Interior designers know that IKEA is chock full of all kinds of beautiful accents that are bothbudget-friendlyand stylish.

“Both cut well and are shockingly beautiful for the affordable price tag,” she says.

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“Pop a postcard in and youve got something to hang on your wall,” Wells Says.

Window Treatments

It’s time to move beyond those builder-grade window treatments.

Wells likes to pick up drapery rods at IKEA and also sources curtain panels via the retailer.

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You may actually be surprised at just how longIKEA draperywill last you.

Feeling a little extra creative?

“Theyre simple and minimalist but dont look cheap as many inexpensive full-length mirrors do,” she says.

ikea leaf-printed curtains in bedroom

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“Hard to beat.”

“Their pieces are budget-friendly but they don’t look it,” Jay explains.

Placemats

No tablescape is complete without the right placemats.

Jay notes how she recently purchased a set of rattan placemats that she plans to use duringoutdoor gatherings.