The most ironic thing about home design in this age of self-expression is how hard it is to make your home look different. Although IKEA will always have a place in our hearts (and homes), how many times have you walked into a friend's place, only to find the same flat-pack furniture from your own home?
Predictability certainly isn't the best ingredient for style. Giving your home personality takes patience, intentionality, and a good understanding of self, as well as knowing where to shop, of course. And the best IKEA alternatives don't have to be any less affordable, either.
