That’s where the Swedish global home furnishings chain Ikea comes in. The store has seemingly countless examples of ready-to-assemble furniture, accessories and home goods in a variety of styles. Anything a retiree might need for their home can likely be found in one of Ikea’s nearly 500 stores.
That said, anyone who’s been into an Ikea, or even perused its website, knows that it can be easy to get lost within the store’s bountiful stock. To help out, GOBankingRates has compiled a list of the best items at Ikea for a retired shopper to splurge on, to settle on — or to skip entirely .
Side-sleepers and back-sleepers require a firm, high pillow to protect their necks and spines. This ergonomic pillow , constructed of memory foam with a cool gel layer on top, does exactly that. It’s not a budget pillow at nearly $60, but it’s larger and less expensive than some other Ikea options.
Settle: Isranunkel Ergonomic Pillow
Price: $39.99
If splurging $60 is a step too far for your budget, consider the Isranunkel ergonomic pillow . Not only do you save $20, but this memory-foam multi-position pillow’s “huggable butterfly design” is specifically crafted to support any sleeping position to ensure that you get a restful and comfortable night’s sleep.
While ergonomics are important, staying within your retirement budget is just as important. With the Klubbsporre pillow mentioned above costing only $59.99, there’s no need to splurge on this ergonomic pillow , which is actually slightly smaller but $10 more expensive.
Splurge: Kloven Deck chair
Price: $189.99
At nearly $200 dollars, this Adirondack-style deck chair is definitely a splurge. However, the fact that it’s built with durable and weather-treated eucalyptus means its definitely a long-term investment that will last you for years, if not decades. Further, its slanted design makes it half-chair and half-recliner for full relaxation and plenty of pleasant evenings on your porch or patio to celebrate your retirement.
Settle: N a mmaro Outdoor Armchair
Price: $65.00
This durable hardwood chair made from durable acacia replicates “a comfy living room feel” for your outdoor lounge area, and at $65, it’s as affordable as it is comfortable.
Skip: N a mmaro Lounge Chair
Price: $95.00
Part of the same outdoor series as the armchair above, this hardwood lounge chair is about five inches wider, but the seat is low — just 12 inches off the ground compared to 16 inches for the armchair, which could make it hard to get out out. Save $30 and go with the higher armchair.
Splurge: Kallax Shelf Unit
Price: $79.99
Part of retirement often involves moving into a smaller, more affordable home to stay within your retirement budget. To help with that, you’ll need a wide variety of attractive storage solutions. One such solution is this shelving unit , which accommodates cubes and other inserts and can be assembled to stand vertically or lay horizontally, on its side. It’s pretty, it’s modular and it’s designed to fit just about any home or room.
Settle: Jonaxel Shelf Unit
Price: $49.99
This open shelving unit has five solid 15-inch-deep shelves and measures 31 inches wide by 63 inches tall, giving you plenty of extra storage space for your home or garage.
Skip: Baggebo Shelf Unit
Price: $19.99
Sometimes things are cheap for a reason. This shelving unit from Baggebo is small, at about 23.5 inches wide and 45.5 inches tall. Although it has a back panel, it has just four shelves. They’re less than 10 inches deep and are made of mesh, which could limit how much weight they hold. You’re better off spending the extra $30 for the larger, more durable unit.
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