ᐅ Which Ikea Metod cabinet sizes are especially suitable for small kitchens?
Created on: 12 Jun 2024 19:37
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GREG0Hello everyone, I am currently planning a kitchen layout and looking into the IKEA Metod kitchen cabinets. Since my kitchen is very small, I am unsure which cabinet sizes are best suited to make optimal use of the available space without restricting movement too much. My question is: Which IKEA Metod cabinet sizes are especially suitable for small kitchens to ensure both storage capacity and functionality? I am particularly interested in practical experiences or specific recommendations regarding the width, height, and depth of the cabinets. Are there any versions designed specifically for small kitchens or that offer particularly flexible combinations? Thanks in advance for your tips and advice!
For small kitchens, I recommend cabinets with a width of 40cm (16 inches), as they are narrow enough to fit well in tight spaces. I would keep the height of base cabinets to a maximum of 80cm (31.5 inches) to combine well with the countertop. Upper and wall cabinets are often available at IKEA in 40cm (16 inches) width and 60cm (24 inches) height. These dimensions are proven in practice and make it easier to use the space efficiently.
I can easily understand how challenging it is to fit everything into a small kitchen without creating a cramped feeling. Choosing the right cabinet sizes from IKEA Metod really helped me back then to gain more space and better organization.
I can only agree with that. What also helped me was using open shelves or compartments combined with 40 cm (16 inches) wide cabinets, which makes the kitchen feel brighter and less cluttered. Of course, it also depends on your personal working style and how much cookware you need to store. If possible, I would suggest carefully considering what absolutely must be included and where space can potentially be saved before planning – that made all the difference for us.
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For small kitchens, I recommend cabinets that are 40 cm (16 inches) wide, as they are narrow enough to fit well in tight spaces.
I can only agree with that. What also helped me was using open shelves or compartments combined with 40 cm (16 inches) wide cabinets, which makes the kitchen feel brighter and less cluttered. Of course, it also depends on your personal working style and how much cookware you need to store. If possible, I would suggest carefully considering what absolutely must be included and where space can potentially be saved before planning – that made all the difference for us.
Regarding the question of which IKEA Metod cabinet sizes are especially suitable for small kitchens, there are several technical and practical aspects to consider, which I will summarize in detail here:
- Width: For very small kitchens, base cabinets with widths of 20, 40, or 60 cm (8, 16, or 24 inches) are the most common options. 40 cm (16 inches) is a good compromise between storage space and footprint. 20 cm (8 inches) cabinets are rather special solutions for narrow gaps.
- Depth: The standard depth for base cabinets in the Metod series is 60 cm (24 inches), which usually also corresponds to the optimal depth for countertops. In small kitchens, however, you can also work with wall cabinets that are 37 cm (15 inches) deep to open up the space above the countertop.
- Height: Base cabinets are usually 80 cm (31 inches) high without the countertop, about 92 cm (36 inches) including the countertop. Wall cabinets are available in various heights (40, 60, 80 cm / 16, 24, 31 inches). For small kitchens, I recommend the shorter wall cabinets (40 or 60 cm / 16 or 24 inches) to avoid overwhelming the space and to let in good light.
- Modules and flexibility: The Metod series offers modular cabinets with different interior options such as pull-outs, shelves, or drawers, which are particularly helpful in small spaces to make optimal use of storage. Cabinets with full-extension drawers are especially recommended to easily access deep storage areas.
- Additional tips: It is worthwhile to consider door hinges and opening angles in the planning stage to avoid unnecessarily restricting movement space. Corner solutions (e.g., carousel cabinets) can also save space.
Regarding your question about whether there are versions specifically designed for small kitchens: IKEA does not have a separate series only for small kitchens, but the many cabinet sizes and options within Metod allow for almost any individual customization.
If you provide more precise measurements of your kitchen or planned work surfaces, I can also offer more targeted suggestions.
- Width: For very small kitchens, base cabinets with widths of 20, 40, or 60 cm (8, 16, or 24 inches) are the most common options. 40 cm (16 inches) is a good compromise between storage space and footprint. 20 cm (8 inches) cabinets are rather special solutions for narrow gaps.
- Depth: The standard depth for base cabinets in the Metod series is 60 cm (24 inches), which usually also corresponds to the optimal depth for countertops. In small kitchens, however, you can also work with wall cabinets that are 37 cm (15 inches) deep to open up the space above the countertop.
- Height: Base cabinets are usually 80 cm (31 inches) high without the countertop, about 92 cm (36 inches) including the countertop. Wall cabinets are available in various heights (40, 60, 80 cm / 16, 24, 31 inches). For small kitchens, I recommend the shorter wall cabinets (40 or 60 cm / 16 or 24 inches) to avoid overwhelming the space and to let in good light.
- Modules and flexibility: The Metod series offers modular cabinets with different interior options such as pull-outs, shelves, or drawers, which are particularly helpful in small spaces to make optimal use of storage. Cabinets with full-extension drawers are especially recommended to easily access deep storage areas.
- Additional tips: It is worthwhile to consider door hinges and opening angles in the planning stage to avoid unnecessarily restricting movement space. Corner solutions (e.g., carousel cabinets) can also save space.
Regarding your question about whether there are versions specifically designed for small kitchens: IKEA does not have a separate series only for small kitchens, but the many cabinet sizes and options within Metod allow for almost any individual customization.
If you provide more precise measurements of your kitchen or planned work surfaces, I can also offer more targeted suggestions.
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