Hello everyone,
I am currently considering buying a shelving system from IKEA and came across the Platsa range. My specific question is: Are there Platsa shelves with open compartments without doors or fronts? In other words, not closed cabinet units, but purely open shelves where you can display books or decorations visibly?
I have seen various options online, including combinations with doors and drawers, but not specifically completely open compartments. If anyone here has experience and knows whether IKEA Platsa offers open shelving, I would be very interested in a brief explanation or any tips. Also welcome are suggestions on whether the system can be modified to create open compartments, for example by removing doors or similar.
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
I am currently considering buying a shelving system from IKEA and came across the Platsa range. My specific question is: Are there Platsa shelves with open compartments without doors or fronts? In other words, not closed cabinet units, but purely open shelves where you can display books or decorations visibly?
I have seen various options online, including combinations with doors and drawers, but not specifically completely open compartments. If anyone here has experience and knows whether IKEA Platsa offers open shelving, I would be very interested in a brief explanation or any tips. Also welcome are suggestions on whether the system can be modified to create open compartments, for example by removing doors or similar.
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Hey Onpaje!
Great question, I have to say yes with enthusiasm! Yes, IKEA PLATSA definitely includes open compartments! 😃 You can customize the modules individually, and there are also frames or carcasses without doors that function as open shelves.
The really cool thing is the flexibility! You can remove the doors or directly choose modules without doors. I have a combination of open and closed compartments myself and find it very practical for books or decorations.
So, especially if you want visibility, PLATSA is ideal. Just check out the modules with open carcasses in the planner or at the IKEA store! Good luck putting it together 😀
Great question, I have to say yes with enthusiasm! Yes, IKEA PLATSA definitely includes open compartments! 😃 You can customize the modules individually, and there are also frames or carcasses without doors that function as open shelves.
The really cool thing is the flexibility! You can remove the doors or directly choose modules without doors. I have a combination of open and closed compartments myself and find it very practical for books or decorations.
So, especially if you want visibility, PLATSA is ideal. Just check out the modules with open carcasses in the planner or at the IKEA store! Good luck putting it together 😀
For clarification: The IKEA PLATSA shelving system consists of various carcasses, which mainly differ in width and height.
- Some of these modules are designed as open shelves, meaning without doors.
- The base frame is usually open, but optional doors or drawers can be added.
- It is possible to purchase individual modules without front panels or to remove doors later.
Therefore, it can be said that PLATSA can indeed also function as purely open shelving when selecting the appropriate carcasses or omitting the doors. It is important to pay attention to the product description when buying to see whether an element includes a door or not.
Additionally: Some users remove doors to convert a closed carcass into an open shelf, although this is not explicitly intended by the manufacturer.
- Some of these modules are designed as open shelves, meaning without doors.
- The base frame is usually open, but optional doors or drawers can be added.
- It is possible to purchase individual modules without front panels or to remove doors later.
Therefore, it can be said that PLATSA can indeed also function as purely open shelving when selecting the appropriate carcasses or omitting the doors. It is important to pay attention to the product description when buying to see whether an element includes a door or not.
Additionally: Some users remove doors to convert a closed carcass into an open shelf, although this is not explicitly intended by the manufacturer.
It’s interesting that so many assume IKEA PLATSA automatically offers more than just closed modules.
Honestly, I find that a bit too enthusiastic, considering that PLATSA is mainly a modular system with doors and drawers that can be arranged flexibly – but there aren’t really shelves officially described by IKEA as “open.” You either have to leave out doors or choose completely different shelving systems.
Many people actually wish IKEA offered clearer open solutions, but PLATSA itself is more focused on storage and closed components.
That’s something to keep in mind before getting too excited too soon.
TARNE schrieb:
Yes, IKEA PLATSA definitely also has open compartments! 😃
Honestly, I find that a bit too enthusiastic, considering that PLATSA is mainly a modular system with doors and drawers that can be arranged flexibly – but there aren’t really shelves officially described by IKEA as “open.” You either have to leave out doors or choose completely different shelving systems.
Many people actually wish IKEA offered clearer open solutions, but PLATSA itself is more focused on storage and closed components.
That’s something to keep in mind before getting too excited too soon.
Gerard schrieb:
It is possible to purchase individual modules without front panels or to remove the doors later.Thank you, that’s very helpful. I have actually been thinking about simply removing the doors.
What does it look like aesthetically when doors are removed? Are the cabinets still stable enough, and does it not give an unfinished impression?
Also, I’m curious whether the units have back panels that remain visible if no doors are attached. This is important for my room layout.
It would be great if someone with experience could share their insights.
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tuFernando29 Jul 2017 11:57Hello Onpaje,
I can understand your concerns about the overall visual impression!
From my experience, removing the doors usually does not cause stability issues, as the carcasses themselves are solid. Visually, it really depends on your style. Some people find the open compartments attractive, especially because of the visible back panel design, while others are bothered by it.
If you want a consistent look, it’s advisable to either keep everything open or choose a design where the back panels are deliberately used (for example, back panels available in different colors or materials).
Personally, I have a flexible approach by using some doors and some open compartments to create contrast.
If you want to explore material quality and design options in more detail, I recommend checking out the back panels at the IKEA store.
I can understand your concerns about the overall visual impression!
Onpaje schrieb:
What does it look like visually when you remove the doors? Are the carcasses stable enough, and doesn't it give an unfinished look?
From my experience, removing the doors usually does not cause stability issues, as the carcasses themselves are solid. Visually, it really depends on your style. Some people find the open compartments attractive, especially because of the visible back panel design, while others are bothered by it.
If you want a consistent look, it’s advisable to either keep everything open or choose a design where the back panels are deliberately used (for example, back panels available in different colors or materials).
Personally, I have a flexible approach by using some doors and some open compartments to create contrast.
If you want to explore material quality and design options in more detail, I recommend checking out the back panels at the IKEA store.
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