IKEA moves into flat-pack houses
Judging by the large weekend crowds at IKEA, Malaysians appear to have eagerly embraced the Swedish furniture maker's vision of cheap and cheerful DIY home fittings.Now, taking their 'flat-pack' vision to another level, IKEA has introduced the concept of flat-pack or pre-fabricated homes, marketed under the BoKlok brand.
According to this Independent story, "the interiors of the timber-framed homes will be classic Ikea - modern, open plan, with wooden floors, fixed units, plus Ikea furniture packages."
And apparently though these houses are not aimed at the low-end of the market, their pre-fabricated form will result in significantly lower prices for first-time buyers.
Sounds like good news for many younger people in the UK who like their Malaysian counterparts, are increasingly finding themselves priced out of the property market.
posted by hew @ 3:25 pm
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