It's a big month for IKEA Canada: Not only is the brand rolling out its much-anticipated 2017 catalogue, but it's also celebrating its 40th anniversary on Canadian soil. That's four decades of huge blue bags, mystifying model names — seriously, how do you pronounce Ljusöga? — and attempting in vain to assemble bookshelves by yourself. And because the best way to celebrate is shopping, here are 40 clever, affordable items you can find in the 2017 catalogue.
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