How to give furniture a longer life

Within the next few years, the potential to repurpose, repair, reuse, IKEA product. Even today, there’s probably an easy way to prolong the life – and the value – of your furniture.

A person’s hand holds a paintbrush and applies grey paint to the top surface of a piece of untreated pine furniture.

A person’s hand holds a paintbrush and applies grey paint to the top surface of a piece of untreated pine furniture.

New furniture – or refreshed furniture?

Often, you can refresh well-used furniture for little cost or effort. Perhaps your sofa has washable and replaceable covers or your wood furniture needs only a lick of paint or wood stain for years of extra use.

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In a two-tone beige living room, a person in a colourful dress spot-cleans the armrest of a sofa with light grey covers.

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Citrus fruits and a knife on a bamboo STOLTHET chopping board on a kitchen counter with fresh herbs and other ingredients.

Did you know

A well-maintained wooden chopping board can last for years. Regular oiling can prevent warps and cracks.

Keys to a longer life (for furniture)

The IKEA range includes several products to help you extend the lifespan of your furniture – and your floors.

VÅRDA Wood stain, outdoor use, colourless

VÅRDA Wood stain, outdoor use

Price EGP 349/0.5 l

FIXA Paint brush set

FIXA Paint brush set

Price EGP 179/3 pack

STOCKARYD Wood treatment oil, indoor use, 500 ml

STOCKARYD Wood treatment oil, indoor use, 500 ml

Price EGP 499/0.5 l

FIXA Stick-on floor protectors set of 20, grey

FIXA Stick-on floor protectors set of 20

KOLON Floor protector, 120x100 cm

KOLON Floor protector, 120x100 cm

VIMLE Cover for 2-seat sofa, Saxemara light blue

VIMLE Cover for 2-seat sofa

ÄNGSKORN Mattress protector, 90x200 cm

ÄNGSKORN Mattress protector, 90x200 cm

LUDDROS Pillow protector, 50x80 cm

LUDDROS Pillow protector, 50x80 cm

Tips and ideas for a more sustainable home

A person’s finger presses the on/off switch on the cord of a white FUBBLA LED work lamp on a light-blue tray table.

A person adds a vegetable peel to a brown-paper food waste bag in a HÅLLBAR waste sorting bin within a high MAXIMERA drawer.

Stainless steel VIMMERN kitchen mixer tap with handspray at a round BOHOLMEN inset sink, green leaves on the edge.

A person places a turquoise, silicone, ÖVERMÄTT food cover on a glass of chopped watermelon that stands on a chopping board.

A person sprinkles chopped green herbs on to HUVUDROLL plant balls in a IKEA 365+ frying pan on a hob.

Everyday actions matter. See some ideas