Alternatives to IKEA Brussels, the best furniture & decoration stores
Updated February 27, 2023 by pierre
The best alternatives to IKEA to buy designer and decorative furniture in Brussels
IKEA is probably the easiest place to buy everything for your home. From beds to kitchenware, there is enough to furnish all your rooms in the house. Not easy to find alternatives to IKEA when you know that it is a real cave of Alibaba. By definition, IKEA is the best place for your home if you are young and starting out in working life in Brussels. It's cheap, convenient…. And now it's even possible to buy online and have it delivered at home in Brussels.
Small downside, you will probably have the same furniture as your friends... If you want a change of scenery, and have something different to furnish your interior, without having to break the bank... We have found the best alternatives to IKEA for your home or apartment.
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1. Lulu Home Interior – A Deco / Café concept in Ixelles
How about an 850 square meter space filled with inspiration to makeover your home. A real pearl dedicated to interiors and decoration. Whether vintage, design or retro silk, there is always something to please you. LuLu home interior is a family concept located in the heart of Brussels. It is in Ixelles, a stone's throw from Place du Chatelain that you can having a good time on rainy afternoons. or Sunday afternoons with friends.
Behind this store, there is a perfect combination of a decoration store and a café. And yes, in this store with a rather neat design, it is possible to take a break and eat a cake or have a coffee at the front of the store.
On the price side, we are a little more expensive than IKEA but below the overpriced shops. The icing on the cake, if you need personalized support? You can make an appointment with an interior designer from the store to arrange your space as well as possible. Also, good news for HORECA bosses, LuLu Home Interior has specialized in catering space layout. From furniture to crockery, there is everything to start a restaurant in Brussels. If you pass by, don't miss the Lili Cup Cake in the street next door
Address: Café LuLu Châtelain: 101, Rue du Page 1050 Brussels
Address: Café LuLu Kanal 78 – 80 Quai des Charbonnages 1080 Brussels
2. SOSTRENE GRENE, an IKEA alternative straight from Denmark.
If you nordic design is your thing and have already given away at IKEA, why not give it a try SOSTRENE GRENE. This is a rather cute little store straight from Denmark. It is in the CITY 2, in the heart of Brussels that you can find them. The shop will appeal to everyone, just like IKEA low prices and rather good quality. In this store, we push the both creativity and aesthetics. The collections are updated quite often and both the decor and the furniture leaves quickly. Don't delay, if you like something, it seems that stocks are always very limited. This has the advantage that all your friends do not have the same furniture.
Address: Rue Neuve 123, 1000 Brussels
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3. H&M Home, a Swedish decoration shop on Avenue Louise!
If you are spending your shopping spree in Brussels and if you want to buy some decorative items to redo your interior, push the door of H&M Home, here too, this store is part of a Swedish giant. It was in 2020 that the store was opened its doors on Avenue Louise, in Brussels. The opening had been expected for several months. Although this shop entirely dedicated to interior decoration is not as big as IKEA, it will surprise you… Casually, this shop is still 650m²!
You will find H&M home products, but also decoration selections from partner brands and even flowers. Just move from one space to another to see ideas for kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms that are more stylish than ever.
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