To provide our customers a fair comparison to our competition, Craig took a trip out to Ikea to research the cost of loveseats. Here’s what he found.
Shopping at Ikea – $400 Sofa Options
The Deal Décor team took a field trip yesterday to check out what $400 can buy at Ikea. Here’s what we found.
Why Having IKEA Next Door Might Not Be A Bad Idea for Other Furniture Stores
The latest buzz coming out of the furniture industry is IKEA’s newest store opening in Denver.
If you were a small-time furniture dealer and all of a sudden a giant multi-billion dollar furniture empire moves in next door, how would you react? Read More …
Why Can IKEA Sell Their Products for So Cheap?
Photo: IKEA uses self-service information booths instead of extra sales staff to save you money.
IKEA has revolutionized the furniture industry by providing good quality furniture at ridiculously low prices. Most consumers enjoy the great deals they offer without knowing what makes them so effective at selling furniture. However, if you would like to become a savvy shopper and understand what makes a great furniture retailer, here’s the inside scoop.
Top Ten Hidden Costs That Furniture Retailers Don’t Want Consumers to Know – Catalogs (part 5 of 10)
Photo: If these catalogs cost the same as the magazines at the newsstand, would you buy them?
After spending nearly a decade in the retail industry, I’ve had the opportunity to work at two of the three largest retailers in the U.S. What I’ve learned is that even the savviest shoppers aren’t aware of what is included in the prices they pay. The following series of blog entries will explain all the hidden costs that all consumers should know so they can make an educated decision and find the best deal (part 5 of 10).
Those glossy catalogs by Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, West Elm, IKEA and Home Decorator’s Collection are wonderful tools for browsing products and researching furniture styles. The weekly circulars for Target and Wal-Mart can also be helpful for finding sales. However, most consumers would not order the catalogs if they were actually charged for the cost of printing and mailing.
Insider Tips for Making IKEA Furniture More Durable
Photo: Secret ingredient for making IKEA furniture more durable - Gorilla Glue
Although IKEA has developed incredibly inexpensive furniture, it also gets the reputation for creating disposable furniture. However, with a few tips from Deal Decor, you can make your furniture much durable. Whether you intend to keep the furniture a long time or sell it after a couple years, a small investment in materials and time can pay off in either years or dollars.
Review of Furniture Return Policies of Leading Retailers (2 of 2)
AFTER 24 HOURS I received a pretty quick response from the folks at Pottery Barn and Home Decorators Collection. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for IKEA (yet). =)
Above you’ll find an overview of the furniture return policies of each of the retailers above. They are very fascinating and eye-opening thus far. Here are a few early observations: Read More …
IKEA Shopping Tips…Bring A Friend and Take a Shortcut
While I was furniture shopping in the San Francisco Bay Area, I stopped by at the IKEA in Emeryville. During this trip I learned two valuable lessons that should help anyone who plans to buy furniture at IKEA.
