A little bit smaller location but still fabulously Ikea! So happy to have a couple of them nearby!…read moreMany of the employees speak English without any problem.

There is no other shopping center for furniture, kitchens, appliances, sofas, beds, tables, chairs,…read moredecorations like IKEA! Really HUGE choice of of products of good quality. In my opinion, IKEA furniture is very practical for use, easy to build and mostly reasonably priced. Strongly recommended for everybody! Among disadvantages I would mention permanent queues as a consequence of the big popularity and lack of exclusive stuff and usually, it's sooo difficult to reach shop assistants (e.g. when you need help or just advice).

If you're new to the area and are looking to furnish your new apartment or house, here's a…read moreone-stop-shop to get you started. Great location and plenty of parking. Staff are very friendly and helpful. If you're an English speaker, you'll have no problem finding assistance.

This is a Furniture store and a store for anything you need for the house. It can all be found in…read morethis store. It's great to walk around as you can find inspiration for your kitchen and house. They feature cooking vents that are very futuristic with a modern look. Almost all cooking ranges though are electric and only found one that is gas and electric with a grill next to it. They have a cafe upstairs where you can order German schnitzel with spatzel or fries, cakes, desserts, wine, beer, cappuccino and make your own salad. They also have an adventure land which is a play area for kids. You can leave your kids there and they will provide you a beeper to alarm you if your kid is crying or done playing. I think this is a great idea to have in the store so the parents can focus on shopping while leaving the kids in this area to keep them occupied. Will probably come back here again to help my sister in law look for furniture in the house. Trust!

Flohmarkthaus Böblingen is my favorite local antique store. I love browsing the eccentric…read morecollection of vintage, second-hand and antique furniture, unique decor, clocks, lamps, rugs, and kitchenwares. I return to this store frequently to keep an eye on items I am considering and monitor newly arrived pieces. You may have to ask for prices - pictures and kitchenwares are sometimes not marked. The owner is infallibly polite and helpful, often giving me a discount and always helping me load items into the car. They deliver locally for fee.