IKEA Closes Annapolis Plan and Order Location
The Annapolis Plan and Order store shut permanently on October 30 as IKEA consolidates its Maryland and Virginia footprint.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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IKEA permanently closed its Plan and Order location in Annapolis, Maryland, on October 30. The closure follows the shutdown of its Georgetown location on October 18, with its Fairfax location scheduled to close November 30.
Why it matters
IKEA said the closures are part of its strategy to build a more affordable, accessible and sustainable business. Annapolis residents lose a local design-and-order option, with the nearest remaining Plan and Order location at Rio in Gaithersburg.
Three DMV-area IKEA locations are shutting down this fall, with Annapolis's Plan and Order site closing October 30 and Fairfax closing November 30. The source does not specify how many employees were affected or what share of IKEA's regional footprint the closures represent.
The players
IKEA
IKEA is the Swedish multinational furniture retailer known for flat-pack furniture and its large-format showroom stores.
The details
Products and food are not available for immediate purchase at the Plan and Order locations, which let customers meet with IKEA specialists to design, price and order items. Employees were offered opportunities to relocate to nearby IKEA stores, and customers with ongoing projects can continue working with IKEA through other locations or remotely online.
Timeline
March 2024: Gaithersburg Plan and Order location opened at 101 Boardwalk Place at Rio.
October 18, 2026: IKEA Georgetown location closed.
October 30, 2026: Annapolis Plan and Order location closed permanently.
November 30, 2026: IKEA Fairfax location scheduled to close.
Market Landscape
IKEA's Plan and Order format, which pairs in-person design consultations with ordering rather than immediate purchase, has now been pared back in the Washington region. The Annapolis and Georgetown closures leave the Gaithersburg site at Rio as the main Plan and Order location in the area.
Annapolis shoppers planning kitchen or furniture projects will need to travel to the Gaithersburg Plan and Order location at Rio or use IKEA's remote online services. Customers with ongoing projects can continue working with IKEA through other locations or remotely online.
The takeaway
Customers who relied on the Annapolis Plan and Order site should plan ahead for a longer trip to Gaithersburg or switch to remote design help. Following IKEA's store schedule changes can help avoid surprises on upcoming projects.
Further reading
Explore more Annapolis Openings & Closings coverage to see how other local business changes are playing out.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The MoCo Show.
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