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My problem with Ikea isn't the design--their products are pretty good in that regard. My problem is with their awful construction quality. Particleboard does no
by hx87 10y ago
My problem with Ikea isn't the design--their products are pretty good in that regard. My problem is with their awful construction quality. Particleboard does not belong in furniture. Fiberboard and plywood sure, oriented strand board maybe, but particleboard? Hell no.
- tonyedgecombe 10y agoand I thought you were just being a snob.
- sotojuan 10y agoHow long does IKEA furniture last? My parent's home IKEA furniture has been fine for 10-15 years. I realize "real" furniture would probably last hundreds, but so far neither them nor us have had any problems. Anyway, IKEA is a god-send for just out of college people like me :-) One day I'll be able to afford more high quality stuff.
- _delirium 10y agoVaries, IKEA sells a range of products with a range of materials. I'd be surprised if the stuff that still is in good shape 10-15 years later is made of particleboard. But they have lots of more solidly built pieces.
- hashmal 10y agothat's another way to look at furniture. in the old days furniture could be passed down generations, and fashion did not change much. today I gladly accept the drop in quality because it comes with a serious drop in price, and I can change stuff around home rather often.