prime
Herald
IKEA is coming soon to Delhi.
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Yah I too saw a post on Insta I think. Though I wonder about the USP. In the US it's known for cheap but reliable furniture. From what I have heard about the Bengaluru outlet (or wherever the current store is) it's expensive. Not sure about the reliable part.
Anyway might be a good place to take pics and then show your local carpenter to make the same thing for half the price. XD
Anyway might be a good place to take pics and then show your local carpenter to make the same thing for half the price. XD
OnlyConsultant
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I like the standard nature of Ikea.
I have been waiting for it for like 2 years now. It would have been sooo much better had they told the date, afterall they will start only 'delivering' items and not open the store for a while.
I have been waiting for it for like 2 years now. It would have been sooo much better had they told the date, afterall they will start only 'delivering' items and not open the store for a while.
I'm assuming it's same city delivery. Like you can get it delivered in the city the showroom is in.
I too thought the same. Some small items were cheap but the furnitures were very expensive for the quality. I didn't find them a good value for money. Maybe I'm stuck with pre-covid prices as I haven't purchased any furniture after that. But my assumption is for European consumers, these prices are reasonable.
OnlyConsultant
Contributor
Not true. It is based on warehousing. They deliver to Amdavad but have no store there.
Emperor
Juggernaut
hard to bare local carpenters tantrum while using cheap wood, plywood, engineer wood etc.
Some good (Honest) carpenters are there but they also cost like bomb and time consuming to get it done with regular inspection if things going same or other way.
Absolutely every Ikea furniture product I have purchased has fallen apart within weeks or months to the point I think it is practical for only fashionable, disposable furniture; which probably works more in developed countries as opposed to the Indian mindset of durability. Probably that is also the reason that Ikea has been struggling with mounting losses in India.
Honestly, there is zero reason to get excited about an Ikea store apart from the initial visit and experience. There are only a few utilitarian things that are well-designed practically. Rest of their Chinese imports are better purchased from other brands.
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Honestly, there is zero reason to get excited about an Ikea store apart from the initial visit and experience. There are only a few utilitarian things that are well-designed practically. Rest of their Chinese imports are better purchased from other brands.
Ikea India's losses swell, sales growth falls to 6-year low
Ikea's India sales have grown by 5% in FY24, marking its slowest expansion since entering the market six years ago. The net loss widened by 15% due to large investments. Ikea continues to invest in India, aiming to open more stores and serve 200 million people by 2025.
KAKAN
Forerunner
Anecdotally, it's mostly their clocks, electronics like batteries (which are pretty good), and metallic stuff like gaming desks and chairs which are selling well, and have "good enough" quality. For wooden furniture, though...
I mean, they haven't fallen apart, but they also don't feel as premium either for the price, probably due to their lightweight build to allow for easier DIY.
But it's definitely a good option for 1BHK flats, or just-moved-in-to-the-city people, if they don't want a furnished home and need minimal furniture. Which is what Bangalore is for, and probably a nice place to have IKEA in.
IMO, instead of places like Delhi which has lots of local furniture places for relatively cheap and easy to access/know about them, they should focus on places with lots of people moving in for a few years, like Pune (not sure), Hyderabad (done), Bangalore (done).
sato1986
Herald
Abroad, carpentry is super duper expensive. And hence the demand for Ikea which is easy and lightweight to assemble on own.
But India, solid wood, great carpenters are just an urban clap away!
Having used Ikea products, they are okok for the design.
But definitely overpriced for the quality.
But India, solid wood, great carpenters are just an urban clap away!
Having used Ikea products, they are okok for the design.
But definitely overpriced for the quality.
YeAhx
Forerunner
It's a wonder why it took them so long.
I know their furniture are trash so I'm more excited about their electronics. Mainly looking for an alarm clock and some home decor.
This is true but local networks/asking your neighbours will get you information about the good ones. And yah the good ones will be expensive but then you will see a commensurate increase in the the quality of both the workmanship and the materials used. Add to that the endless customisations you can demand, and compare that total value for money with IKEA, I think it's gonna be an easy choice for Delhi/NCRites; especially those living close to Jail Road and whatever the Gurgaon furniture hotspot is (Banjara market?); I forget.
Like many have mentioned, this is likely more for their shipping so they can reduce shipping costs to the north; assuming they currently only have warehouses in Bangalore.
raksrules
Oracle
I own KALLAX 2 x 8 that by kids use in living room to store their toys. I bought that in 2019 and I still have it almost perfect condition. Absolutely zero issues. In fact I am planning to get a horizontal divider cut through a plywood sheet to further divide the 8 slots and make 16 slots (found some lazer cutting file online which costs some money) to possible store lego cars etc.Absolutely every Ikea furniture product I have purchased has fallen apart within weeks or months to the point I think it is practical for only fashionable, disposable furniture; which probably works more in developed countries as opposed to the Indian mindset of durability. Probably that is also the reason that Ikea has been struggling with mounting losses in India.
Honestly, there is zero reason to get excited about an Ikea store apart from the initial visit and experience. There are only a few utilitarian things that are well-designed practically. Rest of their Chinese imports are better purchased from other brands.
Ikea India's losses swell, sales growth falls to 6-year low
Ikea's India sales have grown by 5% in FY24, marking its slowest expansion since entering the market six years ago. The net loss widened by 15% due to large investments. Ikea continues to invest in India, aiming to open more stores and serve 200 million people by 2025.
OnlyConsultant
Contributor
YeAhx
Forerunner