The exit is a gauntlet of impulse buys: scented candles, novelty oven mitts, and the KNOTTEN battery pack. Set a budget of £20 for these “little treats.” It’s the tax you pay for surviving IKEA without a muscle strain.
Don’t miss the Swedish Food Market by the tills. Grab a jar of lingonberry jam and some Daim chocolate. It’s cheaper than the city centre shops, and your flatmates will think you went to Scandi-culture camp.
Driving home? Take a detour through Theale Green for a scenic view—ironic, considering you’re hauling a KALLAX shelf in the boot. It’s a nice slice of Berkshire after the fluorescent glow of IKEA.
