Las Vegas IKEA Getting A New Furniture ‘Megastore’ Neighbor
Locals who have been driving around the Durango curve near the Las Vegas IKEA have seen a huge concrete structure going up the last month. At first sight, it looks…
The Las Vegas IKEA sign stands next to what will become another furniture megastore at the Durango curve.
Wendy Rush via BMG Las VegasLocals who have been driving around the Durango curve near the Las Vegas IKEA have seen a huge concrete structure going up the last month. At first sight, it looks big enough to be a two or three-story gym. Maybe another LVAC? Maybe a climbing gym? Well, as exciting as it would be to have another place to hang from ropes or get our Zumba on, it's not a gym. It's actually another furniture store.
Las Vegas IKEA Neighbor Will Be Ashley Furniture "Megastore"
Ashley Furniture has owned that land on Sunset Road & Raphael Rivera Way since December 2020, according to reviewjournal.com. It was in May of 2021 that the Clark County Planning Commission approved the plans for the new store. Ashley was hoping to get some of the business from homeowners who were spending a lot more than usual on home furnishings after the pandemic. The plans that were originally made projected that the store would be opened by fall of 2022, reviewjournal.com reported.
And Ashley isn't the first company who has thought about turning the Las Vegas IKEA neighborhood into a larger furniture destination. Walker Furniture formally announced plans for a new store in that same location in 2017, reviewjournal.com reported. Ashley actually bought 14 of the 20 acres acquired for the new project from Walker, according to reviewjournal.com.
I've heard some locals say that it's silly for Ashley Furniture to open a store right next to IKEA. Especially since Ashley's prices don't compare to that of its Swedish neighbor. But, the Las Vegas IKEA gets a lot of traffic, and Ashley Furniture is just hoping to get some of that business. The southwest side of Las Vegas has been booming recently. Durango Resort recently opened across the 215 Beltway. "The Bend" project is in the works across from Sunset. And yet another housing development is being built across Roy Horn Way on Sunset.
The corner of Roy Horn and Sunset in Las Vegas shows another housing development in the works. Just another place the area around the Las Vegas IKEA is growing.
I think having another furniture store would actually be good for both businesses. They're two different demographics. IKEA is more modern and minimalistic while Ashley has more traditional styles. And I've never had to call the TaskRabbit guys to put together an Ashley sofa. So each store will definitely have its own clientele.
New Ashley "Megastore" Won't Be As Mega As The Las Vegas IKEA
The specific plans are for an Ashley HomeStore showroom as well as a distribution center. Which sounds oddly familiar for that area, minus a café serving Swedish meatballs. But the new store won't be as big as IKEA, which has a 350,000 square foot building, according to helixelectric.com. The new Ashley venue will only be 273,222 square feet, according to reviewjournal.com.
However, this will be the largest Ashley Furniture store in the company, homenewsnow.com reported. With a 100,000 square foot two-story showroom (again, where have I seen that before?). The showroom, according to homenewsnow.com, will be on the side of the building that faces the 215. And it will have the company's showroom, sleep concept area and clearance outlet. The large windows at the front of the store will give the new Ashley HomeStore an advantage over IKEA, who doesn't display their furniture to passers by on the 215.
This photo, taken between this construction project and IKEA, shows the large openings at what will be the front of the store. Those large windows will provide drivers on the 215 at the Durango curve a good look at what's inside.
Kurt Haines, president of West Coast retail for Ashley HomeStores, told homenewsnow.com that this will be the first time the company has combined all these parts of the business under one roof. And that "creating a 'one-stop shop and having product available for immediate pickup or immediate delivery —all within the same facility — is going to be a new concept'."
It's actually not a new concept. It's what the Las Vegas IKEA has been doing since it opened in 2016. It's just a new concept for Ashley Furniture. Now...if they only served meatballs.
Las Vegas New Staycation Spot Is Durango Casino Resort
Las Vegas's new staycation spot just might be Durango Casino Resort.
I'm a Nevada native. I've lived half my life in Reno, this present half in Las Vegas. And there are without a doubt some great vacation spots in both Northern and Southern Nevada for visitors. But what about staycations.
What makes a good staycation spot? It is, after all, a vacation in town. But it is still a vacation. Durango Casino Resort is just that!
Everyone wants good restaurants. Casual, or upscale, you want good food. But you also want a good cocktail, right? Well, there are some great bars to choose from at Durango Casino Resort.
The Bel-Aire Lounge is a fabulously cool, high energy bar. As you walk in the front doors from valet it is to the left past the check in/lobby area - which is beautiful, by the way. It's modern, yet still a bit old school. The Bel Aire offers both food and drink, but the cocktails look smashing.
Are you a tequila drinker? Then try the Pink Flamingo. Patron silver tequila, pierre ferand orange curacao, orgeat, lime, and pitaya - which is a cactus fruit. I happen to love a good gin cocktail. If you haven't had a proper gin cocktail, might I suggest the the French 75. Made with Botanist gin, moet, lemon, and simple syrup.
Want to go a little more casual at Durango Casino Resort with maybe a fun, or as they call them: elevated frozen drink? Then hit up DRNK, which is in the center of the action near the Hall of Food. It's a laid back atmosphere, and a great bar to grab a quick cocktail, or sit for a few and chill.
Another cocktail stop at Durango Casino Resort will be Oasis Lounge. What's cool about Oasis Lounge is that their cocktails are inspired by desert botanicals. Their website boasts 'The Zen Universe.' It features Ketel One vodka, mancino sakura, cucumber, yuzu, lemon, peychaud’s bitters and egg whites. It is served tableside with a lychee aromatic vapor. So - yeah!
Here are some other cool staycations in Las Vegas.
Rampart Casino/The Resort at Summerlin
Sometimes I want to feel like I am away from the city I live in, without actually having to leave. Rampart/The Resort at Summerlin is beautiful. Waterfalls and whirlpools! The pool is exceptional. Spa Aquae is one on the best spas in Las Vegas. And the views from their rooms are stunning either way you look - the Strip, Red Rock, the pool. It's a nice local staycation. Hawthorne Grill, Speidini, Jade, Earl Grey Cafe - or a good old fashioned BUFFET - they have several dining options. And they're all great!
Carla Rea via BMG LAs VegasLake Las Vegas Hilton
Lake Las Vegas is about 3o minutes outside of Las Vegas, and it is truly like being in another place! Everywhere you turn, the views are spectacular! The hilton at Lake Las Vegas probably has the most beautiful spot at LLV (but it is well worth looking into an Airbnb as well). MonteLago village offers restaurants, a marina, water sports, and shopping. The beautiful Reflection Bay Golf Club welcomes you. The Hilton Lake Las Vegas has a resort pool with private cabanas and a beautiful Mediterranean style spa. It all feels like a little taste of Italy!
Carla Rea via BMG Las VegasFour Seasons Hotel
Yes, it's a little pricier (what ISN'T in Las Vegas these days), but if you can even stay one or two nights, do it. It is adjacent to Mandalay Bay, but Four Seasons is one of the only non-gaming and non-smoking hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. A five star spa, beautiful rooms, and elegance that only the Four Seasons has. And the Veranda restaurant is so cool. Very welcoming with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the pool. Or you can sit outside - it's gorgeous!
Ethan Miller via Getty ImagesM Resort
Again, if you want to feel like you're not in Las Vegas, but close enough, The M Resort is a great place! Very reasonably priced rooms, with views of the Las Vegas Strip, and the mountains of Southern Nevada. Floor-to-ceiling windows that make you feel like you ARE outside. Kick back by the pool with food and cocktails. Or, you can enjoy stadium food, pastas, burgers, steaks, and seafood! Of course, make sure you make time for a spa visit at their full service spa.
Ethan Miller via Getty ImagesBoulder Dam Hotel
Boulder Dam Hotel is one of the coolest places you've never been to. It was built to accommodate visitors to Hoover Dam/Boulder Dam. It only has a couple dozen rooms, so book early! They have a restaurant, and cocktail bar in the hotel. There are several restaurants within walking distance in Boulder city. It is such a unique piece of history. And it is said to be haunted. A fun visit any time of year!
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