IKEA is going small, but strategic , in Los Angeles. The global giant is set to unveil a new urban-format store in Culver City’s Helm Design District, with doors officially set to open May 2. Located at 3225 A Helms Avenue, the 38,050-square-foot space marks the company’s 11th California location and its first city-center concept in LA. Forget the sprawling blue-box warehouses. IKEA is going small, but strategic, in Los Angeles. IKEA This scaled-down outpost is designed with city living in mind, aiming to bring the IKEA experience closer to Westside residents who don’t want to trek to the suburbs. The store will operate daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and sits conveniently near the 405 and 10 freeways.  Parking will be available within the Helms Design District, along with free spots across the street at Venice Boulevard and Helms Avenue. Parking will be available within the Helms Design District, along with free spots across the street at Venice Boulevard and Helms Avenue.…