Every time we go to Ikea - and that would be a lot - I've wondered why Ikea doesn't provide a house planner so one could plan a house similar to their showrooms. They're always so cozy with perfect lighting and efficient to a fault. Not to mention - one stop shopping.
I've actually gotten on their website to see if "design your own room/house" is possible. Turns out in the U.S., it is not possible, but on the Belgian website it is. Best I can tell you can only design a keuken (kitchen) and not an entire house.
Well, that concept is right around the corner. Ikea has partnered with an architectural firm in Oregon called Ideabox. Together they will sell a line of pre-fab homes called Activ (that's Swedish for Active). Clever, huh.
For about $86,000 you can own a one bedroom 745 sq ft rectangle complete with Ektorps, Malms, and Svelviks. The image of a "trailer" may come to mind, but this plan appears to be "minus the wheels". Parking and outdoor barbecuing may be limited, but hey, the price is right.
Check it out. Ideabox
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