Here's Why Ikea's Prices Are So Cheap - Chowhound

Alex Segre/Shutterstock Whether it's building a new kitchen or just buying a few utensils, shopping at Ikea can feel like a mystifyingly good deal, with no shortage of affordable kitchen essentials to snag for $5 or less. So, how does the Swedish furniture giant manage to offer, what are considered, affordable prices for well-designed products that do the job (even though they may not be built for decades of…