There is no guarantee that an IKEA will open in Iowa, but if it does, you can be sure that the store will be a huge success.
Here is everything you need to know!
Key Takeaways
Is IKEA Coming To Iowa Or Des Moines In 2022?
According to a report from The Des Moines Register, IKEA has no plans to open a store in Iowa or surrounding locations by 2022. The reason for this is that the company likes to open stores in metropolitan areas with over two million people. Since there is no city in Iowa with over two million residents, it does not make financial sense for IKEA to open a store there.
Read on to find out more!
Are There Any IKEA Locations Nearby To Iowa?
Unfortunately, if you wish to make a personal trip to IKEA from Iowa, you will need to journey outside of your state.
The nearest locations that I could find with a search on IKEA’s store locator, were in Chicago, Kansas, Minneapolis, and St. Louis.
The closest IKEA location to Des Moines is the Kansas City location, which is approximately a 200-mile drive!
Does IKEA Deliver To Iowa?
IKEA will happily deliver to most locations in the United States (including Iowa), regardless of if there is a store local to that area or state.
The delivery cost will vary, due to a number of factors, such as; the size of items, shipping method, and the distance from the nearest distribution center.
Iowa residents can also make use of independent delivery services such as Omaha Modern, which specialize in delivering IKEA products to states that don’t have a local store.
A number of other independent retailers may be willing to make IKEA deliveries at varying prices.
IKEA Iowa Potential Locations
It is currently unclear where a potential IKEA location in Iowa could be, as IKEA has still made no plans to open a store within the state.
However, if IKEA were to open in Iowa, it would need to be in a location with the highest catchment (most likely Des Moines or Iowa City), and with the most nearby residents.
Are There Any Alternatives To IKEA?
If you don’t have access to a nearby IKEA store, don’t worry, there are plenty of similar stores to choose from, many of which operate online.
These include; AllModern, Etsy, Dwell, and CB2. Not many stores are able to offer the exact flat pack IKEA experience, but can certainly offer modern and chic furniture for affordable prices.
To learn more, you can also see if IKEA plans on opening stores in Idaho, New Mexico, South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Montana.
Conclusion
IKEA currently has no plans whatsoever to open a store in Iowa. This is mostly due to the fact that building a store location in the state may not prove profitable for them, as there may not be enough of a local population in surrounding areas to make the venture profitable.
There are a number of similar retailers that Iowa residents can choose from, both online and in-store, as well as a number of delivery services that will happily deliver IKEA furniture to residents of Iowa.