HomeTechnology. Nature shows never looked sharper. Reality shows never looked more … real. Flat screen TVs are a great technology. But if you’ve tried fitting your new TV into your old entertainment center, you know it doesn’t work. Today’s wider, sleeker screens need more — and less — space than those traditional cabinets provide. Come to think of it, game consoles, laptops and other electronics have taken a bigger presence in the living room too — along with those cords you keep tripping over! We have great ideas for making the technical more livable in one of the most lived-in rooms of the house.
Living Rooms. You finally decided to do it. You and your partner are sharing a home. Or maybe you found a roommate and moved into your first apartment. But it’s not exactly what you expected. He brought along that big-cushioned sofa and spends hours lounging around in the living room. Or maybe she brought in a fancy, white divan that’s only for “special occasions.” Merging households can cause tension, especially when it comes to living room furniture. But there are ways to co-decorate this room without either of you completely surrendering your style.
Kitchens. Not so long ago, kitchens had one main appliance for cooking — the stove. Now, your kitchen probably has dozens of gadgets that make cooking easier. Toasters, blenders and counter-top grills are the minimum. And, of course, crock pots, cappuccino makers, panini presses and bread makers. (Whew!) Add in special knives, pans and cutting boards, and the stove barely gets noticed. One clutter-busting idea: Store the tools you use least in a different room. For the rest, IKEA cabinets, drawers and storage solutions are designed to give all the goods in your kitchen their own special place.
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With IKEA Elizabeth’s 3.5% sales tax, now furnishings are more affordable than ever. Plus, every Saturday and Sunday take advantage of our complimentary NYC shuttle from Port Authority to IKEA Elizabeth. (3.5% sales tax and complimentary NYC shuttle only at IKEA Elizabeth.) For details, call 1-800-BUS-IKEA.
