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Swedish furniture fave IKEA reveals opening date for first Dallas store

IKEA's signature Billy cabinet.

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The first IKEA store inside Dallas city limits is ready to open its doors: Called IKEA Dallas - University Park, the store will be located at The Shops at Park Lane (8080 Park Ln.), at US-75 and Park Lane. According to a release, it will open Wednesday, March 11.

The Swedish-born furniture company will say hallå to Dallas with some fanfare on March 11, beginning with giveaways, coffee, and cinnamon buns at 8 am, followed by remarks from VIPs at 9 am. Doors will open to customers starting at 10 am.

And yes, there will be meatballs, they promise.

At 63,000 square feet, the Dallas IKEA will be a smaller-format store than its suburban siblings, such as the Frisco location, which spans 310,000 square feet.

IKEA is on a journey to become more accessible, affordable, and convenient, with smaller "urban" stores that have a limited inventory of items sold on site: 3,200 articles, just 2,200 of which will be on display. (The full product range, including big items like beds and couches, can be ordered online for free store pickup or home delivery.)

“This new store is a great example of our commitment to making IKEA even more convenient and accessible," says Rob Olson, Interim CEO of IKEA U.S., in the release. "We’re excited to become part of this vibrant shopping district and look forward to meeting the needs of customers in the area."

The Park Lane store will be two levels and will include a unique As-is Department, featuring gently used and discontinued items to support more sustainable home furnishing choices, they say.

The store will also feature a full Swedish food experience, offering IKEA favorites like meatballs, plant balls, hot dogs, and veggie dogs to enjoy in‑store or at home.

“We’re excited to celebrate the grand opening of IKEA Dallas – University Park and share the IKEA experience with members of the Dallas community,” says Ben Sandoval, market manager, IKEA U.S. “From finding inspiration for your dream space to enjoying a taste of Sweden, we can’t wait for you to experience the joy of making yourself at home at IKEA Dallas - University Park.”

IKEA is not the only new tenant at The Shops at Park Lane. The shopping center piggybacked on IKEA's announcement to share the additional debuts of Crème + Crepes, Connect Studio DFW, and Intuit Turbo Tax, all of which are now open.

Once IKEA debuts, it will be open 10 am-8 pm daily.

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Australian luxury outdoor brand to make Dallas Design District debut

Rendering courtesy of The Harbour

Rendering of The Harbour in the Design District.

A luxury outdoor furniture brand from Australia is sailing into Dallas this fall: Harbour will open at 1444 Oak Lawn Ave., at the new retail complex The Seam, in the Dallas Design District.

According to a release, it will debut in November.

Harbour will make its Dallas debut during the company's milestone 50th anniversary year. It will be the seventh U.S. showroom and second in Texas, following a location in Houston.

The 6,700-square-foot Dallas showroom will feature Harbour’s outdoor furniture collections, including lounge, dining, sectional, poolside, and occasional pieces. The company says the space will also debut its 2026 introductions and offer a preview of its 2027 collections.

Harbour, which was founded in Sydney in 1976 as a family workshop specializing in handcrafted metal furniture, is now led by brothers Nicholas and Harrison Condos. The company has showrooms in the U.S., Australia, and Asia, the release notes.

The Dallas store should look smashing, as Harbour has incorporated Gold Honey Onyx throughout the space, including a custom reception desk, cabinetry, planters, and other architectural details. The brand says the stone was selected specifically for the Dallas showroom.

The showroom is aimed at interior designers, architects, developers, hospitality professionals, and homeowners. Harbour also plans to host a private Trade Preview followed by a Grand Opening celebration.

“Dallas has long been a city we admired for its appreciation of architecture, craftsmanship, and timeless design, so opening our first showroom here is an incredibly proud moment for our family," says Nicholas Condos in the release. "We wanted this space to feel genuinely connected to Dallas, from the custom Gold Honey Onyx selected specifically for the showroom through to the bespoke architectural details designed exclusively for the space.

He adds that opening in Dallas during the company's 50th anniversary year "makes the occasion even more meaningful as we celebrate five decades of craftsmanship while continuing to invest in the future of luxury outdoor living across Texas and the United States."

Once it opens its doors officially, Harbour Dallas will operate Monday-Friday from 10 am-6 pm and Saturday from 10 am-5 pm.

The Aussies are having a love fest with Dallas right now, as this news comes on the heels of an announcement that popular Australian frozen yogurt chain Yo-Chi will make its U.S. debut in Dallas this fall.

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