Yesterday, in search of relatively cheap and relatively nice-looking dorm room staples, Bwog spent the dreary afternoon at Ikea, Red Hook’s biggest and brightest mega-store.

And while the Ikea Red Hook was a sight to behold, the overall experience was a minor success for Bwog’s dorm room and major’s set-back for Bwog’s budget. 

Here are the pros and cons:

Pros

  • Ikea is located in Red Hook, the best and last of the city’s industrial docks.  Think On the Waterfront.
  • Ikea delivers to your dorm.
  • Ikea Red Hook is accessible by Water Taxi and B77 bus line.
  • This spunky red side table sells for just $12.99.
  • The heyday of inflatable furniture returns with this inflatable frog ottoman ($15.99)
  • Bwog purchased three boldly colored 8′ x 11′ frames for $1.99 each.
  • And also 12′ x14′ wicker storage basket for $12.99
  • $0.50 hot dogs for lunch!

 

 Cons

  • The floor plan of Ikea Red Hook includes a labyrinthine series of aisles and a nearly unnavigable stockroom. 
  • Bwog liked the Ektorp Jennylund chair but not its price tag, a whopping $170.
  • Bwog really didn’t like the Ektorp Jennylund slip cover for an additional $80.
  • The dimensions of all Ikea rugs exceed the standard 110 sf Wien single. 
  • The views at Ikea Red Hook are more scintillating than its showrooms. 
  • Bwog’s final receipt tallied to a total of $369.57. 

— MEQ