IKEA’s new Chantilly store is scheduled to open Thursday, June 18, 2026, inside the former Dulles Expo Center building, bringing the chain’s familiar showroom-style layout, a planning studio, and that Swedish food counter locals know by heart. The roughly 110,000-square-foot location is pitched as a closer option for shoppers in Loudoun and western Fairfax who would otherwise trek to Woodbridge or College Park. Staff have been quietly running previews this week while managers put final touches on displays and services before the doors officially open.
According to IKEA, IKEA Chantilly opens June 18 with hours listed as 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA 20151. The company describes the new spot as a small-format store built for quicker, same-day purchases alongside in-house design services. The page also notes special events and planning appointments that will be available at the location.
In an earlier announcement, the IKEA U.S. newsroom said the Chantilly site will offer nearly 110,000 square feet of retail space, with about 7,700 products on display and roughly 4,400 items ready for immediate takeaway. “We are thrilled to continue our expansion across the DMV to bring the dream of a better home within reach for more people,” CEO Javier Quiñones said in the announcement. The release also points to a central planning area and an As-Is department featuring discounted and returned items…