IKEA's Budget-Friendly Solution Can Help You Hop On The Chrome Design Trend For Less

There are countless ways to make a statement in your home, but many statement pieces follow popular design trends. One such trend is chrome finished in the home. Chrome was popularized around the mid-1900s and has experienced trend fluctuations since then. Now chrome is making a comeback with endless ways to style the metallic silver trend, but it can be relatively pricey if you're looking for authentic chrome-plated furniture and statement items. If you find that the chrome trend is irresistible but hard to fit into your budget, there's a solution available from IKEA that can give you that same chrome appeal for a fraction of the cost. Simple though it may be, the HYLLIS shelf unit from IKEA offers a chrome-esque metallic appeal that can be implemented successfully in numerous spaces throughout your home. 

In a TikTok video, creator Alyssa Anselmo showed how they purchased and installed a number of these units in their sunroom. After lining the wall directly under the large roof window with these shelving pieces, Anselmo then fills the shelves with plants and accessories to make the arrangement truly pop. While it cannot be denied that these shelves look great, some have mixed feelings on the HYLLIS piece. Some reviewers say that they love the look, whereas others critique the unit for being a "nightmare to assemble" or bending out of their proper shape.

While the HYLLIS might not provide the shiniest of chrome surfaces, it can still add a touch of the trend to your space. The HYLLIS is undeniably versatile, and at just $19.99 each, its affordability is tempting to say the least, but some folks might want to think twice before buying the IKEA HYLLIS shelving unit. While the HYLLIS has a 4.1-star average, it still has many negative comments, with over 200 single-star reviews. Most critical reviews claimed that the shelf was a major pain to assemble. However, some still found the shelving unit to be a smart way to hop on the trend. One reviewer wrote, "This is a great shelf that makes the aggravation of putting it together worth it."

If you feel that you have the determination and patience to deal with constructing the HYLLIS, you may find it to be a gratifying and affordable purchase, but there are other ways to score that classic chrome look too. One method for getting an affordable chrome piece of furniture is to turn to spray painting. A product like JENOLITE Chrome Spray Paint will adhere to metal, glass, or wood. Spraying the HYLLIS unit in a chrome finish could add to its futuristic shine, or taking the time to properly spray paint a shelving unit that you already own can yield similar results for a low price. If you take this route, remember to follow proven spray paint tips for your furniture makeover.