Hej Huntsville! IKEA bringing its unique brand and experience to the Rocket City

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — From the trademark “Hej” greeting at the store front to a Swedish food experience, customers at the new IKEA store in Huntsville will be in for a truly unique shopping adventure.

Slated to open early next year, the store at University Place Shopping Center will be the first IKEA store in Alabama.

“We are thrilled to open our first store in Alabama to bring the dream of a better home within reach for more people across the country,” said Javier Quiñones, CEO & chief sustainability officer, IKEA U.S. “The opening of IKEA Huntsville highlights our commitment to bring IKEA closer to the many people and make it easier and more affordable to access our home furnishing products and solutions.”

Though the store isn’t the same size as the megastores some IKEA customers are familiar with, the 46,000 square-foot space in Huntsville is designed to inspire and provide solutions for a better life at home.

The store will showcase a variety of fully furnished room settings, offering “local living” solutions, thoughtfully tailored to reflect the unique everyday needs of the Huntsville community, according to a news release.

Products available in-store and online

Customers will find 5,000 products on display with a curated selection of over 2,000 products available for immediate takeaway, including home furnishing accessories and over 75 small furniture items.

Larger pieces, such as sofas and beds, along with the entire IKEA range, can be conveniently ordered online with options for free in-store pickup or home delivery at a minimal fee.

Online shoppers will have the option to pick up qualifying IKEA-USA.com orders by selecting IKEA Huntsville as their preferred pick-up location at checkout.

IKEA Huntsville will feature a central planning area where customers can meet one-on-one with expert IKEA planners for personalized design consultations for kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, small space living, and more.

IKEA Huntsville will also feature the Swedish food experience, offering a variety of hot and cold IKEA favorites like meatballs, plant balls, hot dogs, veggie dogs, plant dogs, cinnamon buns, and more — available to enjoy in-store or take home for later.

As part of IKEA’s commitment to sustainability, the store also includes an As-is Department, offering gently used products, discontinued items, and even more affordable furnishings — giving products a second life and helping customers furnish their homes more sustainably.

“I’m excited to bring the IKEA experience and stylish, functional, and affordable home furnishings to Alabama,” said John Achillea, market area manager, IKEA U.S. “We are meeting the many people where they are, and I’m thrilled that we are continuing to grow our presence in the South.”