IKEA was established in 1951 and has created incredible relationships with hundreds of retailers internationally. Within the last year, IKEA has had 821 million people visit their 361 IKEA stores worldwide. IKEA offers a great variety of furnishings for every area you are looking for. IKEA stands by their concept of providing a range of home furnishing products that are “affordable to the many people, and not just the few”. They achieve this goal through uniting function, quality, design, value and sustainability.

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The Good

Large selection
Quality customer service
Gives back to customers and communities

IKEA is an international business. As mentioned, they have 361 stores worldwide. This information tells us that IKEA has a large selection of product as well as the ability to distribute their furnishings to an array of locations. IKEA strives to help more people live a better life at home through creating realistic and affordable products. This store highly values its customers, employees, as well as the community. IKEA has set up foundations to help benefit people all around the world. They offer a variety of promotions and are continually encouraging people to create the best deal for their personal situations.

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The Bad

No free shipping
Product and service issues

IKEA does not have the option of free shipping. Depending on where the customer lives and what they ordered will determine the total shipping cost, but "free" is not an option. IKEA has had some complaints concerning delivery and collection issues in the past, such as not receiving products by their delivery date or not receiving products entirely. Other issues individuals have shown concern for include problems with the product or service they purchased. These vary depending on the item and are consistent with other major home furniture companies. Similar to delivery issues, problems are handled by their quality customer service department.

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The Bottom Line

Overall, we recommend IKEA for your home furnishing needs. The hiccups or complaints this company has received have been minuscule compared to the amount of success they have attained. They have a large product selection and are focused on providing their customers with the best value, design, and sustainability. This company is expanding every year and has thousands of employees working hard to create new ideas for your furniture needs as well as improving the transportation and delivery process of its customer's products. IKEA is continually offering deals and promotions to buyers allowing their products to become even more affordable for the everyday home.

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Sandi Westover Fremont, CA

IKEA is a fun store to visit. You can spend a few hours there. The store is huge and there is lots to look at. Their furniture is not the best quality but it's very reasonable priced. The furniture has clean, simple lines. I have bought several bookcases there and am very happy with them. They sell so many things it's hard to know what to comment on. I really like all their kitchen accessories. Sponges, scrub brushes are a fantastic price and great quality. I also like the cafeteria. The food is good, reasonable priced and it makes it a fun outing to eat there. And after shopping stop at the snack bar on your way out for cinnamon rolls. They are a great price and delicious. IKEA is not a place you can run into quickly to pick up a few things. It's a big store and takes time to just walk through. And even if you intend to just get a couple things you'll find more to buy. IKEA is definitely worth a visit. But never buy something you may have to return. Returns are the worst. It takes forever to return something and you must have the receipt. They have very few people working in returns. You take a number when you get there - does that give you a hint of how bad it is. I've returned things twice and from now on I only buy what I'm sure to keep. Never again do I want to return something there.

8 years ago

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Wendy Smullin Logan, UT

We love IKEA! The quality of the furniture is excellent. We have purchased a bed, end tables, and lamps from IKEA and love every piece. Assembly was super easy and the result is a beautiful, stable piece of furniture. The simplicity of the style is easily assimilated into every room of our home. The lamps provide unique and beautiful lighting in the rooms. The furniture is quite durable as it has survived 2 moves, coming out just as sturdy.

5 years ago

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Eddie Rios Ogden, UT

Ikea is such an excellent retailer that it doesn't have similar competitors. Their furniture is high quality, and the "put it together yourself" concept saves money. Their retail locations are easy to navigate as all items are very clearly marked. And every single visit is met with very helpful store associates. Great value for the shopping dollar at Ikea.

5 years ago

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Luke Gibson Provo, UT

Fantastic company, always a great experience shopping for their furniture. The quality of the furniture varies, some of it isn't the most durable but this is reflected by an extremely low price. However, their nicer furniture is fantastic and very durable. I appreciate the minimalist aesthetic compared to a lot of other gaudy or decorative furniture styles and it's always very easy to put together.

8 years ago

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Rebecca Richardson Pleasant Grove, UT

I've shopped at Ikea when I was a poor college student, and I continue to shop at Ikea as a recent home owner. Ikea is the only furniture store around that has modern furniture that can hit every price point. I love the Scandinavian/International design and I always hit up the gummy wall while I'm there :) Buying goods for my new home is not painful or scary with Ikea because I feel like I'm getting what I like for a reasonable price. I love how many options there are and I know that if I'm looking for something, Ikea has it.

8 years ago

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Jasmine B Tallahassee, FL

I absolutely love IKEA! Their stores are always set up in such a stylish way and their furniture is always great for the price! I have many IKEA items at my college dorm, including a nice decorative, functional piece to hang pictures and papers on and a nice 3-piece organizational cabinet that holds my laundry, kitchen, and hair supplies. I also have a cute little desk organizer, some kitchen supplies, and these nice string lights that light up my room. I could spend hours at IKEA just looking at all their items. They have everything you could ever need! I also got a very nice smelling candle there that I use all the time. IKEA also has pretty good cinnamon rolls so after you’re done shopping you can get one for only a dollar! I always have fun at IKEA!

6 years ago

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Natalie Prestwich Taylorsville, UT

IKEA has everything you need for your home! I have gotten a few furniture pieces from there that I love. I’ve heard they take a beating if you move with them, but we are still in our first home so they look great and we love them! Some of my favorite things I have gotten from IKEA are the children’s plates, bowls and cups. They are durable and colorful, which my kids love. Another great find is their art supplies. I would have never thought to get stuff like that at IKEA but they have a lot and it’s very affordable! They also have a place you can let your kids play while you shop. I personally haven’t done this yet because one of my kids is too little still and the other wants to go around the store with us because she loves looking at all the displays.

6 years ago

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Makayla Holland Gaithersburg, MD

I like IKEA because there product is very strong and stable, it also last long. In person they have section of different thing to choose from. The quality is amazing, there prices aren’t bad. None of the products are ever broken. I recommend

4 years ago

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Stephanie Byrd Tallahassee, FL

I absolutely love IKEA. One of life’s essentials is shelter and I’m a firm believer of having nice decor in your living establishment. IKEA offers a wide range of decor for your home. I have been able to rely on IKEA for years as I transitioned from a dorm to my very own apartment. Their decor and furniture quality and prices are unmatched.

5 years ago

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Emily Crawfordville, FL

I bought 2 free standing white bookshelves that were only 6 dollars each for a makeshift bookshelf and they have held up my books for years. Unbelievable how great the quality is of the shelves, everyone in my family doubted they would stay up. Ikea is the place to shop for affordable and functional furniture.

5 years ago

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Michelle Rios Salt Lake City, UT

We enjoy shopping at Ikea as a family. The kids love the way that the store is divided into different areas of the house and the HUGE variety of chairs, sofas, desks, tables, shelves, stools, beds... Basically EVERY SINGLE thing that you need for your home. The staff is friendly and the stores are clean. What more could we ask for? Not a thing.

5 years ago

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Anna Las Vegas, NV

Recently I bought bedroom set from Bremnies collection and I am in love with it! It's very smart solution for my bedroom, storage spaces are perfect and quality of furniture is high. I read about their Ikea Family membership and I will definitely join it.

6 years ago

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Hannah Pleasant Grove, UT

This store can do no wrong. There prices are phenomenal. There stuff is always pretty. I love that they have everything for your home from baby stuff to kitchen stuff. Putting it together can be tough but with a little patience anyone can do it (except my husband).

7 years ago

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L. South Jordan, UT

We have purchased several items from IKEA and have been happy with the quality of products and the service. We have had a few issues with poor set up and installation of cabinets, but most of the issues were resolved and the management at IKEA provided good customer service.

8 years ago

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Vanessa Call Lehi, UT

Inexpensive, durable furniture that is up to date and always a great selection. I especially love wandering around IKEA and seeing the many ways I can use a single item - their displays and set up really promote purchasing the products.

8 years ago

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Areddwolf

I have bought many furniture and household items from IKEA and the quality is always fantastic. In my opinion they have the best displays of any store. The only problem is I could spend all day there. The assembly may be slightly difficult on some of the bigger furniture but it lasts for years so imo totally worth it. Their organization and space saving items are phenomenal as well. I'm a huge fan!

1 year ago

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Leonard J Balon

The computer desk and hutch furniture I bought at Ikea has been and still is one of the most versatile pieces of computer office furniture pieces I have ever bought. It has proven to be long lasting, sturdy and more than capable of withstanding my own 47 inch monitor and other weight as I use it in my computer room as my stand for my huge 47 inch HD smart tv I am currently using as my monitor. I am very pleased with this piece I chose at Ikea.

1 year ago

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Isiah Bullock

Assembling IKEA furniture was surprisingly straightforward. The instructions were clear, and all the necessary parts were included. The furniture itself is sturdy and well-designed, especially considering the affordable prices. Navigating the store can be challenging due to its size, but the layout is logical once you get used to it. Overall, I'm satisfied with my IKEA purchases and would recommend them to others.

1 year ago

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KaLaura Hammond Los Angeles, CA

It has been a great experience shopping at Ikea. I have recently discovered that I enjoy ordering items and having them shipped to me. This has been such a excellent way of getting my to do list finished, that it is my preferred method of shopping now. And the one time I needed to return an item it was so easy and quick. I'm loving Ikea all over again.

1 year ago

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Robyn Odenville, AL

Best place to get stuff for small spaces and help stay organized. Plus the decor is fabulous. I love my pictures and lamp that I purchased. I live in a small apartment so I need to maximize space and still feel comfortable not crowded. I'm looking at one of their couches because if the storage under extention lounger. Not bad prices although almost everything furniture wise needs to be put together. Overall I love this store.

1 year ago

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Samantha Madero-Craven

As a fan of modern and affordable home solutions, I found IKEA to be a great fit. The store's vast layout, showcasing various room setups, is both inspiring and a bit overwhelming. I appreciate their stylish, budget-friendly furniture, although assembling it can be a bit of a puzzle. The highlight of my visit was definitely their cafeteria - the Swedish meatballs are a delightful treat. IKEA is perfect for anyone who enjoys a hands-on approach to furnishing their space on a budget

1 year ago

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Arooj Naeem Washington, DC

Ikea has been my reliable choice for affordable and modern home furnishings. The showroom layout provides inspiration, and the flat-packaging makes transport easy. The Swedish design aesthetic aligns with my preferences. While assembly can be time-consuming, the reasonable prices and quality make Ikea a practical and stylish option for furnishing my home.

1 year ago

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Michelle Thomas Anaheim, CA

I bought a bed frame that I really liked. I liked that there is a roll out plank of boards that supports the mattress and box spring. I was a nice set up. It was for 150.00 a queen. It was with me for 24yrs. they do have some quality items. Also they had made a significant donation of items to my non profit Christmas drive. It was a wonderful event because they were generous.

2 years ago

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Kelsey Conner Wilmington, NC

We LOVE Ikea! Their prices are seriously unmatched, and even though you have to assemble the furniture yourself, it still ends up being worth it. We've had a lot of luck with their furniture for all of our living areas and bedrooms, and when we decide we want to switch things up, they sell for their full price (people don't want to pay for Ikea shipping and assemble it themselves) as long as they are in good condition. They truly hold their value, and I appreciate the convenience of quality furniture.

2 years ago

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Suman Sharma

I have got three cupboards for kids room since 4 years and fourth one tried from another compony but now I am regretting, Ikea's furniture is the best almost 4 years and nothing happened to paint or any nails of three cupboards. highly recommended for your sweet home and prices are also so reasonable. Their packaging and installation is also very easy to work

2 years ago

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Kansas Centers for Excellence (kscfe) Kansas City, MO

IKEA built a store in Kansas City a few years ago and it has transformed the ways in which my family, friends and the greater Kansas City community now shop for home furnishings. The company's products are consistently high in quality and competitive in price. Their unique, in-store shopping experience offers an entertaining way to spend a few hours in a leisurely stroll around the spacious store, looking at an amazing range of cleverly designed products. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly and IKEA return policies are fantastic.

2 years ago

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TC B Florissant, CO

Oh this place is addictive. It is almost like I have to avoid it or I spend too much lol. But I love the showroom and wandering around- could wander for hours! They just have the cutest stuff! Staff will assist you with getting your literal pallet of stuff to your car, they are very professional and friendly. I appreciate how spread out the store is, so you are not on top of others while strolling around, and there is of course the food court area to nourish yourself during the marathon day of being in this store!

2 years ago Edited August 11, 2023

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Sierra Jo Smith Pomeroy, WA

I recently visited IKEA and was blown away by the experience. The well-designed displays, helpful staff, and affordable products were impressive. However, the real highlight was the legendary IKEA meatballs. Tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor, they lived up to the hype. Accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam, these meatballs were a heavenly delight. The only thing I dislike about Ikea is that I cant make these meatballs at home! Don't miss out on this culinary experience during your next IKEA visit.

2 years ago

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Jacqueline Burgos

Love that IKEA now has a full store in Bayamon, Puerto Rico where we can buy and take the merchandise with you, on that same visit. I have always bought from the previous store model, where you have to pick-up your merchandise at a later date, but I definitely prefer to have all the products at hand. Having a cafeteria inside the store is a super plus, cause I can go on my lunch time from work, without taking to much time doing shopping.

2 years ago

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Luke Swierczynski Troy, MI

If you want quality furniture for amazing prices IKEA is the place to be. So long as you take your time, follow the instructions, and torque the fasteners right these pieces last. The worst piece I ever purchased from them just needed to be re tightened a couple times. Then I finally dropped some superglue in with them and it's been solid as a rock since then!

2 years ago

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Cat Metzenbaum Ogden, UT

Ikea has the most useful and usable furniture products! Right now I have an incredibly comfortable twin mattress & box springs from Ikea. It's like sleeping on a cloud! I also have several storage cabinets from Ikea as well as a clothes wardrobe. I like these products because they are well built, easy to assemble and easy to interchange with other Ikea items.

2 years ago

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A White South Bend, IN

Ikea is clean, spacious and easy to move around. Their food for lunch is amazing! Try the meatballs! Their pricing is fair, unless you are purchasing online, in which case you will spend more to ship an item than its cost. The frustrating part about IKEA is that if you find something, it may not be in stock and most IKEA stores aren't close to where most people live. Going to IKEA is an event, so if they don't have the item, you'll most likely never get it because shipping is way too much.

2 years ago

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Kris H Clearwater, FL

Ikea is a big playground for adults! I love shopping there. I have never entered Ikea without leaving with something fun. I've found more obscure items that I really needed to see in person to figure out if it would fit/go in my place. I don't get to go often but I love every minute of it when I'm there. I appreciate the low-cost options for furniture.

2 years ago

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Morgan Farnsworth Lehi, UT

I really like how big it is and all the varieties of any house hold object you could ever want! when me and my mom went there to get ideas on how to redecorate my room it was super nice seeing the decorated displays and how it would actually look out with the rest of the things I wanted! all of there items are super dependable and my family has NEVER had a problem with them

3 years ago

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Emily Norton Tucson, AZ

I could spend hours in IKEA. They have everything you could need for your house and they set it up so you can see how it looks in real life. It’s nice that you get to get all the pieces yourself that way you really only get what you want. I’ve gotten furniture that I didn’t need all the shelves so I just skipped on them and saved some money! Always quality.

5 years ago

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Jeremy Webb Dallas, TX

IKEA has to be one of the most unique home and furniture stores out there! It is so awesome to walk into this gigantic stores and just follow the path and see many displays of what your room kitchen or office could look like. IKEA has many unique items that aren’t in typical stores. Only drawback is the lack of locations. I am only able to visit IKEA on trips. Pricing is cheaper because everything comes unassembled. So if you are not willing to put everything together then please look elsewhere.

5 years ago

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take7 Sandy, UT

Their furniture pieces does the job when you need it at the right price for the right time. Yes, some of them dont last and quality can be questionable but its always worked for me when I needed it. Their larger shelves I've had for a long time with good wear. The display makes it functional and gives you great ideas on how to use their pieces. Functional and easy to have and beat up. Sometimes hard to set up but it works.

5 years ago

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Stephanie Love Herriman, UT

I love shopping at ikea. I have bought so many things there. It’s very affordable and if you don’t mind putting things together, it’s totally worth the price. I usually enjoy putting things together, I like the challenge. There have been times I have been extremely frustrated and ready to toss out my purchase, but for the most part I have loved my purchases and will continue shopping at ikea.

5 years ago

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Lawrence Lee Provo, UT

Iconic. They have great, simple, easy-to-put-together, good-looking furniture. Going there is a treat, too. It's like an experience with how big it is! I like getting a feel for different living spaces and imagining ideal setups for your room, etc. Also, they have some of the most random stuff too that are great and totally buyable (e.g. stuffed animals, decent meatballs, legit chocolate)! Love Ikea.

5 years ago

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Myra Howes Provo, UT

I have always loved IKEA. I think that your furniture is trustworthy and stylish. I like the feel of the store. While it's certainly a maze, I appreciate that walking through can remind you of other items you might need, but had just forgotten about. I like that you offer so many options in one place. If I need a chair, there are so many that I can try out and look at right there. I love the information you even give about how much weight they can hold!

5 years ago

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BeauCarl South Jordan, UT

IKEA is the low-cost option for your furniture you can decorate nicely an entire apartment or child’s room on a budget however these products rarely last more than a few years. IKEA has done an awesome job of branding modern furniture on a budget. Also their instructions are very minimal and zero customer service for installation of basic furniture.

6 years ago

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ave Pleasant Grove, UT

IKEA is a massively huge store with so much to choose from, you can almost spend a full day just shopping there. That is why they have a cafeteria on site so you can take a break and eat, then get right back to it. I love that the prices are cheaper than other places because you have to put almost everything together yourself with very simple instructions.

6 years ago

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kristin Gneiting Pleasant Grove, UT

IKEA is a practical economic solution to many of our home furniture needs. The downside to most of the furniture is that you have to put it together yourself. It is really great quality and I have loved my kitchen stools probably the best! Once you get the hang of it in figuring out how to assemble them, it goes fairly quickly. We like the option of paying less and doing the labor ourselves. It has saved us quite a bit of money in the end.

6 years ago

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Julie Kincaid Soldotna, AK

I have been shopping at Ikea since they first opened in the US. I like their store and products so much that when I needed furniture for my new home in Alaska, I flew down to Seattle and bought furniture from them, then arranged to have it shipped home. I love that most of their couches are slipcovered (#6kids) and I love that their furniture like dressers can be shipped cheaply to Alaska because it is flatpacked. I do visit Ikea at least twice a year while traveling, and often find small things to bring home in my suitcase. I wish we had one in Alaska!

6 years ago

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Andrea Smith Idaho Falls, ID

I am a recent Ikea customer and I ordered a high chair. It came in two separate shipments over two different days. I originally thought I was missing half of the chair, but their online customer service was very helpful and offered to send another chair immediately. The chair is very sturdy and easy to clean, easy to put together, and very inexpensive. I would buy it again and recommend it.

7 years ago

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Mason Allen Pleasant Grove, UT

I love shopping at Ikea in person and online. I've had a dresser, sink, bed frame, utensils, place mats and so much more from Ikea. Everything there lasts a long time and is always super cute.

4 years ago

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Natalia Klamut Arvada, CO

Awesome furniture for great prices! Although the store might be a little confusing to navigate, every section has pieces to fit any style: contemporary, bohemian, rustic, etc.

5 years ago

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Beverly Schacher Gulfport, MS

Shopping at IKEA can be an all day excursion. I love looking at their room displays to get decorating ideas. They even have a cute cafeteria style restaurant with great prices.

5 years ago

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Jeremy Brown Riverton, UT

IKEA is a great store with a variety of things. It has a great place for kids stay when shopping. I can get a lot more done a lot quicker without my kids with me. IKEA is a great store to shop at!

6 years ago

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Eric San Diego, CA

IKEA is the best whether you can afford fancy furniture or you're a broke kid getting his first place. I was able to furnish my entire place for about a grand! That includes a couch, bed, tables and so much more.

7 years ago