I have only ordered one thing from them and it was the Ikea skogsta bench and that was a couple months ago but I am very happy with it.

There's an Ikea about 60 miles from me, but I've never been to it because the drive is one of the worst.

I've ordered cotton curtain panels (Ritva) online from Ikea and been thrilled with them. A fraction of the price of Pottery Barn and way nicer.

Bumble, was the bench considered a large item and if so how long did shipping take?

Bunny, your order was a small item, how long did it take?

I don't remember Oak, but I got it within a week or two and paid regular shipping.

No Ikea near me. A few months ago I ordered two styles of shades to fit over my builder pendant lights in the kitchen when I couldn’t find new lights I liked. I prefer one style over the other but kept the second trio since they were so inexpensive and can swap them for a different look. I think it took a week to ten days to get the order.

I recently replaced 3 of my Ikea pans - they have excellent, reasonably priced cookware especially for induction which can be pricey if it's quality. Took a week, packaging was less than stellar but fortunately no issues with products. Shipping cost was reasonable to me, maybe $8. Also sent SS nesting bowls in several sizes and a stone molcajete to my son in Denver and again, took about a week with reasonable shipping. Where Ikea falls flat IMO is in shipping costs for large items. Our closest store is in Charlotte and about 2 hours from me so if I want something big I make a long day of it and go. And of course shopping the store is WAY more fun. And costly when you end up buying all the things you didn't know you had to have.

Oakley, the last panels I ordered were a couple of years ago. I don't remember it taking more than a few days. I'm not sure if they send from the local store or a central distribution center.

Can't afford the shipping, it's ridiculously inefficient. I have pre-ordered from them and picked up at the store. We drive right by an IKEA on the way to visiting friends in the area. About all I would care to do during the pandemic. In some cases, would work even after pandemic. I get great ideas from perusing their displays, but if I just need a few more IVAR pieces to upgrade what I already have, don't feel like wading through the morass of shopping and shoppers. My pickup experience was wonderful.

Edited to add that it depends on what you order as far as the shipping costs. I think the smaller items are much less, but still rather costly considering what you are paying for the item . . . it makes it much less of a bargain. Reasonable prices are one of the reasons I like IKEA.

I was at our local Ikea just on Thursday. Definitely no morass of shoppers that day, although the store was far from empty - I was able to navigate quickly to the departments that I wanted to look at. They clearly are still having supply chain issues though. The two particular items I wanted that day are out of stock, and I noticed lots of empty shelf space and missing familiar products in some departments - while others seemed to be just fine.

I got my cloth kitchen shades from them - they wash beautifully without fraying. The SS cookware is one of the things I looked at and even the moderately priced line seemed of good, heavy quality. I especially like the cookware and cooking departments for good quality kitchen items at much lower cost than other stores. However, for many items, I am simply not a fan of the design aesthetic.

I've never ordered for delivery however.

When I was working I used to have to go on weekends. Usually very busy. Not sure I've ever been during the week, probably way less crowded on a weekday. I think I once met a friend for lunch there on a weekday. I remember that day as being more relaxing.

There is one fairly close, and I have been twice. I literally do not understand the hype. Perhaps it just isn’t my style, but I found the stuff to be kind of iffy quality.

Thanks for the replies! I don't mind waiting a week or paying $8 for shipping providing the item is unique and can't be found anywhere else.

Lol Oakley, it is Ikea so it's found everywhere

I own a few inexpensive items from Ikea that have become handy to me. The first is a grocery bag holder/organizer. I have placed one on every floor in my home. It hangs on the wall.

I also love this thing for my laundry room.

Perhaps we could use a post on ”favorites” from Ikea?

RBS, I could use one of those laundry hangers. Nice!

I ordered a few things over the last year-- I don't remember shipping costs but i do know everything arrived quickly.

I ordered this with some paper rolls as part of a christmas gift for my great nephew. It's great and he loves it!

And i ordered these glass bowls to replace ones I had broken/chipped. I love them for dinner size salads.

I do have a number of items from Ikea.. no furniture but plenty of kitchen items that are MANY years old. A colander, a cheese greater that attaches to a plastic container for storage, a LARGE cutting board. Not even sure what else I have at this point.

When I had a garden housewarming party 20+ years ago, I didn't want to use plastic glasses so I bought IKEA wine glasses. They weren't durable but they were perfect for one night and I think I paid maybe a buck a glass?

I’m an ikea fan because I’m cheap! I have to say when I was last sofa shopping I tried to find a nice-ish (sub-$10 000) sofa that was more comfortable than our ikea kivik and couldn’t. When they get it right it’s really right! The kitchens are great as well. One of the few places to get affordable modern design.

I have ordered (an $8k order once to furnish our cottage!) but I do prefer looking at the stuff in store as it can be pleasantly or unpleasantly surprising. A couple of times a year they do free shipping.

I ordered a Karlby countertop for a dry bar that we completed during Covid. It arrived quickly and I don't think shipping was too much.

Karlby

What great products! Rory, I love the countertop.

I've only ordered once as I rather go in person, but to do so I have to save up for several items as we are a 2hr drive away. I took advantage of a special where shipping was almost free and ordered 2 book cases, a secretary that matched the book cases for our playroom, a couple of runners, and several kitchen drawers for their cabinets that I had planned to retrofit into my existing cabinets and forgotten about until now. No issues, but I do remember it taking some time before they arrived. No instant gratification.

I second the reccommendation for their induction cookware. Recently bought a non-stick induction frying pan and it is probably the best one I've ever had. $16.99 (Cdn.) There's an Ikea about 40 minutes from me, and right on the way to my Dad's care home. Fotunately (for my wallet) , the store exhausts me so it is always a planned trip, not a "drop in for a minute" place. Also love their curtain panels and last time I was there I got a nice Queen duvet cover and shams for just under $30.00

I'm near one and used to stop frequently. Mostly, to look at the As-Is department. You can find many bargains there. I have a lot of picture frames, several houseplants, flowerpots, and a few kitchen items. I usually eat the salmon for lunch then have a $1 frozen yogurt. I love their curtains, but they are too short for my windows. I have 12-foot ceilings and need 140-inch curtains if they are going to be full length.

I ordered two bedside chests from there a few years back - we knew we would be painting them. They are solid wood and I've seen many on-line hacks of their chests. I've seen several kitchens with Ikea cabinets that are nice. The closest ones to us (that I know of) are about 3-4 hours. I've never been in one, not sure I want to as it might be one of those overwhelming places and I dont exactly love shopping. I'd rather look online. I'm going to look at that cookware!

I can't remember shipping charges or time - it's been a few years. But I don't remember it being too long or shipping too high.

Funky- we have those glass salad bowls too . I find they are a bit on the LARGE side but they are great and we do use them all the time.

The furniture is generally a bit too sleek for my taste, but honestly I have admired lots of it in other people's houses. Someone on these forums, ( I think LizzieB?) has a set of their armchairs that look beautiful and are supposed to be comfy. I keep thinking about looking for them in person. My daughter has one of their sectionals and it's extremely durable (she has 3 toddlers and a dog) and comfy as well. When I did look in the store though, nothing I sat in was right. I have not ordered from them but I would definitely do so if I knew an item would be right ( more like furniture or fabric goods)

YES we should start a favorites from Ikea thread.

Salonva, as I remember, the glass bowls come in many sizes.. and they are intended as serving bowls. I think mine are 8" so not small salad size for sure! Maybe I have a healthier appetite LOL-- but more so, I like to have room to "toss" the salad with dressing-- and I love the clean, sleek look of a salad in glass.