HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — IKEA has announced plans to open the first store in the state of Alabama.
The City of Huntsville has been selected as the first city in the state to welcome the global home furnishing brand.
The 46,000 square-foot space will showcase a variety of fully furnished room settings, offering “local living” solutions, that reflect the unique everyday needs of the Huntsville community.
Customers can expect 5,000 products on display with a selection of over 2,000 products available, including home furnishing accessories and over 75 small furniture items.
“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.”
Larger pieces, such as sofas and beds, along with the entire IKEA range, can be 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 will also 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 a Swedish food experience, offering a variety of hot and cold IKEA favorites such as meatballs, plant balls, hot dogs, veggie dogs, plant dogs, cinnamon buns, and more
“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.”
IKEA-Huntsville will be located at the University Place Shopping Center at 6125 University Place Dr. Huntsville, AL 35806. The store will be situated on University Drive, just off Research Park Boulevard, the site is easily accessible by taking I-565. It’s adjacent to MidCity and near the Bridge Street Town Centre.
IKEA is set to open by early 2026.
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