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IKEA
Category: Shopping Home & Garden Furniture Stores Furniture Stores [Edit]
1000 Lougheed HwyCoquitlam, BC V3K 3T5
(604) 636-1000
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 10 am - 9 pm
Sat 9 am - 9 pm
Sun 10 am - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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31 reviews for IKEA
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31 reviews in English
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Review from Sijia W.
Vancouver, BC
4/11/2012 3 Check-ins Here
I like everything about IKEA 'cept one thing.
If you're poor, broke, on a budget and need good looking furniture, IKEA is THE place to be. From $200 beds to $300 Sofas and $1.50 meals everything is budget priced.
A lot of people have the misconception that IKEA furniture have poor quality, I beg to differ. Most of their products have gone through extensive stress/strain tests and have shown to last. However, what makes them fall apart is people's poor skills at assembly and disassembling the products.
If you have never been to IKEA, it is one GIANT furniture showroom. Rooms with tiny square footage are carefully laid out to showcase their multipurpose furniture. It is perfect for the urban family to explore and gain inspiration. When you see something you like, simply write down the information down on the product tag and that will direct you to the warehouse where the item can be picked up. I sometimes just go there for the day with my camera and get inspired. Nothing is taboo. There are no signs that says "Please don't sleep on the beds" or "Please don't touch". Everything is meant to be touched, laid down on and tried. No staff will ever come bug you and ask "Do you need any help" unless you ask. The staff are easy to identify in their bright yellow polo.
When you're hungry, grab a bite to eat at the Restaurant (yes, they have their own restaurant and child care centre). The food is super cheap and extremely filling. They even serve wine if you're so inclined. The food stations even have free baby bibs and microwaves to heat up formula. They have literally considered EVERYTHING. By the way, the restrooms have free diapers! Yea! I know!
Furniture wise, grab one of their free catalogues. It will give you all the measurement and pricing information you need to plan out the space before you visit. Different IKEA locations some times have different promotions and pricing so if you're planning a big purchase it can be worth while to check out multiple stores.
The getting it all home is my least favourite part as I do not have a vehicle. For small things I bring my reusable IKEA bag and that can be easily transported on transit. For large items if you have a truck or van it's usually not an issue. I've gotten most of my purchase home in a regular sedan. I was also able to get two Billy bookcases and a Besta shelf all home in a Smartcar. Because everything is flat packed it's perfectly manageable. However, if you're a dainty individual with no vehicle insight, they do offer delivery and will bring the items right to your suite. Same day delivery can be arranged for all items purchased by 3PM.
Assembly, you will need basic tools. Phillips head screw driver will usually do it. To make numerous assemblies quicker, I highly recommend a electric/power screwdriver/drill. If any of the items require an Allen Key it is included. Read the instructions carefully and you should have no issues. I have to say, most IKEA furniture fall apart before their time because it wasn't assembled correctly the first time. Each part as been carefully designed/engineered to absorb and bear the weight. So if it wasn't assembled properly, it will fall apart without a doubt. Grab a handy friend to help you if needed.
If you can't find exactly what you want, there are tons of resources out there to make IKEA stuff do what you want. Since their stuff is so modular you can essentially use them for parts. Speaking of parts, if you are missing parts to an old piece you can usually get it for free at Customer Service.
So, overall, because I like in an expensive city with tiny condos I rate IKEA a 4. With the only reason for not getting a 5 being their locations are very remote for someone with no vehicle. Honestly it's not their fault, but it's just one of those things that makes me unhappy. -
Review from Herman E.
3/18/2012
Inflation must be happening even with Ikea. The $1 beakfast is gone. It is now $2......booooo. This is my second breakfast at Ikea.
Anyhooooo, I was in this store to buy a specific toy for my daughter because it was not available at the Richmond location, so breakfast it was.
I gotta be honest, for $2, you cannot expect much. Cold powdered scrambled eggs, hash browns that were tasteless, and mystery meat that was likely sodium infused fat and bread crumb filler that pretended to be sausage. The meal was on the ummmmmmm...... meh side. However, for $2, I cannot complain and act like I didn't know what was coming. I got what I expected. That said, I could have spent $0.95 + tip more, and went to Bon's! Surprisingly, the coffee was decent. I even went and bought a bag. We'll see how it turns out when I make it at home.
I think everyone must experience an Ikea dining experience at least once in their lifetime. -
Review from Amy T.
3/5/2012
I can almost always find what I need at Ikea. This past weekend, we needed a shoe cabinet that was modern, takes up as little space as possible and of course cost efficient. Thank you Ikea!
As for their cafeteria, they have a pretty good range of things to fill your belly. $1.99 breakfast, 10 piece Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes for $4.99 and etc. I wouldn't recommend coming here for the first date and expect to impress, but if you're in long term relationship and need to save money... sure, why not?! Hey, don't knock it till you've tried it!Listed in: Kid Friendly Places To Chow
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Review from Trev B.
Burnaby, BC
5/21/2012
Bought 4 extentable table legs....3 worked
Back to ikea to:
line up for parking
line up to return
line up to repurchase
line up to leave.
what fun......not
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Review from Stephan W.
Langley, BC
10/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
I worked right accross the street from Ikea Richmond for 5 years and I have to say that I prefer it to this one. Maybe it's because I knew the layout so well. Ikea Richmond is superior in the following ways:
navigation- more shortcuts and access to elevators than Coquitlam, they really lock you into the cheese maze here.
clearance centre- better deals in Richmond. They really know how to get rid of stuff, Coquitlam barely marks down a lot of product.
staff- Some of the Coquitlam staff seem a little lazy and complacent, predomnantly those in the pick-up area-slooooooooow! -
Review from Orin M.
Surrey, BC
12/3/2011
Went here as it was on our way home.
The kids "small-land" is good, it has a ball pit.
It falls short in it's layout, Richmond is better. Also they don't have the macaroni that the kids like and the AS-IS section isn't as good.
I go when it's on my way but I prefer to go to the Richmond location by far. -
Review from Shannon B.
Coquitlam, BC
6/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
The boy and I decided to go on an Ikea adventure one day when I was in need of shelf pins for one of their book case (I ended up finding them in the "Spare Parts" vending machine down at returns, so neat!). We wandered around the whole store and got some ideas for decorating our new house. We even really liked a few couches, but as nice as they were I always remind myself how crappy Ikea furniture is.
I didn't end up buying anything other than my shelf pins and a 50 cent hot dog (Yes, 50 cents!) but I will be back when I feel the need to adorn my house with oddly shaped wares and useless nick knacks. -
Review from Monique B.
Port Moody, BC
10/5/2011 4 Check-ins Here
An ode to the home of flat-pack:
The beauty of IKEA is that you can spend an entire afternoon meandering the showroom and perusing the (sometimes odd and yet wonderful) items in the marketplace. If you have kids, leave 'em in the ball room to have a mental break while you shop. Hungry? Grab a cheap meal at the restaurant, or wait until you're done your shop and grab an uber-cheap hot dog and cinnamon bun before you exit.
While this is not spectacularly well-built furniture, it sure does the trick at a fraction of the cost of most other fuplaces, and when in a pinch for a bookshelf, some extra dinner ware, or bedding (theirs is actually pretty decent), it always makes me glad that they opened one in Coquitlam. -
Review from Andrea L.
Vancouver, BC
10/21/2011
I love the random things you can find at Ikea.
I needed to stock up on some more of those cork hot mats and plastic cutting boards because mine were really starting to show some wear and tear after 5 years. I have a colander from their 365+ line and it's not as shiny as it was when I first bought it, but its still mighty good for a 5 year old colander!
I only wish that the furniture was made of solid wood (it would really boost up the cost, but the items would definitely be more durable).
Three cheers for Ikea and their frozen yogurt too! -
Review from Diana B.
7/18/2011 38 Check-ins Here
Oh Ikea...
The place one can turn to when they have hit a design disaster. The place where kids can have fun, while parents or caregivers can browse and shop with a clear mind. The place where you can find almost anything and everything you need for your household, and at an amazingly crazy price. The place where you can get some great cardio in while discovering new ideas for your home. The place where hot dogs are actually pretty good and are only $.50 (so you end up getting 3 of them! lol) The place where you buy things that you didn't really need, but though would be useful, and still haven't used it, but you thought to yourself "what a steal!". The place where your impulses take over and make you leave with a TV stand, a Tupperware set and some gingersnap cookies, all in one visit (Random, I know... But it does happen. lol)
Oh Ikea... You are awesome!
I think I will go there this week?
Hm mm? Not what will I get this time? -
Review from Brittany W.
North Vancouver, BC
7/1/2011 9 photos
A+ for Design Model and Concept.
Ya know, I thought IKEA was the coolest as a kid, and in more recent years avoided it at all costs because it seemed like every furniture-piece I saw in friends/fam homes was from IKEA! I haven't been back for about 3 years until most recently.
So, my thoughts now: total appreciation for the creative concept and design process. Crafted for the optimal consumer experience, IKEA's layout walks consumers through a methodical process from showcase to warehouse checkout while selling experience and interaction. Plus, it's designed to be enjoyable for all ages and offers good stylish pieces at a remarkably low prices. Lol, you probs already know this, but just bringin' it to light! Plus their infamous $1 breakfast ... who knew a buck could go so far?! I didn't realize it before, but it's model is truly brilliant.
Can't speak for the furniture quality though as I don't have any big pieces from here. Also, not sure how their behind-the-scenes global operations, manufacturing and production side of things work, but if it's been well-thought out like they've done for the consumer end, totally understandable how they are one of the leading design companies of the world. -
Review from Billy L.
Port Coquitlam, BC
2/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
I don't like the furniture and i definitely don't enjoy building it. The food on the other hand i enjoy! Today we went on the last day of their 99 cents meatball promotion. 99 cents... yes, i then proceeded to order a second plate. Of course i had different sides such as mash potato and fries :)
Their chocolate is pretty good too! The one that is always near the check out stands.
Ikea Restaurant guy "three hundred and thirty three cents is your total" me: Say what?... OH...
He had the most awesome molestasche i've seen on a semi asian man. -
Review from Christina P.
2/27/2011
Ikea used to be cheap (in quality) & cheap (in price) build-your-own furniture store. Now they are cheap (in quality) but no longer cheap (in price)
No matter which Ikea you go to in the world, you will get almost an identical experience. .. so I guess this review is for all ikeas there...
there are random treasures here and there but seriously, if the quality is cheap so should the price. It is a fun place to go and burn off the calories while walking around the store (if you do a full tour, should take about an hour) but it is not the awesome, get-all-your-furniture-here place it used to be -
Review from Catherine W.
New Westminster, BC
9/3/2010 14 Check-ins Here
OK who isn't addicted to IKEA??? I know that I am. I come here for lunch and then a shop. You can get a decent sized lunch, which is also healthy, for a great price.
Shopping here is an experience. You can't just go in and out, you MUST go from top to bottom and imagine what you can do to your house and how. Or at least that is how I shop at IKEA lol.
It's not the best furniture but you just need to know what you are paying for. I recently purchased a couple of bookcases for $30 each. They look great but of course they aren't real wood. If I take great care of it they will last awhile and for $30, I am not going to be upset if they kick the bucket in a few years. Who knows, by then, I will have saved up for the bookcases I really, really want!Listed in: The 5 Spot, Retail Therapy, On the cheap!, Home Improvement
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Review from Peter-Hollie G.
Langley, BC
1/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place can get a little crazy at times. Check-out line ups can be a bit much too. We usually hit the AS IS section first just to check for the deals. Not that we are cheap, but at times there are great bargains to be had. The Food served there is excellent value, but I wish there was a bit more variety.
The product mix speaks for itself. Either you love it or hate it, but they do have some great products.
I sometimes think people come here just to window shop and get ideas only, not to mention people watch. -
Review from Al R.
New Westminster, BC
1/23/2011 2 Check-ins Here
It's an Ikea, and it's HUGE. I've never made it through the entire store.
The cafeteria food here SUCKS. It saddens me to read reviews of people telling how good the food here is. It ISN'T good! But it's edible, and if you're in a hurry, and don't want to go down the block to get the super high quality stuff from Micky D's, then it'll have to do.
Most of the stuff they sell is IMHO, overpriced and low quality. Too much particle board in almost everything they sell.
They do have a few odds and ends that are pretty cool, but not much that is what I could call a good value for the money.
If you're bored and have nothing better to do, drop in and spend an hour or a day here, buy a few things, and then move on to a place that majors on QUALITY instead of silly cheap (referring to the quality, not the price) stuff. -
Review from Miss T.
Surrey, BC
1/23/2012
Went there to purchase extra nuts and bolts for the 2 Malm nightstands I bought 2nd hand. Went to the area for exchanges/refunds. Clerk simply said, we dont have those items. Gave me no options. I proved for more options. She said go to the Richmond Ikea. Not my first choice as I trekked out to Coquitlam. I probed further for other options, she then said OK I will buzz for someone. Managed to get me a set to put together one Malm nightstand. I said I have two - and she said sorry go to the Richmond IKEA again! I did not take that for an answer and gently asked if I can just order them. She looked like I bothered her and dragged her feet to get the order sheet. She wrote down the parts and asked for $3. Did not give me the breakdown of how much each piece costs, and did not give me an time of arrival of parts. I had to probed further asking her how long, and where to pick up? She said it would be mailed to my address in 3 weeks. I left Ikea feeling like she probably threw out my order or wouldn't care if it was lost. I am waiting for 2 weeks now and do not have confidence if it will actually arrive. I will have to visit them again and hope that they did really send out the parts. I also felt that she was brushing me off and did not want to help by asking me to go to another store. Especially when she knew she had options for me. It was extra work to get her to work! Insane.
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Review from samuel a.
Vancouver, BC
7/8/2010 1 Check-in Here
More like a 3.5 star.
Holy crap do I ever love this place, but it is a time sucker! I was there to buy a few necessities and a few hours later I was out of there ... of course that was after a meal in the IKEA "cafeteria" too - which was a GONG show ... one poor guy taking orders, one poor gal ringing orders through - during dinner time.
I was at my wits end with some heavy stuff - barely getting them into the vehicle. It's like IKEA needs folks outside helping people to put the stuff in their cars. Although, I guess they figure you gotta get the stuff out of your car, so you gotta figure out how to get it IN your car too.
A big plus that absolutely has no bearing on things is that the cafe has Mountain Dew!
Got some severe attitude from a guy when asking casually about mattresses (not one for me - I personally would not buy an IKEA mattress - for whatever reason) - he talked to me like I was some moron who was bugging him while he as putting something together. Whatever. -
Review from Allen W.
11/14/2009 5 Check-ins Here
Warning: count your balls!!!
Decided to swing by the cafe for some meatballs and mashed taters. We ordered two plates of 15 meatballs each and the girl behind the counter started scooping meatballs. She did so vigorously and quickly.
Anxious to dive into the Swedish delicacy, we rushed to the cashier to pay. The cashier looked at our tray and said one plate would be charged for 20 meatballs while the plate would be charged for 15.
We were dumbfounded and explained we both ordered 15 meatballs. She then counted our balls *out loud* and stated one plate had 18 meatballs.
She rudely dismissed our claims then insisted on charging one plate for 20 meatballs and told us to go back to the counter and get 2 more meatballs.
WTF? ".... hmmm, how about you charge me for 15 (like I ordered) and I leave 3 meatballs on your counter?"
The line behind us was growing and we decided there was no reasoning with the cashier, she was determined to overcharge us. We paid the extra $1 and declined to get out 2 meatballs due us (I mean, who needs more than 15 meatballs anyway?).
On our way out, we stopped at the customer service kiosk and wrote a lengthy comment about our experience. I know it's petty to argue over such a small amount of money but it's the principle, folks. If it were self-serve, I could understand her point. But it's not. I didn't choose to have 18 meatballs on my plate.
While I love IKEA for all of its storage solutions, I must ding it one star for this experience. Next time, I will be ball counting. -
Review from Mathieu Y.
Vancouver, BC
11/14/2009
Ikea furniture is some of the least durable furniture I've ever had the misfortune of having. When I was still a teenager my mother was an ikea fanatic. She gave me all sorts of pieces that are now in the dump. Why? They all broke the first time I tried repositioning them in my room! and they dont take reassembly very well either... so people who like this brand must not enjoy re decorating? The warranty is pretty inclusive of this, for a month.
So now I know how to identify Ikea pieces. All I need is a clever acronym and itll be on a bumper sticker. I promise. Why not just get a stupid good deal on durable pieces at say... your local value village?
The food here IS very cheap. Its also gross tasting and pre cooked mush. If you want to degrade yourself to eating the cafeteria food why not take up a spot at a homeless shelter? The sole thing separating the experience from walmart sleaze is marketing and better business practices.
This store IS really huge.. Thats the Ikea experience... The shopping carts can be fun...Listed in: Dive Eats
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Review from Simon K.
For furniture, come on ahead, there have tons, and tons of furniture, and other items you may be looking for, like cutlery, plants, paintings, and food, yes, I am here to write about the restaurant upstairs.
If your looking for a cheap solution to your breakfast, lunch or dinner, and you have to go out, and maybe you have one of these around your corner, come in, and you will be surprised at the selection of dishes they have for very affordable prices. The restaurant area is set up like a cafeteria, you pick your food, get your food on a trey, pay the cashier, find your seat, and eat.
On a sign, it reads, they keep there low prices as you clean up your own mess at where you sit. So after your done, please put your tray in the rollers provided.
On this day I had the pasta special, which was vegetarian tomato sauce, and noodles for $1.99, and I added meatballs to it, which was $1.49, and also a piece of garlic bread $0.49. It was filling, and I was stuffed. They have other specials too, like $1 breakfast, and many kids meals, too much to name, but definately worth the eat.
If you go to the downstairs market area, they also have 50 cent hotdogs, they aren't big, but at that price, it really doesn't matter. -
Review from Christine R.
New Westminster, BC
10/13/2008
I've certainly learned my lesson about IKEA beds and couches - that is, never again - but for organizational supplies, shelving, and those little things you need around the house, IKEA can't be beat! It's nice stuff with funny names (still waiting for the Krapp line to debut) at relatively cheap prices.
This IKEA is huge - but like all IKEAs, it's user-friendly with signs that tell you where you're going, and where the shortcuts are. If you don't go on a weekend afternoon, it's a pretty pleasant shopping experience.
The best part for me is the Swede Shop, which is the Scandinavian specialty food store. I love the meatballs and lingonberry sauce, as well as the Scandinavian cheeses, sugar cookies (just like Grandma used to bake), and the cardamom-flavoured crispbread crackers. Frankly, you can't buy most of this stuff anywhere else.
On the way out, we always get hotdogs. Not particularly Scandinavian, but a cheap lunch at what? Two for a dollar? However, I don't recommend the $1 breakfasts. They use some truly vile eggs.Listed in: Shopping for food, My inner Viking seeks to…
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Review from Jenni B.
2/10/2009
IKEA, it really is porn for yuppies isn't it? A specializer in selling "unique" cookie cutter furniture and accessories, i have completely decorated my flat with items purchased at Ikea. From my bed frame, to my entertainment center, to my decorative scented candles I am an Ikea addict and I'm not afraid to admit it.
My excitement of the season is typically the catalogue, which I carefully review and plan my next improvement project. And at Ikea you always buy more than expected because they call these cool kitchy type stuff.
My favorite Ikea purchase: a stainless steel toilet lid - its perfect for my ensuite (which the design inspiration was a public washroom).Listed in: Home Improvement(s)
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Review from Kaaren D.
8/13/2008
One of the staff here assured us this is not the biggest Ikea ever, but for us it certainly looked that way. The store seemed to go on and on and on. We stopped here to eat in the cafeteria, which didn't disappoint. It is one of the cheapest places we ate in the Vancouver area, and tasted pretty good, considering it is a cafeteria. I got the veg quiche with vegetables on the side. It hit the spot.
Then we had to go through the store oohing and ahing over all the gear we'd love to have, but don't have a place to put it. I especially like the Swedish food, like lingonberries, that you can't find anywhere else. We ended up buying a pillow. Next time, it will be a whole new kitchen! -
Review from Anita T.
Toronto, ON
10/23/2008
There was a phase in my life in which i wanted to furnish the whole house ikea style. I'm not even joking... Needless to say that I have grown out of this phase (thankfully). However, I have not lost my appreciation for the cheap and chic Ikea decor.
You can never go wrong at Ikea, especially if you've just moved out and are trying to organize yourself on a budget! -
Review from Evilyn T.
4/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
We did this on a Saturday, which is probably not the best day to go since it's so busy. We had to wait like 15 minutes just to get our ice creams before we started the treck through the showrooms! Sheesh! The staff were pretty helpful, when you could find someone that wasn't busy, like I said, we probably couldn't have picked a busier time to go. But working the Monday to Friday makes Saturday shopping that much more attractive, especially after a few drinks. Helloooooo Saturday!
The only time when I felt really ignored was when we had to go to the area where you pick up your furniture. You give them your receipt and they dig out whatever pieces you are missing while you wait, sometimes they have to assemble things for you there since they can be too complicated for people like me who can barely read the instructions that come with the darn things. So buddy grabbed our receipt and told us that our number would come up on the screen when it was ready so we should just watch for it. No problem. We decided to dump everything else in the van since it was going to take ten minutes anyways. We took the little flatbed-cart down the elevator and threw everything in the van, and decided to play some games on the flat-bed. Ok when I say games I mean, we decided it would be fun to sit on the flat-bed while someone spun us around in circles and we got sick. So if you can imagine, there we were coming back up in the elevator, and the doors opened to about twelve people waiting to get on the elevator while I am sitting on it yelling for the BF to stop twirling it around because I am going to puke. Some old man was shaking his head saying "that's how people get hurt," but I bet he just wanted to be the next one to get spun around on the flat-bed.
When we got back to the pick-up place, I noticed our number was on the screen so I approached the counter ready to pick up the rest of our goods, and I was promptly ignored for another fifteen minutes. Sure, the staff saw me standing there waiting, but they obviously really didn't give a shit, and before long a lineup started to commence behind me. I was about ready to pick up the walkie talkie on the counter and ask for help, but instead I just yelled out "can we get some help?" Yes, that is how brutal it was. So buddy came over and gave me the stuff we were waiting for without speaking a word to me, no apology or thanks for shopping at Ikea, or kiss my ass or ANYTHING! I don't expect great service at Ikea, but seriously, if you hate people that much maybe you should get a job writing reviews online.... Oh wait a sec... -
Review from Loves Z.
Vancouver, BC
iKea a place for quality inexpensive furniture. After visiting The Brick, United, Lazy Boy, Sandys, I decided on a memory foam Sultan Florenes from iKea, other memory foams were comparable at $3999.99, my memory foam including box was under $800. It sleeps so good, everyone at the crib is fighting to sleep on it! My only complaint is that I had to buy legs for the bed. I find that sometimes ESL is a factor when noting what comes in with the product. Short lines up for a Saturday evening, plus coffee refills. The price is right when it comes to SCANDINAVIAN designs on a budget.
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Review from Alexandria M.
Vancouver, BC
1/10/2010
A fine place to bring a date on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Get lost together in a non-Euclidean labyrinth of of Swedish fallaparticle board, and amuse each other while reciting aloud goofy product names like Geflurgin, Svargla, and Püpli. Then make your way to the restaurant for a provocative meal of hotdogs and meatballs.
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Review from Alex K.
Vancouver, BC
3/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Man, it don't even matter how many times I swear it off, I always get drawn in by Ikea's Swedish mind control. Like seemingly every other person who has furnished an apartment in Vancouver I've had no small amount of their stuff in my home, and after having various bookcases, armoires, TV stands and god knows what else disintegrate after one move I've determined that the savings just ain't worth it. Of course it's easy to intellectually make that decision but once I walk through the doors it's as if I go into a trance and all my objections disappear faster than my dignity around drink six. It's like a master class in mind control, jam people full of starch and sugar in the form of ultra-cheap mac and cheese and ice cream, bombard their senses with MOR radio hits and brightly lit showrooms and let the mental fatigue that comes from being surrounded by half the population of the lower mainland in close quarters do the rest. By the end of the two hours it takes you to walk through the place your brain has been reduced to the consistency of an overripe banana and you'd be lucky to remember your middle name or what street you live on. This is some CIA, MK Ultra, Manchurian Candidate type shit, I'm lucky they only want me to buy a new coffee table and a bathmat, I'd probably carry out a political assassination if they suggested it strongly enough.
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Review from Edward B.
Vancouver, BC
10/7/2009
i love ikea. enough said.
they've got great selection of furnitures, and I'm not even exaggerating. Like seriously. And decent price as well! I mean, there are other places you can get cheap stuff, but Ikea have beauiful furnitures at a reasonable price.
As for the store itself, it is huge. Like... stadium huge... or HUGGEEE huge. Okay that doesn't make sense. Anyway, I went here twice and I spent 4 hours at least wandering around here. If you're trying to furnish your house, or embellish it and you like looking at furnitures, I advise you to spare 4-6 hours here. No fricking way you can spend less than 3 hours in here, unless you don't like looking at interior designs and beautiful furniture.
The only downside is that you really have to be independent; staffs are not always available to answer your questions. Oh, and sometimes the delivery takes such a long time. I remember purchasing a crapload of furniture on a Saturday, and they told me that deliveries' going to be on Monday 12 - 6 pm. I got mine at 6.45 pm, and I left an item. FML.
Cafeteria's great here. Cheap food and great taste! 50 cents hot dog? one dollar ice cream? where else?!
If you want to make your home beautiful, Ikea's the shiznit. Bought all my furniture here, and satisfied with it. In case you dont know, ALL FURNITURE BOUGHT HERE ARE SELF-ASSEMBLED! -
Review from Janine L.
Vancouver, BC
8/3/2009
Furniture is made with really cheap materials. Not made to last (I guess its a good thing). It's fun to check out all the room layouts with their furniture and can get some real deals in the AS-IS section. Can be real disappointing on a hot hot summer day for the yogurt ice cream machine to break down :(
