I have to be honest, Ikea is not at all one of my favorite places.
The quality of their merchandise is super cheap and priced moderately when I would rather pay less for the quality I am getting.
The saving grace for Ikea is the sheer mass of items they have available. The look/style of the items are pretty neat and are definitely inspiration for a room or apartment.
I really wish the quality was better, even though their prices are alright, you get what you pay for!
I'd much rather buy quality items for a higher price, even estate sales would be better for what I am looking for I think.
Who needs Ikea? College kids or people who need to furnish an entire home on a tight budget.