IKEA BESTA Review: Frame Sizes, TV Units, and Wall-Mounting Limits
IKEA BESTA reviewed from US listings and the IKEA buying guide: frame and TV unit sizes, legs, TV weight limits, which units can hang on a wall, and anchoring.
Furniture Reviews
Independent reviews of individual pieces of furniture: the real dimensions, how they are built, what they cost, and who they suit. Every review says whether we tested the piece in person or assessed it from the maker's specifications.
IKEA KALLAX Shelf Review: Sizes, Inserts, Weight Limits, and Room Divider Use
IKEA KALLAX reviewed from IKEA US listings: every white unit size, insert dimensions, the 29 lb shelf limit, anchoring, and using it standing, lying or as a room divider.
IKEA BILLY Bookcase Review: Sizes, Height Extensions, and Shelf Sag
IKEA BILLY reviewed from US specifications: every width and height, extension units and doors, shelf load and sag, wall anchoring, and who it suits.
IKEA MALM Dresser Review: Sizes, Anchoring, and Drawer Quality
IKEA MALM dressers reviewed from IKEA and CPSC sources: the last US sizes, drawer depths, how to spot a recalled unit, anchoring, and STORKLINTA, its US replacement.
IKEA HEMNES Daybed Review: Dimensions, Mattresses, and Daily Use
IKEA HEMNES daybed reviewed from US specifications: closed and extended sizes, two-mattress setup, drawer access and the checks for guest or everyday sleeping.
IKEA POÄNG Chair Review: Dimensions, Cushions, and Body Fit
IKEA POÄNG reviewed from US specifications: chair, rocker and low-back dimensions, cushion selection, cleaning limits and the body-fit checks to make in store.
Article Sven Leather Sofa Review: Seat, Leather, and Who It Suits
The Sven from its specifications: a deep 24 in bench seat at 19 in high, full-aniline leather that patinas, webbing suspension, every Sven price, and Article's returns and warranty.
IKEA KIVIK Sofa Review: Sizes, Comfort, Covers, and Who It Suits
KIVIK from IKEA's specifications: a deep pocket-spring seat, wide arms that cost seat width, machine-washable covers, every configuration and price, and the 10-year warranty.
IKEA PAX Wardrobe Review: Sizes, the New Wall-Mounted Frame, and How to Plan One
Every PAX frame size in inches and centimetres, the ceiling height each needs, the new fold-out wall-mounted frame, hinged vs sliding doors, prices, and how to plan a wall that fits.
Room & Board Metro Sofa Review: Sizes, Comfort, and Who It Suits
The Metro sofa from its specifications: every width and both depths, a 22 in seat at 17 in high, blend-down cushions, hardwood frame, price range, and who should pick the Metro Deep.