The famous Swedish company Ikea has existed for more than half a century and is currently one of the most successful furniture manufacturers in its price range.
Ikea has been producing its own furniture since 1955 and its range is incredibly large. This is furniture for apartments, cottages, gardens, and there is also a large collection of office furniture and lighting.
Wide selection for every taste
The IKEA cabinet catalog contains a huge variety of models. You can choose a wardrobe for a small bedroom, a children's or spacious living room, a kitchen, or a bathroom. There is also an online store where the entire range of cabinet lines is available.
It is worth remembering that when making cabinets, the manufacturer always uses environmentally friendly materials. Even when choosing a model for non-residential rooms, you can be confident in the safety and reliability of these products.
Books and souvenirs: hide or display
The “Besto” line of cabinets has enriched its assortment, offering customers interesting storage combinations with a wide choice of front colors: in addition to classic white and black, rich blue, gray-green and red-brown are available.
IKEA promotes the idea of “bookcases are not just for books,” offering customers models of various configurations with open shelves, blank or glass doors, which allows you to display all your favorite souvenirs and remove anything that spoils the view from view. A large selection of cabinets allows you to furnish both a modern living room with a huge TV, and a classic office-library.
Which rooms can you buy wardrobes for?
The photo of IKEA cabinets of 2022 shows lines for hallways, living rooms, children's rooms, kitchens and even bathrooms. In the company's catalog you can find a small wardrobe for a loggia or balcony. Ikea corner cabinet is very convenient. This has tons of storage space.
It is important to remember that in the store you can always purchase additional boxes, baskets and devices for comfortable placement of things in the wardrobe.
Ikea bathroom range
The main difference between the series of cabinets for bathrooms: GODMORGON and LILLOGEN is water resistance, which is an important factor in conditions of high humidity. If there is a need for increased reliability, cabinets made of stainless steel can serve as alternative options. Also, it is necessary to note the MOLGER line, made exclusively of natural ingredients that are not afraid of increased moisture due to the coating with acrylic varnish.
Advantages of furniture and, in particular, Ikea cabinets
There are many advantages of using furniture from this company, but the main ones are as follows:
- Use in production only high-quality materials that are safe for health.
- Always unique design and unsurpassed aesthetics.
- Fire resistance. The materials are treated with fire-repellent mixtures.
- Lightness, thanks to which the furniture, in particular the cabinet, can be lifted manually to any floor when disassembled.
- IKEA cabinets are also highly stable due to the ability to attach them to the wall.
- A selection of cabinets to suit every taste and preference, as well as wide functionality and practicality.
- A wide selection of shades to choose a cabinet to suit any interior and color scheme of the room.
- Long service life.
Thanks to all of the above, Ikea furniture, including cabinets, are highly valued by customers around the world. Russia is no exception. Residents have long appreciated the functionality and ease of use of Ikea furniture.
Pros and cons of modern materials
Cabinets made of natural wood are now quite rare. This is due to both the high cost of such products and their bulkiness and heavy weight of the structure.
The average consumer has long been accustomed to being satisfied with storage systems made from laminated chipboard (laminated chipboard) and MDF (fibreboard made from a finer fraction of sawdust than chipboard).
Various manufacturers offer a large selection of cabinets made from these materials. But the quality of the wood-based panels themselves often leaves much to be desired. Low density and lamination flaws lead to the fact that the corners of the doors break off and quickly lose their appearance, and the plate itself crumbles at the fastening points. Many buyers, having been “burned” by furniture from Russian companies, chose the Swedish brand IKEA.
White wardrobe
This is a truly universal option for the home, especially if light colors prevail in the interior of the living room or bedroom. The white wardrobe looks very interesting in contrast with the dark decoration of the room.
IKEA white cabinets are presented in a variety of options, for large rooms and small spaces, as well as by type: for children's rooms, bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, hallways. The cost of models starts from 500 rubles - up to 70 thousand.
Storage Addition
Often, various baskets are purchased along with the cabinet. They can be plastic, cardboard or fabric. But most importantly, with their help, all things can be folded beautifully and practically. Upper shelves are often used for items not currently in use.
Therefore, they can be folded into boxes and placed on top. There are cabinet models that are not very long. This allows for beautiful decorative boxes that can be tucked away on top of the cabinet.
In order to better understand this topic, it is better to look at the site catalog in advance. There are a large number of photos of IKEA cabinets in a variety of interiors. This will allow you to make the right choice much faster.
Choose a cabinet for the kitchen
It is appropriate to choose a corner option here, especially when there is little free space in the kitchen. But this room should accommodate utensils and other accessories for cooking, washing dishes, and storing food. At Ikea you can also find built-in modular furniture, in the cabinets of which it is quite easy to place a huge amount of everything you need in the kitchen.
Detailed design: what is special about IKEA design?
In a short period of time, Ikea has become a world leader in the furniture market. This was facilitated by the following features of the organization of this chain of stores:
- Detailed description of each product on the Internet. The IKEA online platform allows you not only to look at an item from different angles, but also to see its characteristics, models and customer reviews. You can place an order directly from home, moreover, create a virtual room with your own furnishings. Online furniture fitting is a significant advantage of the Swiss chain of stores. The developed interface allows you to simulate the design of a future room from IKEA furniture and create a single composition, paying attention to the little things.
Children's room with a sports corner Source www.pinterest.com
See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in interior redevelopment.
- Like many furniture stores, Ikea produces huge quantities of identical items. Therefore, a potential buyer will not become the owner of a unique item. The purchased furniture or decorative element will turn into something special already during the design of the room. In the composition, each of the purchases will acquire new colors in combination or contrast with other details.
Modern design of a small space Source indizajn.ru Bright interior Source hauz.by
The peculiarity of the design, based on products from IKEA, is not in a large number of varieties. At each point of implementation there are many models of objects that perform the same type of functions. This variety allows you to buy exactly the option that is suitable for a specific interior.
Girl's room Source www.pinterest.com
- The shelves of IKEA stores are filled not only with practical things, but also with decorative items without a clear function. Blankets, pillows, soft toys, scented candles - the functions of all these items are insignificant. However, properly selected decorations will create coziness in the room. If during the design special attention was paid to decorative elements, then “hygge” appears in the room. This Norwegian word describes a feeling of coziness, calm and homely peace.
Room for a preschooler Source topdizajn.ru
- Ikea's range is focused on design in modern Scandinavian styles. Rooms turn out to be light and spacious when the decor is not crowded with a large number of objects. All products are made from ergonomic materials. Thanks to this, even in a Khrushchev-era building you can create a modern interior without a hint of Soviet reality.
Recreating a cartoon interior Source riafan.ru Room with a screen Source indizajn.ru
Among other equally significant advantages of the Swedish chain of stores:
- use of environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic materials;
- thoughtful delivery system;
- a large selection of products for both adults and children;
- high-quality and wear-resistant products;
- practicality and versatility of furniture;
- orientation towards high European standards;
- following modern trends in the design field;
- affordable prices.
Bright design for Ikea children's room Source mebelindesign.ru
The totality of all the advantages lies in its success as a network of furniture stores.
Cozy living room in Ikea interior Source dizajninterer.ru
Cabinet furniture from IKEA for the bedroom
In this version, one of the important components of the set is the wardrobe. There are a lot of types, models and varieties. For a small bedroom, it is advisable to buy a wardrobe with compartment doors. If the room is spacious, it is worth purchasing a wall unit.
It is also important that the closet accommodates all the necessary things, and also creates coziness in the room. In terms of tone, it is advisable to focus on the basic shades. It is also possible to play with contrast, when in a small, bright bedroom you can place a wardrobe in a dark chocolate or black shade.
home library
If you are a book lover and want to decorate your living space with a book space in mind. It is best to use cabinet models that are durable and reliable. Quality is paramount in this matter.
Books in large quantities will weigh a lot, and, therefore, you should not buy budget options. The Hamnes series is great for those people who adore vintage. These cabinets are made from natural wood.
Transformable wardrobe bed
The IKEA wardrobe bed is the perfect solution for a small space. This transformer makes it possible to place a double bed and a wardrobe in a small room. The bed folds neatly and in this form significantly saves space during the day.
The convenient design mechanism, patented in European factories, is unique, reliable and very durable. The wardrobe bed can be supplemented with new elements for storage and comfort when the room has enough space to accommodate more furniture.
Ease of assembly is a compelling argument when choosing
Assembly of Ikea cabinets is simple and can be done independently. Each product comes with step-by-step instructions describing the process. Sometimes the instructions are duplicated with pictures or pictograms.
All Ikea cabinet designs are manufactured using high-precision equipment, so the holes and niches in the parts designed to connect them to each other are very precisely positioned.
The components of the cabinet are unified and, if necessary, can even be replaced with one another. However, when purchasing several identical models, it is recommended to use parts when assembling the cabinet from one package.
As a rule, connections are made with steel screw ties included in the kit. Hex keys are also always included in the packaging. But sometimes a screwdriver or hammer may be required to assemble furniture. Information about this is necessarily reflected in the assembly instructions.
Most cabinet models must be mounted to the wall of the room for stability. Fastening elements for this are also included in the product package.
Some models are equipped with adjustable legs that can compensate for uneven floors. Alignment of the body and fastening to the wall must be done before attaching the doors.
Sliding wardrobes produced by IKEA are equipped with durable and reliable guides that, if properly installed, can remain operational for many years. When installing such models, it is necessary to carefully check the position of the housing using a building level. Cabinets produced by Ikea are ideal for storing things, and the quality and design will definitely be appreciated by those who purchased them for their home.
Living room cabinets
If the room is spacious, choosing a wardrobe for such a room can be very difficult. However, Ikea always helps solve all sorts of interior problems. Designers have developed a variety of lines of modular walls. They are multifunctional and practical.
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A lot of things can be placed in such cabinets, and it is possible to organize everything conveniently. In addition, at IKEA you can buy a set of necessary modules and not overpay for useless sections.
Choosing an IKEA kitchen: 3 simple steps
To prevent the selection process from taking too long, follow these simple instructions.
Step 1: Planning your placement
Assess the parameters of your room, take accurate measurements yourself or with the help of a specialist. Determine where each module will be most conveniently located and choose a good layout. Be sure to visit the IKEA interior exhibition. It shows ready-made options with the most successful color combinations and carefully selected accessories. They will definitely not leave anyone indifferent. At the same time, compare the options you like with the capabilities of your kitchen (size, layout, etc.).
Step 2. Design
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There is a free planner in Russian on the IKEA website. In order to get started, you need to register on the site. You must remember your login and password so that later a specialist in the store can view the project you created. The system enters the dimensions of your kitchen, taking into account all the projections, pipes and sockets. The first step is to correctly place the sink and household appliances (stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, etc.). You can also add other equipment if desired (decorative interior items, for example). As a result, you will receive a 3D model of your ideal kitchen and the price for all added products.
Step 3. We go to the store with the finished project
For convenience, you can print out the project and write down the login and password for the consultant. Additionally, delivery and professional assembly services may be offered. They are paid separately, so prices must be clarified in advance when placing an order. It is also easy to install the headset yourself, because the product always comes with detailed instructions.
Cabinets for non-residential premises
Rooms such as a bath or loggia also need to be furnished and have furniture to store accessories. For these rooms, designers have provided furniture with increased resistance to humidity and temperature changes.
This is important because the bathroom is almost always damp, and there is no heating system on the balcony or loggia. Thanks to Ikea, you can choose very aesthetic and practical cabinet options for auxiliary rooms.
Price and quality
You can easily order furniture from Ikea from a dealer, and they will either deliver your furniture duo assembled, or everything will be assembled before your eyes, all according to your wishes.
It is also very easy for you to assemble an Ikea wardrobe with your child; the design and façade are very simple, but reliable, and the child himself can actually assemble it. Many customers will confirm this, and this is another feature of Ikea. Price is the most important question for the consumer, what kind of furniture do you want, high-quality and cheap, then you are not coming to us.
The company has affordable prices, for which you will receive a very high-quality product and will use furniture from Ikea for 10 - 15 years. There are a lot of furniture companies on the market where they are chasing profits, but for Ikea the main thing is turnover. The quality, parameters and cost correspond to consumer demand, the main thing is affordable and high-quality furniture.
Furniture with high prices is bought by 5 clients per month, and at Ikea clients come from different fields of activity and walks of life, and find suitable options for themselves that match taste, color and price. The company also has products that are priced expensively, but who needs what.
Set for the hallway
IKEA also offers options for arranging hallways. Depending on the size of the room, you can choose large corner cabinets or small frame structures. There are shoe racks, chests of drawers, wardrobes with hangers for outerwear.
The most popular models among buyers are Malm and Hamnes. Variety of tones and prices. From several hundred to 35 thousand rubles.
PAX planner: set dimensions and choose design
PAX can be planned independently in the planner program, or with a specialist when visiting a store. The good thing about the second method is that a specialist can give you some advice or warn you against mistakes in planning. The first one will please those who do not have the opportunity to visit the store, because... IKEA is not available in all cities of Russia and CIS countries.
This is what the scheduler interface looks like on the website. On the right is the main menu where you can set different sizes and configurations.
The price will depend on the content and dimensions. The most expensive will be tall cabinets with glass doors or veneer fronts. Panels on sliding doors made of fiberboard are the most budget-friendly.
In general, a cabinet assembled using the PAX system costs from 5 thousand rubles.
Internal filling
The project above is just my closet. And this is what it looks like in reality.
Dimensions of my closet: 236x58x150 cm. The price in this configuration, as can be seen in the screenshot from the program, is almost 27 thousand. In my opinion it is very cheap.
Facades: one sliding door - “Mehamn” under stained ash; the other is mirrored.
Frame sizes
Although IKEA claims that this wardrobe system allows you to assemble a wardrobe for almost any room, the size and capabilities of PAX are still limited.
In the catalog you can choose only 2 types of height and 2 depths:
- Height: 201 or 236 cm;
- Depth: 35 or 58 cm.
A narrow cabinet with a depth of 35 cm. A full-size one with a frame depth of 68 cm.
The width is also not so simple. There are only three standards:
- 50 cm;
- 75 cm;
- 100 cm.
I wanted to install PAX not only in the room, but also in the hallway for outerwear. But precisely because of the width, we had to look for other options for arranging the hallway.
Corner
The PAX system allows you to assemble a corner or U-shaped wardrobe option. To do this, you need to purchase a special module.
Unfortunately, IKEA does not currently have options for frames with a beveled corner. And, in my opinion, it looks more beautiful with a right angle. Although, perhaps, a corner wardrobe in the shape of a trapezoid is more convenient to use.
Doors: hinged and sliding
Sliding ones save space, but from personal experience I will say that it is inconvenient to dress alone with such a wardrobe: while one half is open, access to the other is closed.
But in a small apartment or in a narrow corridor, there aren’t really any other options besides sliding doors.
But there are more design options among swing designs.
Internal filling
The interior arrangement and organization of storage is a separate delight. For this I am ready to endlessly praise IKEA.
Everything is thought out to the smallest detail:
- shelves can be installed at any height convenient for you;
- built-in lighting (to get dressed normally, you don’t need to turn on the lights in the entire room and wake up your household, this is super humane in relation to the husband sleeping in the room, who gets up for work an hour or two later);
- clothes rails (stationary and retractable);
- retractable trouser hangers,
- pull-out shelves for shoes;
- retractable baskets;
- boxes, hanging bags;
- drawers and drawers;
- and much, much more.
This is simply paradise for those who love order and functionality!
Open wardrobes PAX
A large dressing room is every woman's dream. And with IKEA’s open storage system, you can get closer to your dream by organizing a mini version of it in the pantry, for example. Or under the stairs.
And if the size of the bedroom allows, then you can build a partition from plasterboard, organizing storage behind it.
Design options
For sliding doors, the catalog offers the following facade options:
- white: matte or glossy;
- frosted glass;
- beige gloss;
- light gray gloss;
- white with a white strip design;
- bleached oak;
- dark frosted glass;
- dark bamboo;
- white textured;
- mirrored
The sliding door frame can be composed of different facades, because... its parts are sold separately.
Frame
The frames are available in only three colors: white, bleached oak and black-brown.
There is a larger range of swing doors. There are blue, green, gray, black, black-brown, light or dark wood, white and even with a floral pattern. There are smooth facades, with panels or with a mirror.
Sliding wardrobes and wardrobes for hallways
These are also quite convenient interior solutions, especially when the hallway is small. Hinged cabinet doors are a luxury in this case. Therefore, you should give preference to a sliding wardrobe.
If there is a lot of space, it makes sense to place a spacious dressing room in the hallway. These are also presented in Ikea.
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- April 13, 2022 AT 5:46 pm
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Very cool cabinets from IKEA, I didn’t even know there was such a variety.
Thank you very much for the article. I had a corner cabinet in the hallway from this company. Now I’ll buy a few more for the bedrooms, they’re really beautiful and several options fit perfectly with the decor in the room. By the way, I still don’t understand, is it possible to make some furniture based on your sketches or just ready-made options?
- April 13, 2022 AT 5:53 pm
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Hi Artem. Alas, no. At least I've never heard of it. You can change the sizes, it seems, but alas, you can’t change anything else. But IKEA promises eco-friendly furniture and fairly fast delivery. furniture is delivered within a week, maximum 10 days and this is a very big advantage.
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- August 27, 2022 AT 9:07 pm
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Their names are funny, but the furniture is quite decent. At the same time, we bought two wardrobes from a local wardrobe company and ordered a regular one with hinged doors from IKEA. The wardrobe was “adjusted” for another week, and still the wardrobe turned out to be bad. IKEA - set it and forget it... so the stingy pays as usual...)
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- September 4, 2022 AT 11:16 am
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No complaints at all. I was pleased with the IKEA cabinets. The only thing is that they have a tolerance of 3-5 millimeters in size, which can affect the installation if everything is calculated very accurately. There they sometimes have sagging on the contacting surfaces, small shoals that add up to + to the size. Please take this development into account)
- September 4, 2022 AT 11:19 am
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Well, it's always like that. If this happens, handle it yourself. Carefully remove the build-up if necessary, if you did it poorly then touch up the paint. I don’t see any problems, and such tolerances are generally considered rude only by cabinet makers; in the mass market, especially furniture, this is quite acceptable.
Open storage systems
These cabinets are very suitable in living rooms or bedrooms. There are about 200 open-type cabinets and frame models in Ikea. Tones from white to black with a consistent color scheme.
Such systems can be supplemented depending on the space of the room and the tastes of the owners. It is advisable to purchase convenient and beautiful organizers and boxes for open storage cabinets.
Small Ikea kitchens
The housing situation may be different in Europe, but in our realities, not the entire population lives in spacious apartments with large kitchens, for which IKEA furniture of any configuration is suitable. However, following a few recommendations, you can fit the desired set even into a small interior.
Firstly, it is better to give preference to furniture with a corner layout, or, in extreme cases, a U-shaped one. This way, moving around the room will be as comfortable and free as possible.
Secondly, choose Ikea kitchens in light colors, preferably several tones different from the wall decoration.
Thirdly, minimalist style is a priority. This means that the facades must be smooth and monochromatic. For a small kitchenette, Provence is suitable, which, with limited decor, will look very cozy in such a room. But the classics, albeit modified, are inappropriate here.
You don’t have to think about the functional configuration - Ikea has thought about this task for you, embodying practicality and ergonomics in each model.
Corner layout
Arranging kitchen furniture in the letter “L” is the most practical from an ergonomic point of view. It allows you to select a full-fledged dining area, install all the necessary household appliances, and reduce the distance between functional blocks.
Fans of minimalism appreciate the smooth facades of Weddinge. The photo shows a kitchen corner, which is part of the living room, equipped with this set and built-in IKEA appliances.
The cabinet doors are painted with white matte acrylic. Simple fittings. Black household appliances break up the monotony of the interior. If the storage capacity of the lower cabinets allows, then with low ceilings, wall shelves unload the overall space and create a feeling of airiness.
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The “Weddinge” corner set is also suitable for a narrow room. IKEA's range includes kitchen tables and chairs for a small kitchen. If you choose the right furniture, the dining area will not take up much space.
The interior in the photo above looks modern, but there are some drawbacks.
The refrigerator is not installed well: far from the sink and cutting surface.
IKEA's advantage is the compatibility of elements from different model ranges.
Here the “Weddinge” and “Yutis” panels are used in the design.
Strict, simple forms, a combination of contrasting colors. Glass facades “Yutis” have been added. The photo shows that they fit harmoniously into the interior and give it individuality.
The catalog price of the headset is about $1,500.
The corner kitchen in the photo was assembled using dark gray “Budbin” facades. Warm colors, thoughtful lighting, and lack of contrasts create a calm, cozy atmosphere.
The dining table is well lit.
But the corner module was poorly made.
The front surface of the sink is overlapped to the middle by the joint with the countertop. Access to the sink is limited; constant moisture ingress into the joint will shorten the life of the wood.
The price of the kitchen including household appliances is approximately $2,900.
Kitchen sets with facades of different textures look unconventional.
The light glossy top “Ringuld” emphasizes the bottom row, made of facades with walnut wood “Sofilund”. The interior looks lighter, which is important for a small kitchen.
Corner designs are not ideal. The storage space below is not used. The side wall will interfere with using the sink.
The upholstery of the sofa is matched to the color of the furniture, and the colored apron tiles enliven the kitchen.
The discounted price of the kitchen is about $1,530.
A corner layout with a corner on the window side is a rare solution.
Instead of a window sill, IKEA cabinets are installed. There is also a built-in sink and a microwave oven. Due to this saving of space, a kitchen table and chairs fit against the wall.
Light beige brick-like gypsum tiles are combined with the smooth “Ringuld” and “Weddinge” facades. Glossy surfaces and a tempered glass apron expand the space and add light.
A mirror panel from IKEA on the wall performs the same task, but simplifies the overall style of the interior.
