I wish I could give ikea negative 5 stars. I really hate this store. The layout is terrible. They design it so that you must walk through every inch of the store before exiting so that you'll see stuff and make an impulse buy. The problem is this design kills any potential of turning me into a regular return customer. It's like walking through a shopping museum. God forbid you decide you want to buy something you already passed by. Now you gotta go against the flow of people traffic to get back. Don't even try using the shortcut ways. I tried this once to get a small wall mounted shelf. I got completely lost and went in a circle atleast 3 times before finding the shelf. If there is a large piece of furniture you want, now you gotta right down the number to find it at the end in a large warehouse of boxes. And make sure you check the boxes closes. Sometimes items require multiple boxes, and colors are not clearly labeled. We once bought a white leather chair we thought was black. They only had the black one displayed so we didn't think to check. Another time we got home to find the bag of parts/screws was missing from the box. Someone needs to tell Sweden that American men don't need little pocket allen wrenches. We got power tools. The quality of furniture is terrible and the design has no character. Straight flat edges of particle board - that's what you get from ikea. People say, "oh but it's so cheap!". No not really. Not if you know how to shop for good deals on quality American made stuff that'll last 10 times longer. read more

We drove up to Cincinnati a couple of weeks ago to go to King's Island but when we arrived it was pouring. Where do you when your plans are ruined in Cincinnati? I don't know about you but we always end up at IKEA. It's fun to while away a couple of hours browsing through their intricately set up floor plans and marvel at all the cool ideas. They'd be an ideal designer for the tiny house movement. Clever, artful and often inexpensive. That's a great combo. read more

They have no way of calling in to a department only a 1-800 number. I have to drive 50min just to het a specific question answered that one employee has the answer to and I can only hope they will be there when I go. What a crock of sh+t! Also, I waiting 45min in their returns line and I was next in line the whole 45min. Of course after 8 more people were behind me is when they called over another worker. read more

This is a great IKEA. The parking lot is massive. The loading area is big enough to pull up a cargo truck. If you're going to buy a whole room full of furniture (crazy idea, I know), they built this one to be ready for you. You can't help but to be amazed at how they can sell you a set of silverware for $0.99. Sure, it's not quality stuff but it's got more style and less price tag than Target. It does one thing and it does it exceptionally well. The lack of the 5th star is just because the layout of the store and the showrooms herds you in one pattern and doesn't really allow for shortcuts. You can't go straight to the beds or to the other parts of the store without getting the full tour. read more

Oh IKEA, how I love thee. You have everything I need and everything I didn't know I needed. Everything in this store is practical, which is so appreciated by a mother of two little boys who leave a path of destruction behind them. I recently purchased six of the HENRIKSDAL dining chairs and cannot begin to say how much I love them. They have allowed me to have a natural colored, upholstered chair and not lose my mind each time someone drops food on them. The covers come right off, I use Shout, wash and lay flat to dry. The stains come right out and the covers slip right back on and look fantastic. Wait! It get's better. I have been able to purchase additional chair covers for $40 each, which I can keep as backup. AMAZING! The chairs are only one of the practical, great, and useful items they carry. Plan on a weekday trip. The evenings are a little busier, but manageable. The weekends are a nightmare. Avoid at all costs! Before you go, do yourself a favor and Google "IKEA hack". You're welcome! read more

I not a materialistic person, so shopping is to provide safe and comfortable living. Therefore the IKEA adventure does not live up to the hype for me like the other reviewers. I don't like trinkets and a lot of stuff just to have it. Nonetheless, it's a decent place for starter furniture and the start of a divorce! The thought of building everything you buy is likely to create tension in any relationship unless you like building stuff!! I wouldn't recommend the quality of furniture for a high end home looking for longevity. I'm not sure the quality can stand the test of time and the bigger America waist line. I noticed the kitchen cabinets were not real wood on some designs. Not trying to be mean but the furniture is a couple steps above Target or Walmart. Nothing is wrong with that but just know what you are buying and not get caught up in the price. Also be aware there are a ton of kids with parents who don't believe in discipline or controlling their kids in a public place! Kids everywhere jumping on furniture the day my wife and I were there. Remember the saying, "you get what you pay for." Purchase with eyes wide open. I'm sure my wife who loves to shop and is a stuff collector would probably give the store four or five stars. read more

This place is absolutely huge! Unless you know exactly what you want before you come here, make sure you carve out at least 2 to 3 hours for your entire trip. The first time I came to IKEA I was somewhat underwhelmed. All of my friends had building up as being some amazing place where rose petals fell from the sky and magic fairies conjured up the furniture of your dreams, and all for the cost of a song and a dance. Maybe I am a little bit more sheep than some of my friends are, or actually we'll call it "thrifty"instead, but I didn't find the prices to be that exceptional. Also, the furniture was just too modern in style and did not meet with the style into core of my home. However, on my second visit I made sure to plan out ahead of time exactly what I wanted. I use the website IKEAhackers.net and got some great ideas for how to repurpose IKEA furniture into different uses than what it was originally intended for. Now that I have had additional dosages of the real world, and real-world pricing, I further appreciate IKEA's price structure and feel it to be far more on par with what my friends been saying. You can find almost anything you would never want for your home in the store. read more

I love going to Ikea, no matter where in the world it's located. On a recent trip back to Cincinnati, I cajoled my mom into taking me. My favorite thing about Ikea are the fake room set-ups with occasionally absurd space challenges, such as "So you want to live with your partner, child, and three dogs in 400 square feet? No problem! Look how we did it using strategically placed cabinets!" Ikea apparently now has something called Ikea family, which kinda sounds like a discount card. I tried to sign up at the kiosk next to the check-out, but no dice. I had to sign up near the entrance. But next time I go, I'll get free coffee! This Ikea isn't as big as some of the ones I've been to (Schaumburg IL is I think the biggest Ikea, and it's ridiculously large), but it still seems pretty well-stocked and laid out. read more

Click list worst experience ever!!!! Waited an hour . But before that I ran inside to get a few extra things an d there I waited in line 20 minutes when the cashier stepped out from the plexiglass to very rudely exclaim that "this register is closed!" . Th e light was on when I got in line . We spent over $20,000 here remodeling our kitchen and shop here often. The system for click list is horrible. read more

Went on a Sunday... That's where the torture began! Incredibly packed and such a maze to get through when children are running around everywhere! The food at the food court was absolutely horrible. Disappointed completely. However, once we got home and assembled our purchases, I feel we got a decent product for the money spent. read more

I like IKEA because: The stuff works. The concept is sound. Designs are simple and efficient. To me, IKEA is the manifestation of a production and distribution system that is designed to eliminate waste. That efficiency translates into a high quality and effective product for a great price. This is the equation for value. I'll give you an example. I purchased a shoe-box shaped lamp made simply of frosted glass. It was listed at $14. Lights sold separately came in a package of two for $6. So, I'm thinking a total of $20 for a lamp and light - good deal. Imagine my surprise when I found another slightly smaller lamp nestled inside of the first. So, basically $10 bucks per lamp - sweet. Now here's the deal. I also have designer lamp in my office - its fantastic. Brushed aluminum and frosted glass with a "touch the metal" on switch. That lamp cost $300 retail. So, I can get one designer lamp for the price of 30 IKEA lamps. IKEA is about efficiency and value. Tell you something else I saw that I liked. For every $15 solar-powered LED lamp you buy, IKEA donates one to someplace that doesn't have electricity so that people can read after dark. OK, so its mass consumption and consumerism - so what? The world population is at 6.8B and we're adding 134M more in 2010. We need as many examples of waste elimination as we can get. Know what I like best about IKEA - meatballs. They have the most incredible Sweedish meetballs and the serve them with gravy and this awesome lingon berry sauce - mmmmmm. read more

I love IKEA! I'd actually never been to an IKEA before my recent visit to this new location. I've lived in several cities with IKEA's but had never actually made it to one. I'm moving into a new apartment and it was a great place to get random things for my apartment. I got a whole bunch of cooking stuff, my favorite of which was a wooden lazy susan which is so useful! I got bathroom supplies, lampshades for some lamps I already have, and checked out their beds. The store is layed out kinda like a maze, but thanks to the handy dandy map they give you, when you wander to far you can back track to make sure you don't miss anything! The second floor is the showroom and then downstairs is a warehouse area where you can pick up some of the bigger items. You can pick up stuff in the showroom as well, but not furniture. I didn't end up buying a bed from IKEA, but I was seriously considering it. Their latex and foam mattresses are super comfy and really well priced compared to what a new mattress these days costs you. They are also designed different so you don't need a box spring. Instead the mattress sits on wooden slats inside the frame. Did you know that IKEA is owned by one of the largest non-profit foundations in the world? All of the profits from IKEA go to charities all over the world! read more

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG! I am so glad that when CK came to spend the weekend with the boy and I, that we came to Ikea with her to pick up a bookcase she wanted. I've seen a lot of products from Ikea. I've looked at their website. I've even helped put together a myriad of flat pack furniture from here. But I'd yet to actually peruse the aisles myself. What took me so long?!?!?!?! Tip #1 - Do NOT come here alone. CK was going to come here by herself but within 5 minutes we realized that this would not have been a good idea. If it had been me, I would have gotten lost and would now be living in the store (although we did think that would be a great marketing idea for Ikea. Feel free to hire us Ikea management...) still trying to find my way out. And trying to get the packages onto the cart. And out to the car. And folding the seats down. And getting them in the car. You get the point. Do NOT come here alone. Tip #2 - Schedule this as a daytrip. Seriously folks. This place is like Disney World. There are flags and banners decorating the parking lot and you could lose your sensible sedan in a parking lot sea of SUVs. You will need all the time to look through everything. Unless you just totally shut down like I did. Brain. On. Overload. Another reason to NOT go alone. Tip #3 - Eat at the café. This is easy if you schedule it as a daytrip. And the food was surprisingly pretty good! Buffalo Chicken Wrap for CK and myself, whilst the boy got the Swedish Meatballs, Mac and Cheese, and Almond Cake. Like any good girlfriend, I had to sample his food and it was all really good. I like that they served the meatballs with one of my favorite, hard to find in the US fruits, lingonberry. Delish! Tip #4 - Plan ahead. I am so glad that CK already knew what she was getting. There was too much to look through and maintain my sanity. So even if you still want to make a decision after you see things up close, take a look at their website and narrow down your choices. It will make it easier once you're there. Trust me. I'll even help you - http://www.ikea.com/us/en/ Tip #5 - Check out the grocery section. I have been looking for Elderflower Cordial (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elderflower_cordial) in the States for the past 2 years. I fell in love with the drink and really wanted it for the summertime. IT WAS HERE!!! Along with frozen meatballs, lingonberry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lingonberry), and yummy, yummy confections such as chocolate and marzipan. I stocked up on all of these (I may or may not have already eaten them all). So why not 5 stars? Like I said earlier, my brain shut down midway. But I think I'll be better to go back next time more prepared. And with a shopping list. read more

Why I'm a fan I just don't really know.......it's the allure of this behemoth of everything you could ever possibly want (or thought you didn't need but now find you have got to have that thingamajig) that draws you into it's giant maw and swallows you whole. The place is HUGE!!! Don't even consider coming here alone - unless you are very strong - or rolling up in a little car. Talking major fail if you try that. This warehouse giant has just about everything for a home. Beds, stuff to put on the bed. Sofas, stuff to put on the sofas. Bookcases on top of bookcases. Chairs, tables, desks, pots and pans, napkins, food storage containers, toys for the kiddies, planters, interesting Swedish food items......the list goes on and on. And it almost all comes in flat pack boxes that you haul home and put together yourself. The looks range from - yes! that is going into my dorm room - all the way up to - yes! that is going to look good in my remodeled kitchen. And all parts in between. We went to just kill some time and to have fun walking and walking around the aisles. Ended up with some throw pillows, napkins, a great wooden salad bowl, and this thingie that holds my pot lids upright very nicely.... and it even came in this little flat box that I had to empty out the parts and put the thing together. Did I mention that the prices aren't too shabby either? You have to go if for nothing else but to experience the mystique that is IKEA. But I don't recommend the Swedish meatballs in the cafeteria (yep, they have a huge eatery in the warehouse too!) read more

Ordered online, a few pieces were damaged, 1 plate and 2glasses. Customer service was great to deal with.

IKEA: the place you feel like you should hate, but you can't help but love. And oh, do I love it. Ideas! Variety! Affordable! Meatballs! This place is 2 hours away from where I live, which is sad but doable. I spent a full 8 hours here once. No regrets. read more

"Long ago in days of yore It all began with a god named Thor There were Vikings and boats And some plans for a furniture store" IKEA, IKEA, how awesome is this place? Despite going on Black Friday, IKEA may have been one of the most relaxing shopping experiences I've had in quite a while. My wife and I walked in, picked up an IKEA Family discount card (including free frozen yogurt!) and wandered through a few different sections. We found some wonderful little end tables (on sale for $5 apiece!), a new set of bed boards, dishes, lamps, cookies, three different stuffed animals, candy bars, candles, and even had a nice lunch at the cafeteria that was applied as a discount towards our checkout! For all the jokes about the instructions, the quality of the furniture, and the relentlessly Swedish color scheme, we had a great time, no pressure, hardly any major crowds, and got everything we needed. Even the drive there and back took a little less time than we expected! I don't think we'll be going back regularly, but I wouldn't surprised if we're down there every few months to pick up this or that - and we may just take a cooler so we can snag a few things from the frozen foods section next time! read more

IKEA is a pretty heavenly store for furniture and home decor (if you are into that kind of stuff). It is easy to walk out of here spending some money, but in the end it is worth it. There is a showroom up top and then below is where you find the items for your cart (just as a tip for newcomers). This does have its downfalls: the people who shop there get in your way when trying to just find what you need and get out. The prices range from very cheap to very expensive - sometimes hard to find that happy medium of price range. Of course, nauseating children annoying you while you shop. Besides that, IKEA is an experience within itself even if you buy nothing. I will be coming back in the future. read more

As I sit here typing this review, I'm sitting on my IKEA couch, with my feet up on my IKEA coffeetable, drinking out of my IKEA glass. OK, so I'm sort of an IKEAholic. IKEA is a magical paradise of anything and everything you could possibly need to furnish your home. I picked up everything from a chair, to a rug, to a desk organizer, to a vegetable peeler at the store. I've been so pleased with all of my purchases. My IKEA dinnerware set ($14.99) has served me well over the last 6 months. My 3 area rugs ($29.99-39.99) are fabulous. My living room furniture is so comfortable. I love how they sell their furniture with separate covers, so if you want to change it up (or wash out any crazy spaghetti stains) you just throw it in the wash or pick up a new cover. Don't go to IKEA unprepared. It's quite the adventure. The first time I visited I thought, "I'll run in and out in 30 minutes." Oh how naive I was. IKEA is a maze of great merchandise and even better deals, and there were times where I literally thought, "I have no idea how the hell to get out of this store." But, it's a good thing. IKEA is to amazing to rush through. Pace yourself. Check out the fabulous deals and bask in the glory of the never ending supply of greatness. Make a day (or at least half of day) of it. Also, be prepared to do some work. Have your walking shoes on and be ready to break a sweat if you have a lot of furniture. Yes, you have to move them onto the cart and through the check-out yourself. Yes, it's heavy. Yes, the nice IKEA workers will help you. Yes, you will feel like a superhero after you move the 5 huge pieces of furniture onto your cart without dropping anything. But, IKEA will help you deliver. There is an extra cost. When I was there, if you bought a mattress you got free delivery. And guess who needed a new mattress. Score. IKEA is an experience everyone must have themselves. It's like Jungle Jims for home decor. Absolutely love it. read more

I hadn't actually set foot in an IKEA since 2002-ish (the one in Schaumburg, IL), so I wasn't quite sure what to expect when my mom and I took my one-year-old son there on a chilly Thursday afternoon. There wasn't a crowd, which was nice. I can imagine this place is B-A-N-A-N-A-S on the weekends, especially when the weather is nice. I was blown away with how baby-friendly IKEA is. Every store should take a page out of their book. Microwaves and bottle warmers, plenty of high chairs, large family-friendly restrooms, baby food for sale in the cafeteria... IKEA apparently has done their market research and took it to heart. We ate lunch there, which was pretty good for what it is and super-affordable. I found a cute lamp for my bedside table ($12-ish?) and some postcards of animals dressed in steampunk-style costumes (just $1 for 5) that I framed using some steals I found in a bin. My mom snagged a high chair for my son and a couple other items. As others have mentioned, it's a pain in the patoot to have to walk through the entire "marketplace" and the warehouse just to get to the items you want. I get your "strategery" here, IKEA; I just don't appreciate it. Already annoyed by the trek we were forced to endure just to purchase what we'd picked out, we found our cashier just plain useless. I don't think she could have been less helpful except if maybe she had curled up in the fetal position on the floor. We had to wrap up our breakable items in newsprint ourselves, bag it all up (using an oversized one made of tarp material that we had to pay 59 cents to have) and try to help her figure out how to ring up a clock which was a display model and therefore the last one in the store. There was quite a lot of silence and blank staring on her part. I'm not sure I would ever go to IKEA for entertainment purposes, but if I feel like redecorating on the cheap, I'll suck it up. read more

This place is definitely the bomb! We went July of this year and were blown away by all of the "stuff". First off the parking lot was great with lots of parking spaces. Also this IKEA is conveniently located right off of the highway. We first had lunch at the cafe. The food was average, but the prices were great. I noticed a children's area with a play kitchen- thought this was a nice touch to keep the little ones busy. Employees were all helpful and cheery. The lines at checkout were LONGER than anything I've ever seen, but went quite quickly. Will I go back? Of course. What will I do different next time? Empty my bank account before heading to Cincy! read more

Only 4 stars because it's like a mouse maze lol first time here .And I loved it !!!! The prices were great even though everyone told me they were expensive.I really enjoyed the variety and the prices actually.loved to cafeteria and the food .Will definitely go back read more

Ikea is always a super predictable and cute place to get quality furniture for average prices. The only thing that i would say thats not awesome about ikea is that the store is a little bit of a maze until you've gone a few times and recognize the "the lay of land" so to speak. read more

I love Ikea! It wears me out, but I love it! Unique items, low prices, a day long shopping trip! The check out lines are almost always sooooo sloowwww but the store is pretty much jammed packed on any given day. I've also had a lot of problems with items out if stock for long periods of time, which is annoying. But otherwise, I love this store!! read more

How have I not reviewed IKEA yet?? Well what can I say, other then this is probably my favorite home store to shop at. I love being able to walk around and see the actual items they sell in the correct settings. It gives you an idea of how it would look in the setting. My husband and I both like that it inspires us in terms of how we would use the items in our house. I love the different looks and themes each area has. Our three year old daughter loves the children's area especially that they have toys out she can play with. They have great prices and great quality. Most of my house is IKEA so maybe I am biased, but haven't found it to be not true yet. My husband's favorite area is the "as is" section in the warehouse. It's all merchandise that has been returned or marked down. You can find some really good deals on things depending on the time of year. We also like the little cafe after the check out lines. They have inexpensive, but tasty snack foods! If you never been you should know that as you walk through the display area, you have to write down the information on the tag to find the item in the warehouse. There are people to help you load in the warehouse, but most everyone I've seen does it themselves. The best tips I can give when coming to IKEA are.. 1. Plan on spending at least two hours here, maybe longer. 2. Make sure to grab the paper, pencil, and type measure that is provided when you walk in. 3. Make sure if you like an item you look at the tag and write down the numbers needed to find it in the warehouse. 4. Take a peak at the "As Is" section before you load anything from the warehouse shelves as you might find something cheaper. 5. Expect long lines. 6. Sign up for IKEA family to save more money. 7. Most of all: ENJOY YOURSELF!! It's a really fun and different shopping experience. read more

So I have heard about this place from young and old and a recent trip to Hamilton, Ohio led me stopping here before driving home and oh was I ever excited!! Well I am sure if you have not stopped at this lovely establishment you have heard of the decor, furniture, and awesomeness all at a reasonable price... and I will tell you something... it is all true! Lamps, rugs, bedding, kitchenware, everything and anything you could ever want it here! Luckily, I only walked out spending $20 but the whole time I kept repeating to myself, "Katlin, wait until your move into your new apartment... wait, patience." The store is set up with model rooms set-up to see their products on display and in full action. When you see something you like write down its location found on the price tag. This is then used when you go onto the next level and find the item boxed and read for you to pick up! This is definitely a place to hit up to decorate an entire home, business, apartment, studio, bathroom, garage, etc.! Everything is simple, modern, and a cheaply priced! read more

I just don't understand the hype about IKEA's cafe. It's an embellished high school cafeteria. The prepped meals on display do not look or taste fresh and the spaghetti is average. The best part about our whole meal was the garlic bread. Anyway, I decided to persuade my boyfriend to come here a few months ago (sorry about the delayed review.) It was enjoyable, but this place doesn't blow me out of the water. It's a furniture store. Some of these reviews mention four story IKEA buildings. ...Now that'd be something to see! read more

It's very hard to find restrooms, you have to leave the showroom to get there, in the middle of shopping.

I live in Indy, but have family not too far from Cincy, so I was so excited to hear that IKEA was finally going to be closer to home than Chicago! I finally made it there last weekend, and recommend it to anyone else in the Indy area - a much easier, less stressful, and quicker trip than heading up to Schaumburg or Bolingbrook! I only wish I had a whole place to furnish -- a lot of the cool things I found at IKEA were, sadly, items that I simply do not need and have no space for. However, I did pick up a cute wooden salad serving bowl for only $8 -- I've seen similar at Crate & Barrel, and even Target, for around $30. I also picked up a new stainless steel foot-pedal trash can for the bathroom at a fraction of what they cost at other stores. I also picked up some unique, affordable toys for nephews' Christmas presents. I was impressed with the selection of other decorative items, as well as the kitchen items (can't beat $5 for 6 wine glasses!), and will definitely return. Not a bad drive from Indy at all! read more

Always is a fan of Ikea. They have different selection and price range for many furnitures. They are extremely busy on the Saturday afternoon. Even though there is a line for most of the checkout line, they move fairly quickly. Don't forget to stop by the restaurant, their food is pretty cheap and the quality is pretty good. You can sign up online and be their Ikea family member. Once in awhile, they will have some special deal for member. And that are free to join. read more

Oh, IKEA. Thank goodness for IKEA. I used to drive to Pittsburgh for IKEA back in the day. Then it came. IKEA furnished all of my apartments. IKEA allowed me to save a ton of money on my wedding. IKEA is amazing. It's pretty inexpensive, you can get a variety of quality from 7 dollar side tables that will look like crap after a few years of use and be made from cheap fiberboard with veneer over, or you can get something that is solid wood for more money. They offer stuff for a variety of budgets. I own a lot from here. My favorite thing is my bedroom set - Malm - and it's just perfect. Anyhow, go online, look at stuff. Then come here and be happy. BUT here's what I'm really reviewing. That awesome restaurant upstairs. The food is actually pretty good and really cheap. The breakfast is amazing - eggs, swedish pancakes, french toast sticks, bacon - yum! It's fairly good quality and you pay between 1-3 dollars for it. Can't beat it. The swedish meatballs are why you should come though. Oh man are they good! Especially with the lingonberry jam - it's made perfectly, and it's the perfect meal for your super Swedish (I have been to an IKEA in Sweden as a kid, and while it was bigger and had more stuff, still incredibly similar) experience. The penne pasta is also pretty decent. So go upstairs. Go get some food. Grab one of the delicious chocolate cakes. And my best hint: Get a soft drink. I do this with Diet Pepsi, my husband with Mountain Dew. Get whatever soda you like, then add a little bit of the lignonberry juice - ohhhh it's delicious. It's like swedish cherry coke or something. So good. read more

If you know anything about Ikea, the famous and infamous Swedish furniture and housewares store, you are fully aware that this place is massive! To seriously browse the thousands of items here take time. But, unless you already know what you're looking for, you want to take that time because you just never know what you will find that you can't live without. Swedish design is classically modern with sleek lines and subtle if any decorative detail. That makes it fit into any existing home decor from French country to mid-century atomic. That's good. The fact that nearly everything is flat pack, assemble-yourself, warehouse stock means it's cheap. That's GREAT! You get nice style at low prices without muddling your current aesthetic at home. If Ikea was more centrally located, I'd have given it 5 stars, but it's totally worth it anyway. read more

I heart this place so much. I have been four times and each time it's been a great experience... the first couple overwhelming, but the last trip I dare say I was efficient! I have a little plan each time I go there: First, you check everything out, take snaps or make a note of what I think I want/need (always a fine line) and then hit the cafeteria for a break and to enjoy that wonderful Princess treat. Next, I organize what I want while wrapping up my lunk, then head back at it with a mission. Grab what I need, pay, load, head home. I am so glad this location opened up; much better than driving through Chicago. read more

Love this place! The great thing IKEA does is that they help people come up with new ideas on how to change up your living area. They have cheap and expensive items to choose from. IKEA is a great place just to visit even if you don't want to buy anything. read more

A GREAT PLACE for inspiration, inexpensive solutions to home organization, home interior design dilemmas, lunch, and entertainment. Tips: - The customers walking around with tiny pencils are not keeping miniature golf scores- they are writing down the locations of items they want to purchase that are located in the warehouse. - Avoid weekends- lots of out-of-towners who make IKEA a weekend destination. (count the number of U-Hauls and trailers in the parking lot!) - The self-checkout should only be for people who understand how self-checkout works. - Don't go against the traffic current, lest you risk being swept away among the disgruntled customers' mumbles and huffs. - Get Cinnamon rolls on your way out and have them for breakfast the next day.....they are incredible. -Check out the As-Is area near the registers for recently returned or slightly blemished items. There are items that are outright destroyed in this area also! - My daughter loved the kids play area when she was small enough for it, but there's often a waiting list, so sign-up right away. - Take your own measuring tape. Take pictures of any space you are looking to remodel with you, so that you can reference these while at the store. - I don't understand the fascination with most indoor living room furniture at IKEA. It's all very low end and modular, and the prices seem pretty high for what it is. read more

Ordered a stand/sit desk from IKEA online. It said it shipped from the West Chester, OH store. The box was torn open on both ends upon delivery. The entire top of the desk was missing. I have tried calling IKEA 15 times over the past few days. Twice I called at 9:00 a.m. (when the Customer Service lines open). Every time I get the same message that they are experiencing higher than normal contact volumes and are unable to take my call. I tried to submit an email Customer Service contact but I do not have a case number, which is a required field, so the email won't go through. My problem isn't with a particular store, it is with the inaccessibility of IKEA's Customer Service department. read more

Starter / disposable furniture at its finest. And weird meatballs for real cheap while you're shopping. All except for the expedit / kallax shelving. That stuff is great. Has been the go to answer for record collectors for years. Perfect size opening and can handle the weight. Not to mention very inexpensive. read more

Anyone who has spent the day, and I mean the WHOLE day at IKEA, knows that this place is the Mecca of home decor! I don't think they have the best quality stuff, but their showroom is a great place to get decorating ideas for your house. After having gone quite a few times I have figured out that I prefer to go through the catalog and make a list of things to look for to help save time. Everything you find on the showroom areas have tags with the product name and where you can find it in the store, which helps since the place is so huge! Although I love a road trip, I'm ready to have an IKEA of our own this coming summer! read more

I visited IKEA during its opening weekend. Holy cattle call! That sort of congestion is not for me, but I expected nothing less, since IKEA is awesome! I've since returned on a weekday and it is, I am happy to report, not nearly as crowded anymore. Visit the store if you're into modern home furnishings, practical kitchen gadgetry, unique textiles, and Swedish food. Seriously, the food court is great! I had dinner there for under $6 last week! The coffee is pretty good, too! read more

The realities of Ikea.... This isn't a store to just run into and out of, you will spend the minimum of an hour here. If you are looking for pieces of furniture to pass down to the grand kids, this isn't the place. Ikea has great items for space solving issues, as well as uniquely helpful items. Ikea will not break you if you are on a budget. read more