Ikea Now Builds Houses.

By Chrisjob

Break out your allen wrench: Ikea is getting into the pre-fab business.

BoKlok is a groundbreaking new concept to housing that involves providing space-saving, functional and high quality properties at a price that enables as many people as possible to afford a comfortable home.

First pioneered in Sweden by furniture company IKEA and construction firm Skanska, BoKlok has now arrived in the UK under an exclusive licence to property company Live Smart @ Home.

BoKlok, roughly translated, means ’live smart' and its concept is based on customers’ real needs and wishes – a safe environment, roominess and access to green space. BoKlok homes have a flexible, open-plan layout, high ceilings and large windows, giving the rooms a light, airy and contemporary feel.

Treehugger details that the condos will sell for around $260,000, and communities are already in Glasgow and Gateshead. And apparently, they come with a $500 gift card to....Ikea.

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