Ikea Expands Presence in Southern California With New Culver City Location

The Swedish furniture giant is opening 10 new stores across the U.S. this year, including its first city-center concept in the SoCal region.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Ikea is expanding its footprint in Southern California with a new 38,050-square-foot 'city-center' store in Culver City. The new location, set to open later this year, will be Ikea's first such smaller-format store in the SoCal region and its 10th overall in the area. The expansion is part of Ikea's broader plans to open 10 new stores across the U.S. in 2026, despite a 32% drop in net income for the company in fiscal year 2025.

Why it matters

Ikea's move to open a city-center store in Culver City reflects the company's strategy to make its furniture and home goods more accessible to urban consumers, as traditional big-box retail locations become less viable. The new store will also contribute to the ongoing revitalization of Culver City's Helms District, a historic retail zone that has seen increased investment and development in recent years.

The details

Ikea's new Culver City location will be situated at the Helms District property, a mixed-use development between Venice and Washington Boulevards. The 38,050-square-foot store will be significantly smaller than Ikea's typical big-box format, but will still offer the company's signature Swedish meatballs and assemble-it-yourself furniture. The Culver City store is part of Ikea's broader U.S. expansion plans, which include 10 new locations opening across the country in 2026.

  • Ikea announced the new Culver City location on February 18, 2026.
  • The Culver City store is set to open later in 2026.

The players

Ikea

A Swedish furniture retailer and the world's largest furniture company, known for its ready-to-assemble furniture, kitchen appliances and home accessories.

Wally Marks III

The owner of the Helms District property in Culver City, where Ikea's new city-center store will be located.

Rob Olson

The interim CEO of Ikea U.S.

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What they’re saying

“Fiscal year 2025 was a year of meaningful connection and growth despite a challenging external environment. Looking ahead to fiscal year 2026, we will build on this momentum, focusing on continued investment in the U.S. to make Ikea more affordable, accessible and sustainable.”

— Rob Olson, Interim CEO of Ikea U.S. (commercialobserver.com)

What’s next

Ikea plans to open a total of 10 new stores across the U.S. in 2026, including the Culver City location.

The takeaway

Ikea's expansion into Culver City with a smaller city-center format store reflects the company's strategy to bring its affordable, Scandinavian-inspired home goods to more urban consumers, while also contributing to the ongoing revitalization of the Helms District in Culver City.