People Are Debating About How to Use IKEA’s $20 “Supercute” Decor Find
IKEA fans know what it’s like to aimlessly stroll the showroom floor and see something cool from far away — only to get up close and be totally confused about how to use it. This is especially true for a brand-new accessory at IKEA that’s making waves online — it’s the VINTERFINT tray, priced at a low $20. It’s undeniably cute and unique, but some shoppers are wondering: How do you style it?!
What Is the IKEA VINTERFINT Tray?
In a recent video, TikTok user Nina S (@ninasantiago_) shared a clip of the new whimsical design that has just arrived in IKEA stores as part of the new VINTERFINT holiday season drop. And it’s precisely what it sounds like — it’s a giant red button! The trompe l’oeil-style tabletop piece is drawing serious attention on social media.
Nina’s video, which now has over 47,000 likes, shows off the piece; she notes that it gives her serious Coraline vibes. But the comment section is full of confusion and quips that showcase just how many conversations this piece could start.
“So … what is it for … just decoration?” one person wrote. Another said, “Ooh I love it, but I’m not sure how I would use it.”
On IKEA’s website, the VINTERFINT button is labeled as a tray. It’s made of solid wood and painted a warm, Christmassy red. Sure, it’s large enough to hold a few mugs of hot chocolate — but thanks to the holes in its center and the lack of handles, it’s really best used as coffee table decor. It makes for a great conversation starter!
In a follow-up video, Nina said that she plans on hanging her IKEA buttons on the wall for decoration. How? You could easily hang the buttons on nails using the preexisting holes, or attach a small bracket to its back. You could even get some chunky yarn to thread in and out of the center holes to really sell the button look!
What IKEA Reviews Are Saying
The VINTERFINT button has only two reviews on IKEA’s website, but shoppers are already pleased with the new item, giving it a five-star rating.
“So cute and high quality. Good for DIY ideas,” Amie wrote on IKEA’s website. “Supercute. It’s literally just a giant wooden button, but it is so cute,” Amber added.
Even so, if you’re more interested in hanging up your buttons instead of using them as trays, then you might want to check out this Etsy listing for buttons that are meant to go on the wall. You can choose from four different sizes, and each button is lightweight, making them ideal to hang using renter-friendly hooks.
Whether you use the IKEA VINTERFINT as a tray, a wall hanging, or as a coffee-table conversation starter, your guests will definitely ask, “Where did you get that?” It’s quite literally as cute as a button!
Buy: IKEA VINTERFINT Tray, $19.99