The most important is to install the plumbing properly.
@kitchensbyrannes17 сағат бұрын
Yes, that's important too.
@coveralljohnКүн бұрын
Hi do you think it is ok to not use rails ? My house is old brick and plaster and i am having trouble getting rail flat and secured .
@kitchensbyrannesКүн бұрын
I'm thinking 🤔 If you cannot get the rail flat and secured, it'll be equally hard to get the cabinets line up and secured...
@Geronimo2Fly2 күн бұрын
I'm currently remodeling my kitchen. No way will I have the trash and recycling pull-outs under the sink. I've lived here 25 years with this old kitchen, and I'm sure it's been many hundreds of times that I or someone else has said "Excuse me" to get the person at the sink to move over so that we can access the trash. An absolute pain in the neck. In my new kitchen, the pull-out is going next to the sink, to be easily accessed by someone standing at the sink or anyone else who walks up and needs access, without the person cutting the veggies or washing the dishes having to move over. So, trash and recycling on one side, dishwasher on the other, and cleaning supplies/detergents/etc. underneath. Perfect.
@kitchensbyrannes2 күн бұрын
That's the great thing about Ikea kitchens. They can be fitted to suit everyone's preference.
@fastlane11322 күн бұрын
You skipped the most important part, actually showing how to cut the hole in the cabinet. The title of this video should be named how to measure, not "cut".
@kitchensbyrannes2 күн бұрын
You have a point 👉 However, I believe that knowing where to cut is much more important than cutting the hole. I assume that cutting along four lines isn't going to cause any problems. I mentioned that you can use an oscillating tool or something else. I believe that should suffice. But yeah, if the title created the expectation that you would see me using a tool to cut a hole, I understand your disappointment. Sorry for the confusion. I've updated the title 😄☺️
@spscheibel2522 күн бұрын
Agree on everything except the big drawer under the sink… we love it! Bonus functionality is to get the auto-open!!! Every other kitchen we visit, we tap with our knee out of habit and it’s weird when it doesn’t open.
@kitchensbyrannes2 күн бұрын
Yeah, the kick-opener is pretty cool. Not a lot of people are buying it though. Probably because of the cost 🤔
@kabra58942 күн бұрын
I really love this video. It is as if you were in my head to find all these design mistakes (I'm actually designing my kitchen) ❤
@kitchensbyrannes2 күн бұрын
Thanks. I'm glad it was helpful 🙂 All the best with your project.
@mohammedshoebdeshmukh98983 күн бұрын
This video beats all those ikea catalogs. Thank you.
@kitchensbyrannes3 күн бұрын
Glad you like it!
@user-us8tk6fy6e3 күн бұрын
Hello, I have brand new drywall on metal studs... any recommendations for screws please?
I do agree that the pullout under the sink could block the way if other people try to put garbage while others is doing dishwashing. I personally am not bothered too much as we are only 2 in the house. But I had to cut the support to use only for the two 10 inches front panel and only make the top one fixed. Ikea gave the brackets when you buy the ventilated heavy duty top bar. My sink is 10 inch deep, so making the top front panel fixed is a good way. Due to plumbing underneath, I had to cut out the back metal to avoid hitting the p-trap. So I have an undermount sink 60/40 from Kraus, to support it besides silicone which will not hold forever, Ikea sell the support bracket for inside cabinet microwave or the like, I use it to put a 3/4 plywood under the sink and level it to fit tight under sink so it will never fall even if you have both two bowls full of water. Anyhow, I love it because of hiding the garbage and recycle bins making it handy. Just finished doing grout for backslash, it will not be long I can show some pics. Still watching your channel. Keep it up for sharing more, you have my kudos for so many kitchens installation, i have done only one and it's plenty enough.😂
@kitchensbyrannes3 күн бұрын
Ah come on, do another one 😜
@vernon_44114 күн бұрын
Is a self-leveling cross-line laser lever adequately good for Ikea kitchen cabinet installation? I got one from Temu for about 1/10th of the price of the laser levels mentioned in this video.
@kitchensbyrannes4 күн бұрын
Yes, absolutely.
@irinabeck95584 күн бұрын
Thank you! I agree with every one of them. Can you tell me what kind of door styles are in the kitchen you showed at the beginning? Are they Enkoping in white and walnut?
@kitchensbyrannes4 күн бұрын
Thanks. Yes, I think that is it. Same design but different colours.
@irinabeck95584 күн бұрын
@@kitchensbyrannes Awesome! Thank you. I am seriously considering them for our small lake house kitchen.
@kitchensbyrannes4 күн бұрын
@irinabeck9558 you're welcome. If you like them, go for it 😄
@kevincurley50654 күн бұрын
Are the ikea pax wardrobes sturdy enough to cut a rectangle hole for a double socket?
@kitchensbyrannes4 күн бұрын
I'm no Pax expert but I know that there's a big difference in the quality between Pax and Sektion (kitchen cabinets) but I'm certain it shouldn't be a problem. Go for it 😄
@kevincurley50654 күн бұрын
Haha. I'll let you know how it goes.
@vernon_44115 күн бұрын
I'm relieved I came across this video after visiting my local IKEA store today. I just finalized my kitchen cabinet and countertop orders. While my design doesn't include the first four items mentioned in the video, it does include the last one. After watching the video, I've decided to modify my design by replacing the wire basket with drawers. This video is very helpful for sure.
@kitchensbyrannes5 күн бұрын
Perfect timing 😁
@vernon_44115 күн бұрын
@@kitchensbyrannes Yes, indeed!
@kitchensbyrannes5 күн бұрын
All the best with your installation 👍
@vernon_44114 күн бұрын
@@kitchensbyrannes I showed this video to our local Ikea store staff. Here is their response in regard to the wire basket. ".. in terms of the wire basket quality, we have not seen it being as flimsy as it is in the video. if the rail is installed properly, the basket will never wobble up and down like that but rather pull in and out very smoothly."
@kitchensbyrannes4 күн бұрын
🤣 Funny. Well, people in denial are found even at Ikea. 🤣
@stevenbennett88755 күн бұрын
Had this exact situation! Perfect install, looks great! Thank you!
@kitchensbyrannes5 күн бұрын
Glad it helped! 🙂
@edgar96515 күн бұрын
I find it amazing for how many people it is about looking good and not about function. When I planned my kitchen, it was all about function. And then at the very end I selected 3 possible "colors" and let my girlfriend decide which color she wanted. Like: Do you want glossy grey or not so glossy grey. Design done. When all the cabinets have the same color and grips that is enough for "good design".
@kitchensbyrannes5 күн бұрын
Yes, you would be surprised how often I experience this. But hey, not my kitchen ☺️
@Michael_Courtney5 күн бұрын
Good video as usual. Those Ikea garbage bins you showed are a joke. We would have to empty those 3x a day! Utensil drawers are essential. I'm curious what you think about the newer shallow drawer vs. the old. My 10 year old kitchen had maybe an extra inch more on the low drawer compared to Sektion. It is a little tight now for things like a ladle.
@kitchensbyrannes5 күн бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you like it....tge video, not the bins. I like those bins, but I live alone, so I don't produce a lot of garbage. It suit my needs. I see what you mean with the drawer height and your big ladle, but I don't have a useful suggestion. Smaller ladle maybe 🤔😊
@user-vj7sk8bs2o6 күн бұрын
Thank you
@kitchensbyrannes6 күн бұрын
You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
@Gudis246 күн бұрын
Where do I put cut side? To the ceiling or to the floor?
@kitchensbyrannes6 күн бұрын
I only cut at the floor in one in a million cases. I know that some folks scribe and cut at the floor and use caulking to seal it off, but I don't. Always cut at the top
@vernon_44117 күн бұрын
Hi Rannes, any tips for mounting a suspension rail to ensure the distance between the top of a wall cabinet and the ceiling is precise enough to fit a filler panel?
@kitchensbyrannes6 күн бұрын
Just add the sickness of the panel to the minimum distance the rail must be from the ceiling. However, I'm certain it won't look nice unless of course your house has perfectly horizontal ceilings, because you're certainly not going to let the rail follow the ceiling, right?
@granvillestbartender7 күн бұрын
Hi Lars, We would like to add a pantry next to our current kitchen using Ikea's 18" wide x 24" deep x 80" tall cabinet to allow for drawers. Problem is it needs to go under a soffit which is 23 inch deep. Would I be able to shorten the depth by an inch using the first method and still be able to use drawers? I'd be using cover panels to on each side to hide the gap.
@kitchensbyrannes7 күн бұрын
Yes, if it's only 2" you're safe. No problem as the drawer leaves 2 ½x or so of clearance at the back.
@granvillestbartender7 күн бұрын
@@kitchensbyrannes That's great info thank you. Are there any other videos of yours that could help with this project?
@kitchensbyrannes7 күн бұрын
You're welcome. 🤔.....not sure. Check the playlists.
@Gudis247 күн бұрын
But can I slightly adjust legs which are near wall? 🤔
@kitchensbyrannes7 күн бұрын
Yes, absolutely. A good tip. When both legs at the Wall are supporting the cabinet, you can loosen the three screws in the bracket for the rail, and then lower or raise the cabinet corners as needed. When level, tighten the screws again. All this is happening with the grey plast twist lock in place.
@paulbcote7 күн бұрын
Thank you. Very helpful!
@kitchensbyrannes7 күн бұрын
You're welcome! 🤗
@SamanthaAnne179 күн бұрын
If your upper cabinets don’t have a 2X4 running horizontally to grab onto, is there any suggestion to increase screws per distance? Currently only have them screwed to a stud every 16” but worried since the cabinets are heavy and that’s when they’re empty!
@kitchensbyrannes8 күн бұрын
If you have a good-quality screw, with a strong grip, in every stud at 16" on center, it is sufficient. You can always add a few wall anchors in between each screw. The anchors won't hold it alone but they'll contribute. kitchensbyrannes.com/screws-for-ikea-suspension-rails/
@bobgillis11379 күн бұрын
Thanks. Good ideas.
@kitchensbyrannes8 күн бұрын
You're welcome! 🤗
@danalarson39789 күн бұрын
Let me know when your goodwill tour makes it to Seattle.
@kitchensbyrannes9 күн бұрын
Goodwill tour? 🤔 Didn't know I have such a thing planned ☺️
@tomasbouda441910 күн бұрын
Your videos were way better than the included instructions, thanks!
@kitchensbyrannes10 күн бұрын
Glad it helped! 😁
@mr-jjt11 күн бұрын
Great videos. If you go with dark doors and theyre adjusted correctly, you dont see any white with Ikea cabinets? The ones in the showroom showed white in the gaps and it really stood out. Was that due to bad adjusting (or none at all)?
@kitchensbyrannes11 күн бұрын
Thanks. The doors are about ⅛" (3 mm) less than the cabinet box in the width. With good adjustments, that is the minimum gap between them.
@andymetzger683912 күн бұрын
Was there any specific reason you chose to install the lights 4.5" from the front? Why not closer to the front edge? (Thank you for the excellent video!)
@kitchensbyrannes12 күн бұрын
Thanks 👍 Hmm.....the 4½" is about the same distance you find from the template you can cut from the packaging for the Mittled light strips.
@andymetzger683912 күн бұрын
Oh gotcha!!! I haven’t opened mine yet, but I’m doing all the planning and prep. Super helpful. Thank you again!
@kitchensbyrannes12 күн бұрын
My pleasure. All the best with your installation. You'll have so much fun 😊😉
@slashwonder12 күн бұрын
I need help on my island. What panel did you use from IKEA? The only ones recommended are to small.
@kitchensbyrannes12 күн бұрын
Ah....your are in Europe or Australia? I'm not sure why Ikea is punishing those markets with such a slim selection of panels. I would go with the 62 cm wide one and cut it in height (and width) and use as many as you have cabinets.
@slashwonder6 күн бұрын
@@kitchensbyrannes Nope, I'm in the US. The panels they recommend are 24x30 and I would need 30x35 to touch the floor, "waterfall" edge style.
@kitchensbyrannes6 күн бұрын
Okay. Good. Get the 26x36" and cut the height only, as explained in the video.
@JessicaJones-dy3dn13 күн бұрын
Do you have any videos on how to build the freestanding filler piece for a dead corner? We’re at a standstill in completing our kitchen
@kitchensbyrannes13 күн бұрын
You're at a dead end, I see. No pun intended 😜 Nope, there is no video showing that, unfortunately. But, it's not that difficult. First. Two strips of wood must be placed horizontally on the wall for countertop support. Next. Cut a strip of panel, 30" long and about 1½-2" wider than the perpendicular distance from one cabinet to the other. Clamp this strip to the outside of one of the cabinets and measure from that strip to the other cabinet to find the width of the second strip. Cut the second strip. Clamp the two strips together so they sit in their final position and mark with a pencil strip #1 where strip #2 is. Unclamp the first strip and "build" the corner strip part by clamping the two strips together, predrill from the back of #1 strip and screw them together. When done, clamp the set in place and predrill and screw from inside both cabinets. Done.
@duubee1214 күн бұрын
What kind / size of screw did you use ?
@kitchensbyrannes13 күн бұрын
Check this out. www.amazon.com/shop/kitchensbyrannes/list/119XDTN2TNAPN?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfkitchensbyrannes Here you'll see the screws I use, depending on the wall. More information here: kitchensbyrannes.com/screws-for-ikea-suspension-rails/
@danalarson397815 күн бұрын
Great stuff. I have a situation where I would be left with 11 inches to fill if I didn't do something, so I came up with this idea, too. Nice to see someone actually do it, and see what the end result looks like.
@kitchensbyrannes15 күн бұрын
Thanks. With 11" to fill you could cut the cabinet to 10" and use a 10x30" drawer front ☺️
@AuntyAileenA16 күн бұрын
My kitchen lights were installed by an IKEA recommended company. Now the lights are fading and need replacing. Is that something I can do myself? Or do I need to get an electrician?
@kitchensbyrannes16 күн бұрын
Thank you for your question. That's hard for me to say. Is is Ikea lights or something else? If the lights are from Ikea, I'm surprised to learn that they are fading. Have you checked that they haven't been dimmed in the remote control?
@AuntyAileenA16 күн бұрын
Thanks for replying! I don’t have a dimmer. Just an on/off remote control. We’ve had the lights (they were installed with an ikea kitchen - so we’re definitely from Ikea) for 18 months and put them on every night for a few hours. I’ve had a look at the same lights on the Ikea website and they’re pretty expensive! But I think I can just unplug and replace the ones I’ve got with identical ones. I’m in Australia btw.
@kitchensbyrannes16 күн бұрын
You're welcome. When the lights are on, try to push AND HOLD the ON button.... something happens?
@kitchensbyrannes16 күн бұрын
And then push and hold the off button....
@AuntyAileenA16 күн бұрын
@@kitchensbyrannes oh my goodness - it worked! I didn't realise my lights are dimmable!! Lol. Thank you sooooo much! You are wonderful!
@donryan315317 күн бұрын
Those temu lights are a pain they don't last are cheaply made and who wants to recharge their drawer lights all the time
@kitchensbyrannes17 күн бұрын
Thanks for your comment. Which Temu lights are you referring to?
@wocypke21 күн бұрын
Hi Rannes! Thank you for the very clear information. I have one question though. I'm guessing the side and back panels are not IKEA and you had them made somewhere else? I'm guessing that I need two side panels that are a few inches longer and wider than the cabinets, a back panel that has the exact width of the cabinets and is the same length (height) as the side panels, and a toe kick panel. Does that seem right to you?
@kitchensbyrannes21 күн бұрын
You're very welcome. All panels are from Ikea. If it's a single row island, floating or not and standard depth, I use the 26x36" panels at the end. For the back I use the 36x96" panel. However, as far as I know, these bigger panel's aren't available on all markets.
@wocypke21 күн бұрын
@@kitchensbyrannes Thank you for the quick reply. In Belgium, it seems IKEA only sells side panels that are exactly as high as the cabinets (80cm or 220cm for higher cabinets). Maybe I could buy 2 x 220cm and cut it to 4 panels of 90cm out of those. Or I'll have them made elsewhere. I'll figure out which is cheapest!
@kitchensbyrannes21 күн бұрын
You're very welcome. Yeah, kinda weird they don't offer those bigger panels everywhere. Cheers.
@corneilcorneil22 күн бұрын
Do you still use 120 volt? We switched to 230V 50 years ago.
@kitchensbyrannes21 күн бұрын
Yes, 120 volt is what we got.
@CraigReeves-wl7pi22 күн бұрын
As an absolute novice, I'm unclear about the modifications you did on the cabinet. In Australia they only sell the cabinets you need to modify, so im a bit stuck
@kitchensbyrannes21 күн бұрын
I'm not certain which cabinets are available on the various markets but here in Canada, we have a cabinet specifically made for those built-in vent hoods. You can see it in this document. www.ikea.com/ca/en/assembly_instructions/utdragbar-under-cabinet-range-hood-stainless-steel__AA-2194837-4-1.pdf
@The_Jupiter2_Mission23 күн бұрын
It ends up having very limited use in the end given how small the width is. I would be tempted to just put in the three door panels vertically as fillers with fake handles if it meant less work! Yes, I know the space is then even more useless, but less an eyesore, I suppose.
@kitchensbyrannes22 күн бұрын
Thank you for your insight. I have several customers who think differently, though. It is truly a great place for baking sheets and cutting boards. And, three doors won't fit without a piece of panel behind, as the gap 99% of the time isn't the exact width of a door.
@evanstx23 күн бұрын
Hi, thank you for all the valuable information. I have a question to see if you can help me with. I have a base cabinet that will have a 1 1/8" countertop on it. Then a 30" wall cabinet will sit on top of the countertop, with another 30" wall cabinet stacked on top of that. Should the wall cabinet rail be 30" from the bottom of the base cabinet rail, then another 30" above that for the 2nd stacked cabinet? Or should the first one be 31 1/8" from base rail to bottom of first wall cabinet, then 30" above that for the 2nd one? Or some other measurement? I appreciate your help.
@kitchensbyrannes23 күн бұрын
Thanks 😊 The answer to your question is: it depends. Do you have other wall cabinets sitting next to the two 30" high ones you mention? If not, I would not use the rails at all, since you could let the cabinets be stacked on top of the countertop and just secure them into the wall and to each other. To prevent them from tripping forward. If they are part of several cabinets and with a pantry cabinet in the setup too, you must use the rails and be thoughtful when you hang those, since you want the pantry to line up at the bottom of the base cabinets. Check this kitchensbyrannes.com/ikea-kitchen-suspension-rails/ Also, in any case, you want the cabinet on the counters to be raised a bit so you can open the door/drawer without hitting the countertop.
@evanstx23 күн бұрын
@@kitchensbyrannes Thank you so much for the info. There will be no other cabinets other than a long row of base cabinets and two 30" stacked wall cabinets (to make 60" total) on both the far left and far right. This is for a dining room area. I like your suggestion of just securing them to the wall. As far as raising it a bit, do you have any suggestions on what I could sit it on to raise it a bit?
@kitchensbyrannes23 күн бұрын
You're welcome. Cut a piece of panel for that. You'll have panels on the side anyway so if you buy two 15x90" panels, there'll be some leftover you can use.
@r-type494523 күн бұрын
The longer legs got introduced after the shorter ones were on the market some years already, which would explain why there are less reviews for them.
@kitchensbyrannes23 күн бұрын
Thanks for letting us know. I know that the longer legs (4½" - 11 cm) are for the SEKTION kitchen system, which we have here in Canada and the USA. The shorter legs (8 cm) is not on the market here, as we have no use for those here. They are, as far as I know, only only for the METOD kitchen system. I'm not sure why both length of legs are on the market in Germany and the Netherlands, and probably other countries too.
@r-type494523 күн бұрын
@@kitchensbyrannes Thanks for your reply, I didn't know there's an entire kitchen system they sell in North America named SEKTION. Interesting. Here in Germany only the 11 cm legs have that name and are sold for the METOD cabinets. According to a forum post these legs were introduced around 2020 in Germany and 2 years earlier in NL. My guess would be that theres a gerenral trend towards higher counter tops as people are getting taller on average and many people suffer back problems on top of that. But take it with a grain of salt, I'm not expert by any means. Btw I'm about to install an IKEA kitchen soon and am very happy to have stumbled upon your channel. Thanks so much for the great tips you give! As for the legs I'm still thinking about getting some from Amazon, they are generally way cheaper, though need to be screwed. We'll see... Have a great day, mate!
@kitchensbyrannes23 күн бұрын
You too. PS: if you have many base cabinets, attaching legs with screws is a pain 😲
@amikaikian704223 күн бұрын
Hi Lars. Great video. Greetings from Jakarta! Btw do you have video on reducing the depth of the lower cabinet? Ikea's lower cabinet depth is at least 60cm but my kitchen depth is only 50cm. Wonder if I cut it and it will be issue in installing drawer rails.
@kitchensbyrannes23 күн бұрын
Hello Jakarta 👋 Reducing the depth of base cabinets is done in the same way. Only difference is you have 1 side less to cut. The rail at the back is just pushed forward.
@surftile23 күн бұрын
Thank you sir! Your videos have been indispensable in helping me put together my kitchen cabinetry from IKEA. There are other instructional videos by good installers but yours is by and far the most complete, precise and concise. I was able to donate even though it didn't show up as others have, and was extremely happy to do so. Keep up the good work and thank you once again for sharing your skill(s)!
@kitchensbyrannes23 күн бұрын
Glad I could help! Thanks for supporting my channel. Mean a lot to me 🙏