IKEA furniture is designed with functionality and style in mind. However, it is also designed for those with lower furniture budgets. If you have a lot of people in your household you might want to spend a little more if you can and buy something sturdier.
I was given year-old IKEA furniture when I was 22 and used it for about two years and it lasted pretty well, but I was the only
person using everything and I took really good care of my furniture. I had the Malm platform bed and a dresser with a hutch on top.
I also had a computer desk which I still use (3 years later) and it works just fine and is still in great condition.
I purchased a $30 coffee table from them and sat a 20″ TV on it and the legs bowed.
I’ve purchased $12 wooden ...