Visit Ikea for Design Ideas
I went today to the new Ikea store in West Sacramento. Ikea is the ultimate design store - even more than the very elegant Apple stores. It is no wonder that people are so drawn to it. The furniture is inexpensive, modern, and clean lined. You don’t get that big bulky look from it and it is designed to make an efficient use of space.
That is not to say there is nothing to complain about Ikea furniture - it is not all of the greatest quality, and styling is pretty limited. But the in store experience is just phenomenal. They put arrows on the floor to guide you through the store and you see their products on display in dozens of different ways. You see combinations of wooden tables, fabric covered sofas, rugs, lighting, appliances - everything. They put together whole living spaces, including kitchens and bathrooms, that sport their space saving efficiency beautifully. Some pieces are just so ingenious and creative, you can’t but help admire them. The rocking chair on the left is one example. Don’t know if I would want one in my house, but it is way cool anyway.
Their web site is not nearly as fun as their store, but you can get a sense of their products if there is no store near you.