ᐅ Which Ikea Metod kitchen cabinets are suitable for small apartments?

Hello everyone,

I am considering fitting my small apartment with Ikea Metod kitchen cabinets, but I am unsure which cabinet series or specific modules from the Metod system work best for tight spaces. Flexible storage solutions that maximize storage capacity without appearing too bulky are important to me. Are there versions that are especially compact or can be adapted modularly to small floor plans? I look forward to recommendations and experiences, especially regarding dimensions and functionality. Which Metod kitchen cabinets suit small apartments well, and how can the system be best used to optimize space and organization?

Hello Neoernest,

your question touches on a very important point, especially for small kitchen spaces. Ikea Metod is very modular; there are base cabinets starting at 20 cm (8 inches) wide, which is ideal for very tight corners. Tall cabinets with pull-out drawers are also recommended, as you can use them up to the ceiling to fully utilize vertical space.

Another tip is to choose open wall cabinets or shelves, as they take up less visual space. A well-designed drawer system in the lower section also improves organization and accessibility.

Important: Pay attention to the cabinet depth. Modules with a depth of 37 cm (15 inches) are more practical when space is limited because they do not reduce the aisle width too much.

As an addition,

I recommend using the Ikea Metod layout planner during the design phase to accurately map the spatial conditions. Ikea offers various base cabinet widths for small kitchens: 20, 40, 60, and 80 cm (8, 16, 24, and 32 inches) with a typical depth of 60 cm (24 inches). For small apartments, the 20- and 40-cm (8 and 16 inches) base cabinets are particularly useful to optimally fill gaps. Tall cabinets like the 40x60x220 cm (16x24x87 inches) models are well suited for vertical storage.

The aspect of storage utilization is also crucial: internal drawers and pull-out baskets in tall cabinets significantly improve space efficiency. It is also worth considering corner solutions with carousel or Le Mans pull-outs to avoid dead corners.

A proven strategy is to use pantry cabinets (narrow, tall cabinets with many small drawers) under the countertop. These offer maximum storage capacity in a small footprint.

Metod base cabinets with a width of 20cm (8 inches) fit well in small kitchens because they are very versatile. Wall cabinets without doors also create a lighter feel and visually take up less space.

dunitan schrieb:
Pay attention to the cabinet depth; 37cm (15 inches) deep units are more practical if you have limited space

Is that really always the best solution? While 37cm (15 inches) deep base cabinets do provide more room to move, they offer significantly less storage space. Especially in small apartments, every cubic centimeter is valuable. It might be more about the overall layout planning rather than just the depth. I would recommend, if possible, working with well-planned 60cm (24 inches) cabinets and adjusting the room arrangement accordingly.

Additionally, very narrow tall cabinets can be used. The 40cm (16 inches) tall cupboards are very practical for large appliances and remain compact. For small kitchens, a pull-out pantry cabinet is also ideal for neatly storing sauce bottles or spices.