Having visited IKEA locations in Ireland and Sweden, I've seen how they take the concept so…read moreseriously over there--it's an entire cultural experience. Here, we tend to treat it more like a giant showroom with free babysitting and a cafeteria, but the value is still hard to beat. I had a great run during my most recent trip. The deals were everywhere! I picked up a summer-weight duvet along with a new cover and shams to refresh the bedroom. I also found a stunning set of gold-toned serving flatware -- they have that sleek, high-end look without the boutique price tag. A few highlights and "hiccups" from this visit: The Food & Drink:I tried the fish balls with mashed potatoes for lunch, and they were actually pretty tasty. I also noticed an older gentleman sitting completely alone, casually drinking glasses of what appeared to be wine. Many IKEA locations with a restaurant license do serve beer and wine, and honestly, he had the right idea. Of course, I couldn't leave without hitting the food market for those specific cookies and foreign candies you just can't find anywhere else. The Atmosphere: At one point, navigating the floor felt a bit like an escape room. While the staff seems nice enough, they aren't exactly eager to help--you really have to run them down to get an answer. The Warehouse:I'm honestly not a fan of the self-service furniture selection policy. The whole warehouse environment is pretty intimidating when you're trying to track down boxes. The Strategy:Since I'm lucky enough to live only 25 minutes away I've realized I need to stop coming here like it's a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage. If I visited more often, I probably wouldn't feel the need to drop $200 every time! Overall, it's a solid four-star experience for the unique finds and the reliable "Swedish-lite" atmosphere, even if you have to do some of the heavy lifting yourself.

Very nice IKEA. Super clean but organized like a standard IKEA. Two floors with very large…read moreelevators and an escalator in the front lobby. Like always, as soon as we get there we head to the restaurant. I always get the same thing, Swedish Meatballs. Can't beat how good they are. My grandkids love them too. My son had a Caesar salad which he said was very good and fresh, and my husband had a chicken thigh with black beans and rice and fried plantains. (We were very surprised to see a meal that you would normally see in a Florida IKEA up here in Charlotte North Carolina. I have to admit it tasted very good.) We hit the bathrooms afterwards, spotlessly clean considering how busy it was, and then we went shopping. I will say that there was quite a few open and empty spaces on the second floor in the furniture department. I'm not sure if they were re-organizing or had literally sold out after the holidays. Good thing though, we found what we were looking for things to the help of workers who know the place better than we do and advised us which shortcuts to use. All the workers we spoke to were super friendly and helpful. The value was good as always, IKEA might be slightly higher priced than other places but I have a few pieces in my house that are almost 30 years old and still in excellent condition. It was easier to get here than we thought and we really enjoyed our day here. We can't wait to go back.

Surface specialists came and applied epoxy on the countertops in our kitchen. They did a great 1…read moreday job and prices are fair.

We had Surface Specialists of the Triad reglaze a cast iron tub for us about a year and a half ago,…read morewhile we had some issues along the way, they worked to make sure everything was taken care of to our liking.

BUYER BEWARE!!! DO NOT DO BUSINES WITH WEST ELM…read more Worst service of any furniture provider I have ever worked with. Placed an order for tens of thousands of dollars of furniture. Had to spend no less than 30 hours on the phone trying to correct errant deliveries, items that were broken, etc. Multiple items are falling apart after 8-10 months and West Elm is denying any responsibility and declining to help in any way. I will never buy furniture from West Elm again, and would caution anyone from doing so. Desks have paint chipping at every seam 10 months later, leather chairs have metal and wood poking through the backs of them. West Elm says this is normal wear and tear. BUYER BEWARE!!!!!

This was our first visit to any West Elm store. The store is amazing. We saw so many things that…read morewould go perfect in our home, it was hard to stay focused on what we actually were shopping for. We were able to work with a very helpful young lady named Alex. She was patient and knowledgeable. She looked up things online to help us make our decision. We ended up making a purchase only to come back and exchange it out for the purchase of items only available online. Alex handled everything, the return, and the online purchase- and she made sure to use the free online shipping code! We will definitely be back not only to work on our next home re-do project, but also to shop for gifts. You owe it to yourself to at least walk through this store one time before making your final decisions on your next project.

With the housing market crazy, and most of our furniture aging, combined with downsizing by 1,000…read moresquare feet, we sold our home and rather than move so much stuff, sold off most of our furniture. Well, that meant furnishing our new place. My wife is in the furniture business so we got a few pieces from her company but we'd been searching for a couch and other items. We decided to head to Area where we'd bought some items in the past. We loved the place then and even more so now. The layout is great and the choices excellent. We found a leather sofa and ottoman and made the deal. They delivered it flawlessly after the business closed and were as safe and delightful as can be. We will be buying more items in the future to be sure!

When we ordered a custom made couch from Area, everyone there went above and beyond. We were…read moreshopping for couches and it felt like we'd sat on a 100, seen various price ranges, and so when we walked into Area and found they had exactly the style and quality we were looking for, we were happy to see their prices were very reasonable. The owner had trouble finding the fabric we picked out, but called around before finally securing just the right amount. We are thrilled with this piece of furniture. I highly recommend Area. They're knowledgeable and kind, and the Younger sofas are made in the Triad. Overall great experience.

My mom brought me to Aubrey Home to look for home goods. This place has some great finds, and it's…read moreHUGE! They have beautiful decor, furniture, really neat and classic pieces. If you're looking for decorative pillows, they have an entire room in the back with great, locally made pillows in all colors and patterns. I was greeted when I walked in, and I appreciate that the associate allowed us to wander around and look at all the things. I will definitely be back to Aubrey Home!

Continuing our search for an area rug, we decided to check out At Home. Like other home stores, At…read moreHome sells a little bit of everything, but imagine other home stores on steroids, much bigger, with vast array of options. They sell everything for indoor and outdoor, furniture, decor, bedding and so much more. We found their carpet section, which offered a huge selection, many of which came in varying sizes. We had trouble finding a specific carpet we saw on the racks, so pushed a button on the end of the aisle to call an assosciate, and I've got to admit, I was surprised when she not only showed up, but in just a few minutes. At Home gets bonus point for that, unlike other stores, where you can push the button, and no one ever comes to help. In the end, we found the carpet, along with a few other small items. Pricing, is very reasonable, that being said, most of their products probably aren't meant to last a life time, but you get what you pay for, and if you take care of your stuff, it will hold up. I'll definitely be returning in the spring to pick up some outdoor patio seating!

Website said an item was in stock but they tried finding it and it wasn't. Their system said it…read morewasn't in stock either. Oh well. The place was very clean and organized. It's odd they have separate areas for each department. There are two sections for the kitchen department. Be sure to check both if you can't find what you need because it could be there. Plenty of parking but it is a ways to the front entrance even from the lot. Wide aisles makes it easy to walk with a walker or wheelchair. Friendly helpful staff. 4/5 only because the website error giving me a wasted trip.

I have learned over the years that whether you have money or not, if you grew up in a household…read morewhere things were difficult financially and daily sacrifices had to be made and things we desired needed to be put on hold on a daily basis, those feelings never really leave you. I have a friend Michael who is a successful psychiatrist out in Los Angeles. He has done very well for himself and has certainly put in the years and years of hard work and dedication in his field to achieve his success. We will often find ourselves fretting over something that costs us an extra $20 as if we were back in the Bronx when our parents lived from paycheck to paycheck. I remember my Grandmother, may she rest in peace, would literally run from store to store to store when she did grocery shopping to save a few pennies here or there. And I am the exact same way. Always shopping at thrift stores, always walking to the back of the store to see what is on sale or needs to be liquidated. Always looking at the price on the menu and not focusing on what I really want. It has served me well in that I have never been in debt, but there is some element of feeling I'm not deserving of something off the top shelf. I finally broke out of my box this weekend as I headed to Casual Furniture World up on Lawndale Avenue with the spirit of my Mom with me the entire time. Mom would yell at me all the time in a loving way, "Why do you always buy second hand clothes and furniture? You work so hard. Why don't you reward yourself and get something nice and new? Why do you always get an old used car? Why don't you treat yourself? You earned the money. You're not asking anybody for anything. You deserve it!" With Mom's voice in my head and heart I drove up Lawndale to Casual Furniture World. As soon as I walked in and saw the salesmen and all the beautiful stuff I got nervous. I'm not used to this. They professionally left me alone for a while as I wandered around looking at gorgeous outdoor fireplaces and tables and chairs and couches and anything you could possibly think of. Eventually a salesman named Jim approached me and asked me if I needed help and the journey began. Jim and I zeroed in on three outdoor sectionals; two wicker sets and one teak wood. I found Jim to be helpful but not pushy and after he quoted me what each of those sectionals would cost and I clutched my pearls, I asked for a little time on my own to make a decision As I walked around contemplating making a $4,000 investment, I was in awe of the gorgeous inventory they had at that place. Nothing is cheap but everything looks quality. They had everything from sectionals to chairs to tables to benches to umbrellas to outdoor fire pits and fireplaces. I kept circling around to this one set that caught my eye. I could just envision myself relaxing on that sectional or even moving some of the pillows and taking a nap on my new screened in porch. But $4,000 when I could get something like this at Home Depot for a fraction of the cost kept tugging at me. And then suddenly I heard Mom's voice and she reminded me that I am buying this furniture and built my screened in porch from the money she left me when she passed last year from covid. On top of that, I could not stop thinking about all the families that within one moment were stricken with tragedy when that condo collapsed in Florida just a few miles from where my grandparents used to have a condo in North Miami Beach. In the end I listened to my Mom like I usually did and purchased the beautiful set. What was even more fun is that the pillows are custom made so I got to pick out some cool colors and not the usual gray black and tan that I usually get. I forgot to ask how long it takes and when they told me 8 to 10 weeks I was kind of shocked but then I had to remember that we are still dealing with the pandemic and nice things take time. I put down my deposit and headed on out and then noticed that they share the space with New Garden Nursery which I had not been to in many years. Cool! As I sat on my almost finished screened in porch this morning with a cup of coffee, I could not help but think how blessed I was to have my beautiful mother for 92 years and that she was giving me this porch and that beautiful outdoor furniture sectional as a gift. How lucky am I? I cannot tell you if there are other stores like Casual Furniture World in the Greensboro area but if you are looking for quality and a large inventory and great service, I was very impressed with this place. In a couple of months I will be sitting on it, hosting friends on it and at night when I remove the pillows and sleep with the sounds of the crickets and birds, I will remember how blessed I am and how much Mom and I loved nature. Moral of the story... Once in a while it's good to just go for it and treat yourself. You deserve it and time is short! Right, Mom??

I actually work here, AND shop here and I can't speak highly enough about it. Come and see us! You…read morewill love it too. -Bridget

After a delicious dinner with my wife, we decided to stop into HomeGoods in search for an area rug…read morefor her craft room. I've been to HomeGoods several times in the past, but first time visiting this location. Like any HomeGoods, if it goes in your home, your almost guaranteed to find it. And even if you go not looking for anything, you're bound to find something. They have such a huge array of items, from home decor, to bedding, to kitchen items (like pots and pans, plate, glasses, utensils, and so on), art, food/snacks, furniture, and so much more. Pricing is hit or miss, some items, are well priced, others are bit high in my opinion. I guess it's all in what you're willing to pay. We didn't have any luck finding the rug, but found a few other small items . The only interaction we had with staff was at the register, and it was fine. They were friendly, got us checked out and we were on our way.

Love, love this store! Super clean and everything has its own section. Kitchen, bathroom,…read morefurniture, artwork,lamps, outdoor, pets and so much more! I swing by because I'm redoing my home office. I wanted a new wall art and a blanket for my office lounge chair. I honestly got lost looking at so many goodies. I didn't want to get in trouble over buying and only got what I came for lol. I was able to find my art piece and a lovely blanket! The blanket was 19.99 such a great deal and super soft! Im in love with the print since I do love anything that resemble Western/Native. The art work is so unique! Is an embroidery art work! It was Soo pretty and honestly want I wanted for the office wall. I will for sure we back, when it's time to redo the kitchen!

I purchased a bed along with assembly service through Angi. The Angi pro did not show up for the…read moreappointment. BBB and Angi have passed me back and forth for two weeks, neither accepting responsibility for the refund. BBB says they can only give me a store credit. I did not return anything. I just want my money back for the service they did not provide. THIS IS THEFT AND FRAUD. NO ONE SHOULD DO BUSINESS WITH BBB.

I've been shopping at BB&B for a very long time. I've always counted on them for finding something…read moreon a leisurely stroll through to find something I couldn't leave without or when I needed a specific kitchen gadget (instant read, ice cream scoop, drawer organizer etc...) The staff is usually very helpful and the store is always clean and tidy. Sign up for coupons. 20% off.

Scott cleaned and repaired my old underwood typewriter so it looks and works great. They also had…read morethe ribbon for it in stock. I would recommend them on typewriter repair and customer service.

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