Oh, that's a neat hack. I will definitely try that next time. I have a bad leg (bike accident) and the extra walking really pisses me off. I don't need a stick or other help but I do economize on unnecessary walking on hard surfaces. Thank you. Ikea has killed all viable competition here so you can't really get around them.

Another tip, there's usually an "offramp" in the later part of the showroom grand tour that goes to the cafeteria section. You can also jump straight to the cafeteria from the entrance at most ikeas I've been to and enter the showroom there to get a shortcut to the lamps and things.

The IKEA near me also has shortcuts, but if you go in through the “loading dock” you should be golden. We also have an even closer IKEA mini location where you can order from a tablet and have orders brought from other stores.