Houston is finally getting another place to look at furniture and buy Swedish meatballs.
Swedish furniture giant Ikea announced last week that the company would be bringing its second store to the Houston area, opening a massive store in Webster, at the Center at Baybrook. The Ikea store is slated to open by summer 2026, according to a release. The store joins Dick’s Sporting Goods and a Hobby Lobby at the Center at Baybrook, just south of Baybrook Mall.
“We are thrilled to continue our expansion across Texas to bring the dream of a better home within reach for more people across the country,” said Javier Quiñones, the CEO and chief sustainability officer of Ikea U.S. “The opening of Ikea Webster 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.”
Ikea has long been known for its affordable ready-to-assemble furniture and home goods, as well as its cafeterias. There are nearly 500 Ikea stores worldwide, with 76 in North America. The new Webster location will span 93,000 square feet and feature a space for customers to chat with design consultants and an area dedicated to the ” Swedish food experience.”
The Webster Ikea will be the Swedish company’s second full-size location in Houston, and its first in 22 years. The other full-size location is located at 7810 Katy Freeway, near the Hillshire Valley neighborhood in Northwest Houston. Texas has five other full-size locations, including stores in Round Rock and Frisco. There are also several pick-up and order stores throughout the state.
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