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Ikea furniture has quite the devoted following -- shoppers love the brand for its style and affordable prices. Lately, however, supply-chain issues have led to many of Ikea's best-selling products being unavailable online and in stores.
Luckily, we found Ikea furniture and decor alternatives at Amazon that are in stock and ship quick. Some of the pieces are on sale right now. All are budget-friendly.
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Best Ikea Kallax alternative: ClosetMaid Cubeicals organizer (12 cube), $147
Best Ikea Billy bookshelf alternative: Furinno Pasir 3-tier bookcase, $27 (reduced from $31)
Best Hemnes dresser alternative: Sauder Shoal Creek dresser, $315 (reduced from $400)
Before you make your next purchase at Ikea, you should give the furniture options at Amazon a look. Amazon offers a number of impressive alternatives to some of Ikea's most popular styles -- alternatives that can be delivered to your home in two days for free. (Some of Ikea's most popular home goods, meanwhile, are not available for shipping.)
We've scoped out Amazon's best alternatives to the Hemnes, Kallax, Billy and other popular Ikea models. Keep reading to get them all, including the deals.
Want even more Ikea-inspired furniture recommendations? Then check out our guide to the best Ikea alternatives you can order online , and our look at alternatives to Ikea's often-sold-out Billy bookcase .
This dresser, similar in style to Ikea's Hemnes eight-drawer dresser, is slightly smaller and a bit more affordable than the Ikea product. Find it in four color options on Amazon.
Sauder Shoal Creek dresser, $315 (reduced from $400)
Amazon's three-tier metal organizer rolling cart is more affordable than Ikea's Råskog rolling cart. It features locking wheels. The organizer can hold 44 pounds per shelf.
Ikea Råskog organizer alternative: Toolf rolling cart, $37
This bookcase is reminiscent of the Ikea Billy bookcase, though smaller. It's also more affordable, and comes in 12 colors.
Furinno Pasir three-tier open shelf bookcase, $27 (reduced from $31)
This 71.1-inch-tall bookcase features adjustable shelves. The shelves are 6 inches deep, perfect for holding most books, picture frames, vases and collectibles.
Furinno Jaya Simply Home 5-shelf bookcase, $99
These ClosetMaid organizing cubes are similar to the Ikea Kallax shelving unit, and more affordable. Find them in seven colors and eight sizes. Links for the six-cube and 12-cube models are below.
If you've been eyeing the Ikea Malm bed frame with storage boxes, check out this upholstered option from Novogratz. Instead of wood finish like the Ikea piece, this one comes linen- or velvet-covered, depending on the color you choose. Choose from three colors, and three bed sizes.
Novogratz Kelly queen bed with storage, $391 (reduced from $431)
Ikea's Luggmal pillow covers aren't available online. So, if you don't feel like leaving the house, and standing in line at your local Ikea, you can order this similar style on Amazon. It comes in a set of two. The pillow is the exact same size as the Ikea product. (But it's more affordable!) Find it in four colors.
WLNUI light gray decorative pillow covers (set of 2), $18 (reduced from $21)
If you love the look of the Tufjord Ikea bed but hate the price, there's an affordable alternative on Amazon that you can buy right now. This deluxe wingback queen bed is the same style as the Ikea bed frame. The Amazon alternative comes in five cool colors. Prices may vary by color.
Allewie queen size modern platform bed frame (peacock green), $200
First published on February 22, 2022 / 2:35 PM
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