Ikea for the holidays

Ikea is finally here!
And we all know what that means—time to roll up our sleeves and give our living spaces a good ol’ DIY makeover. Since we have the biggest Ikea store in the world, you’re likely to find everything you need to refurbish, redecorate or simply add a little zest to your homes. Take your time to go around this 68,000-sqm sprawl of retail goodness in Pasay City to check out the more than 8,000 products here, which cater to varying tastes, preferences and budgets.
With the holidays fast approaching, let this Swedish furniture giant breathe new life into your homes. Make your spaces warm, festive and inviting for the Christmas season with these few fab finds from Ikea.

Candle holders
Adorn corners with these beautiful lanterns and candle holders to instantly add style and warmth to your home. Place tealight candles inside these white Kringsynt lanterns (P290 each) and hang these in a corner for a cozy vibe. Add an elegant touch to your Christmas tablescape with these Glittrig candlesticks, which come in a set of three (P1,290 per set).

Flower pots and plantersIf you have a themed Christmas display, why not get pots and planters to match your colors for the year? If you’re going for the classic colors of red and gold, the Daidai plant pot (P90) is perfect for you. Dressing up your home in blue and silver? The classic Bintje (P30), Socker (P60) or the sturdier Boysenbär (P190) can be additional accents for your space. If it’s going to be a white Christmas, you’ll have a wide array of white pots to choose from such as the Papaja (P90) and Samverka (P90).
And while you’re at it, you might as well get some matching accessories like Ikea’s cute watering can (Vattenkrasse, P590), greenhouse (Socker, P790) and plant stand (Vaniljstång, P2,990).

Table cloths and runners
Besides protecting your tables from scratches and dents, these tablecloths and runners from Ikea come in unique patterns and classic colors. Layer them (just make sure the colors match or complement each other!) to create a more festive, sophisticated look for your Christmas spread this year.

Rugs
Rugs can do wonders for your space. They can enhance a look, spruce up your room or create a more cohesive feel for your space. They cab be treat for your eyes and toes too! Good thing Ikea has a huge array of rug choices—from large and medium rugs, runners and small rugs, handmade, outdoor, sheepskins and cowhides, door mats, anti-slip and underlays, to round and oriental rugs. There’s a whole selection of cute rugs fit for your children’s spaces as well.

Cookware and utensils
Speaking of your Christmas spread this year, you might as well start gearing up for the upcoming cookfest that this holiday entails. If you plan to whip up your own dishes for Christmas and New Year’s Eve, better got hold of these smart but simple kitchen items to make home cooking more fun, stylish and convenient.
You can get a splatter screen (Klockren, P190) for a mess and stain-free kitchen; a magnetic trivet (Ikea 265+ Gunstig, P350) to hold your hot pans; a salad spinner (Tokig, P290); a Grilla grill plan (P790); or you might as well treat yourself to this beautiful six-piece cookware set (Hemlagad, P2,990) to inspire you while you create your sumptuous dishes for your loved ones.

Dinnerware
Enhance your tablescape with these modern, sleek dinnerware from Ikea. The dark gray Vardagen plates (P150 per piece) will easily add a luxurious touch to your dinner table, while the more colorful Färgklar plates (P590 for a pack of four), which come in glossy beige, matte light pink, glossy dark turquoise, matte green and matte light turquoise, will make any setting more vibrant and inviting.
Source: www.ikea.com

By Amy R. Remo