IKEA to Open New Store in Culver City, Los Angeles

The new 38,050-square-foot outlet will be the furniture retailer's first city-center format store in the heart of LA.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

Furniture giant IKEA has announced plans to open a new store in Culver City, California, marking the company's 11th location in the state and fourth in the Los Angeles area. The 38,050-square-foot outlet will feature a 'city-center' format, allowing customers to purchase products on-site and dine at the store's cafe, which will debut a new 'Swedish Bite' food concept.

Why it matters

The new Culver City store represents IKEA's continued expansion in the Los Angeles market, as the company looks to bring its affordable, Scandinavian-inspired furniture and home goods to urban centers. This format differs from IKEA's traditional warehouse-style stores, indicating the company's willingness to adapt to changing consumer preferences and shopping habits.

The details

The new IKEA store will be located in the Helms Design District in Culver City and will offer customers the ability to view nearly 4,000 products, with around 3,000 available for purchase, including 600-plus pieces of small furniture. In addition to the traditional IKEA shopping experience, the store will debut a new 'Swedish Bite' food concept featuring snacks, sandwiches, drinks, and other favorites from the Swedish Market.

  • The new store is set to open in the spring of 2026.

The players

IKEA

A multinational furniture retailer known for its Scandinavian-inspired home furnishings and accessories.

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What’s next

The new Culver City store will be IKEA's first city-center format location in the Los Angeles area, and the company plans to continue expanding its presence in California with several additional Plan & Order locations set to open this year.

The takeaway

IKEA's decision to open a new store in the heart of Los Angeles, with a more compact, urban-friendly format, demonstrates the company's adaptability and commitment to meeting the evolving needs and preferences of consumers in major metropolitan areas.