ᐅ Replacing a 60 cm Base Cabinet from Ikea Faktum: Which Drawers Are Compatible?

Created on: 1 Dec 2015 07:26
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Klaus_T
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Klaus_T
1 Dec 2015 07:26
Hello,
due to a move, we need to purchase an additional 60 Faktum sink cabinet.
The front design should consist of two drawer fronts measuring 60 x 57cm (24 x 22 inches) and one 60 x 13cm (24 x 5 inches) drawer front (used as a fixed panel).
I found the following drawer options:
Full extension, silver, 60cm (24 inches)
Full extension with soft close, silver, 60 x 35cm (24 x 14 inches)
Full extension, deep with soft close, silver, 60 x 35cm (24 x 14 inches)
Full extension, deep with soft close, silver, 60 x 45cm (24 x 18 inches)
Which drawer slides would you recommend?
Considering the height of the fronts, it seems best to use the "deep" drawer slides, right?
Both drawers should be opened from the front.
Thanks for your advice.
Regards, Klaus
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IKEA-Experte
1 Dec 2015 14:30
Hello,

Full extension drawer slide, deep with soft-close damper, silver-colored, 60cm x 45cm (24 inches x 18 inches), includes the parts for connecting the two fronts.
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Klaus_T
1 Dec 2015 21:37
Thanks for the hint,
but for the second front in the middle, a pull-out drawer should also be installed, so in this case the pull-out drawer with a depth of 60cm (24 inches) x 35cm (14 inches) would probably be the right choice.

Regards, Klaus
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IKEA-Experte
1 Dec 2015 23:00
In the end, it depends on how much space is available inside the cabinet and what you want to store there. If the two fronts are combined into one and the second pull-out is used as an inner drawer, you gain more flexibility. This is how it looks in my case:
Open kitchen drawer with waste bins, garbage bags, and cleaning supplies.
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Klaus_T
2 Dec 2015 06:32
Great, thanks, that's exactly how we imagined it.
However, I thought it would be more practical if you didn’t have to open the lower drawer first to access the upper one.
How are you managing the space for the drain and water connections?

Regards, Klaus
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Klaus_T
2 Dec 2015 06:34
Damn, I forgot— which drawer is the one installed at the top in your setup?

Best regards, Klaus