IKEA marks N-Day with ‘Green at Heart’ campaign

Having been a part of Saudi Arabia for 40 years, IKEA Alsulaiman took part in the Kingdom’s annual National Day celebrations by launching its “Green at Heart” campaign. The campaign creatively showcases how IKEA’s signature blue and yellow colors create Saudi Arabia’s national green color symbolizing unity, cultural appreciation, and the strong bond between the brand and the Kingdom.

“Green at Heart” is based on the insight that the Saudi green color is a blend of IKEA’s blue and yellow colors, which represents the harmonious connection between IKEA’s Swedish heritage and its deep-rooted relationship with the Kingdom. It acknowledges Saudi Arabia’s national pride while reflecting IKEA’s respect for and understanding of Saudi culture. The goal is to highlight the shared values and enduring connection that IKEA has formed with the Kingdom in more than 40 years of operation.

IKEA launched the concept on social media with a set of creative visuals that are divided into IKEA’s two primary colors with blue and yellow products on opposite ends of the visual. The products merge together to form a green color that symbolizes the unity between IKEA and Saudi Arabia with the tagline “Green at Heart.” The campaign extends beyond the static visuals with a dynamic and emotional video that brings the concept to life and amplifies the campaign message. In the video, we see a Saudi woman seamlessly paint the Saudi flag by blending blue and yellow colors from IKEA’s MÄLA paint colors.

To complement the digital elements, IKEA set up an interactive booth in-store encouraging customers to immerse themselves in the “Green at Heart” experience. The booth’s design creatively incorporates IKEA’s blue and yellow colors blending them to form the signature green theme of the campaign, where visitors can take photos and share them on social media, further amplifying the campaign’s reach. This initiative strengthens IKEA’s omni-channel approach, ensuring customers can celebrate both in-store and online.

“Green at heart represents a symbolic and deep-rooted relationship between IKEA Alsulaiman and Saudi Arabia for more than 40 years that is built on shared values and a mutual commitment to better everyday lives,” said Rami Rihani, acting chief marketing officer at IKEA.