Okay. How shall I say this? I would rather do pretty much anything than go shopping for furniture. Go to a chick flick instead? Sounds great. Shop for a car? I'd love to interact with some used car salesmen and their managers today. Just don't make me shop for furniture.
That said, Living Spaces is a pretty painless experience. The furniture is not ultra high quality, but it is reasonably priced and of adequate quality for most purposes. Think upscale IKEA. It's a price and quality compromise that's beneficial in this era when so many DIY television shows pressure consumers to constantly change styles and colors.
What to like? The chocolate chip cookies offered when you enter. A free beverage station featuring Starbucks coffee, Tazo tea, and orange or cucumber enhanced ice water. A kids area where you can check in your kids to play video games... while you shop. Cool auto themed strollers for the little ones, available in one or two kid models. The clearance center. Helpful and friendly no pressure NON COMMISSION BASED sales staff.
Delivery is available, costing $99 regardless of how much or how little you buy. Either a really good or really bad deal. You can also transport furniture yourself. This is a large store, with a huge showroom and a big clearance area in the back that I'm told most Living Spaces lack. This seems to be the location that will most likely have furniture is stock when Scottsdale... do not.
I'm not anxious to return (of course), but at least I now know I can enjoy a cookie and a coffee next time I visit.