IKEA Locations

My wife and I are currently making use of Boxing Day sales purchasing furniture for our first home (so money is tight with a mortgage coming up). Just wondering what everyone’s thoughts are on shops for good quality, but well priced, corner sofas. We have looked at about 6 different stores so far and each have their pros and cons. Currently tossing between the Milan 3 seater from Harvey Norman or the Pavia Beige Sofa from Lifestyle Furniture - Milan was comfier and had a bit of storage but Pavia was a bit cheaper although slightly less comfier and quality felt a bit lesser than the other option. TIA

Hi, I am looking for someone to sublease my studio apartment in Hyde park. It’s really close to the 6 Bus which would get you to downtown in ~15 minutes. The lease ends 30 May which makes it perfect for those who are looking for an apartment for the spring semester. The rent is 1200$ + utilities which could get up to 85$. The reason for subleasing is that I finished university in chicago and left the town in hurry without closing everything. I even left a lot of my furniture which could be helpful for anyone new to the city. The area is very cool with a lot of schools and amenities around which makes it safe. Close to Target, Wholefoods, and a lot of restaurants and other stores. Unfortuna...

Anyone else regret the style? I’ve had my Ikea Strandmon wingchair for almost 1.5 years. It was something I could test in store multiple times and love that it has a removable seat cushion, feels good on my often sore back, and quality seems pretty good. I began to dislike the style during the summer because I find it a bit ugly now, it’s big particularly the arms and back, and the style doesn’t go well my stuff. I had a very bad back from the pandemic and wanted to get something that felt good and not solely for appearances. I think it would look better in a large space since it overwhelms my space. I live in a small apartment and didn’t want a sofa because of space and I’d ...

I remember seeing a trailer in front of something I went to go see, within this year or last year, 2023 is a reach. It looked and felt like a small independent movie. The minor plot I'm giving will fit almost all movies of this type. A group of about 4 dysfunctional siblings come together to deal with a parent. I'm leaving towards a mother and thinking its dealing with her being forced out of a home and they need to take care of her. Could be a dad and could be someone dying, the other parent or any combination that is requiring these four siblings to deal with a situation together when they have no emotional maturity to make it happen. Something along these lines. I feel lik...

i live 45 minutes away from my nearest ikea. in the past month or so i have frequented ikea 6 different times in order to put together a 8-drawer hauga dresser. i dont cry very often but this dresser made me break down crying 2 separate times trying to put it together. i finally got the frame wiorking after 2 weeks of back and forth as my items were incredibly faulty and i needed several replacements in which ikea actually ****** up the replacement at one point so i had to drive back again. finally i get to slotting the drawers into the dresser. im so excited im so happy to finally have finished this insane project. this dresser i saved up for as ive been needing a dresser for years. im so e...

You walk into IKEA for a lamp. You walk out with bags full of things you didn’t plan to buy. That outcome isn’t accidental—it’s behavioural design at work. From the one-way store layout and endless room setups to mirrors that sell lifestyles instead of furniture, IKEA is a masterclass in how environments shape decisions. Add food, fatigue and small “impulse” items at checkout, and shoppers become more open, less resistant and far more likely to overspend 🍽️🛋️ What’s interesting is that these tactics don’t stop at retail. The same psychological cues show up everywhere—from infinite scroll on social media to autoplay on streaming platforms and urgency cues in e-co...

I bought a professional reception desk for my home office because my company made remote work permanent and I wanted a proper workspace. My spare bedroom now looks like a corporate office and my family thinks I’ve completely lost perspective on work-life balance. The desk is massive and professional and completely inappropriate for a residential space. But I’m on video calls constantly and I wanted to look legitimate. Somewhere along the way I prioritized appearing professional over actually being comfortable in my own home. My partner says walking past my office feels like walking past a dentist’s waiting room. She’s not wrong. The vibe is very much professional reception area rath...

The efficiency of small spaces was the selling point. The agent, a woman with teeth too perfect for her face, had called it "cozy," "intimate," "a cocoon for the modern urbanite." What she meant, what I understood in the bone-deep way one understands the subtext of a rental agreement, was that it was cheap. So cheap it felt like a crime. A converted textile mill, the apartment was a single, open-plan box. The bathroom, a modest cube of tile and chrome, was the only room with a proper door. Everything else was a flow, a seamless continuity of concrete floor, exposed brick, and drywall painted the color of old dishwater. The building was steel and concrete, a mon...

I don’t normally post pictures of my daughter hence the heart… but I just had to share! My mom had Pleasant company dolls as a kid. And I was very very lucky to have tons of dolls and frequently got dolls, furniture, accessories as a kid. As a teen we got rid of a few dolls and most of the furniture only keeping the super important stuff. We still have like 14+ dolls oop…. But the point is I’ve been wanting to pass it onto my daughter. She plays with our dolls and loves them. She got a bitty baby last year for Christmas. We are a pretty low income family so American girl is kinda out of reach nowadays. But her grandma and aunts sent Christmas money. So of course I took her to the...

I’m finally trying to furnish my first place without a roommate and I’m honestly getting sticker shock at every turn. I used to just do IKEA but even their stuff has gotten way more expensive and it’s always out of stock near me. I keep getting recs for this site Costway and their prices are like half of what I’m seeing everywhere else. I checked out their stuff and they have a ton of furniture that looks decent, but I’ve heard mixed things about whether it’s actually sturdy or if it’s just a get what you pay for situation. I’m basically just looking for a decent bookshelf and maybe a side table that won't fall apart if I move next year. Has anyone actually bought their...

Hello everyone.🫡 I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas holiday. I’m posting this quite late in Korea time😴—I usually make sure to be in bed before midnight, but tonight I’m up much later. The reason is that it was really difficult to describe the features we’re developing in short sentences. If I explained each one in detail, the document would become too long. I tried to keep it as brief and clear as possible, but since English isn’t my native language, some parts may sound a bit awkward. Thank you in advance for your understanding. As I mentioned earlier, there won’t be a video this Friday. Most of the team is on vacation, so the office is pretty quiet. I’m not ta...

Hi Punekars 😊 Please suggest some online stores/showrooms to rent furniture & appliance for a 1 BHK for 1 month. (As usual requesting/please suggest, reasonably priced, clean/stain free mattress, & appliances and furniture should not collapse after a couple of days of use) Queen Bed + Mattress, Fridge, Washing Machine, Single Wardrobe, WFH desk and chair. Pick up and drop will be in PCMC area. Thank you in advance 😊

Hi Punekars 😊 Please suggest some online stores/showrooms to rent furniture & appliance for a 1 BHK for 1 month. (As usual requesting/please suggest, reasonably priced, clean/stain free mattress, & appliances and furniture should not collapse after a couple of days of use) Queen Bed + Mattress, Fridge, Washing Machine, Single Wardrobe, WFH desk and chair. Pick up and drop will be in PCMC area. Thank you in advance 😊

Hello, may alam po kayong Japan surplus stores sa pasig? Nagtatry kasi ko maghanap sa fb pero panay old furniture at pinggan - specifically looking for old toys kasi. I only know of yung dating surplus sa harap ng fashion circle (na nawala na very long ago, sadly) at yung ookii treasure (may toys sila kaso more on pinggan collection din so yung anime small figures etc very pricey din) Thanks in advance!

A polish-focused update to improve clarity, flow, and overall feel of the demo. Demo Update – UI & QoL Improvements Refined the core gameplay loop: Pet states (Cleanliness, Hunger, and Mood) now interact more clearly with furniture, interactions, and events, ensuring that every care decision consistently translates into meaningful rewards and progression. Improved progression and reward feedback: Stats such as Mood and Clean now directly affect production efficiency and reward multipliers, with clearer numbers and more immediate feedback. Pets will now automatically use furniture and gain rewards, reducing repetitive manual actions. Improved travel and event logic for a smoo...

I recently moved houses and I need help figuring out what furniture to get, and where to put it. Currently I have a queen mattress and it takes up SO much space. I’m going to replace it with a twin mattress. It’s really hard for me to visualize what to do because of the weird door and window placements. I for sure need a desk, tv stand, and bookshelf. I do need a lot of storage items because I own a lot of things. I used Ikea Kreativ to come up with 3 different designs.

Edit: I didn’t want to write a novel but people are judging me so apparently more context is needed. I have my bachelors degree in social work. Social workers are always needed and always getting hired on. My boyfriend and I’s relationship is healthy and strong. I have lived with my boyfriend for a year already, even got a puppy together which really strengthens our relationship. I have been out of my parent’s place for three years. I have a job right now in my home state. And we have good savings considering the expense of moving. Without reading everything below. The main area I need advice in is when I should start applying to jobs/apartments. I don’t know how to organize a move t...

Welcome. Here’s a few answers to questions you will inevitably post here.. No you shouldn’t lay your records horizontally, yes your storage is fine as long as they’re vertical and not too tightly packed, no those tiny scratches you can only see with your phones flashlight won’t be audible, yes they are common, yes replacing the sleeves are a good idea if you want to avoid more, yes those big gouges WILL be audible, yes you shouldn’t have your speakers on the same surface as your turntable. More info: You get what you pay for, cheap turntables and speakers will sound cheap but you can get great deals on used gear, ask the staff of your local record stores for recs, ikea cube she...

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