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FLAT PACKING WITH GRANKULLA/MUNKARP   © Don Read  2.4.06   


Should we perchance, move to a new flat  (sorry - apartment, in case I have any American readers) we would need to equip our abode with  a few sticks of furniture and accoutrements. I would refer to my dog- eared IKEA catalogue and as I skimmed through the pages I would draw up a list of “must- haves”.

I would definitely need a couple of Toviks, a Grankulla/Munkarp and a Linnan. That should start us off. However, half a dozen Frejas would be useful and two Storms might add to the ambience.

Perhaps three or four Hamnedas to stuff stuff into would be an absolute necessity and, of course, without half a dozen Bumerangs my clothes are going to be severely creased.

Everyone has a Billy or two. Common as muck

In February 2012 Ikea added an accessory for their wardrobe. It was called the Komplement-a shoe organiser.

When we are nicely set up I shall resume my plans for opening a store in Sweden. I plan to major on beds, wardrobes, sideboards, cushions and light fittings,all with English labelling. That should teach ‘em a lesson 

  • P.S. My spellcheck has just blown a fuse.             
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