Contact: 3821 Gallagher Dr., Edina, 952-835-8332.
Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat. and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun.
Demographic: Those who like soft contemporary, smaller-scale pieces with clean lines.
Sales: Selected items go on sale at 10 to 50 percent discounts, but not generally an entire grouping.
Clearance: Usually at a change of season, but there will be no clearance section.
In-store-only items (not online or in the catalog): Tabletop items, table linens, glassware and design books.
Outlet stores: None.
In-stock program for furniture: Many pieces come flat-packed, similar to Ikea. Yes, that means "some assembly required." The website (www.westelm. com) indicates which items need assembly and provides instructions on the home page under "assembly instructions."
