Why Is IKEA...

[BlindLemonLars]

SWMBO and I will get a nice lunch and some good drinkies, then stumble around IKEA for 3-4 hours with a happy buzz.

Just make sure you know where the restrooms are along the Ikea rat-maze!

I'll admit though, a nice little beer buzz might be just what is called for to make a trip to Ikea tolerable.

 

[conpewter]

I really hate furniture or pretty much anything made of pressed wood. I'd rather buy something from a yard sale and refinish it myself and have it forever. I guess some people like to switch out furniture along with style... I just tend to get a room like I like it (Well more like She likes it...) and leave it that way.

 

[bad coffee]

they have decent throw rugs, picture frames, guest bed stuff, kitchen (BEER) gadgets, ect. I have a $50 blanket from Ikea I've had for 8 years. It's still in good shape.

And the cinnamon rolls rock!

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[McKBrew]

All the IKEA furniture I got was pine and made in Finland. Obviously pine isn't the greatest wood out there (dents easily), but I rather buy it than spend the same price for particle board made in China.

The only thing I truly disliked other than the crowded store was trying to put that crap together with those wordless directions.

 

[Hermish]

They have some decent stuff if you look around and they are nice if you need some furniture on a budget. And the cheap gadgets are always fun.

I can't beleive no one has mentioned the tasty Swedish meatballs that they have when you are leaving.