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Assembling IKEA Furniture

IKEA is a privately held, international home products company that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture such as beds and desks, appliances and home accessories. Founded in 1943 by 17-year-old Ingvar Kamprad in Sweden, the company is named as an acronym comprising the initials of the founder’s name (Ingvar Kamprad), the farm (Elmtaryd Agunnaryd) where he grew up.

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Assembling IKEA Furniture

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  1. Assembling IKEA Furniture Hays-NYC.com

  2. What does IKEA mean? • IKEA is a privately held, international home products company that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture such as beds and desks, appliances and home accessories. Founded in 1943 by 17-year-old Ingvar Kamprad in Sweden, the company is named as an acronym comprising the initials of the founder’s name (Ingvar Kamprad), the farm (ElmtarydAgunnaryd) where he grew up.

  3. Things You Didn't Know About IKEA • You'd be hard-pressed to find a person who hasn't owned a single piece of Ikeafurniture in her lifetime.  • But for how popular the home decor giant is, how much do you really know about the company itself—besides the facts that its furniture is cheap, its instructions are infuriating, and its Swedish meatballs are delish?  • The New York Times recently took a deeper look at the inner workings of Ikea, and what it uncovered is pretty insane. 

  4. The Name Is Actually An Acronym • While most people assume IKEA is just a Swedish word or a nonsense word like Kodak, it is actually an acronym with close ties to Ingvar Kamprad’s heart. The letters stand for his initials, the initial for the farm he grew up in, Elmtaryd, and the town the farm was located in, Agunnaryd.

  5. They Also Sell Houses • Ready to buy a new home? If you live in Scandinavia or the UK, don’t head to a real estate agent, head to IKEA and grab a flat-pack house for a fraction of the cost. The BoKlok houses were originally released in Sweden in 1996, and have since expanded to IKEA stores across Northern Europe.

  6. Tips for Assembling IKEA Furniture Hays-NYC.com

  7. Make Space • You'll want plenty of open floor space to assemble your furniture, and it's often much bigger than you think it will be. By giving yourself enough room, it's less likely you'll kick parts around and lose them. If you need more space, consider building the furniture in a different room than where it will be used, but make sure it can fit through the door when finished.

  8. Gather Your Tools • Most instruction manuals will specify the tools you need and even include Allen wrenches and small screwdrivers. It's usually best to use your own as you'll have a better handle and the tips will be sharper.

  9. Follow Instructions Closely • Give the instructions a quick look over to help organize the parts, then follow them exactly step-by-step. If something doesn't make sense to you, read ahead as there is always a reason why a piece needs to be built first.

  10. Review Online Resources • Many furniture companies have videos and FAQ's on their sites that are useful. Check there as well as DIY message boards before calling in help. Or, if you need some inspiration, check out Ikea speed builds and YouTube and marvel at how fast someone can put together Borgsjö desk.

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