Having visited IKEA locations in Ireland and Sweden, I've seen how they take the concept so…read moreseriously over there--it's an entire cultural experience. Here, we tend to treat it more like a giant showroom with free babysitting and a cafeteria, but the value is still hard to beat. I had a great run during my most recent trip. The deals were everywhere! I picked up a summer-weight duvet along with a new cover and shams to refresh the bedroom. I also found a stunning set of gold-toned serving flatware -- they have that sleek, high-end look without the boutique price tag. A few highlights and "hiccups" from this visit: The Food & Drink:I tried the fish balls with mashed potatoes for lunch, and they were actually pretty tasty. I also noticed an older gentleman sitting completely alone, casually drinking glasses of what appeared to be wine. Many IKEA locations with a restaurant license do serve beer and wine, and honestly, he had the right idea. Of course, I couldn't leave without hitting the food market for those specific cookies and foreign candies you just can't find anywhere else. The Atmosphere: At one point, navigating the floor felt a bit like an escape room. While the staff seems nice enough, they aren't exactly eager to help--you really have to run them down to get an answer. The Warehouse:I'm honestly not a fan of the self-service furniture selection policy. The whole warehouse environment is pretty intimidating when you're trying to track down boxes. The Strategy:Since I'm lucky enough to live only 25 minutes away I've realized I need to stop coming here like it's a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage. If I visited more often, I probably wouldn't feel the need to drop $200 every time! Overall, it's a solid four-star experience for the unique finds and the reliable "Swedish-lite" atmosphere, even if you have to do some of the heavy lifting yourself.

I love going to Ikea but this time the experience was a bit overwhelming. I waited forever to…read morereturn something and it's a bit confusing and not straightforward on the virtual line versus an actual line. I was really the next in line for a long time and it took forever and then I couldn't even return the item as they change their policy with out my notice on plants. Also for checking out after purchasing stuff the line was so long and it was very confusing. They didn't have any of the self checkouts open. I finally got to the front of the line and the cashier went away on a break so I had to wait longer. I felt like there's a lot of workers but they were just not on the cashier so it was just a slow process.

Top quality furniture is sold here! I have visited this place a couple times browsing for furniture…read morefor a new home, and the staff, especially Scott, always great you with a warm smile and a friendly hello. They have some truly amazing pieces of furniture here, and can custom build or upholster just about anything you can think of. My wife and I ended up purchasing some beautiful dining room chairs at a great price, and are now using Cowbridge to look for other pieces for our house as well. Just fyi, this place will ruin you for any other furniture store; you'll never be able to go back to any of the chains without comparing them to Cowbridge and their level of craftsmanship and quality. I just wish my bank account would allow me to get all my furniture here!

Incredible customer service!! Unbelievable quality! I like to say my home is sponsored by Cowbridge…read moreFurniture because nearly every piece is from here! They can custom build, find what you're looking for, reupholster, and so much more!! I was even able to get my patio set from them. The owners are some of the kindest, most down to earth people who go above and beyond for everyone. You've got to check them out!!

This review is overdue. I call this the bougie dollar store. My first visit was on Tuesday,…read more01-03-23. My task for the day was to find something to pamper myself. I found this interesting face steamer. Was afraid it may not work but it actually did. I don't use it often but planning to use it more when it's warm outside. I don't go to this store often because I'm guaranteed to spend money. Plenty of good items available.

Dollar store on steroids!! I love this store! It's always clean, well stocked and no long lines. I…read moream greeted and offer assistance. They have the cutest seasonal decor.

I ordered two small outdoor lumbar pillows through Bed, Bath and Beyond, found them uncomfortable,…read moreand decided to return them. When speaking with customer service, I learned that Bed, Bath and Beyond would deduct $25 dollars from my refund for shipping, but since I was "A good customer", they would instead deduct $18.40 from my refund. Still an unreasonable amount. I will stick to merchants who offer free shipping on returns!

I purchased a "Hello Laura" Collage Wall Picture Frame. These 12 4x6" frames had to be attached to…read moremake this collage. When I tried to screw the pieces together I had trouble getting the holes to line up with one another. After trying for hours, I contacted Bed, Bath to start a return. Bed Bath then told me this was a marketplace seller & I had to contact them. This seller said they do not provide a label for return & I would need to pay for the shipping. The price the post office gave me was more expensive then I paid for the frame. The seller also said I couldn't use any other method for the return. They would not help me at all. Bed, Bath does not stand behind the products they allow to be sold on their website. I was very disappointed with their service. I bought the same product on Amazon from a different company. I had no problems putting it together, the quality & directions were much better. I had piece of mind knowing if their had been a problem I would have no problem returning with Amazon.

At Home is the perfect home decor store. They have a wide selection of home goods, including…read morekitchenware, bath goods, frames, pillows, rugs, seating, mirrors , etc. This store is large. It doesn't seem as big as the Charleston location though. It is bright, clean, and organized. The layout of the store is good. Seasonal items are located on the front aisles. Christmas items were already out! The aisles are close which makes the store feel more cluttered. The prices are reasonable. Masks are required.

It has a selection but it's very pricey, when you can go to other stores like Home Goods , Tjmaxx…read moreand several other stores and find the same items for half of the price that At Home sells and you can get more items for your money because people who are on a budget could not afford anything at, AT HOME.

Inevitably, I end up at Target in any city I travel to. We realized we needed some basics and…read moreforgot some things - ear buds. Not cool to realize this on the plane. Target Midtown to the rescue! I used the app to place my order. I searched for the Target closest to the Airbnb and voila! It couldn't have been easier. Actually... This was the first time I was doing curbside from a parking garage. That was interesting, but the signage made it easy to find. We were in and out in less than ten minutes. Thanks, Target!

I am leaving a one-star review solely because of an interaction with someone named Peter, who…read moreappeared to be a team lead or manager. I was being helped by one of the most helpful and friendly employees I've experienced at this Target, and Peter approached and began watching the interaction intently in a way that felt unnecessary, uncomfortable, and undermining, as if he did not trust her to do her job. The dynamic was hard to ignore and came across as both misogynistic and racially biased in the way he monitored and interacted during what should have been a completely normal customer service interaction. It was blatantly uncomfortable to witness. As someone who shops here regularly, this was extremely off-putting and disappointing. If this is how employees are treated in front of customers, it raises concerns about the work environment behind the scenes as well.

Great selection. The store has great 50% off sales. The staff is always helpful and friendlyread more

This is a store that is owned by Dollar tree all the items are marked at an even price number. It's…read morein a shared shopping center with other stores and there's plenty of parking. The staff are selective who they speak to when you enter. No one spoke to me and I had to search to get help here. They have a large selection of items from doing it yourself crafts to seasonal items to kids or birthday supples. I learned you check out on your own and they have a check out but it's not opened. I guess the strategy helps him to keep less poison in the store. The store was clean and organized, but compared to the pop shelf location in Matthews in Pineville Matthews Road. This was my least favorite based on customer service.

We had a king upholstered bed custom made through Traditions Interiors, featuring an extra-tall…read moreluxury headboard crafted in Hickory by one of their skilled furniture artisans. We wanted something unique, and the straightforward design has been a great choice--not only is it beautiful and well made, but it is also easy to assemble and disassemble for moving thanks to its simple construction and fewer pieces. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are evident throughout, and we appreciate the quality and expertise that went into creating a custom piece that is both elegant and practical. My only disappointment was the lack of follow-up from our sales representative regarding additional furniture purchases. We were interested in furnishing more of our home, but ultimately ended up shopping at Restoration Hardware because their sales team was more proactive and engaged throughout the process.

If you are in the area and looking for some unique pieces, this is a place you should visit. The…read moremajority of items were out of my price range but push come to shove, I could break down and purchase something I adore. Some of the pieces were gorgeous and I would love to have in my home.