IKEA Philippines Officially Opens Online Store

We all thought it was going to be too long before IKEA opens in the Philippines, but here they go over delivering with their promise to bring scandi items into the homes of Filipinos today. See, they official online store of IKEA is now open.

Georg Platzer, Store Manager of IKEA Pasay City says "We have just concluded limited test runs the past few weeks, and today, we're glad to say they we will be officially accessible to more pinoys. We will be part of the lives of a lot of folks in the Philippines who's dream would be a better life at home. We're officially opening our online store today!"

IKEA also learned a lot from the shopping habits of Filipinos as the test run showed the need for more home storage and work space items. They also have sold lots of home decors like alarm clocks, wall clocks and artificial potted plants. Aside from that, there's children's items like the soft toys, storage boxes and the play kitchen sold quite regularly. If you would want to purchase some of these items, you have to make an IKEA website account (different from the IKEA Family Account membership) which I too have registered with previously. They accept payments via major credit cards, GCash and installment with BDO.

IKEA also ships fast, as I've seen some of my friends got their products the day after. It can by delivered via truck, parcel and click and collect (where you're just gonna pick it up in the store after ordering online). If it's 30KG and up, that's going to be considered a truck delivery so make sure you're guided before you choose and checkout. Truck deliveries right now only are in Metro Manila, parcels can reach up to other parts til Quezon down south (Lucena) and Subic up north.

Best of all, the store is operating 24/7 so you can get the best IKEA products while everyone is sleeping. You may see the whole line at IKEA.ph.

You've Got to See the IKEA Festival

In the coming weeks, you'll see a lot of IKEA popup displays as part of IKEA Festival. They're all raring to go open later but before that, they're making you see some of the pieces that they have inside the store displayed in a mock home, wherein you can sit on the chair, touch the table, go through the kitchen, play with children in these spaces. They'll be rolling out more in the next few months so you've got to see them all!

Ms. Aileen Prodigalidad of IKEA says "If you don't know how to cook, you can learn a lot about things here. Gamers also will have so much fun with the IKEA Gaming Range. The IKEA Festival will be opening the store for us, this will be through the IKEA Museum. You will travel back in time and see how the pieces came together."

The POP UP Store in Mall of Asia currently isn't selling the pieces, it's more of an inspiration so when you see the IKEA store open soon, you already have an idea what to get. It's like a real home, so you see everything in place, even the small knickknacks on the cupboard if you are looking for kitchen stuff.

If you want to join the IKEA FESTIVAL, just head on to the official website for the event ikea.com/festival and just click on start watching, there are different rooms in the festival. If you want cooking, design, gaming, there are specific rooms for you. They also have topics for sustainability which you can learn more about in the site.

Can't wait for the store opening, but for the meantime, this will do!

IKEA Family Membership Starts on JULY 7

 

IKEA, the biggest one in the world is set to open soon in the Philippines. The thing is, they're letting you in on the fun before you enjoy the ready to assemble furniture, appliances, accessories and meatballs that the brand is known for. It's called IKEA Family.

IKEA Family is a home furnishing club that's already 150 Million strong around the world. This membership will be free starting July 7, best for those who would want to make their homes their passion. You can also use it for help as members would get perks, points on purchases, benefits and experiences to be given all year round, a thing that you should be loving on the day it opens on the 4th quarter of 2021.

IKEA Family members will get the chance to earn, redeem points and enjoy special prices so if you're building your. Membership is FREE, go family.ikea.com.ph and click join now. Fill up the details and register on that day (IKEA Family Day), it's that easy to join. To celebrate, they'll be picking three winners will get 50,000 pesos shopping spree, that would be a whole lot of furniture if you ask me. Members will also get special rates on the IKEA menu, with their world famous meatballs on hand, you'll need that. More so because it's really good.

It would be like a city, you would find inspiration for what you need. You would need comfortable shoes, walk around 4 hours and get acquainted to pick pieces that would fit your design aesthetic. Most of their products present minimalist. Members will get invites to events, as you'll get email for these special days and it'll be about life at home. There will also be "Circle of Life" items that you will get to see, so you get educated about what happens to a product when it is manufactured. Now remember, they plan to onboard about 100,000 people on this day. For those who will be able to join, they'll get a chance to win the prizes mentioned above. Winners will be announced on the 10th, so make sure you also follow their official social media channels. With a lifetime membership, you'll absolutely love it! So if you love IKEA, make sure you're in!

By the way, IKEA is pronounced as Eeekehyah not Aykeeyah. See you online then!