The world’s largest furniture retailer, IKEA, has opened its doors in Canberra recently, with more than 12,000 people turning out to its grand opening last week.

If you’ve never stepped foot in an IKEA store you really must go and check it out! One thing is certain you’ll leave the store spending more money than you thought you would as they sell absolutely everything! Ready-to-assemble furniture is the obvious choice, but they also sell everything from pots and pans, complete kitchens, beds, lounges, flooring and so much more!

Here are our top 7 must have pieces from IKEA:

1. IKEA has a great selection of frames in every imaginable shape, size and colour. Best of all they are inexpensive and stylish.

(Image via IKEA)

2. To display the photo frames, you need one of these picture frame ledges. They’re only $7.99!

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3. IKEA is well known for their clever storage ideas and you can find plenty of useful items that will help solve your storage issues in your home. By lifting this bed off the floor and putting storage drawers underneath, plenty of extra storage is added to this tight room.

(Image via Antia)

4. A popular item that creates a stand-out feature in any living room is this striking black and white Lappljung Ruta rug; best of all – it won’t break the bank.

(Image via Style Me Pretty)

5. These shelving units can be used for a variety of different things and come in all different shapes and sizes.

(Images via Laura Nelson)

6. You can even pick up some decorator items for your kids bedroom, like this quilt cover and pillow case.

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7. Your outdoor entertaining needs are also covered with this fantastic outdoor table and chair set – made from a durable plastic, it looks and feels like real wood but doesn’t require all the upkeep.

(Image via IKEA)

If you do plan on making a trip to IKEA, make sure you set aside plenty of time as it will take you a fair while to get through the entire shop!

Let us know your favourite IKEA piece in your home….