IKEA Singapore (Tampines)

I have always enjoyed going to IKEA when I was young. I love being surrounded by furniture and envisioning how my future house will look like. However, I had not been impressed by the distance and the lack of parking slots at Alexandra Road. I remember my exasperation at having to wait so long for a car park slot and how my parents swore to never go again. And we stopped going after a while, when the hassle just wasn't worth it, for quite a long, long time.

Imagine my surprise when another IKEA opened so near my place and since it has been years since I last went, I decided to give it a try again. This time round, I decided to learn from my lesson and go via public transport. Despite it being located at a rather inconvenient location, there are shuttle buses traveling from Pasir Ris, Tampines and Bedok towards there. Furthermore, if one doesn't mind walking a little bit more, there are also public bus stops around there. However, once I arrived there, I realized that the parking there is rather convenient and there are ample parking space. Thumbs up for such an improvement!

I believe that whether one will find the shopping experience fruitful will depend greatly on the shopper's personal preference as the whole concept there is rather unique. You shop on the second level - the showroom that showcases the furniture - with just a pencil and paper, taking down the serial number allocated to your interested product. All information about the product will be given on the tag of it and thus, it saves the hassle of finding an IKEA employee for information. After deciding your purchases, move down to level 1 where the products are packed into boxes, ready for straight purchase-and-go. The smaller furniture such as pillows, lamps and cutlery are also located on the first level.

Another unique practice by IKEA would be the idea of self-assembling and installation. Also, the delivery fee will saved as the products are taken straight home. Nonetheless, such services are provided if necessary.

I have always liked shopping at IKEA as it is a unique experience and with its huge shopping space, furniture are spread out and is easy to view and access. There are no pesky salespersons around that would keep staring at you as you try out the various furnitures. More importantly, almost everything you need can be found under one roof with its quality assured.

Furthermore, Courts and Giant are so nearby and thus it makes it even more convenient while shopping for your home.

P.S. Surprisingly IKEA doesn't sell bolsters, anyone knows why? Perhaps the Swedish doesn't use bolsters?