Comments on: Tips for Surviving IKEA

By: Surviving IKEA « The No Nonsense blog

Surviving IKEA « The No Nonsense blog — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:55:20 +0000

[...] the colours of lampshades or the shape of sofas. Nope. We’re really only there, according to Elizabeth, for our “muscle”. IKEA furniture is very well packed and therefore small but very [...]

By: anne k.

anne k. — Fri, 29 May 2009 21:16:17 +0000

Love these tips. I agree with Linda. If at all possible, go during a weekday. It makes all the difference. On a weekday, I've been in and out in less than half an hour. anne k.’s most recent blog post: Leading Ladies - Part 1

By: tiffany

tiffany — Wed, 27 May 2009 01:58:42 +0000

I can't stand a crowded Ikea. That is like a day in hell for me. :) We tend to go about an hour before closing and it is perfect, no kids, no lines. And we don't browse. We know what we want, go straight to the section and are outta there! tiffany’s most recent blog post: Lookbook: Pink Scarf

By: abi

abi — Tue, 26 May 2009 23:12:28 +0000

I love IKEA! It’s a lot of fun just to wander around. But I have been known to get lost in there…following the arrows really helps! If I’m in a hurry and know what I want, I have gone in the bottom (past the cashiers) and run straight to the area where its stocked to pick it out.

abi’s most recent blog post: so many weddings…(more pics)

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 26 May 2009 20:30:21 +0000

I don't get the whole "surviving" Ikea mentality. I've been there probably a dozen times, and aside from the normal frustration of something not being in stock -- which can happen in ANY store -- I've never had an unpleasant experience. Perhaps mine is not particularly crowded since there are 2 in nearby distance to disperse the crowds, but I've never seen in packed (and I've only gone on weekend afternoons), I've always gone with my husband during various stages of our relationship (dating, engaged, married), and he hates crowds and shopping, and we've never had a problem -- personally, I like stopping by once or twice a year! Julie’s most recent blog post: One Year Ago

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 26 May 2009 19:46:40 +0000

I love the idea of IKEA – I love the website – I love their stuff… I am TERRIFIED to actually shop there – the store overwhelms me to the upteenth degree!

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 26 May 2009 19:41:35 +0000

Take your time. Visiting IKEA is never a quick trip. Even if you aren't buying anything. Go well prepared to be there at least 2 hours. If you can visit on a weekday, do. It's less crowded then. Linda’s most recent blog post: How I Spent My Memorial Day

By: Starry-Eyed Barefoot Bride

Starry-Eyed Barefoot Bride — Tue, 26 May 2009 19:17:07 +0000

You’ll see more things that are possibilities than what you came for – take notes or pictures, and that includes the name of the product.

By: MixMingleGlow

MixMingleGlow — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:34:18 +0000

Love these tips! I was wondering how your adventure went! ;) One other tip…bring your own shopping bags for your smaller items. IKEA does offer bags but they charge you a small amount for each one you use. Some of the display ideas are very clever in IKEA, so I often find that my iPhone camera comes in handy for future decor ideas too!