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Kitchen Islands & Carts - Rolling, Metal, Butcher Block - IKEA
But when it comes to kitchen islands, that’s exactly what you want: standalone. Preferably in an open space, with lots of room to move around and do your thing. Just you and your butcher’s block ready to tackle your next tasty masterpiece! In a small space or an open-plan design, the perfect ...
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Plenty of smart kitchen island ideas for your kitchen - IKEA
A kitchen island is ideal, particularly if your space is small. Shelves, and maybe even a rail above it, provide easy access to your kitchen utensils.
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TORNVIKEN Kitchen island, off-white, oak, Width: 28 3/8" - IKEA
TORNVIKEN Kitchen island - off-white/oak 28 3/8x20 1/2 "
TORNVIKEN Kitchen island - off-white/oak 28 3/8x20 1/2 ". Gives you extra storage, utility and work space. Countertop with a thick oak veneer, a durable natural material that can be sanded and surface treated when required.
Price $299.99
Noob looking for kitchen island for awkwardly-sized corner - help?
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March 22, 2020Would this IKEA kitchen island/bar work well in my apartment?
Yes, I think it would look great. I'm not sure about the bar for hanging pots, that might make the space a little crowded, but the actual island would be perfect. You might also want to invest in a nice folding table and chairs for when you want to entertain, since you won't have a table any more. More on reddit.com
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August 18, 2023Placing an IKEA Countertop Over a Freestanding Cabinet for a DIY Island?
Been there, done that. It is essential to reinforce the cabinet back, top inner frame and base inner frame so that the structure doesn't fall apart when someone bangs into it and/or it moves from being leaned on, etc. This is also important if your island has drawers, which when opened can leave the cabinetry unbalanced. I used 1x lumber as framing under the base (installed inside the kickplate area), and a similar frame at the top of the cabinet. I also added a full back panel. The island will move, unless you attach it to the floor. Ikea's Sektion/kitchen cabinets are not really designed for movement. And Ikea's cabinets need reinforcement to stay square and to not separate at the joints. Floor attachment is critical. In fact, Ikea sells a floor anchoring kit for just this reason. Ikea provides a guide for creating an island , which notably has solid tops versus the usual base cabinet "open" top. That is to help with overal stability. More on reddit.com
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June 15, 2025Kitchen island without mounting to the floor?
Hi I am looking to do something similar: make a peninsula out of IKEA METOD base cabinets without mounting to floor. Can you please share whether you were able to accomplish this and what legs did you end up using? It would also be super helpful if you could perhaps kindly include a photo. Thanks! More on reddit.com
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Get creative with your kitchen island - IKEA
The area by your front door can’t be too organized. After all, smooth entries and exits are a need we all share. The island makes it easy to tailor your departure – and still leaves room for more playful activities. Even if your kitchen island stays in the kitchen, it can be used in untraditional ways.
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FÖRHÖJA kitchen cart, birch, 393/8x167/8" - IKEA
FÖRHÖJA Kitchen cart - birch 39 3/8x16 7/8 "
FÖRHÖJA Kitchen cart - birch 39 3/8x16 7/8 ". Gives you extra storage in your kitchen. You can quickly view and access what's inside because the drawers can be pulled out from both sides. Open storage with space for 9 bottles on each shelf.
Price $179.99
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An IKEA Hack Adds 2x the Storage to This Small Kitchen (Hint: It's Not Cabinets!)
February 6, 2025 - See how a DIYer used an IKEA MALM dresser to make a kitchen island in a small Berlin kitchen.
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IKEA island help
February 12, 2023 - Curious if anyone has done a narrow IKEA island? We are thinking about a narrow one for our ever evolving kitchen renovation. Due to space it can’t be more than 24” wide (there may be a couple inches to play with). Wondering how to do this with IKEA Sektion cabinets. Thanks!
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Storage & Utility Carts - Rolling Kitchen & Bath Carts - IKEA
More optionsTORNVIKENOption: TORNVIKEN, Kitchen island, gray/oak, 49 5/8x30 3/8 "Option: TORNVIKEN, Kitchen island, off-white/oak, 28 3/8x20 1/2 "
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Kitchen Base Cabinets and Sink Cabinets - SEKTION - IKEA
We dare to say that our base kitchen cabinets, with their range of heights, widths, depths and colors, fits in much any kitchen.
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VADHOLMA kitchen island with rack, black/oak, 495/8x311/8x76" - IKEA
VADHOLMA Kitchen island with rack - black/oak 49 5/8x31 1/8x76 "
VADHOLMA Kitchen island with rack - black/oak 49 5/8x31 1/8x76 ". Free-standing kitchen island; easy to place where you want it in the kitchen. Gives you extra storage, utility and work space. For quick installation and easy maintenance the countertop is pre-treated with hard wax oil.
Price $799.00
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17 Custom Kitchen Islands That Started With a Piece From IKEA
August 13, 2024 - If eat-in space is limited in your kitchen, build an island that doubles as a dining nook. Snag an extra-long countertop, and let it hang off the side of your island. This overhang is the perfect place to slide a few bar stools—giving you a cozy spot to sit down the next time you enjoy a meal. ... Browse IKEA’s kitchen section, and you’ll find all kinds of kitchen cabinets, which you can piece together to create the exact kitchen—or kitchen island—you want.
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Ikea Kitchen Island Hacks - IKEA Hackers
If you’re dealing with a “postage stamp” sized kitchen, then Sara’s ingenious IKEA hack is about to become your new best kitchen helper. Say hello to the LACK mini kitchen island – a space-saving solution that will add so much storage ...
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Kitchen Ideas & Inspiration - IKEA
Consider your preferred aesthetic—from traditional to farmhouse to modern kitchen style—and your preferences for colors, materials and features. Do you envision an open solution that connects the kitchen with the living room? Should there be space for a dining table, or do you prefer stools around a kitchen island?
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r/IKEA on Reddit: Noob looking for kitchen island for awkwardly-sized corner - help?
March 22, 2020 -
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Hi all, I am looking to add kitchen space for my small apartment, and am looking for a counter/island for a corner about 43.5" wide. I would prefer an island like the Tornviken or Vadholma, but they are too big or small to effectively use the space.
Would a Sektion base cabinet + countertop + metal legs be possible to do without many tools or experience? The price is cheaper than the Ikea islands too, and the hardest part seems to be cutting down the countertop.
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Does the cabinet need to be attached to the wall, or can I leave it free-standing?
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Will 4 legs be enough, or do I need 6 to support the center better?
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I would like to put a microwave on the shelves - would that be too heavy?
I am a total noob so any help is appreciated!
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Why not order 2 bottom cupboards and piece of countertop. Replace ikea’s plastic legs with 6 capita legs. This wouldn’t require you to anything more than a couple wall brackets to secure it.
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Totally doable. I would spend a little more and use 24"+18" - the m-wave will fit into one, and you can have storage drawers in the other...unless you're looking at the overhang for dining/extra work space. if so, I would use a 30" cab to have space for a stool.
every cabinet is customizable - find a combination of shelf and drawer that works for you.
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r/malelivingspace on Reddit: Would this IKEA kitchen island/bar work well in my apartment?
August 18, 2023 -
Pictures shown are from a staged unit. I currently have no belongings after being a digital nomad for a year. I would rather a kitchen island/bar than the table shown.
I cook a lot but don’t often sit for a proper meal unless I have guests. I think this could add counter space and separate the room into a “kitchen zone” and a “living room” zone.
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Yes, I think it would look great. I'm not sure about the bar for hanging pots, that might make the space a little crowded, but the actual island would be perfect. You might also want to invest in a nice folding table and chairs for when you want to entertain, since you won't have a table any more.
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Here is how I would solve the housing crisis: construct buildings that are comprised of the demo 300sq ft apartment in IKEA stores. Hell, I’d pay market rate to live there
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r/ikeahacks on Reddit: Placing an IKEA Countertop Over a Freestanding Cabinet for a DIY Island?
June 15, 2025 -
I’m looking to create a DIY kitchen island by placing an IKEA countertop over a freestanding cabinet. The idea is to keep it easy to take apart so I can move it from apartment to apartment. I want it to function as a kitchen counter, storage, and workstation.
Thinking of using an IKEA countertop like the HEMTRÄSK (61.5" L x 34" D x 1 1/8" thick) on top of something like the KNOXHULT base cabinet (48" L x 24" D x 36" H).
Has anyone tried something like this?
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Been there, done that. It is essential to reinforce the cabinet back, top inner frame and base inner frame so that the structure doesn't fall apart when someone bangs into it and/or it moves from being leaned on, etc. This is also important if your island has drawers, which when opened can leave the cabinetry unbalanced. I used 1x lumber as framing under the base (installed inside the kickplate area), and a similar frame at the top of the cabinet. I also added a full back panel. The island will move, unless you attach it to the floor. Ikea's Sektion/kitchen cabinets are not really designed for movement. And Ikea's cabinets need reinforcement to stay square and to not separate at the joints. Floor attachment is critical. In fact, Ikea sells a floor anchoring kit for just this reason. Ikea provides a guide for creating an island , which notably has solid tops versus the usual base cabinet "open" top. That is to help with overal stability.
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Add 3/8IN plywood to the backs of the cabinet frames cut to tightly fit inside against the fiberboard back panel, and screw and glue it into place, then cover panels over that. Adds an *immense* amount of strength and rigidity. If you don't want to fasten this to the floor, don't use drawers, just doors and shelves. Or maybe just drawers at the bottom and a shelf and doors above? Tipping will be a real concern. And of course, you will need to make a base, as the plastic legs will be useless. Alternatively, IKEA does sell the stand-alone kitchen islands. But they aren't enclosed. Though the Rimforsa has a couple of drawers. MUCH easier to move too. The Tornviken is probably not much more than trying to roll your own.
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Island Kitchen Design Ideas For Your Inspiration - IKEA
The kitchen island is the central ... island can also serve as a decorative focal point. We've gathered our top kitchen island ideas to help inspire your kitchen design, from big to small and simple to over-the-top....