ᐅ What is the best way to install IKEA Metod cabinets on sloped ceilings?
Created on: 16 Jul 2020 08:23
K
Klodeniz63
Hello everyone,
I’m planning to install new IKEA Metod kitchen cabinets in my attic. The challenge is the sloping ceiling above the countertop, which slopes down on one side. Now I’m faced with the task of adapting the cabinets accordingly, since standard cabinets don’t fit well in that space.
I’m interested in how you have handled similarly challenging sloped ceilings in your rooms with IKEA Metod cabinets. Are there specific tips for cutting or adjusting the modules? Do you use shelves under the sloped ceiling, incorporate support beams or modifications? Or do you work with custom-made solutions to fit the cabinets smoothly into the slope?
What are your best advice and experiences regarding installation, stability, and appearance of Metod cabinets under sloped ceilings? I want to avoid the cabinets looking too cramped or ending up unstable.
Thanks for your tips!
I’m planning to install new IKEA Metod kitchen cabinets in my attic. The challenge is the sloping ceiling above the countertop, which slopes down on one side. Now I’m faced with the task of adapting the cabinets accordingly, since standard cabinets don’t fit well in that space.
I’m interested in how you have handled similarly challenging sloped ceilings in your rooms with IKEA Metod cabinets. Are there specific tips for cutting or adjusting the modules? Do you use shelves under the sloped ceiling, incorporate support beams or modifications? Or do you work with custom-made solutions to fit the cabinets smoothly into the slope?
What are your best advice and experiences regarding installation, stability, and appearance of Metod cabinets under sloped ceilings? I want to avoid the cabinets looking too cramped or ending up unstable.
Thanks for your tips!
Klodeniz63 schrieb:
How exactly did you attach the brackets? Directly to the cabinets, or did you install an additional substructure on the wall?Hey, good question! I first screwed the brackets directly onto the cabinets, then also fastened them to the wall. For the sloped ceiling, I screwed wooden battens at the correct angle to the wall to provide stability for the cabinets. Without this substructure, they would be wobbly!
Klodeniz63 schrieb:
And did you solve the slope inside with 'regular' Metod fronts or did you build something custom?Since I had some leftover wood, I cut and painted the fronts myself in a triangular shape. It doesn’t look as professional as expensive custom-made fronts, but it’s perfect for my home.
K
Klodeniz6317 Jul 2020 08:44Linavin schrieb:
The modules should be considered as a basic framework, and then you can look for customized solutions, such as self-made panels or covers that are precisely adjusted to the slope.That helps me a lot, thank you! I think I will use the modules as a basic structure and build a suitable panel myself, which I can then protect and customize visually.
Joe52 schrieb:
For example, using a drywall panel or wooden boards as a base, to which the cabinets are then attachedThat sounds interesting – this way, you could even make better use of the space behind the slope. Has this worked well visually for you, or does it look rather temporary?
Klodeniz63 schrieb:
Did it also work well visually for you, or does it look rather makeshift?I painted the drywall partition in the same color as the backs of the cabinets and my trim. As a result, you can hardly tell it is an additional installed layer.
It doesn’t look makeshift at all – on the contrary, it makes the room feel calmer and elegantly highlights the sloped ceiling.
K
Klodeniz6317 Jul 2020 12:47Thank you all for the many helpful suggestions! I’ve made significant progress now.
One more detailed question: How do you usually finish the cut edges on the fronts to keep the cabinets looking good? Just sanding and painting? Or using special edge bands? I’m concerned that raw edges might quickly become brittle or look unattractive.
One more detailed question: How do you usually finish the cut edges on the fronts to keep the cabinets looking good? Just sanding and painting? Or using special edge bands? I’m concerned that raw edges might quickly become brittle or look unattractive.
Similar topics