https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:38:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2285432 Tue, 08 Sep 2015 09:00:59 +0000 Alivoo01 2285432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really like the Hemnes line at Ikea because the base structure of their furniture is real wood vs other lines where it's all particle/mdf wood. For the price diff, I'd go with Ikea since they won't use it forever. I'd invest the difference in a nicer big kid bed/room when they'll be using the bed long term. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2285427 Tue, 08 Sep 2015 08:57:28 +0000 snowjewelz 2285427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an Ikea Hemnes set and it's been going strong for like 4+ years! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2284528 Sun, 06 Sep 2015 14:02:23 +0000 ksnow 2284528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: yeah I know what you mean and we have "furniture store" stuff in our room/common areas, but just weren't ready to make the investment for kids stuff. even with a great furniture place near us (furniture land south if anyone is ever shipping for real nice stuff at a discount...) it was going to be 2-3x PB prices and we just thought it was too crazy for kids pieces (for our budget). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2284526 Sun, 06 Sep 2015 14:00:16 +0000 ksnow 2284526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone we decided to go with IKEA (I think) since it seems to last okay and we aren't sure how long we'll keep it (we want a twin for floor space, but also think of bigger for long term/guests, or possibly bunks if we end up in a smaller house later [military]). So based on our indecision seems like the way to go so if we want to switch in a few years it's not as big of a deal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2284009 Sat, 05 Sep 2015 15:06:28 +0000 looch 2284009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly, probably neither...I love PB style and I love IKEA prices, but I prefer furniture stores. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2284004 Sat, 05 Sep 2015 14:59:59 +0000 creativemomma15 2284004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have had great experiences with our ikea furniture. Our bedrood set is the malm kind and even held up great in our move! I would definitely lean towards ikea for kids stuff! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2283992 Sat, 05 Sep 2015 14:32:46 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2283992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For kids, IKEA. I would be devastated if I spent a ton on expensive furniture for my kids and they ruined it. Seeing how they treat most of our furniture, I wont buy them expensive stuff until their teens. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2283989 Sat, 05 Sep 2015 14:17:51 +0000 lamariniere 2283989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: agree with moving! We have a few things from Ikea, mostly dressers and a wardrobe. The wardrobe barely survived our move and the doors are all wonky now. One of our dressers seems to be of pretty good quality and very solid, but the other two are meh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2283931 Sat, 05 Sep 2015 12:24:47 +0000 78h2o 2283931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>PBK has good resale value. If you can afford the upfront cost, I'd go that route. You will probably be able to get at least 50% back when you resell, maybe even 75%. In the end, you could pay less for PBK and have nice furniture. That being said, we don't usually have the available cash for a bunch of expensive furniture, so we usually get used solid wood furniture from Craigslist and refinish/repaint it or buy from Ikea. We do have a PBK bookshelf we bought during a great sale and I've seen the same one sold on local boards for more than we paid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2283923 Sat, 05 Sep 2015 12:02:28 +0000 ElbieKay 2283923@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We like the Hemnes line. We have two dressers and two nightstand from it. I would not bother with pricier furniture for a kid's room. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2283727 Sat, 05 Sep 2015 04:53:07 +0000 Charm54 2283727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am really pleased with our IKEA furniture we bought for DDs room. We don't have a pottery barn anywhere near (and shipping in Canada is $$$ not to mention the original price!!) so it was never an option. But the local furniture store's sets were all super $$$$ also and way crappier quality. I will definitely buy IKEA again for this LO when we transition to a big room! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2283720 Sat, 05 Sep 2015 03:05:32 +0000 regberadaisy 2283720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: exactly. I don't really see ANY set lasting 18 years through the destruction of a child! Besides which, they don't make furniture like they used to so PBK or IKEA, I don't expect either to last 18 years.<br /> And really, not all IKEA pieces are created equal. Some of them we straight junk and some are surprisingly nice. Especially for the price! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2283714 Sat, 05 Sep 2015 02:08:10 +0000 erinpye 2283714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>IKEA all the way! LO's IKEA toddler bed has held up great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2283628 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 21:30:13 +0000 Truth Bombs 2283628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go for PBK. The quality is worth it to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2283617 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 21:11:01 +0000 catomd00 2283617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have had a hemnes queen bed and dresser since college (9 years) and its in great shape. Granted it gets used rarely know since its in our guest room but I have found it to be very sturdy for the price. The mattress has held up well, too. I lived how easy the bed was to put together since I moved quite a bit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2283596 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 20:43:02 +0000 ms.line 2283596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: My Malm pieces definitely took a hit in our move, but the Hemnes held up surprisingly well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2283595 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 20:41:31 +0000 ms.line 2283595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: Yep.... I can remember being a tween and spilling nail polish on my bff's beautiful dark-stain solid wood dresser. We decided to "fix" it by rubbing the top of the dresser down with nail polish remover - hahaha we totally screwed up the dresser and her mom went nuts. Adults can handle investment pieces - I think it's usually a waste on little kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2283568 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 20:28:41 +0000 Smurfette 2283568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are planning on getting LO an IKEA dresser and nightstand when we move her into her big girl room. We figured the odds are markers, paint, nail polish, etc are going to get on it. So when she is 10/13, somewhere around there, she will get a nice set for a bday present. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2283531 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 20:05:43 +0000 Mrs. Bee 2283531@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>if you're not going to move, ikea is fine. it's when you move it falls apart! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2283506 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 19:42:15 +0000 Foodnerd81 2283506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most ikea stuff is not going to last too long, but the Hemnes line is a lot better. It's solid wood and feels really sturdy. I have the long dresser in my room, have had it a little over two years and it looks and feels like new (ahem, except for the dust). </p> <p>That said, I would be surprised if it lasts until college, so if you are looking at buying for the long haul PBK in sure is better quality. </p> <p>For us, I know we are moving in the next few years and don't know what furniture will fit in what room, so it doesn't make sense to invest in too much really good stuff right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2283498 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 19:32:16 +0000 avivoca 2283498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know much about current IKEA furniture (all our stuff is only 3 years old), but my parents still have our IKEA beds from when I was growing up and they are still in great shape. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2283473 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 18:49:24 +0000 petunia354 2283473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've had a pbkids crib, dresser, bookcase and twin bed for my son. We considered ikea for his twin bed but decided to spend the money up front on something that will likely last him until he goes to college! We certainly have stuff from Ikea too but for major pieces of furniture I prefer to go with the solid high quality long lasting stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2283458 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 18:34:07 +0000 HLK208 2283458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our kids IKEA furniture fell apart pretty quickly 😕 if you can afford it, go with quality pieces. We now have to replace the furniture we bought from IKEA just a few years ago. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2283454 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 18:31:42 +0000 Ginabean3 2283454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had both but I prefer the PBK furniture if you can find a good deal! We actually have the Catalina bed, dresser, and nightstand for DD1. and love it! Really solid pieces that will last a long time for her! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2283451 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 18:29:31 +0000 Synchronicity 2283451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had ikea furniture that's lasted me years and years, still going strong! We just always buy the solid wood pieces instead of the particle board or whatever it is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2283443 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 18:10:14 +0000 ms.line 2283443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love IKEA furniture. It's not going to last as long as PB kids, but you could buy it twice over and still be ahead.</p> <p>ETA: DH and I have had Hemnes dressers and nightstands for almost four years now, and they've held up great for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kids-furniture-pb-kids-or-ikea#post-2283441 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 18:07:02 +0000 ksnow 2283441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are thinking about a new bedroom set for our daughter and I'm interested in two sets, one from PB kids (Catalina) and one from Ikea (hemnes). </p> <p>For the set, with a bed/dresser/nightstand, and Labor Day sales...from PB it's just over $1K and IKEA is just over $400.</p> <p>My husband is worried the ikea will fall apart really quickly. Does anyone have kids stuff from either of these brands can speak to their quality/longevity? </p>