Hello everyone, I am currently planning a major renovation in my apartment and want to modify and reintegrate my Ikea Metod kitchen and storage cabinets. Specifically, I am looking for ways to adapt the Metod cabinets flexibly to changed room conditions, for example, when walls are moved or shortened and the cabinet size no longer fits.
I am aware that Ikea offers some extension parts, but I am looking for practical and cost-effective methods to modify Metod cabinet modules or sensibly expand them with accessories to optimally fit the cabinets into unconventional room layouts.
I am especially interested in user experiences with custom modifications, such as shortening side panels, installing additional shelves, replacing the back panels, or combining modules into unusual shapes.
Additionally, it would be helpful to get advice on the tools needed and common mistakes to avoid when customizing them yourself.
Thanks in advance for your advice!
I am aware that Ikea offers some extension parts, but I am looking for practical and cost-effective methods to modify Metod cabinet modules or sensibly expand them with accessories to optimally fit the cabinets into unconventional room layouts.
I am especially interested in user experiences with custom modifications, such as shortening side panels, installing additional shelves, replacing the back panels, or combining modules into unusual shapes.
Additionally, it would be helpful to get advice on the tools needed and common mistakes to avoid when customizing them yourself.
Thanks in advance for your advice!
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warrenka5726 May 2023 09:28I would like to return to a point raised by faso31:
I completely agree. When shortening, I had problems with the drill holes, which made it difficult to securely screw the cabinet together.
For this reason, I also installed small metal brackets inside to at least reinforce the screw connections.
For a really clean solution, it’s probably best to have the side panels custom-made to special dimensions and then install them as replacements. If the budget allows, this will obviously provide much better stability than just cutting off a bit.
faso31 schrieb:
I imagine that the area is already a weak spot because of the drilled holes and fasteners.
I completely agree. When shortening, I had problems with the drill holes, which made it difficult to securely screw the cabinet together.
For this reason, I also installed small metal brackets inside to at least reinforce the screw connections.
For a really clean solution, it’s probably best to have the side panels custom-made to special dimensions and then install them as replacements. If the budget allows, this will obviously provide much better stability than just cutting off a bit.
Hello everyone! I recently customized my Metod kitchen when I moved a wall. Don’t get discouraged!
You really just need to work slowly and carefully. After trimming the cabinets, I used edge banding and also added some brackets for extra stability.
It’s really satisfying when everything fits perfectly to the room! The kitchen looks much better than before. Just be brave!
Thanks to everyone for the helpful tips here; they really helped me with my renovation!
You really just need to work slowly and carefully. After trimming the cabinets, I used edge banding and also added some brackets for extra stability.
It’s really satisfying when everything fits perfectly to the room! The kitchen looks much better than before. Just be brave!
Thanks to everyone for the helpful tips here; they really helped me with my renovation!
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