12 Things You Should Always Buy At Ikea That Cost Less Than $40

You can buy just about anything at Ikea, which can make for an overwhelming shopping experience (seriously, who else struggles with all of the choices?!). But if there’s anything you should pick up while you’re at the beloved Swedish retailer, it’s these necessities beyond the bookcases and bed frames that don’t cost a pretty penny (and always come in handy):

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Things you should always buy at Ikea

Pendant lights

Statement lighting is expensive, but Ikea has an amazing selection for every room, most under $100. This industrial style one, for example, retails for just $35. Line three of them up over a kitchen island or just hang a single one above your dining room table. Ranarp pendant lamp, $35, Ikea.

This post is part of Spend It Better, a personal finance collaboration between Chatelaine and MoneySense about how to get the most for your money. You can find out more right here.

Originally published April 2018; Updated July 2019.

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