Hello everyone,
I am in the process of assembling an IKEA kitchen. One wall is planned as follows, from left to right:
Wall -> filler strip about 5cm (2 inches) -> tall cabinet (60cm / 24 inches) -> tall cabinet 60cm (24 inches) -> end panel -> 60cm (24 inches) base cabinet & 60cm (24 inches) wall cabinet -> 60cm (24 inches) base cabinet & 60cm (24 inches) wall cabinet -> 60cm (24 inches) base cabinet & 60cm (24 inches) wall cabinet -> filler strip about 5cm (2 inches) at the top of the wall cabinets and at the bottom of the base cabinets (not continuous).
Unfortunately, I can’t remember exactly how the kitchen consultant planned it. It also wasn’t saved in the 3D planner. The nearest IKEA store is very far away. Maybe someone here can help me.
Now my questions:
1. Would you install an end panel between the first filler strip on the left and the tall cabinet?
2. The IKEA consultant planned an end panel between the second tall cabinet and the base and wall cabinets to the right, so the unfinished side of the cabinet wouldn’t be visible. My question is:
a) Should the end panel be installed completely from top to bottom, around 220cm (87 inches) in height, or
b) only for the visible section, that is, between the wall cabinet and base cabinet?
c) If a), should I install the end panel only at cabinet height or extend it down to the floor, including the 8cm (3 inches) feet area? Extending to the floor probably makes sense because of the skirting/ toe kick.
Many thanks!
I am in the process of assembling an IKEA kitchen. One wall is planned as follows, from left to right:
Wall -> filler strip about 5cm (2 inches) -> tall cabinet (60cm / 24 inches) -> tall cabinet 60cm (24 inches) -> end panel -> 60cm (24 inches) base cabinet & 60cm (24 inches) wall cabinet -> 60cm (24 inches) base cabinet & 60cm (24 inches) wall cabinet -> 60cm (24 inches) base cabinet & 60cm (24 inches) wall cabinet -> filler strip about 5cm (2 inches) at the top of the wall cabinets and at the bottom of the base cabinets (not continuous).
Unfortunately, I can’t remember exactly how the kitchen consultant planned it. It also wasn’t saved in the 3D planner. The nearest IKEA store is very far away. Maybe someone here can help me.
Now my questions:
1. Would you install an end panel between the first filler strip on the left and the tall cabinet?
2. The IKEA consultant planned an end panel between the second tall cabinet and the base and wall cabinets to the right, so the unfinished side of the cabinet wouldn’t be visible. My question is:
a) Should the end panel be installed completely from top to bottom, around 220cm (87 inches) in height, or
b) only for the visible section, that is, between the wall cabinet and base cabinet?
c) If a), should I install the end panel only at cabinet height or extend it down to the floor, including the 8cm (3 inches) feet area? Extending to the floor probably makes sense because of the skirting/ toe kick.
Many thanks!
Regarding point 1) If the wall is an older construction with unevenness, I would deliberately leave a gap of 1 to 3 cm (0.4 to 1.2 inches) on the left side and start with the end panel. If the wall is of new-build quality, I would start with a filler strip and install a continuous end panel on the right side of both tall cabinets from top to bottom (not just starting at countertop height). However, I would not combine an end panel and a filler strip, as that looks odd.
Regarding point 2) Use the end panel continuously from top down to the bottom edge of the cabinet box. This separation line fits nicely into the joint pattern of the base cabinets, and visually the tall cabinets are perceived as a separate unit. In option b), you might only be able to open the doors of the upper cabinets at nearly 90°. As for option c), I would say that the plinth should not be cut through by the end panel. The end panel should only be at the height where it meets the bottom edge of the cabinet box. Make a continuous plinth; the end panel in the plinth area creates unnecessary inner corners that make vacuuming and mopping difficult and can also cause swelling if wiped while wet. The METOD kitchen is designed so that the plinth is made of plastic and no major damage occurs in the kitchen if there is occasional flooding or damp cleaning.
Regarding point 2) Use the end panel continuously from top down to the bottom edge of the cabinet box. This separation line fits nicely into the joint pattern of the base cabinets, and visually the tall cabinets are perceived as a separate unit. In option b), you might only be able to open the doors of the upper cabinets at nearly 90°. As for option c), I would say that the plinth should not be cut through by the end panel. The end panel should only be at the height where it meets the bottom edge of the cabinet box. Make a continuous plinth; the end panel in the plinth area creates unnecessary inner corners that make vacuuming and mopping difficult and can also cause swelling if wiped while wet. The METOD kitchen is designed so that the plinth is made of plastic and no major damage occurs in the kitchen if there is occasional flooding or damp cleaning.
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