Ikea cabinets were by far the least expensive option in our area, and the quality has been at least as good as any “traditional” manufactured cabinets that we saw . They have held up well and are a good value – which is particularly important in a neighborhood like ours where the property values do not support a very expensive kitchen remodel.
Are ikea kitchen cabinets good quality?
The bottom line: IKEA kitchen cabinets are of decent quality and price. IKEA kitchen cabinets are fairly new to the scene, having only entered the market the past few decades. These stylish cabinets may be affordable, but they are not as durable as their solid wood counterparts.
All of their kitchen cabinets are well-reviewed and have a unique quality that makes the cabinet stand out. Some are simple, while others are eccentric. They can be made of metal, plastic, or wood. There options are limitless with IKEA kitchen cabinets. Here are 20 of their best ones.
Are IKEA kitchen cabinets worth it?
IKEA kitchen cabinets (or basic modules) are part of the furnishing solutions of an economic category and for this reason there are many people who question their real value . When you have to buy a kitchen, generally, you pay much more attention to the quality of furniture and appliances because you know a kitchen can last even decades!
Yes and no. Ikea carries a bunch of cabinetry styles which all range in quality. They carry several low end (and extremely cheap ) cabinet doors that are essentially pressed plywood with a patterned wallpaper stuck over top.
If you stay away from the wallpaper cabinet doors you’re going to see much higher quality doors. The Kungsbacka doors (which we chose for our kitchen) are an excellent door . They are made of several different recycled materials making them Ikea’s most eco-friendly kitchen.
Are custom cabinets more expensive than IKEA?
Yes, you can save some money on custom cabinets by using local builders or smaller companies, but it is still far more expensive than IKEA kitchen cabinets. When I had our project quoted using a local custom cabinet builder, the price came in over $15,000, and that didn’t include installation. So what is the quality of IKEA cabinets really like?
What is the size of IKEA base cabinets?
Since base cabinets occupy floor space, they effectively define the footprint of your kitchen. IKEA base cabinets come in the following range of widths: 12, 15, 18, 24, 30, 36, 38, and 47 inches . Most kitchens make heavy use of cabinets in one of two widths: 30- or 36-inches wide.
How tall is an IKEA kitchen panel?
Their standard end panels are 90″ tall (the same as their tall pantry cabinet). An easy work around is to use fridge gables (which are 96″ tall) and cut them to the desired depth. Another method to distinguish your IKEA kitchen from the crowd is to add non-IKEA elements.
What hardware does IKEA use in their kitchen cabinets?
Well, IKEA uses solid metal superb hardware manufactured by Blum AND drawer dampers that allow for soft-closing (a feature that will cost you a bundle in custom cabinets). IKEA kitchen cabinets are built with a variety of materials.
You might be asking “What is IKEA’s new kitchen design?”
IKEA’s new kitchen cabinet design sits the top rails 1/8″ higher than the cabinet sides . This means the vast majority of the countertop weight is resting on a few places instead of the entire side of the cabinet box. The IKEA FIXA brackets add 1/8″, which allows the stone countertop load to be carried entirely by the cabinet boxes.