I had no idea Ikea had so much stuff. Our store here in Colorado is opening later this month but I probably won't get to the store until fall/winter.
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Block off several hours the first time you go....the stores are massive. And yeah....they carry a ton of stuff.
Then you have great taste!
The case around it is not the original case. I had my dad make a wood case for me. Here is a better look at it:
I moved to Orlando from Loveland, CO 2 years ago. They have an Ikea store down here. Several of my friends from CO are very excited about the one opening there. And yes, they carry a LOT of stuff!
I have a friend who just moved out to Golden and she's pretty excited to stock up her new apartment with Ikea things we've joked that it's a bit like Inception - "a labyrinth that you don't know the layout of" and that time seems to go by rather slowly in the store, but outside you can easily waste a few hours. Still, not sure the format of the one out there (2-story or more), but always take a day to go through the first time...and check out the restaurant...pretty good cheap food...sometimes they even credit your meal when you go to purchase items...
Since my entire bedroom exists out of IKEA, I'll just show you the room. It's 24 m² so enough space for lots of IKEA stuff.
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Since my entire bedroom exists out of IKEA, I'll just show you the room. It's 24 m² so enough space for lots of IKEA stuff.
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Neat! Looks like an efficient layout to have. What program did you use to render your bedroom?
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Thanks! I really like it, too.
I used Google SketchUp, mainly because it's gallery includes almost every piece of furniture in my room - the iMac, the printer, all sorts of IKEA furniture...
I used Google SketchUp, mainly because it's gallery includes almost every piece of furniture in my room - the iMac, the printer, all sorts of IKEA furniture...
It is certainly possible: the veneer is pretty thin, though, so it would be best if possible to use a cabinet scraper to get the bulk of it off, then apply varnish stripper (sparingly, or you will risk lifting the veneer) and finish with fine sandpaper (120 grade or higher).
If It's Solid Wood
Then yes, it's possible, but if it's a veneer ( which I suspect) then don't even try....You will just end up lifting the thin veneer from the desk and end up with a wrecked desk.
Then yes, it's possible, but if it's a veneer ( which I suspect) then don't even try....You will just end up lifting the thin veneer from the desk and end up with a wrecked desk.
Hmmm, I'll have to think about it before I decide to risk it.
I really just wish Ikea sold the Galant table tops without the frames. Their site indicates that you have to buy them together. Does anyone know if there's any way to just get the table top?
Then you have great taste!
The case around it is not the original case. I had my dad make a wood case for me. Here is a better look at it:
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Possibly the most beautiful piece of audio equipment I have ever seen.
I have bought the tops by themselves in the past. When you are linking them up you can choose alternative leg configurations anyway, so it's not a fixed kit.
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Ikea sell the table tops without the frame in the UK...
http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_GB/pdf/buying_guides/BA5/GALANT.pdf
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/search/?query=galant&pageNumber=4
They are sold/boxed separately in the stores.
The Web site sucks in comparison to visiting the stores not all the inventory is on there, things that could be shipped (small/cheap items) can't be, while I can buy the heaviest of furniture, and everything needs to be bought together.
As mentioned, the legs and tops of most desks are sold separately, as are the cushions and frames for most chairs. Great for replacement!
top left painting whats that called? ive been looking for it forever.
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i like the bed setup. thats what i plan on getting but in the states theres ways around buying the mattress from ikea (i dont like them). anyways, studio apartment?
Lack tv benches
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Malm bed frame. Soon to be replaced. Making a frame to match headboard.
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Lights in headboard are from ikea too
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3 monkeys by Dave Kinsey
Forget the name of this
Malm bed frame. Soon to be replaced. Making a frame to match headboard.
Lights in headboard are from ikea too
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3 monkeys by Dave Kinsey
How much screen real estate do you have in that rig? I'm drooling...
Btw, love the Dave Brubeck and K702. They just sound and look amazing!