Donovan H.
Yelp
"The Container Store" (at the popular Howe Bout Arden shopping center) was the first of many new retail establishments to vacate the area where the old Century Theaters and (the less than inspiring) Motel 6 once stood. And considering I don't frequent this area that much anymore, I just had to check this place out since I have never stepped foot into one. I had first heard of "The Container Store" several years back and have always been curious of what types of merchandise they specialize in.
As I had mentioned, this place shares the same parking lot as HomeGoods, Nordstrom Rack, and the all-new Century Theaters. Parking is actually very spacious and was not an issue, even when I came on a Sunday afternoon in December. As far as the inside goes, they are very spacious with large aisles while there is are upscale restrooms in the back of the building.
Its hard to compare The Container Store to anything else out there but it reminds me of an IKEA/Staples/Home Depot setup. The main focus here is primarily storage; closet containers, trash bins (of all sizes), and organizers for every room of the house. Additionally, the store itself carries a generous amount of kitchen, bath, laundry, travel, and even pet products that go above and beyond what I've seen from any other major retailer.
For those who might have an office or work space that are looking for a specific theme or color, this place will have you covered. Here you can customize your workstation in all colors of the rainbow. All of the merchandise is however, very trendy and modern meaning that if you're looking for any vintage one-of-a-kind storage items, I would avoid coming here.
One thing I do want to point out is that many (if not all) of the items here are overpriced! Especially when comparing some of the same things that sell for a few bucks less at a Target or even Staples. I was actually pricing a bistro lunch box here; The Container Store was selling it for $9.99 while HomeGoods (which is coincidentally in the same parking lot) was selling the same exact product for only $6.99. So a word to all, do your research!
Overall, The Container Store is a great addition to the Arden-Arcade neighborhood while being its first location to debut in the greater Sacramento area. As wonderfully stocked and organized as this place is, I probably won't frequent it very often. But if you are looking for a very specific home organizational item, then this place is a wonderful alternative to the more well-known retail establishments!