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| Post# 486715 1/6/2011 at 09:19 (4,857 days old) by franksdad (Greenville, South Carolina) | ||
Hello everyone. I'm new to the discussion boards although I've enjoyed following the AW site since last summer at the suggestion of a good friend who also shares my fascination for vintage washers, other appliances, cars, Pyrex and Corning Wear, toys, and most anything else vintage. My wife, Kim, and I live in the Greater Greenville, SC metro area along with our westy, terrier mix, and our three wiener dogs. Our long hair dachshund is named Frank.
My wife and I are planning to completely gut our kitchen and start over from scratch. After numerous trips to Lowe's, Home Depot, and IKEA my wife has decided on cabinets from the IKEA Store. The cabinets are very nice but since IKEA is new to our part of the US (nearest stores in Charlotte, NC and Atlanta) I don't know anyone who has purchased anything from IKEA. I would like to get some honest feedback. My wife also wants an IKEA electric double oven, smooth cook top, microwave, dishwasher, and fridge. It is our understanding IKEA appliances are manufactured by Whirlpool, have a five year warranty, and are serviced by any Whirlpool service technician. Any comments on the durability and relaibility of IKEA cabinets and appliances? The kitchen is Kim's territory so what she wants is what she will get. She's a fantistic cook and baker (and I have the belly to show for her talents)! I just want some comments to hopefully ease my mind. Thank you very much. Jim | ||
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| Post# 486788 , Reply# 2 1/6/2011 at 14:49 (4,857 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia) | ||
Noting Gabriele's comments above, the appliances he is refering to will have been made for the European market....Appliances supplied by IKEA to North America are, given the standard sizes of your cabinets etc, likely to be different whilst still made by Whirlpool...
I have not had a kitchen done by IKEA, but have bought numerous furniture items over the years from sofas to beds, curtains, quilts, tables and chairs... I would have bought more if there was one closer. Their quality should be backed up by a guarantee...and that should include any work done by trademen THEY provide for the install. | ||
| Post# 486944 , Reply# 4 1/7/2011 at 08:33 (4,856 days old) by franksdad (Greenville, South Carolina) | ||
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Thank you
Thank you all for your comments. The cabinets my wife has picked up are on the high end of IKEA's cabinet line. I don't remember their name but they are white, raised panel, and have glass doors on the tops. I've noticed some of the home improvement shows are now using IKEA products. The cost for these cabinets, even with delivery from Charlotte, NC to our home (120 miles away) is much less than builder grade pre-assembled cabinets at Lowe's and Home Depot. We plan to do the install ourselves. Not only is Kim a great cook she's my number 1 carpenter's helper!
Jim | ||
| Post# 486970 , Reply# 5 1/7/2011 at 09:41 (4,856 days old) by veg-o-matic (Baltimore, Hon!) | ||
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Post# 487071 , Reply# 8 1/7/2011 at 16:19 (4,856 days old) by vacbear58  (Sutton In Ashfield, East Midlands, UK) |
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I have an Ikea kitchen
Both here, and in my previous apartment. I have also installed several others for friends, including one with combi microwave, additional oven and halogen hob. My current kitchen is 8 years old and is still holding up well. The carcases for all style ranges are the same as are the interior fittings, the extra you pay is for the door/drawer fronts. I have always liked the quality of drawers, drawer runners and hinges.
I am still delighted with my kitchen and have modified the layout at least three times during that period. I love the way you can mix and match the fittings and as more or less everything is packed seperatly once you know how to "play the game" you can get tremendous flexibality. I like how the wall units are deeper than normal (37 cm rather than 30cm) which makes them much more useful and again you can buy extra shelves for them which is a great help. I cannot speak from personal experience about the applainces but those I installed for a friend are going strong 5 1/2 years later. It is true there is no cavity at the back (common here) but pipes can be easily run under the units and personally I prefer to have a full 60cm depth on all my units than have 5cm or so of dead space behind each and every one of them. The standard door height here in Europe is 70cm where, in the UK at least, its is more commonly 72cm. When I bought the first kitchen they gave me a video which was very helpful, would be worth asking if they still do them as it had a wealth of useful tips - such as getting a even cupboard line with uneven walls (as most are) If anyone ever says they are getting a new kitchen to me, I always say "go to IKEA". Good luck with your installation. Al | ||
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