Shopping for furniture is fun, but it can also be time-consuming and costly. If you’re shopping on a budget, it can be a good idea to invest the majority of your money on the items you need to last, like beds, sofas and dining room tables. Those are the furniture pieces that will anchor your space and give a room comfort and durability.
Then, to add personality, you can accessorize a room with cheaper pieces that you won’t have to worry about outgrowing or ruining. Side tables, coffee tables, kids’ furniture and trendier items are great examples of that. Whether you’re planning to use them short-term or you only have a certain budget left, these pieces are the ones you can spend a little less money on.
If you’re ready to decorate a room in your home or you want to spice things up with some new pieces, Costco and IKEA are both budget-friendly options. And if you want to save even more money, we’ve scoured the sites for these five furniture deals that are cheaper at IKEA than they are at Costco.
Kids’ Loft Beds
If your child has a smaller bedroom and you want to maximize space, a loft bed is a great solution. Your kid can sleep up top and play or do homework underneath, using every inch of the room. Costco has a twin loft bed for $430, but IKEA can beat that price with its model at $349. Another bonus? The IKEA model comes with a built-in desk surface.
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Sideboards
Whether you’ve inherited your grandparents’ china or you just want a swanky place to stash plates, serving bowls or other entertainment-related items, a sideboard has you covered. Decorate a dining room or kitchen with this reclaimed pine sideboard from Costco, which will cost you $1,700. Or, save some money with this similar walnut veneer model from IKEA, which costs $699.
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Convertible Standing Desks
Walking pads are all the trend right now, especially for those who work from home. That’s because, with a standing desk, you can set the walking pad up underneath and get strolling while you work. Costco offers a convertible standing desk for $550, or you can save a few hundred dollars with IKEA’s model, which retails for $249.
Coffee Tables
Coffee tables get a lot of use, especially if you have a busy household. If you plan on using yours for heavy lifting, like TV dinners or work-from-home days, you may want to consider a less expensive option. While Costco offers this beautiful rectangular coffee table for $450, IKEA has a similar option that only costs $89. An added bonus is that the IKEA table also features a secondary shelf underneath for extra storage.
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Dressers
Dressers are a bedroom necessity if you want to organize your clothes, but you can also personalize them with new hardware for a little money. If you want to save even more, however, IKEA offers an eight-drawer dresser that retails for $529. It’s so popular that buyers typically wait for it to restock, but the wait is worth it when you consider this similar, seven-drawer model from Costco, which the company offers for $880.
