ᐅ IKEA Metod Kitchen Quality 2022: Quality and Price, Experiences?
Created on: 6 May 2022 19:37
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Bauenaberwie6 May 2022 19:37Hello,
unfortunately, I only find older posts when it comes to the topic of kitchen quality. We are currently in the middle of kitchen planning and I wonder if an IKEA kitchen is still always of lower quality than Nobilia or Nolte. We are considering buying only the carcasses and kitchen fronts from IKEA, with appliances and countertops purchased separately. Can anyone share their experience with this? In our case, this would save about 5-8k euros, which I consider significant, but since the kitchen is expected to last 20-30 years, quality is a major concern.
In older posts, IKEA kitchens did not fare well in terms of quality, so I wanted to find out what the situation is today.
Maybe someone here can share their experience with IKEA kitchens.
Thank you very much
unfortunately, I only find older posts when it comes to the topic of kitchen quality. We are currently in the middle of kitchen planning and I wonder if an IKEA kitchen is still always of lower quality than Nobilia or Nolte. We are considering buying only the carcasses and kitchen fronts from IKEA, with appliances and countertops purchased separately. Can anyone share their experience with this? In our case, this would save about 5-8k euros, which I consider significant, but since the kitchen is expected to last 20-30 years, quality is a major concern.
In older posts, IKEA kitchens did not fare well in terms of quality, so I wanted to find out what the situation is today.
Maybe someone here can share their experience with IKEA kitchens.
Thank you very much
Hi!
Since 2018, I have had a Metod Ikea kitchen with worktops made by a carpenter and appliances from various manufacturers (Siemens, Liebherr, Berbel). The kitchen is now almost four years old and still looks and works like new—I am very satisfied with it.
Of course, it depends on your expectations. I never researched other manufacturers in detail, but there may be some differences that you might notice or find bothersome.
For me, everything feels solid; the hinges, drawers, and so on work perfectly. One limitation is that not all cabinet types or intermediate widths are available, unlike with some other manufacturers. Whether this is an issue depends on your kitchen layout.
I would definitely do it the same way again. I saved a lot of money and, above all, avoided the negotiation hassle at a kitchen showroom.
Best regards
Since 2018, I have had a Metod Ikea kitchen with worktops made by a carpenter and appliances from various manufacturers (Siemens, Liebherr, Berbel). The kitchen is now almost four years old and still looks and works like new—I am very satisfied with it.
Of course, it depends on your expectations. I never researched other manufacturers in detail, but there may be some differences that you might notice or find bothersome.
For me, everything feels solid; the hinges, drawers, and so on work perfectly. One limitation is that not all cabinet types or intermediate widths are available, unlike with some other manufacturers. Whether this is an issue depends on your kitchen layout.
I would definitely do it the same way again. I saved a lot of money and, above all, avoided the negotiation hassle at a kitchen showroom.
Best regards
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Benutzer2006 May 2022 21:55A few years ago, I had an IKEA Metod kitchen in my last apartment (but with my own appliances and countertop). I was very satisfied with it.
Now, in the new house, I’m using the same combination again – IKEA kitchen furniture with other manufacturers’ products for the rest.
IKEA offers options for almost every need, but sometimes it can be a bit tricky. I find the countertops mediocre, especially due to the limited 62.5cm (25 inches) depth. I prefer a 70cm (28 inches) or deeper solid wood countertop, or currently granite.
The kitchen furniture only made up about 20% of the total cost. They are very cheap but come with branded hinges and drawer slides. The countertop alone was significantly more expensive than the nearly 7m (23 feet) L-shaped kitchen.
Now, in the new house, I’m using the same combination again – IKEA kitchen furniture with other manufacturers’ products for the rest.
IKEA offers options for almost every need, but sometimes it can be a bit tricky. I find the countertops mediocre, especially due to the limited 62.5cm (25 inches) depth. I prefer a 70cm (28 inches) or deeper solid wood countertop, or currently granite.
The kitchen furniture only made up about 20% of the total cost. They are very cheap but come with branded hinges and drawer slides. The countertop alone was significantly more expensive than the nearly 7m (23 feet) L-shaped kitchen.
I currently have an Ikea kitchen and somewhat regret it. The quality of the fronts (I have Ringhult) is very poor, even compared to Nobilia, which I had before. I have replaced or avoided all Ikea appliances due to their low quality. Based on recent kitchen purchases within my family, I probably would have had to spend $1,000 to $2,000 more on my kitchen, including planning and installation.
The quality of the fittings is indeed almost comparable (Blum or similar), but with less stability in the carcass, the experience when opening feels different. It feels wobblier and less precise, and probably is.
In the end, I pragmatically chose Ikea because when I visited a kitchen showroom, the design completely missed my wishes and exceeded my budget. I didn’t want to spend more time on it and thought it would be like Lego for adults. I’m managing with my kitchen, which I have slightly upgraded with better appliances and a nice glass backsplash, but eventually it will be replaced with branded quality.
The quality of the fittings is indeed almost comparable (Blum or similar), but with less stability in the carcass, the experience when opening feels different. It feels wobblier and less precise, and probably is.
In the end, I pragmatically chose Ikea because when I visited a kitchen showroom, the design completely missed my wishes and exceeded my budget. I didn’t want to spend more time on it and thought it would be like Lego for adults. I’m managing with my kitchen, which I have slightly upgraded with better appliances and a nice glass backsplash, but eventually it will be replaced with branded quality.
HausiKlausi6 May 2022 23:09Unbeatable at Ikea: straightforward self-planning, processing, delivery, replacement, and claims. Also, the entire "basic system," meaning carcasses, drawers, as well as the feasibility of self-assembly and compatibility. Areas for improvement: countertops, fronts(!), and definitely electrical appliances. When purchasing these separately, you can save money AND have a high-quality kitchen.
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motorradsilke7 May 2022 09:12HausiKlausi schrieb:
Unbeatable at Ikea: straightforward self-planning, processing, delivery, exchanges, and returns. Also the entire "basic system," meaning carcasses, drawers, as well as the feasibility of self-assembly and compatibility. Areas for improvement: countertops, fronts(!), and definitely the electrical appliances. If you purchase both separately, you can save money AND have a high-quality kitchen. Why do you find the fronts and countertops need improvement? We have both but only for 5 months so far, and we are very satisfied. You can also order the countertops made to measure, so deeper if the 63cm (25 inches) depth isn’t enough. Our peninsula is over 1 meter (39 inches) deep.
I agree with you about the appliances; we bought those elsewhere as well.
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