diff --git a/ignite-element.js b/ignite-element.js
index 8f905e6..1dae032 100644
--- a/ignite-element.js
+++ b/ignite-element.js
@@ -171,7 +171,9 @@ class IgniteElement extends HTMLElement {
      * Sets all the property values on this element.
      */
     setProperties(props) {
-        Object.keys(props).forEach(name => this[name] = props[name]);
+        if (props) {
+            Object.keys(props).forEach(name => this[name] = props[name]);
+        }
     }
 
     /**