Two collections make it the go-to destination for early holiday decorating and gifting.

September has arrived, and with it, the first stirrings of holiday excitement in the Philippines. The ber months mean we’re in that magical season when Christmas is approaching and everyone is planning for this year’s holidays—the home décor, food, parties and gifts.

Knowing Filipinos’ unique enthusiasm and love for the holidays, IKEA Philippines officially opened its Christmas Shop recently at both IKEA Pasay and online at IKEA.ph. The store launch brought holiday cheer to the crowd as the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Rodel Colmenar, played Christmas carols with Gian Magdangal.

Just last month, IKEA also permanently reduced the prices of 400 must-have items. Its Christmas Shop is offering the same low-price designs, this time for the holidays. Shining bright are two collections that make it the go-to destination for early holiday decorating, gifting, and home solutions: Vinterfint and Stråla collections, both designed to capture the magic of Christmas while staying true to IKEA’s hallmarks of functionality, style, and affordability.

IKEA’s Christmas Shop has products for every budget

“Our IKEA Christmas Shop brings together design, affordability, and sustainability in one place. Every piece is festive and joyful for the home while being kinder to the planet,” says Ricardo Pinheiro, IKEA Philippines Country Retail Manager. “You’ll see this in our Vinterfint jolly Santa Claus figures for your tabletops, made from 100% recycled polyester, and priced from only ₱129. To add festive charm to your hallways and tables, we have artificial wreaths, hanging bouquets and potted plants, also crafted from recycled polyester and combined with recycled PET and polyethylene plastic, starting at just ₱49.”

Pinheiro adds, “With so many products in the Christmas Shop, IKEA makes it exciting for Filipinos to be creative with their holiday decorating and gift-giving— and just as importantly, to stay within budget. Shoppers can mix and match small accents with bigger pieces like our artificial Christmas trees. Everything is designed to be easy to clean, easy to store, and ready to bring joy to many more Christmases to come.”

Vinterfint collection

There are 179 designs from the Vinterfint range that draws from Swedish traditions but adds a fresh, modern twist.

The Vinterfint collection comes from the Swedish words “vinter” (winter) and “fint” (nice or fine) to mean “nice winter.” The 179 designs in the range draw from beloved Swedish traditions but adds a fresh, modern twist. Think playful tree ornaments from traditional red balls to translucent glass, candy cane, tear drop-shaped and candy wrappers. To decorate your tabletops, you can scatter different sizes of Santa plushies, stylized reindeer in birch veneer, tabletop Christmas trees made from recycled paper, and artificial trees that go from 150 cm (five feet) to 210 cm (seven feet).

The Vinterfint kitchen is all about holiday fun and cooking for and with the family — products such as cookie cutters and festive molds, cheerful coasters, disposable napkins, and serving pieces give the table the warmth that matches your anticipation for the shared laughter, stories, and meals that define the Filipino Christmas.

IKEA’s Christmas Shop makes gift-giving effortless with everything you need to choose and wrap presents in one place. Choose paper wrappers with fun patterns and designs; or gifts bags from large to small ones for the 25 days of Advent gift-giving from December 1 to Christmas Day.

Stråla collection

The Strala collection takes its name from the Swedish tradition of “plucking stars from the night sky.”

The Stråla collection, on the other hand, derives its name from the Swedish word that means “to send out light or rays in many directions,” much like a star or a lamp.

Pinheiro explains, “Sweden has a Christmas tradition of ‘plucking’ stars from the night sky and placing them in our windows. With the Stråla collection, everyone can bring that same magic into their homes to make the season cozy, merry, and bright.”

The Stråla range is composed of about 40 lighting pieces including star-shaped lamps in Scandinavian, minimalist style. There are also fairy lights to string on your Christmas tree or rest on your dining table; snow globe and gift-shaped lamps; and battery-operated candelabras—all to light the way from the ber months to Christmas Day.

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Both collections promise everything families need to transform their homes into warm, festive havens where personalized celebrations can unfold, one carefully chosen decoration at a time.

Discover the Vinterfint and Stråla collections at IKEA’s Christmas Shop in Mall of Asia and online.

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