Many of the items I’ve brought home from IKEA were never on my original list. You know how it goes: You plan a trip to pick up that bed frame, or a new plant stand, or a dining table, and then as you weave through the store you see a cute wine glass, or a
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The cabinets and appliances were cramped, and a lack of counter space made food prep difficult. “Above all, it was gross, regardless of how well I cleaned it,” Jay says. “I rarely cooked anything complicated or time-consuming due to the lack of functionality and how dirty it felt.” He lived with the dirty, dated kitchen
When my partner and I first laid eyes on our current apartment, we instantly fell in love. We’d found an affordable place with soaring ceilings, airy rooms, and proximity to the train (we live in Chicago). So what if it didn’t have any kitchen counters? We were, of course, in for a rude awakening. With