Showing posts with label Ikea Australia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ikea Australia. Show all posts

5/11/2026

FRAMTUNG Lunch Bag (22 cm L x 17cm W x 35 cm H )

I needed a new lunch bag, and I fancy this one so much that I purchased despite having the impression that would break easily due to the thin fabric. It is so stylish that I couldn't resist the temptation. 
 
Yes, it is pretty, but it holds my usual stuff without a problem. I usually carry a large solid food thermos (usually heavy), an piece of fruit, an small container with cookies or nuts, several serviettes and two small spoons. The bag has insulation, so it is perfect to prolong the heat of my thermos. I could put much more inside, as it is very spacious. It is also very light and easy to carry. I love the front mesh pocket, as I usually put my mobile there when carrying it or while having lunch. The bag is water-resistant, which makes it great for the occasional splash or leakage. Great price, as well! 
 
DESIGNER Jonas Hultqvist.
 
MIND   
> Max load 5kg.
> Hand wash only. Max 40°C.

MATERIALS  Exterior: 100% polyester (min. 90% recycled). Lining: EVA plastic. Mesh pocket: 100% polypropylene.

 

 

 
 

UPPDATERA Boxes (White & Antracite) (33.5 cm W x 24 cm D x 14.5 cm H)

I love all the Uppdatera boxes due to the range of sizes and elegant functional design and colour. They're made of very good quality plastic (Kmart's imitation isn't half as good) with rounded edges, two handles (which make it easier to carry them) and lower front wall to facilitate access. I have two large size and two small ones both in anthracite and white colours. I use them to hold containers with painting brushes and tools, small tubes and bottles of paint and other craft tools. They hold ton tons of stuff, even the small sizes, and they are a great way to organise my desk in a way that is both stylish and practical. I love the fact that  I can repurpose these boxes for other uses in the bathroom, pantry or kitchen if needed. They clean easily from paint splashes, as well. 

DESIGNER Marcus Arvonen.

MATERIALS Polypropylene plastic (min. 50% recycled).

SATSUMAS Plant stand (78 cm H)

This is a very easy to assemble plant shelf. It's great  to hold small and medium-size plants, photos, pictures and decor items. I have a mix of them all and it looks fab. Due to its triangular different levels shape, it's perfect for corner areas. I love the Scandi traditional bamboo and white metal combo. The bamboo is solid but the piece isn't heavy at all. Not a cheap plant stand, but it's good quality and really great design.  
 
DESIGNER Carl Hagerling.
 
 
MIND Only indoors use.  

MATERIALS Shelf: Steel, Powder coating. Leg: Bamboo, Clear acrylic lacquer.

MEASUREMENTS 78 cm H. Max load per plate 5 kg. Plates are 10 cm diam. 


 
 

LOMVIKEN Frame (black) (32x32 cm)

I love the LOMVIKEN frames series. This minimalist frame looks very elegant, and it looks way more expensive that it is. The acid-free warm white passepartout (mount) mixed with the matte black fine frame are a very elegant combo. Like other Ikea frames, the glass is actually glass-looking clear plastic. It looks totally translucent, but it won't break if it falls down or you move houses. 
 
This size is the only square in the line. Depending on whether you use the passepartout or not, you can fit in larger or smaller pictures. This size can be mixed and matched with the other sizes and formats to create a wall mural or gallery. 
 
The back wall mount is also included. I miss this line lacking a stand support at the back, like other Ikea frame lines have, which would have made it more versatile. 
 
Very easy to assemble.  
 
DESIGNERS M. Warnhammar & A. Fredriksson.
 
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 

MATERIALS Frame: Aluminium, Aluminium, Epoxy/polyester powder coating, Anodized. Front protection: Polystyrene plastic. Back panel: Fibreboard. Passe-partout: Paper

MEASUREMENTS
> Picture without mount 32 cm W x height: 32 cm H.
> Picture with mount 20 cm W x 20 cm H.
> Mount opening 19 cm W x 19 cm H.
> Frame 33.5 cm W x 33.5 cm H x 2 cm D.


 

ÄDELSTEN Marble Pestle and Mortar (10 H x 14 Dia cm)

This is a marble mortar and pestle. The pestle has two sides (one flat and one rounded), which I alternate depending on what I'm crushing. The mortar also has two surfaces, the hollow one, and the one on the base, which is is a bit concave and perfect for dry spices. 
 
I forgot to wash it the first time I used it, and the black surface shed some black 'dust'. Ain't sure whether the black colour is that of the marble or something added on, so I would have liked this being clearly stated. 
 
The set is heavy, at least for me, so I would not put it on a feeble surface. I think this might have been compensated if the based had been made of solid timber or bamboo.
 
DESIGNERS K Hagberg & M Hagberg
 
MIND 

> Wash before first use.

> Hand wash only. 

MATERIALS Hard marble

 

 

 

 

KLYNNON Handmade Bamboo Plant Pot (12 cm)

This is a simply beautiful bamboo pot that goes great with Skandi decor. It is very light, so it doesn't add any weight to the pot I use it with. It comes with a plastic low container (saucer kinda), which prevents any leaked water from affecting the bamboo. I use it with one of my artificial plants, and it looks fabulous. The different sizes of the pot have different waving patterns, something I love, as I intend to buy them. Indoors only. 

DESIGNER Unknown

MIND

> Indoors only.

> The bamboo might scratch delicate surfaces like timber or timber  boards, so add a fabric protector or coaster underneath if necessary. 

MATERIALS Pot:  Bamboo, Bamboo, Clear acrylic lacquer. Insert: PET plastic

MEASUREMENTS Height: 13 cm. Outside diameter: 15 cm. Max. diameter flowerpot: 12 cm

FINFORDELA Bendable Chopping Board (28x36 cm)

This is a two-piece set chopping board and counter mat that I use all the time. I have several of these on my kitchen table, under my wooden chopping board, and also on the counter where I have my small kitchen appliances. I mostly use as mat, as it is cleans easily and looks great with a simple wash. Personally, I prefer cutting my meat or veggies on wood not on plastic, but these pieces are great to chop anything and tip it out into a cooking pan or pot. The smooth surface goes on top of the surface you want to use it on. Economical and good looking.   
 
DESIGNER IKEA of Sweden

MIND  

> Wash this product before using it for the first time.

> Handwash only 

MATERIALS Polypropylene plastic

 

 

 

PELARKORSBAR Cushion cover (50x50 cm)

This is an abstracted botanical cover, which I love. It's very cool and edgy, and goes well with minimalist decor and Scandi offices. Great for reclining chairs. It can be easily removed via the zip.  I haven't washed it yet, so I will comment on my experience when I do, but it's made of 100% polyester so I expect it to be durable and keep the colours for a long time.  Not two Pelarkorsbar cushions are identical as they're made from random-cut pieces from the same fabric. As this polyester, the fabric isn't especially nice to touch. 
DESIGNER Stina Persson.
 

5/01/2026

INNER Soft Cushion pad (50x50 c)

I don't like this cushion pad. It is too flat and formless so it doesn't look good on its own or as an accent cushion, no matter how pretty the cover. It is not firm or plump so this is more appropriate for a reclining chair, or the floor, than anything else. 

Designer IKEA of Sweden

Materials

Fabric: 100% polypropylene. Filling: 100 % polyester - hollow fibre (100% recycled)

MIND

It can be used outdoors but store away indoors when not in use.

 

 

 

4/06/2026

IKEA 365+ Stainless-Steel Square Food container (600 ml)

This is another brilliant IKEA 365+ food container that I use all the time. It's very small, but it fits my small air-fryer beautifully and it has replaced the very toxic stinky greasy silicone liners I had before. 
 
It's not only an air-fryer container. I use it to store leftovers or small quantities of cooked vegetables in the fridge (the plastic or bamboo lids are sold separately), and to reheat and bake in my normal oven.  
 
It washes beautifully. Although it will lose its lustre with use, mine still looks great despite the many uses.
 
I wish they made this one in larger sizes.   

DESIGNER Unknown.

MIND  Freezer, dishwasher and over safe.

 

 

 

 

 

IKEA 365+ Food storage basket with lid (15 W x 15 D x 11 H cm)

I'm a fan of IKEA 365+ products as I have had many for years and they are still in great condition. This basket is too cute and Skandie for me to pass. I have two of these to store onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, apples, and another two for small items of chocolate (Ferrero Rocher balls and small chocolate protein bars for example). They look great on the my kitchen table, and the mesh is perfect to keep onions and garlic aired, and to see though the contents. In the past I've also used to store used batteries and other small items. 
 
They are stackable, so they occupy little space, whether they have the lid on or off.
 
DESIGNER Unknown.
 
MIND Don't use in the fridge or outdoors. NOT microwave safe. NOT dishwasher safe. 
 
MATERIALS 

Basket: Steel, Polyester powder coating

Lid: Bamboo, Clear acrylic lacquer
Seal: Silicone rubber

 

 

 

 
 

DRAGON Stainless-Steel Salad/dessert Fork Set (16 cm)

I bought this pack in a hurry as I was having a gathering at home and needed some extra dessert forks. These look simple, which is great to match with any other cutlery design, They are made of stainless steel, dishwasher safe, and ridiculously cheap. 
 
I regretted the purchase as soon as I got the parcel. These aren't desert forks, too big for that. They  are more salad forks than anything else. The stainless steel is paper thin, so it can bent easily. Yes, the design is so simple that there is no design :)
 
DESIGNER Carl-Gustaf Jahnsson.

MIND Dishwasher-safe.Wash before the first use.

 

 

 

RAMSTA Battery-operated Minilamp (White) (27 mm H x 70 mm D)

I bought one of these to try the product, and I use it inside one of my wardrobes. Despite the small size, it gives a strong light and occupies no space. It's easy to operate and install, and works with three AAA batteries. You can keep this in your handbag, or put it on top of something, on the ceiling of a wardrobe or cupboard (the base is covered with a peeling sticker that exposes the sticky part), or just keep it aside as an emergency lamp. It 
 
Make sure that you fasten the cover well enough so that it doesn't fall or the lights don't go off. If the cover is not fastened enough, there is not enough pressure to make the batteries work. 
 
I've had mine on my wardrobe's ceiling for several months and it's still working well and hasn't fallen off. 

The main downside is that you can buy packages of similar 2-4 mini-lamps at Coles, Woolies, Kmart or Amazon a cheaper price per unit.

MIND Do not mix old and new batteries, different brands or types.

MATERIALS

Base: ABS plastic
Shade: Acrylic plastic

CARE Wipe clean with a dry cloth.

 

 
 

KJUGE Pouffe with storage (Knisa dark grey) (38 cm D x 33 cm H)

I have several of  these around my home, full with travelling gear, emergency kit, and soft furnishings. They aren't the most posh looking pouffes, but they are modular, and can be used separated or form a combination, like in the photo. They aren't visually appealing, but I find that the dark grey is not visually disruptive either. They are very light so I can move them around easily, even when they are full. It holds tons of stuff and you can sit on them as long as you aren't 110Kgs of weight or more. They fit in the Kallax modular shelves, but they don't look good in those, to be honest. I don't like the outward label, which is also a pull, because it lacks finesse. The pouffe is easily to fold and store when not in use. 

DESIGNER  IKEA of Sweden.
 
CARE It cannot be washed or dry-cleaned, just vacuumed or wiped with a damp cloth. The cover has a lighfastness of 5-6 on a scale of 8, so it has high resistance to colour fading. This cover’s ability to resist abrasion has been tested to handle 40,000 cycles (30,000+ cycles means a good ability to resist abrasion). 
 
MATERIALS
  • Lid: Polyurethane foam 25 kg/cu.m., Plywood. 
  • Frame/ Support panel: Fibreboard.
  • Fabric: 100% polyester (min. 90% recycled). 
 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
 

 

 

4/05/2026

SVAMPIG Sponge (Grey-Green)

Not a fancy design or good-looking sponge but it was so cheap that I couldn't resist the temptation. Both sides are covered by a scourer liner, so that's great. Having said that, this is an average sponge. The sponge part is actually very good quality, but the scourer liner detaches easily, which defeats its purpose. Unfortunately, this also happens with branded sponges, so at least this is cheaper.  I find that some of the Kmart novelty sponges are better quality than these.

DESIGNER Unknown

FEJKA Artificial potted Cactus (6 cm)

This FEJKA cactus is just beautiful. It looks very natural and the simple design makes it great for any small corner in your home. I have two of these in different spots in my  Skandie office and they look great. This cactus plant can be used indoors and outdoors. I won't be using it outdoors, but I can put it by the window without fearing that the sun will discolour or damage the plastic. 

DESIGNER Unknown

Materials: Plant, Polyethylene plastic (min. 50% recycled), EVA plastic, Paint. Inner plant pot: Polypropylene plastic (min. 50% recycled)

Measurements: 8cm W x 6cm H, 13cm L.

 

 

 

10/08/2025

UPPFYLLD Ice-cream Scoop (Turquoise)

This scoop costed me a dollar, but it isn't worth the money. It's made of great quality plastic in a lovely turquoise colour and it's dishwasher safe. However, it defeats the purpose because it isn't good for hard ice-cream, the one most people would have in their freezer. The ice-cream gets stuck inside and you need a spoon to get it out. Needless to say, it doesn't hold the shape or improve presentation. Ikea recommends heating up the tool with hot water, but this doesn't change the outcome basically because this scoop is made of plastic not metal, and doesn't heat up enough to get the desired purpose. Perhaps works well with soft ice-cream? A simple table spoon put under warm/hot water does a better job. Watch professional chefs use two average spoons to plate an ice-cream and you'll save your money and the planet. 
 
DESIGNER: K. Gouriou & W. Chong.
Material: ABS plastic.
Measurements: 18 cm L.

Diswashing: Dishwasher-safe. Wash this product before use. 

 

 

8/27/2025

EKET Connection fittings

These fittings are specifically designed to connect different EKET cabinets/cubes if you want to have them placed on the floor, not on the wall (there are specific fittings for that purpose). They come with the corresponding connecting screws and insertable clips. 
 
By looking at the instructions leaflet, they seem to be super easy to instal. However, as other EKET components, they are well designed but poorly manufactured. What meant to be an easy task, it turned out to be a hassle.
 
The fittings are made of galvanised steel, and therefore, good quality. However, the accompanying screw system (plastic clips that nail into a plastic screw holder) is  not something I want to use when mounting furniture that might hold a lot of weight. These clips are similar to other Ikea products clips. However, the heads don't clip in at all, or it takes effort for them to do. Some of the clips worked first time. Others, didn't work at all so I had to use a soft hammer knock to get them down, while others, they split open and were ruined.
 
The result is as intended, you put two or more cubes together. For sure, they're more connected and safer than if they'd be if you didn't use them. Yet, they don't hold the cubes strongly due to only two clips being used on each side and the clipping system being plastic. 
 
DESIGNER: Ikea of Sweden.

ASSEMBLY LEAFLET 

Materials: The fittings are made of galvanized steel and the screws/clips of plastic. 

Mind: Check regularly that fastenings are properly tightened and re-tighten when necessary.


 

EKET Open Cabinet (White, 35x35x35 cm)

I had already bought several cubes from the EKET system in the past, but the ones with the door, when I purchased this one. They are very spacious and good looking and I store tons of stuff in them. I have used them on top of a deck, on top of other containers, or, as intended, connected to other EKET cubes. I have never hung them from the wall, so I cannot comment on that. 
 
I had had a good experience with the EKET door cubes, so I couldn't understand the many reviews claiming that they're difficult to assemble until got this open cube and then I understood. 
 
The instructions are easy to follow. So the problem is not that, is that some of the pieces are faulty from factory. In my case, three of the doors were assembled without trouble. I just inserted the pegs on some of the panel edges into the peg holes on the other panel edges, pressed them down (sometimes with the help of a soft hammer knock) until they click in. Once I had assembled three of the sides, I inserted the thinner back panel and I was ready to finish the cube. That was the problem. due to the peg holes on one of the panels being faulty or too wide, the final pegs wouldn't go in at all. I used a hammer, and nothing changed. The issue is that the last panel was a few millimetres shorter than intended and wouldn't reach  the other panel at all. I followed some of the tricks that the reviewers mentioned on the Ikea product page, but to no avail. I had to request a refund, because I fear that there are many of these cubes with the same issue and would not bother with the replacement. 
 
Designer: Jon Karlsson

Materials: Back panel, Fibreboard, Paper foil. Panel, Particleboard, Honeycomb structure paper filling (100% recycled), Fibreboard, Paper foil, Plastic edging.

Measurements: 35cm W x 35cm H.  

Max. load/shelf: 7 kg

Care: Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.

 

EKET Wood Legs (4pc)

These legs are good looking and really enhance the Eket cabinetry system and I definitely prefer them to the metallic version. They are good quality solid birch wood and have a screwable hole inside where to insert the height regulators, which are hard plastic kind-screws that can be screwed more or less to adjust the height of each leg. Once installed, they look great and are very good. 
 
A few downsides. The wood is attached to a supporting triangle, which is what you attach to the base of an Eket Cube. The way the legs are attached to the triangle is defective, as the leg isn't in the centre, but a bit askew towards one of the angles, leaving little space to manoeuvre your hands or the screwdriver to put in the screws. This is the result of faulty design, not a faulty piece, as all legs are attached to the metallic triangle in the same way. You would need a T-shaped long handle driver to insert the screws straight in.
 
The final problem is that the leg piece has to be screwed to one of he Eket cube panels, all of which don't have pre-drilled holes for the legs screws, so you would need a proper driller, strong hands or your man to drill them.  
 
The set comes with a complimentary ingenious measurement plastic piece  so that the position of each leg can be measured without the need of a tape. The holes on it server to mark the position of the screw with a pencil.  
 
As mentioned above, the legs' height can be easily adjusted thanks to the inserted screwable pieces. You can adjust the overall height or just one of the legs if you place the piece of furniture on an uneven surface, or all of them to the same height. You need to adjust the height before filling in the cubes, needless to say.
 
DESIGNER Unknown. 
Materials: Solid birch, Clear acrylic lacquer.
Measurements:  10cm H 
Cleaning: Wipe clean with a damp or dry cloth. 
Safety: Check regularly that the fastenings are properly tightened.