less, so I know you can scrounge up the scrilla to get organized. Check them out here!

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Ikea's Back to School Laptop Solutions

GeekSugar — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 07:06:02 -0700

OK, I'll admit it, for someone who isn't even going back to school, I may be getting a little too obsessed with covering back to school products. But overall, I think it's safe to say I have a laptop obsession in general. . . one can never have enough laptop accessories in my book! My favorite Swedish furniture retailer has spoiled me with two new things this week: a SwedeShop iPhone app and a Dave laptop stand. . . in red! See what else Ikea has cooking for this coming school year.

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Before and After: A Free Ikea Chair Gets a Facelift

CasaSugar — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:00:45 -0700

Craftster member Minouette recently posted photos of the free Ikea chair she took from dumpster worthy to crave worthy. She writes, "I found this chair. It had a sad little sign saying FREE. It was filthy and had been much abused by a cat. The legs were scuffed and marked, but it looked solid and had potential."

To see the truly remarkable results, read more.

Minouette reveals her process by writing, "I cut off the fabric and used it to make a pattern. I reused the zipper for the cushion and then trashed the rest of the blue canvas as it was neither nice nor clean. I used a combination of new fabric, thrifted fabrics (corduroy, cotton, upholstery, an old pair of pants and a men's shirt etc.), and block-printed fabrics. I used lino block prints of the oudjat eyes, radiolarians, jellyfish, frog and lily pad, koi, seahorse, walrus, dragon, and blue whales. I also used one old screen print of the sun."

Truly inspiring, Minouette! I am in awe.

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Nice and New: Ikea's 2009 Catalog Is Online

CasaSugar — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:00:00 -0700

It's about that time again. Ikea's new 2009 catalog arrived in my mailbox last week and I spent a good 40 minutes gawking at all of the beautifully styled and photographed rooms, and now it's available for you to flip through online.
The big-box retailer may sell mostly flat-pack, assembly-required MDF furniture that's not the sturdiest I've ever owned, and they may charge an arm and a leg for shipping, but I will give it to Ikea for consistently emerging with eye-catching designs and photography styled to the nines. I'm at a point where I'm honestly trying only to bring home timeless, durable furniture that I can pass on to my kids one day, but when it comes to some accents, and textiles especially, Ikea never fails to win me over -
without breaking the bank. If I'd never seen their products in person, they could have fooled me: their new inventory is quite photogenic, appearing luxe, vivid, and perhaps most importantly, inspiring, on all 300-some pages.

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This Just In: More Interiors from Project Runway

CasaSugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:00:33 -0700

Did you catch the first episode of Project Runway season 5 on Wednesday? While I was initially afraid that I couldn't put season 4 behind me, luckily, I was hooked on the new cast of designers within the first 10 minutes. (I was definitely lured in by Blayne and his insane tanning obsession, as well as his leotard creation).

I recently found even more photos of the contestants' living quarters. You were split about the first photo, which many of you found too Ikea-heavy.

To hear my thoughts on the other interiors, read more.

The other bedrooms reveal an Ikea emphasis as well, and I'm assuming that the box store is one of Project Runway's sponsors. What I'm really surprised by, though, is the retro look to these rooms. What with the checkerboard carpeting and the patterned wall stickers, it's definitely eye-catching, though not necessarily in a good way. What do you think? Have you taken note of Project Runway's interiors in the past? Do you think these are underwhelming in comparison?

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Casa Verde: Ikea's Going to the Bicycles

CasaSugar — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:30:12 -0700

Great news: You can now carry your flatpacked Ikea goods home on your bicycle - at least if you live in Denmark.
According to Inhabitat, Ikea has partnered with the Danish bicycle company Velorbis to provide Danish customers with bikes outfitted with special trailers. Ikea decided to do so after discovering that about 20 percent of its Danish customers already ride bikes to Ikea stores. Now, customers can borrow a trailer and bike for a small deposit fee and load up their wool rugs, bookshelves, and other products in the trailer. Since I've been seeing more and more folks in the Bay Area transporting goods on bike trailers, this seems like a logical next step for eco-minded retailers. I would love to have this option at my local Ikea. Would you?

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Ikea's Cheap, Petite Mikael - Can I Call You Mike?

GeekSugar — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:12:53 -0700

Ikea Mikael
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The Best Laptop Stand Money Can Buy

GeekSugar — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:21:48 -0700

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Casa Verde: Ikea's in the Housebuilding Biz

CasaSugar — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:00:11 -0800

Thanks to a heads-up from Tdamji, I was reminded of the smartly affordable housebuilding business, BoKlok. BoKlok (pronounced "book-look"), means ’live smart." Based on the idea that everyone should be able to afford quality and attractive homes that are roomy, safe, and have access to green space, the homes have an open layout, lots of light, high ceilings, and a modern look. And yes - these homes are made by Ikea.

To find out more about these homes, and to see a gallery of photos, just read more.
Ikea has teamed up with construction firm Skanska to construct these modern, flat-pack homes. The homes, which are available for sale in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, and England, all come with the same package and features, including Ikea kitchens, solar panels, and energy-efficient heating. Available in either terrace-style buildings or flats, the two- to three-bedroom homes use natural materials and make smart use of space. Aimed at first-time homebuyers and young families, the homes offer an alternative to the crowded, over-expensive housing market. While the final product is yes, a little generic and overwhelmingly Ikea-like, I do like the company's commitment to green building and affordable homes. What do you think of these homes?

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Simple or Swank: Easy Easels

babysugar — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:23:59 -0800

Art easels for Simple or Swank.
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Casa Link: Trash to Treasure

CasaSugar — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:15:50 -0800

Ikea Hacker reports on a bench that Diane found on the street. While many people would simply ignore this Ikea find, Diane transformed it into something absolutely stunning with an art-nouveau pattern.

To see the results, just read more.

You can read the whole story on Ikea Hacker.

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Artistic Light Modifications For A Mac Mini

GeekSugar — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:00:09 -0700

I remember the days when I used to go shopping to IKEA, just for the sake of going there. By the end of my four years at University, I had quite the array of IKEA products that got put in boxes and stored in the basement. If only a site like the ikea hacker existed when I graduated, my new apartment would be full of conversation pieces - and my recycled IKEA goods! Check out what Harald did with all his trunna lights from IKEA (yes, it's possible for us to do the same)- he created two light stands for his tiny Apple desktop computer. To check out more pics of his console, visit pimp my mini or scroll down!

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