Friday, March 2, 2012

The House that IKEA Built

IKEA has really done it all.  And that's not necessarily a good thing.


Now you can purchase a home and assemble it yourself (with their help) for a mere $86,000.

The good news is, I don't think there are 1,000 screws and meticulous instructions.  According to IKEA, you can pretty much slap this thing together faster than a double wide.

The house can be delivered to your empty lot by a semi-truck in one or two big pieces. It arrives already constructed and partially furnished, with an IKEA bedroom, kitchen and bathroom installed. "It's your own personal euro designer flat...


This rendering isn't too impressive.
However, I would totally enjoy that living room.  I'd just never want to look at the front of my house.






I just wonder if this home can withstand the elements.  No, not a tornado.  We all know that tornadoes can demolish any structure and have a love for mobile/ready-made homes.  I'm more concerned with rain, snow, etc.  I just question how fiberboard will hold up.

So, if you've got a plot of land lying around go ahead and get one of these delivered to you.  Nothing says convenience like a pre-assembled home.