Kelowna is getting its own IKEA, sort of, with a new store opening next week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \u201cplan to order\u201d site is opening at 1500 Banks Road, April 8, according to a press release from the Swedish home furnishings company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It isn\u2019t going to be a full-blown maze of furniture displays with a plate of meatballs at the end, but people can make appointments with IKEA experts to plan and order things for their home, as well as immediately purchase a limited range of products that are ready to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Folks will be able to get help to plan for kitchen renovations, bedroom rearrangements and refurnishing any room in their home, then order whatever they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s already a pick-up location near Ellison Lake at 230 Beaver Lake Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We are thrilled to continue our growth in Western Canada where we have built a rich history and meaningful connections with the BC community,” IKEA\u2019s Western Canada market area manager Janet McGowan said in a release. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We look forward to providing our new neighbours in Kelowna with beautiful, functional and sustainable home furnishings that fit their budget and evolving needs at home.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s going to be the 12th plan and order point in Canada and the second one in B.C. following Abbotsford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This store is meant to make it easier for people in Thompson-Okanagan to get their fill of IKEA since the closest location is a four-hour drive away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n