ᐅ IKEA Metod Kitchen Quality 2022: Quality and Price, Experiences?
Created on: 6 May 2022 19:37
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Bauenaberwie
Hello,
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
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Benutzer2007 May 2022 18:47xMisterDx schrieb:
If you can afford it, great. But you don’t need expensive appliances to be a good home cook...Even less so an overpriced kitchen or the ridiculously expensive kitchen cabinets 😉 Aside from the Berbel extractor hood (which is definitely worth the price for recirculation), the equipment is just mid-range.B
Benutzer2007 May 2022 18:50Bauenaberwie schrieb:
Now the question is, are the cabinets and fronts worth an extra $10,000? No. However, like many things, this is a very personal decision. For many, the additional cost will be worth it—just like with other pieces of furniture. The added quality (if there is any; in my view, it’s more about flexibility with the kitchen units compared to the fixed layout of IKEA) does not justify the extra price.
At least, that’s been my experience over the last four kitchens in about 17 years. The prices ranged between €7,500 and €40,000.
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xMisterDx7 May 2022 18:53Bauenaberwie schrieb:
Specifically, this was Nobilia versus Ikea with exactly the same appliances as well as countertop, sink, and faucet. Only the carcasses and fronts differed: Nobilia vs. Ikea. Now the question is, are the carcasses and fronts worth a 10,000 EUR (about 11,000 USD) surcharge? If you have the 10,000 EUR (about 11,000 USD), then yes.
If you don’t have the 10,000 EUR and need to finance it with a personal loan at 3.5%, go with the cheaper option...
Taking out a loan for building a house is acceptable. But for a luxury kitchen that nobody really needs, that’s where it should stop.
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Bertram1008 May 2022 08:02I have an Ikea kitchen, and it does exactly what it’s supposed to: stays straight, offers many layout options or practical organization, and looks good. What more could you want? The quality difference compared to more expensive kitchens will probably only become apparent after 15 years. But until then, it’s a great kitchen.
I know of a Simatic kitchen where, after 10 years, the hinges are loose and everything hangs crooked and uneven. Quality loss happens even with expensive kitchens. You just find out later. Basically, you can’t go wrong, no matter what you choose. A kitchen isn’t a high-tech device.
I know of a Simatic kitchen where, after 10 years, the hinges are loose and everything hangs crooked and uneven. Quality loss happens even with expensive kitchens. You just find out later. Basically, you can’t go wrong, no matter what you choose. A kitchen isn’t a high-tech device.
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Fuchsbau358 May 2022 09:00I am a big IKEA fan and have always used their kitchens, including appliances. That has been more than enough for me. My current kitchen is from 2011, still works very well, and looks good. It has even been moved once. Unfortunately, it is still the old Faktum system and therefore not compatible with the new cabinets and fronts.
At first, we wanted to move the kitchen into our new terraced house. However, since we plan to replace some of the appliances and make several modifications (cooktop with integrated extractor, larger sink, new appliances, kitchen island), and a new countertop is necessary anyway, we decided to go for a completely new kitchen. Only the refrigerator will be taken with us.
We planned the kitchen at IKEA with their appliances and also visited a kitchen studio.
IKEA: approximately €8500 without delivery and installation
Kitchen studio: €12000 including delivery, installation; Häcker brand; all appliances from Siemens
The two designs were comparable, except the IKEA option had a real wood countertop. Honestly, we also received a discount of over €2000 at the kitchen studio.
Given this, we chose the kitchen studio.
In a rental apartment, though, I would always opt for a (more affordable) IKEA kitchen.
At first, we wanted to move the kitchen into our new terraced house. However, since we plan to replace some of the appliances and make several modifications (cooktop with integrated extractor, larger sink, new appliances, kitchen island), and a new countertop is necessary anyway, we decided to go for a completely new kitchen. Only the refrigerator will be taken with us.
We planned the kitchen at IKEA with their appliances and also visited a kitchen studio.
IKEA: approximately €8500 without delivery and installation
Kitchen studio: €12000 including delivery, installation; Häcker brand; all appliances from Siemens
The two designs were comparable, except the IKEA option had a real wood countertop. Honestly, we also received a discount of over €2000 at the kitchen studio.
Given this, we chose the kitchen studio.
In a rental apartment, though, I would always opt for a (more affordable) IKEA kitchen.
HausiKlausi8 May 2022 23:26motorradsilke schrieb:
Why do you think the fronts and countertops need improvement? The countertops are generally of good quality, but our custom-made countertops all had a noticeable warp. Of course, wood moves over time. Still, I believe this shouldn’t occur with proper manufacturing processes. The fronts are similar. Some gaps in the middle vary by several millimeters (about 0.2 inches) because the material is warped as well. It’s not noticeable in the overall appearance, but if you look closely, it’s obvious. Considering that the fronts aren’t exactly “cheap” (these are AXSTAD), the quality is only somewhat acceptable.
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