Meh. Decided to journey out for a few reasons. One was actually to check out the furniture, but this was secondary to my missions to procure cheap throw pillow stuffers (success), lingonberry preserves to re-create a classic old Alpine Village dessert (success), and try out the cafe (changed our minds and decided to go to the Fat Greek instead. Also a success but not for Ikea- the food selections looked pretty dreary).
There is such hype around this place that I admit I had unrealistically high expectations, but it's basically a huge warehouse/home furnishings/inexplicable cafeteria location.Like a Costco with less groceries and more furniture that you have to put together yourself (Hello, Walmart). There are a number of display rooms like you'd see at Lowe's,but I don't get what the fuss is about. No one would want any of that stark, modern, uncomfortable (and bland) looking furniture except maybe some twenty -something hipsters on a budget.
And while there were some nice accent and storage pieces,and the employees were very courteous ad helpful, I would recommend that bargain hunter's try Craigslist first. Unless you really want some meatballs.