20+ IKEA HIDDEN GEMS YOU DIDN'T KNOW EXISTED!!!

When most of us think of IKEA we think of furniture and storage. But IKEA has tons of amazing, innovative, and super affordable options for all parts of your home and life. In this video I'm sharing about 20 of my favorite IKEA hidden gems.

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Hi I'm Kallie Branciforte from But First, Coffee! I'm glad you found my video! I'm the content creator for the blog and YouTube channel But First, Coffee.

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[xSunshinex]

I just love how those wooden lids for the glass storage jars, or bowl, actually also serve as a coaster. Quite handy if the jar has been microwaved or heated in the oven, and then just place it on the lid!

[pattiesposito]

Those big Ikea bags are perfect for moving your child to college. They take up little storage once there. We just used them on vacation when we needed to bring our own linens to the house we stayed in. Then they became our laundry bags. The best.

[bethcarter]

I use the ikea bags are laundry bags. They are big enough to take a huge load of laundry to the basement and because they have handles, I can throw them over my shoulder and have my hands free. They are fantastic. I also use them for recycling. We have to separate our recycling here, so I have several hung on my garage wall for easy separation…. Then if there was anything gross in there, I hose them out. Love these bags!!

[heikejanka]

It has just been during this year that I hear so much about throw pillow covers in videos from English-speaking countries, just as much as I hear about how to put your duvet cover on by grabbing the inner edges etc. This is quite interesting and fascinating ... in Germany, we are used to having throw pillow covers rather than having tons of throw pillows. We are also used to putting covers on our blankets (we do not have duvets, each person has their own blanket 😉) and pillowcases by grabbing the inner edges of the cover and those of the blanket/pillow and pull the cover over it. It is great what social media can do for cultural exchange 😍🥰 Love your channel. You are so authentic and nice.

[crybebebunny]

I Love their children section because, I love their toys both, great pricesed and durable. The dog beds can double up as a place for your baby to nap too.
I am also crazy about their bags, very useful.
Don't go often but, when I do, I usually spend about 3 to 4 hours. IKEA is like a museum experience for me personally.
I have never seen the plastic/silicone covers, definitely will get next time. Their knives are also very high end at a comfortable price.

[alliemay]

I honestly love the paper napkins from ikea! They have lovely thick dinner size and a small size that just feel like amazing quality. I also like how inexpensive some random cleaning things are like toilet brushes, dishes brushes and the dish drying mats

[rachelperry]

I love the “As Is” section of discounted stuff. Amazing!!

[cynthiashepherd]

Yes...those shopping bags from Ikea are AWESOME. I bought one 10 yrs ago and its still going strong...tough and durable, I highly recommend them.

[auntlynnie]

IKEA’s kitchen towels are awesome - I love the hanging loop! Their bath towels (esp the hand towels) are also a favorite.

[teresajenkins]

I really enjoyed this! I liked that you moved quickly from one item to the next. You also made me want to make a trip to IKEA!

[lizouimette]

My favorite "secret" product at IKEA is the simple white glass serving bowls but used as regular bowls instead. They are about $2-3 each and make AMAZING soup/salad/pasta/etc. bowls. They are big enough for anything you could possibly eat, super easy to clean (nothing sticks to them really), and since they are a simple white design they make everything look professionally presented. I barely even use our regular sized bowls anymore.

[alinatherese]

The bags! Not only the size but the strength!!!? I have never broken one!!! I have 37389373 and have given away just as many 😂. So good for dirty laundry, shoes, obviously groceries, holds all my Sam's club bulk items just fine. My new use for ikea bags is when we go away it holds 3 pillows long ways! I binder clip the short handle closed so it doesn't flop open and then use long handle! That's my fav hack with ikea bags carrying anything on a trip bc I use them often. Keeping it closed with a large binder clip. I swear, I'm obsessed, and not sorry about it🤗

[julierader]

Love Ikea, in general, but especially for their kids stuff. We bought the mega paper roll & holder & it has gotten so much use. We've made huge birthday signs, during the quarantine we made signs to post on Grammas' door, get well signs for neighbors...it's amazing the ideas you get with unlimited paper. Plus their tea set with some of the fabric food goodies have kept the kids occupied for hours! And we've had the set for 4 years & only have one chip!

[claudiaschunior]

I totally agree on the IKEA shopping bag review. Everyone in my family comes and ends up needing a bag and keeps it because they love it so much!

[brookejaso]

Those bowls that had the multiple types of lids is genius. I loved those.

[MBMCincy]

I am happy to watch anything about IKEA and your suggestions. You don't do a lot of DIY stuff, but you provided great thought, organization, hacks to solve issues. Thanks 👍

[dmckim]

The rechargeable batteries and lightbulbs are also fabulous.

[bilindalaw-morley]

Around 3:20. Not specially an ikea hack, but if you put your cushion inserts into one-size-smaller covers, your couch cushions never turn into sad flat rectangles. Gives a lux impression-and they’re more comfie

[carolynyangas]

Stuffed animals for kiddos! We are doing a dino room for my 3yo and they have such variety and sizes and they are machine washable!

[deborahpetipas]

That was an awesome video Kellie. Thanks for keeping your eyes open and looking for these little gems. I appreciate your efforts!