January 25, 2021 - The complete scoop and review of the IKEA kitchen SEKTION cabinet system, including cabinetry construction, in-store ordering, installation, and durability.

Date created: 2021-11-17 Name: Kelley Location: Asheville, NC Model/Style: Axstad Satisfaction Rating: Very Satisfied - 5 out of 5 Review: "High end kitchen... wow!" For a renovation of a 110-year old house, we were shocked to receive local bids of $80,000 plus for reasonable cabinets with shaker design. I had been reading fabulous reviews of IKEA cabinets, so I took the plunge, went through their awesome free online design service, priced everything out for $8000.

August 13, 2024 - Saying that, I’m sure the solid wood options would hold up a lot better, and I’m even considering replacing the shaker-style drawer fronts we had custom-fitted in 2015 with IKEA’s FRÖJERED fronts for an easy kitchen glow-up. Internally, the fittings leave much to be desired. The HÅLLBAR waste sorting system is really flimsy, coming apart every time you open the drawer in both of our kitchens. The Benchmarx one we had fitted into a door in a previous property was perfect, even ten years on. Fi & Neil’s Howdens kitchen is virtually the same as when they bought it too (See their Howden’s Kitchen Review)

October 13, 2020 - The ability to customize an Ikea ... of our Ikea kitchen is that we were able to create a functional, elegant, fresh update to our home for a fraction of the cost of a custom kitchen installation....

January 1, 2025 - For us, the trickiest part of our Ikea kitchen remodel was to keep all lower cabinets top leveled, as it is an essential for adding stone countertop later on. We ended up having our contractor send a guy to help us adjust the cabinets to make sure the top is ready for our quartz countertop, hence we had spent some extra money there. Stay on top of every detail & beat overwhelm with the Home Renovation Tracker! ... So those are all of my honest reviews on IKEA kitchen cabinets.

July 10, 2023 - The wordless assembly instructions turned out to be a massive headache for novice DIYers, especially those who were alarmed by the lack of words. Some reviews did, however, mention that they found the IKEA how-to videos helpful. Self-Assembly: The IKEA kitchen cabinet reviews in regard to installation are split firmly down the middle.

October 6, 2024 - Wrong plans, wrong deliveries, missing products, broken and damaged and non existent customer services or aftersales. Ikea kitchen services, steer clear. At minimum incompetent, at most dangerous practices to your kitchen facilities, verging on the unlawful that they are allowed to continue selling and fitting kitchens reading some of the other reviews.

May 5, 2019 - The hardware is still soft-close, and the cabinets and doors/drawer fronts are holding up great. We used dark wood veneer slab fronts on the base cabinets, and white lacquered MDF slab fronts on the uppers (I can’t remember the name of either).

July 11, 2025 - It’s fascinating to see how your IKEA kitchen has held up over the years. I love the tips you provided about maintenance and style updates—definitely helpful for anyone considering an IKEA kitchen. Your insights really inspire me as I plan my own kitchen renovation! ... Great review!

The advertised price does not include delivery, assembly, and installation (add in another $1800 to $2500 for the average kitchen, or sacrifice your own time, talent, and energy). Pay attention to key details. The melamine cabinet boxes don’t match the doors (unless you go white or natural birch). This means you can’t get an open shelf or glass-door cabinet with a wood-veneer or colored interior to match. This is a huge deterrent in using open shelves and clear glass. Forget about trim and extras. Crown moulding anyone? Ikea’s trim pieces are almost non-existent.

I use IKEA on almost every kitchen project of mine, and my clients are always delighted with the results.

Many negative reviews are about long shipping times, some measured in months instead of weeks. Below are a few examples from IKEA's page on the Better Business Bureau. ... "I love their products, and we did order a whole bunch of kitchen cabinets, lights, and other kitchen related things."

September 19, 2021 - From the beginning, I knew I wanted black slab doors for the cabinets to give the kitchen a modern look. I must say we were so happy when we found the perfect cabinets at IKEA. Yes, you heard that right, IKEA! I did my research in finding actual reviews and was pretty impressed with what I found.

June 21, 2022 - Get my honest IKEA kitchen review! We installed IKEA SEKTION cabinets we installed in our townhouse a few years ago-- see what we thought!

January 24, 2023 - It’s been two years since we completed our IKEA Kitchen Remodel, so I thought it would be a great time to review how it’s held up! In this IKEA Kitchen Cabinets Review, I’ll let you know what I love, what I don’t love and what I wish we would have done.

July 1, 2024 - From minimalist Scandinavian styles to more traditional looks, there’s something for every taste. While IKEA kitchens are not considered high-end, they generally offer good quality for the price.

September 8, 2023 - Picking out the perfect IKEA cabinets for your kitchen can be quite a challenge. With so many factors to consider, like your personal taste, kitchen space, budget, and needs, it can be overwhelming to make a final decision. Nonetheless, the Sektion cabinets in North America, Metod cabinets in Europe, and the flexible Sunnersta cabinets make excellent choices due to their popularity and great reviews.