It’s been a while since my last post. Work has kept me busy and distracted. And now for a distraction from that…What better place to find distractions than Ikea? I was there last week to pick up a shelf for my office. I arrived at 9, when only the cafeteria is open, and after sipping on some tasty free coffee and flipping through the pages of the catalog, I made my way to the bathroom.
Design – 4 It seems there are parallels between Ikea and Starbucks (see previous post) when it comes to the relationship of their image and their bathrooms. In spite of Ikea being known for their particular design aesthetic, it all goes out the window once you traverse that extra long corridor and push through the swinging doors. On a long shopping day you could get confused and think you were in the TJ Maxx bathroom instead.
Cleanliness – 8 Again, at the start of the business day, all was fairly clean, though some corners were suspect.
Layout – 6 Expansive, but didn’t seem to take full advantage of it. Men’s rooms never have perks.
Extra Credit – 9 Baby jump seat in the handicapped stall. Instill crippling images into your child’s brain as they watch you on the bowl.
100 Ikea Drive
Paramus, NJ 07652
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