Love the new 2010 styles. Much more classier than the cheap Ikea looks that were commonly known before.

Love the new 2010 styles. Much more classier than the cheap Ikea looks that were commonly known before.
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Consider Ikea. I have never even considered a major DIY project like that, but consumer reports ranked Ikea as second best for kitchens. (the first best was not remotely affordable). My friends... More

Consider Ikea. I have never even considered a major DIY project like that, but consumer reports ranked Ikea as second best for kitchens. (the first best was not remotely affordable). My friends just put in an IKEA kitchen (installed by a contractor) and they love it.
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cheap stuff.. i would never buy furniture from there. it will fall apart within a year. love the style of things but with style should be quality ...

cheap stuff.. i would never buy furniture from there. it will fall apart within a year. love the style of things but with style should be quality ...
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Alright, so as stated there are so many places to shop online. So the trick is to find somewhere where there are people actively competing with each other to drive down prices, hence Ebay. There's... More

Alright, so as stated there are so many places to shop online. So the trick is to find somewhere where there are people actively competing with each other to drive down prices, hence Ebay. There's always that fear in the back of my head that the deal will be too good to be true, but if you shop smart, you'll likely come out on top. Somethings that you can do to protect yourself are researching the ratings that each seller receives, and also finding out how many sales the person has made. I only shop from people who have all, or an overwhelming majority of good ratings, and those who have been selling for a while. I searched a lot of different internet sites when looking for my wedding favors, and saved a significant amount of money purchasing through Ebay. If you are looking for a bargain in a store, try Ikea. They carry many different items for you to outfit your home, which range from sofas, to bureaus, to beds, bowls, and even lawn furniture. One of the nice things about Ikea for the design challenged (like me) are the different sample rooms they have. So if you struggle matching your furniture, you can just use their design. Also, where else can you find a sofa for under $200? One thing to keep in mind is to remember that the prices are low for a reason. I wouldn't go here if you are looking for something to last. However, this is definitely the place to go if you need a starter set.
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It's always a treat to go to IKEA. They have low-cost furniture which is good quality for the price. There are also lots of knick knacks and odds and ends to look at. I found the prettiest... More

It's always a treat to go to IKEA. They have low-cost furniture which is good quality for the price. There are also lots of knick knacks and odds and ends to look at. I found the prettiest embroidered pillow there last time. I like how they've changed the main parking garage to all disabled spots and "family parking" spots. Especially since I have two little ones and it's hard to navigate them through the parking lot to the store sometimes. Look for big sales like "tax free" day. I bought a sofa and two slipcovers at the last one and saved somewhere around $150.
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I've been going to Ikea since they opened. I have finally found my shopping Mecca - forget Nordstrom - I LOVE IKEA! Great for kids, great for kids who like to destroy things, and great for good... More

I've been going to Ikea since they opened. I have finally found my shopping Mecca - forget Nordstrom - I LOVE IKEA! Great for kids, great for kids who like to destroy things, and great for good stuff that's priced inexpensively. Over the years I've found their one-off items that they occasionally offer. Those are the items that they don't have in the catalog, that they buy in small quantity to test out their suppliers. GREAT unusual stuff, even for Ikea standards. People are surprised when I tell them that almost all of my furniture and home dec items come from Ikea (and one wool Persian rug from Iraq!). My kids love it, I love it, and I even have the Ingmar bobblehead, I'm such an Ikea junkie. PS - AS-IS section rocks! Be sure to check it out - GREAT deals on returned items!
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I visit Ikea at least once a month to shop and eat at their restaurant while the kids play in the playroom. I have alot of Ikea pieces in my house and love the country-style look that they offer. ... More

I visit Ikea at least once a month to shop and eat at their restaurant while the kids play in the playroom. I have alot of Ikea pieces in my house and love the country-style look that they offer. they do offer some weird stuff too, so if you're into the newest and latest thing, this is the place to look. It gets VERY crowded on the weekend, so if you can, go on a weekday. Be prepared to fight the crowds on sale days! It was a nightmare and not worth the savings for us. You might get lost in the store because it's so large, so be sure to follow the arrows to guide you to the cash register. And don't forget to take a peek in the As-Is section near the cash registers. You can find a lot fo goodies in there for cheap.
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There's not much for character here and the quality is so-so, but inexpensive is certainly at the top of the list. I do like that they have some natural pieces that can be painted. Also, most... More

There's not much for character here and the quality is so-so, but inexpensive is certainly at the top of the list. I do like that they have some natural pieces that can be painted. Also, most things are pretty "vanilla" in style and color, so they would work with many different decors. If you're just looking for accent pieces, you might give it a try. Good luck!
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