Searching for furnishings

Illumel outlet has good wuality for fraction of $. santo domingo , nor sure if they have out of metro area

Prices are more expensive in tourist areas. For better choice and price go to Santiago or Santo Domingo

Fb marketplace has second hand but buyer beware.

Starting to shop for furniture.  For bedrooms, to keep costs down, considering Ikea furniture.  If you have had personal experience here with Ikea furniture, how has it held up considering the climate.  Hearing many suggesting it, yet others discouraging it.  Any personal, direct insight would be great!

Ikea furniture is fine - but instructions are brutal for Dominicans assembling.  And be careful if you have cleaners or staff as they love to use lots. Of water and that is an absolute no no with idea furniture.

Ikea will deliver if you order enough at one time and offer assembly! 

any suggestions on what type of wood does well with water? Bamboo? Local furniture shops?

Wood that is gard and or treated. Bamboo soaks it up. Ikea is mostly pressed wood.

Thanks for the responses  Have a great weekend!