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.
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Ikea opened up a few years ago in my neck of the woods and I have been a loyal customer since then. Although their furniture is NOT of the highest quality, if you have pets and kids like myself,... More

Ikea opened up a few years ago in my neck of the woods and I have been a loyal customer since then. Although their furniture is NOT of the highest quality, if you have pets and kids like myself, your furniture is going to get trashed anyways, so why not spend $70 on a coffee table instead of $200? I really like the fact that you can find something that fits every style. I decorate with antiques and my home has a cozy style to it, Ikea has a line called Leksvik that matches my home perfectly – we have their coffee table and bookshelves. If you decorate in ultra-modern, they have a lot for you too! I highly recommend Ikea, but don’t go in expecting the top of the line…you’ll be disappointed.
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It’s like being a rat in a maze. The store is a giant circle or oval or spiral—I can’t exactly figure it out. You don’t have to follow the path, but it helps reduce the “we’ve already been through... More

It’s like being a rat in a maze. The store is a giant circle or oval or spiral—I can’t exactly figure it out. You don’t have to follow the path, but it helps reduce the “we’ve already been through this part” routine that you’ll find yourself in if you do stray from the path. Neat things that is very European and somewhat minimalist. Fun things. Always a crowd. Don’t go on Weekends without valium. You either love this store or you hate it. I happen to love it and think that every city should be required to have an Ikea. There is furniture and accessories there for every budget and style. All the furniture comes flat so you can pretty much take everything home with you (provided you have a large enough car). We’ve spent several hundred dollars on beds, chairs, couches, entertainment centers, and computer desks and we move often as well, and our Ikea furniture certainly has stood the test of time. Of course, if you only buy the cheap stuff, you may find that it falls apart much more easily, but spend a few bucks more and get the better stuff and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Stop by the café and get some Swedish meatballs before you go. Mmmm…..
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THIS IS IN RENTON, IT'S A GOOD FURNITURE STORE THAT IS FAIRLY PRICED.... BUT THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT YOU HAVE TO PUT YOUR FURNITURE TOGETHER YOURSELF...YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR OWN TOOL KIT AND A... More

THIS IS IN RENTON, IT'S A GOOD FURNITURE STORE THAT IS FAIRLY PRICED.... BUT THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT YOU HAVE TO PUT YOUR FURNITURE TOGETHER YOURSELF...YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR OWN TOOL KIT AND A HANDYMAN TYPE OF SKILL WHEN YOU BUY STUFF FROM IKEA. IKEA DOES HAVE NICE HOME BELONGINGS AND PRICED FAIRLY.
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Ikea is a good bet. (Since it's somewhat of a drive, make a list of anything else you might need for the home and look for it while you're there.)

Ikea is a good bet. (Since it's somewhat of a drive, make a list of anything else you might need for the home and look for it while you're there.)
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