ᐅ IKEA METOD Base Cabinets – Wall Mounting?

Hello everyone,

I am currently assembling my new METOD kitchen and have the following question:

Do the base cabinets need to be fixed to the wall, or is it acceptable/sufficient to just use the legs, as is common with most other kitchens?
I couldn’t find any clear recommendation from IKEA.

Thank you very much in advance.

Hello, IKEA states that the cabinets must be secured to the wall. This is not due to a special design of the cabinets themselves but because there are situations where the cabinets could tip forward and cause damage. By generally requiring the cabinets to be fixed to the wall, IKEA is also ensuring legal safety. For some cabinets, the attachment also provides lateral stability.

Ok, yes, I have already seen that as an advantage, and that is correct.

However, the question I have is: "Is there any loss of stability?" In other words, can I place the cabinets without anchoring them for now, ignoring the risk of tipping?

Thank you

I wouldn’t necessarily place a single (narrow) cabinet just like that on its own, but if several are standing side by side, screwed together, and the countertop is firmly attached, it’s generally not a problem. I have never fixed my base cabinets to the wall, and they have held up well for many years.

Hello,

I think the most important point is whether the tipping moment is actually relevant. If you only have hinged doors on the base cabinets, I find wall mounting unnecessary.

However, in our case, we have full-extension drawers (even under the sink), and when unloading the dishwasher, it’s common to have three drawers open at the same time, including the heaviest ones with dishes, pots, and glasses. Since we secured the base cabinets to the wall, this is not an issue.

Without wall mounting, you should consider how many drawers you open simultaneously.

Regards

Thank you very much.
YES, basically common sense wins here. Load, weight, tipping is pretty straightforward.

I have an old building (Vienna), and what was planned as 4 holes easily turns into 20.
I’m now screwing the strips on but still using 4 legs per cabinet since they were already purchased.

Thanks in advance
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