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Ad of the Day: Ikea hides prices to highlight product craft

By Amy Houston, Senior Reporter

The Drum

January 20, 2026 | 3 min read

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The print and outdoor campaign comes from ad agency Mother London and photographer Marloes Haarmans.

Ikea’s latest campaign from ad agency Mother London flips the usual January sales script by hiding prices and spotlighting product quality instead.

The print and outdoor ads feature close-up shots of everyday homeware against block color backdrops, letting materials like solid wood, cast iron, velvet and 100% wool do the talking.

Each minimal ad features the line “If you saw the price, you wouldn’t believe…” followed by a product truth, reinforcing Ikea’s value message without shouting discounts.

The work flips the script on last October’s brand push, ‘Wherever Life Goes,’ which actually highlighted the low prices above products, making it central to the campaign storyline.

 

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