I have owned lots of furniture, from nice Thomasville and Ethan Allen to cider blocks and pine boards, and I'm quite impressed with the quality of design and contruction of what is essentially ""presswood."" But unlike the cheap stuff, Ikea's furniture holds up quite well and looks good. I like the clean lines and contemporary finishes, but would like it if they could organize their store and catalog by wood finish, color, or style. It's often difficult to find matching pieces.
Pros: Huge showroom
Cons: Need more stores
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