Hello everyone,
I recently bought a KALLAX shelving unit from IKEA and now I’m trying to decide whether to place it lying down (laid flat on its side) or upright (standing). I’m mainly wondering how the stability, load capacity, and usability differ depending on the orientation.
Does anyone have experience with whether the KALLAX unit is less stable when lying down, or if there might even be advantages compared to the upright position? Perhaps regarding its appearance or storage options?
I would really appreciate any opinions and tips from people who have been using this shelving unit for a while! Thanks in advance.
I recently bought a KALLAX shelving unit from IKEA and now I’m trying to decide whether to place it lying down (laid flat on its side) or upright (standing). I’m mainly wondering how the stability, load capacity, and usability differ depending on the orientation.
Does anyone have experience with whether the KALLAX unit is less stable when lying down, or if there might even be advantages compared to the upright position? Perhaps regarding its appearance or storage options?
I would really appreciate any opinions and tips from people who have been using this shelving unit for a while! Thanks in advance.
Interesting that everyone insists on using it vertically here.
Why not break the standard for once?
That’s exactly what I mean! The KALLAX shelf isn’t even used as a coffee table in the room – such a wasted opportunity.
Of course, the load-bearing capacity is different, but especially because the furniture is so simple, you could seriously dare to use it creatively and define new ways to utilize it. Maybe using it horizontally is an underrated option that only really shines with the right craftsmanship.
I don’t see the shelf just as storage space, but as a starting point for furniture experiments.
Why not break the standard for once?
Floon schrieb:
Maybe you could also start some cool DIY projects by using it horizontally
That’s exactly what I mean! The KALLAX shelf isn’t even used as a coffee table in the room – such a wasted opportunity.
Of course, the load-bearing capacity is different, but especially because the furniture is so simple, you could seriously dare to use it creatively and define new ways to utilize it. Maybe using it horizontally is an underrated option that only really shines with the right craftsmanship.
I don’t see the shelf just as storage space, but as a starting point for furniture experiments.
Thank you very much for all the assessments!
The comments about stability and material stress are especially helpful to me.
I find that interesting, as I was considering the shelf for exactly that kind of flexible use.
Do you have any tips on how to improve stability when using it lying flat? For example, with additional supports or screws?
Or is this simply a wood product that shouldn’t be subjected to much different stress?
I’m open to any ideas on how to cleverly combine the advantages of both orientations.
The comments about stability and material stress are especially helpful to me.
Jamalli schrieb:
For a low-profile TV stand effect, such as a media console, the shelf lying flat can be very useful
I find that interesting, as I was considering the shelf for exactly that kind of flexible use.
Do you have any tips on how to improve stability when using it lying flat? For example, with additional supports or screws?
Or is this simply a wood product that shouldn’t be subjected to much different stress?
I’m open to any ideas on how to cleverly combine the advantages of both orientations.
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