News — Ikea

The first thing you experience walking into an IKEA is an overwhelming craving for cinnamon rolls, stemming from the sugary aroma that greets you upon arrival (Pro tip: They’re located in the cafeteria and worth every penny.) The second is a pang of jealousy at how expertly each staged “room” is laid out. Every picture ledge seems carefully considered; every bedside nook boasts an absurd amount of smart storage. While some of us are struggling to pull together our studio apartments months after moving in, IKEA designers are out there making decorating a small space look effortless—so we decided to...