ᐅ Ikea Hemnes bathroom vanity cabinet without legs, wall-mounted only
Created on: 20 Apr 2017 22:12
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Kaspatoo
Hello,
We visited local plumbing companies to inquire about a washbasin cabinet approximately 1 meter (3 feet) wide, including the basin. The lowest price quoted for the material alone was around €2000, and prices could rise significantly depending on the store.
As an alternative, friends recommended a clearance warehouse where items are sold as-is, often for about half the price.
Then we saw the Hemnes washbasin cabinet at IKEA. Since we prefer a classic country style rather than glossy or futuristic designs, this was the first cabinet that appealed to us visually. I also found several interesting options online. The Hemnes cabinet is surprisingly affordable at only €350, although the quality remains to be seen.
What bothers me more about the Hemnes washbasin cabinet, however, are the two front legs. I would prefer a completely floating cabinet. According to the assembly instructions (available for download directly on IKEA’s product page), the cabinet is still fixed to the wall at four points using anchors.
I’m wondering from a structural perspective what would happen if the four legs on the Hemnes cabinet were simply cut off. Would the cabinet eventually fall away from the wall after a few years, or would it hold just as securely as any other washstand costing €4000?
If it might fall, does anyone have suggestions on how to reinforce the Hemnes washbasin cabinet so it can securely hold as a floating unit?
Thank you very much for your further help.
We visited local plumbing companies to inquire about a washbasin cabinet approximately 1 meter (3 feet) wide, including the basin. The lowest price quoted for the material alone was around €2000, and prices could rise significantly depending on the store.
As an alternative, friends recommended a clearance warehouse where items are sold as-is, often for about half the price.
Then we saw the Hemnes washbasin cabinet at IKEA. Since we prefer a classic country style rather than glossy or futuristic designs, this was the first cabinet that appealed to us visually. I also found several interesting options online. The Hemnes cabinet is surprisingly affordable at only €350, although the quality remains to be seen.
What bothers me more about the Hemnes washbasin cabinet, however, are the two front legs. I would prefer a completely floating cabinet. According to the assembly instructions (available for download directly on IKEA’s product page), the cabinet is still fixed to the wall at four points using anchors.
I’m wondering from a structural perspective what would happen if the four legs on the Hemnes cabinet were simply cut off. Would the cabinet eventually fall away from the wall after a few years, or would it hold just as securely as any other washstand costing €4000?
If it might fall, does anyone have suggestions on how to reinforce the Hemnes washbasin cabinet so it can securely hold as a floating unit?
Thank you very much for your further help.
As I mentioned in another thread,
prices for bathroom furniture are completely exaggerated. These are relatively simple chipboard items with a washbasin on top. The only notable quality difference might be the drawer slides.
I ordered a washbasin with a base cabinet during my renovation. It’s nicely wall-mounted, stable, the drawers run smoothly, and it looks good. It cost 399€ including shipping, which I still don’t consider cheap.
prices for bathroom furniture are completely exaggerated. These are relatively simple chipboard items with a washbasin on top. The only notable quality difference might be the drawer slides.
I ordered a washbasin with a base cabinet during my renovation. It’s nicely wall-mounted, stable, the drawers run smoothly, and it looks good. It cost 399€ including shipping, which I still don’t consider cheap.
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