Once you master the short cuts and dizzying signs showing where to go, Ikea is really not as bad as everyone seems to think. They have free daycare for the kiddies, good and cheap food in the cafeteria along with beer to ease that Ikea stress. And hot dogs and ice cream at the checkout, all help to make a trip to Ikea more tolerable. But knowing the tricks like going back thru the checkout and into the warehouse to buy an item really make the place better. I did exactly that when I wanted another rail for a wardrobe. The associates working in the warehouse are knowledgable and know their products. I was directed to the aisle and went back thru the checkout with ease and efficiency.