That should all be doable. With some persistence and inquiry, you can also find individual parts in the clearance section.
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nachtvogel3 May 2016 01:01dong ........ You already have the metal rail for the "bench" from the tall 80cm (31.5 inch) cabinet.
The 40cm (15.7 inch) part is missing ........ since the small cabinet has a fixed "lid" on top.
I assume the countertop will still fit on top anyway.
The 40cm (15.7 inch) part is missing ........ since the small cabinet has a fixed "lid" on top.
I assume the countertop will still fit on top anyway.
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nachtvogel3 May 2016 01:11Regarding the first issue:
Yes, the Hörda cabinets are more expensive, but they are also better made.
The downside is that you can’t adjust the shelves, and with the fixed three small compartments, only low items can fit inside.
Basically, you can swap them out... at least I wouldn’t think twice about it...
The only concern here would be the back panel.
BUT... cheapest solution:
If you solve issue 2 according to your suggestion and swap things around, that’s doable.
The 80 cm (31.5 inch) tall cabinet provides the two rails for the “bench.” You can use the closed lid for the 40 cm (15.7 inch) drawer unit since it’s installed inside anyway. Alternatively, grab a matching rail at a hardware store.
The 80 x 80 cm (31.5 x 31.5 inch) tall cabinet also has a two-part, foldable back panel.
By cutting it in half, you get the back panels for the bench and the 40 cm (15.7 inch) drawer cabinet.
Then, the remaining back panel is from the small 40 x 40 cm (15.7 x 15.7 inch) cabinet.
At the top, you have two 60 x 60 cm (23.6 x 23.6 inch) back panels and two 20 x 80 cm (7.9 x 31.5 inch) back panels.
Attach the two 60 x 60 cm (23.6 x 23.6 inch) panels to the needed 60 x 80 cm (23.6 x 31.5 inch) cabinets—they cover about two-thirds.
From the 20 x 80 cm (7.9 x 31.5 inch) panels, cut off 20 cm (7.9 inches) each. This gives you two 20 x 20 cm (7.9 x 7.9 inch) pieces and two 20 x 60 cm (7.9 x 23.6 inch) pieces.
This way, you get the missing 20 x 60 cm (7.9 x 23.6 inch) part for the 80 cm (31.5 inch) cabinets. Place it flush and nail it in.
You’ll still have two 20 x 20 cm (7.9 x 7.9 inch) pieces and the 40 x 40 cm (15.7 x 15.7 inch) piece from the small bench cabinet.
Cut the bench part in half, so using one 20 cm (7.9 inch) and one 40 cm (15.7 inch) piece, you get a snug 20 x 60 cm (7.9 x 23.6 inch) back panel.
Advantage — it’s inexpensive since everything is already available.
Disadvantage — you have to do some cutting, and from the inside, you’ll see the joints.
Alternatively, visit a hardware store and ask about the cost for custom-cut back panels measuring 2 x 60 x 80 cm (23.6 x 31.5 inch) and 2 x 20 x 60 cm (7.9 x 23.6 inch).
I hope I haven’t included any mistakes and that you understand what I mean...
Best regards, Sabine
Yes, the Hörda cabinets are more expensive, but they are also better made.
The downside is that you can’t adjust the shelves, and with the fixed three small compartments, only low items can fit inside.
Basically, you can swap them out... at least I wouldn’t think twice about it...
The only concern here would be the back panel.
BUT... cheapest solution:
If you solve issue 2 according to your suggestion and swap things around, that’s doable.
The 80 cm (31.5 inch) tall cabinet provides the two rails for the “bench.” You can use the closed lid for the 40 cm (15.7 inch) drawer unit since it’s installed inside anyway. Alternatively, grab a matching rail at a hardware store.
The 80 x 80 cm (31.5 x 31.5 inch) tall cabinet also has a two-part, foldable back panel.
By cutting it in half, you get the back panels for the bench and the 40 cm (15.7 inch) drawer cabinet.
Then, the remaining back panel is from the small 40 x 40 cm (15.7 x 15.7 inch) cabinet.
At the top, you have two 60 x 60 cm (23.6 x 23.6 inch) back panels and two 20 x 80 cm (7.9 x 31.5 inch) back panels.
Attach the two 60 x 60 cm (23.6 x 23.6 inch) panels to the needed 60 x 80 cm (23.6 x 31.5 inch) cabinets—they cover about two-thirds.
From the 20 x 80 cm (7.9 x 31.5 inch) panels, cut off 20 cm (7.9 inches) each. This gives you two 20 x 20 cm (7.9 x 7.9 inch) pieces and two 20 x 60 cm (7.9 x 23.6 inch) pieces.
This way, you get the missing 20 x 60 cm (7.9 x 23.6 inch) part for the 80 cm (31.5 inch) cabinets. Place it flush and nail it in.
You’ll still have two 20 x 20 cm (7.9 x 7.9 inch) pieces and the 40 x 40 cm (15.7 x 15.7 inch) piece from the small bench cabinet.
Cut the bench part in half, so using one 20 cm (7.9 inch) and one 40 cm (15.7 inch) piece, you get a snug 20 x 60 cm (7.9 x 23.6 inch) back panel.
Advantage — it’s inexpensive since everything is already available.
Disadvantage — you have to do some cutting, and from the inside, you’ll see the joints.
Alternatively, visit a hardware store and ask about the cost for custom-cut back panels measuring 2 x 60 x 80 cm (23.6 x 31.5 inch) and 2 x 20 x 60 cm (7.9 x 23.6 inch).
I hope I haven’t included any mistakes and that you understand what I mean...
Best regards, Sabine
Hello Sabine,
thank you very much for your detailed feedback! However, these pictures are just a fictional kitchen example, as I mentioned at the beginning – my planned kitchen would be arranged along four different walls, and honestly, I didn’t feel like making screenshots for that.
In fact, some elements do correspond to my plan, and even if you only save 20 euros, a) that’s one more piece of interior furnishing ( ), and b) I’m not a fan of throwing away unused components. Replacing walls and floors would also work out quite precisely in my case.
For example, with the bench: I would want a drawer that is 80cm wide (31.5 inches), which is not included as planned. Hence the custom work. The HÖRDA shelves are nicer, but they don’t really match the rest of my building for me. I also don’t like the fixed floor layout. (Especially since I would probably have it next to an equally open cabinet, and the different wall thicknesses would be particularly noticeable then.)
I will reconsider your suggestions about the back panels. Since I use drawers, I might not even access any at all, and the cabinets on the exterior wall are meant to be left open at the back anyway to prevent mold.
Best regards,
Nörgli
thank you very much for your detailed feedback! However, these pictures are just a fictional kitchen example, as I mentioned at the beginning – my planned kitchen would be arranged along four different walls, and honestly, I didn’t feel like making screenshots for that.
In fact, some elements do correspond to my plan, and even if you only save 20 euros, a) that’s one more piece of interior furnishing ( ), and b) I’m not a fan of throwing away unused components. Replacing walls and floors would also work out quite precisely in my case.
For example, with the bench: I would want a drawer that is 80cm wide (31.5 inches), which is not included as planned. Hence the custom work. The HÖRDA shelves are nicer, but they don’t really match the rest of my building for me. I also don’t like the fixed floor layout. (Especially since I would probably have it next to an equally open cabinet, and the different wall thicknesses would be particularly noticeable then.)
I will reconsider your suggestions about the back panels. Since I use drawers, I might not even access any at all, and the cabinets on the exterior wall are meant to be left open at the back anyway to prevent mold.
Best regards,
Nörgli
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IKEA-Experte3 May 2016 13:52A white-coated 3 mm (0.12 inch) HDF panel for the back wall costs about €6 / m².
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IKEA-Experte3 May 2016 14:04Replacing walls and floors would work out quite precisely in my case as well.
Did you immigrate from Austria and have been trying to hide it until now?
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