How did you solve the problem of supplying power to the island?
Let me run through my idea.
The island consists of two cabinets measuring 80cm x 60cm (31.5 inches x 24 inches) and behind them two more at 80cm x 37cm (31.5 inches x 15 inches). This creates a work surface of about 1.60m x 1m (5.25 ft x 3.3 ft).
My idea would be to install built-in electrical boxes on the left and right in the 60cm (24 inches) deep cabinets, positioned at the upper rear side panels ("sidewalls"). Behind them would be a tall drawer to allow enough space for the electrical boxes.
Or…
I could space the back panels 10cm (4 inches) apart, fastening them at that distance with perforated metal strips, creating a total surface of 1.60m x 1.10m (5.25 ft x 3.6 ft). In the resulting gap, I could neatly install electrical boxes on both sides (again, inside the side panels) and arrange the drawers as I want.
Unfortunately, IKEA side panels wouldn’t fit this setup, but since my kitchen is glossy red, black side panels that I can get in one piece at the hardware store, with edge banding applied, also look quite good.
Am I missing something?
Let me run through my idea.
The island consists of two cabinets measuring 80cm x 60cm (31.5 inches x 24 inches) and behind them two more at 80cm x 37cm (31.5 inches x 15 inches). This creates a work surface of about 1.60m x 1m (5.25 ft x 3.3 ft).
My idea would be to install built-in electrical boxes on the left and right in the 60cm (24 inches) deep cabinets, positioned at the upper rear side panels ("sidewalls"). Behind them would be a tall drawer to allow enough space for the electrical boxes.
Or…
I could space the back panels 10cm (4 inches) apart, fastening them at that distance with perforated metal strips, creating a total surface of 1.60m x 1.10m (5.25 ft x 3.6 ft). In the resulting gap, I could neatly install electrical boxes on both sides (again, inside the side panels) and arrange the drawers as I want.
Unfortunately, IKEA side panels wouldn’t fit this setup, but since my kitchen is glossy red, black side panels that I can get in one piece at the hardware store, with edge banding applied, also look quite good.
Am I missing something?
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IKEA-Experte25 Apr 2016 00:17IKEA-Freund understood this better than I did. I wasn’t sure if it also included connections for the cooktop or similar inside the cabinet.
Pop-up sockets would also be my favorite, but of course, they are not so practical with a stone countertop.
There is still space behind the drawers. There are also sockets that are not so large.
Pop-up sockets would also be my favorite, but of course, they are not so practical with a stone countertop.
There is still space behind the drawers. There are also sockets that are not so large.
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MarekKrug5 Mar 2017 11:06Is there a final solution for the island? I quite liked the idea for the power outlets. In November, I managed to get a few Faktum base cabinets, so I can finally expand my kitchen island. Besides the power setup, I am facing another issue. I bought a "beautiful" red hand blender from Savisto – actually, my wife wanted it for her fruit and milk shakes… well, never mind. Now I’m looking for a holder or hanging device for it. Does anyone happen to have an idea? The blender should be hung in the gap between the two cabinets, which is about 15cm (6 inches) wide.
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IKEA-Experte5 Mar 2017 11:18Build a narrow pull-out into the gap.
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MarekKrug6 Mar 2017 09:27Build a narrow pull-out into the gap.Where can I get a 15cm (6 inches) pull-out?
Several options are possible as food for thought
- Your proposed option, but keep in mind that custom worktops become extremely expensive from a certain depth (depending on the supplier)
- Build the side panels from 38mm (1.5 inch) thick worktops; you can use a hole saw to cut openings for sockets and a router on the backside to mill channels for conduit pipes
- Lay wet-room cables behind the drawers, install a built-in socket from above, build a drawer only 38cm (15 inches) deep in a 60cm (24 inch) deep cabinet, and use the remaining space behind it for a junction box (to connect the cooktop) and a built-in socket tower
- Avoid sockets in the worktop and instead buy an island range hood that already has integrated sockets
- Your proposed option, but keep in mind that custom worktops become extremely expensive from a certain depth (depending on the supplier)
- Build the side panels from 38mm (1.5 inch) thick worktops; you can use a hole saw to cut openings for sockets and a router on the backside to mill channels for conduit pipes
- Lay wet-room cables behind the drawers, install a built-in socket from above, build a drawer only 38cm (15 inches) deep in a 60cm (24 inch) deep cabinet, and use the remaining space behind it for a junction box (to connect the cooktop) and a built-in socket tower
- Avoid sockets in the worktop and instead buy an island range hood that already has integrated sockets
Hello Strahlemann-69,
I’m happy to share which option we decided on:
A kitchen island measuring 125 cm (50 inches) wide and 230 cm (90 inches) long. At one end, there is a 60 cm (24 inches) deep base cabinet and a 37 cm (15 inches) deep base cabinet facing each other, but not back-to-back—instead, there is about 20 cm (8 inches) of space between them. This space is filled with an open shelf unit, featuring two shelves. Just below the countertop, there is a double power outlet, providing electrical access on the side of the kitchen island. We also preferred not to have a retractable unit on top.
Best regards,
Bodbiene
I’m happy to share which option we decided on:
A kitchen island measuring 125 cm (50 inches) wide and 230 cm (90 inches) long. At one end, there is a 60 cm (24 inches) deep base cabinet and a 37 cm (15 inches) deep base cabinet facing each other, but not back-to-back—instead, there is about 20 cm (8 inches) of space between them. This space is filled with an open shelf unit, featuring two shelves. Just below the countertop, there is a double power outlet, providing electrical access on the side of the kitchen island. We also preferred not to have a retractable unit on top.
Best regards,
Bodbiene
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