In need of a replacement for your IKEA dining chair slipcovers? We’ve got it here at Comfort Works and you get to customise it the way you want it, too!
The newer Henriksdal (post 2011) will also have a wider seat measurements of 54cm and the older discontinued Henriksdal cover (pre-2011) is 51cm wide on the seating.
Even though IKEA has discontinued the Nils dining chair, we are using this post to reminisce on the goodness of this dining chair.
Pros
The Nils is cosy. Once you sit down on the IKEA Nils chair, the armrests on both sides make you feel like you’re nestled inside a nice, warm dining chair. Upon sitting on it, I had the feeling that I could perch on this chair for many hours past dinner.
And you know what makes it better? Our Classic Velvet slipcovers for the IKEA Nils chair – especially during the cold, winter months. Imagine all snuggled up in your Nils while sipping a cup of tea and doing some paperwork at the dining table.
IKEA Nils slipcovered in Brushed Cotton Rose, Performance Weave Amber and Cotton Canvas Sand for an eclectic interior design
Back support. Even though the back support feels quite low, it keeps hold of your back when sitting in an upright position. A chair that offers good back support can’t be that bad of a chair, right?
Bouncy seat cushions. One sit is all it takes – it’s not so easy to leave the IKEA Nils chair once you start to get snug in it. If you don’t have to, we say, sit down.
Cons
Low armrests. If you’re a person with long arms, then the armrests might feel a little too low and it could be tiring unless you’re not sitting up straight. Nevertheless, this shouldn’t be a problem for people with shorter arms (unlike my lanky ones).
Our Nils has been here for years, so I can’t blame it for having some small creaks when I move around in the chair. It’s still pretty sturdy, so there are no worries on the chair breaking.
Rating: 6.5/10
Do you have a set of Nils dining chairs at home that are still working fine? If you’re planning to keep them for a few more years, why not give them a new look by putting on new dining chair slipcovers? With more than 70 fabric styles and customisation options (long skirt, mid-skirt, ribbon tie back, pleats etc), you will surely find a design that suits your taste and your dining room interior.
Mother’s Day is a tough one. Society wants us to encapsulate everything we appreciate about our mothers into a single gift that she will love, cherish and use forever. That’s a lot of pressure.
The angle I take with my own mother is 1) things that she wouldn’t buy herself that would 2) materially improve her life. Tbh, sometimes that is flowers. Sometimes it’s a food processor to replace the one she bought 30 years ago that died three years ago. You know your mum best. But here are some prompts if you’re feeling lost.
Instead of flowers…
How about a plantable candle? I know what you’re going to say – candles are just as boring as flowers. BUT: candles last longer, are more practical decor items, and in this case, can be repurposed into a very chic potted plant when your mum has finished burning the candle.
Image credit: Esker
Esker’s Plantable Candle (US$83) is scented with a soothing, woodsy combination of palo santo, rock rose and cedar. The candle comes in a very stylish terazzo pot, along with seed paper and a soil pod that you just pop into the pot when the candle is finished. The seeds are all edible herbs, so it really is a gift that, with enough time, will keep on giving.
How about just letting her have a lie-in? Guaranteed your mum would rather have an excellent night’s sleep than a cold piece of toast in bed.
Image credit: Bearaby
This weighted knitted cotton blanket from Bearaby (USD249) has all the benefits of a traditional weighted blanket (helping to manage stress, anxiety and sleep disorders). The key difference is the weight is created by the knit itself, rather than by the addition of beads or other objects. Bearaby blankets are hand-knitted in organic cotton, making them super-soft, breathable and very chic.
How about the equipment to make brunch at home amazing every time?
Image credit: Yield Design
There are no words for how beautiful this Yield glass French press (USD85) is. It comes in four different colours – above is the amber shade, and there’s also a crisp green colourway that is *chef’s kiss*. (It can also be used for teas or fruit crushes.) If your mum’s coffee style runs more to Chemex, espresso-style or Mokapot, simply find the most beautiful version you can.
How about luxe spa tools to use every day? Bonus points if you allow her the time and headspace to use them regularly.
Image credit: Yina
The Yina Bian Stone Gua Sha (USD50) is a beautiful thing to keep on the bathroom counter, even if it’s just to look at. The Bian Stone can be used all over the body, using its different points to increase circulation, and relieve tight, sore muscles.
Or how about a soothing CBD balm? Or a porcelain massage tool for your face? Or a no-nonsense deep tissue massage gun?
Of course, it has to be said – in our eyes, one of the best gifts is a fresh sofa. Maybe that means cleaning your mum’s sofa, maybe that means going on a new slipcover journey with her. Whatever it takes to make your mum happy.
