You’d be healthier with a well thought-out kitchen. Think about it – you’d be more likely to spend time in a space if it has been properly sorted. In the case of a kitchen, this means you’d be more likely to cook more.
But achieving a seamless end result can be prohibitively expensive. Hardware manufacturers cannot literally charge you an arm and a leg for their products..But they might as well, seeing that even the most basic of items will run you hundreds of dollars.
We’ve previously covered good value items you should buy from IKEA, and the Swedish furniture giant saves the day again. Only this time, we’re looking to adapt their native kitchen products for use in custom carpentry!
UPPDATERA Cutlery Tray
It’s the attention-to-detail that makes a space feel high-rent. You pay a premium for products developed by these hardware manufacturers. Nothing sells you out more than a drawer in the kitchen with an ill-fitting cutlery tray. If your high-end renovation suffers from this, can you really call it high-end?
IKEA’s UPPDATERA Cutlery Tray is a low-cost way to emulate that high-class feel. This product is a single-piece, injection moulded plastic item, with a finish that matches the super matte finish on laminates that happen to be in trend right now.
HÅLLBAR Waste Sorting Solution
Why have visible bins on your kitchen countertop when you can keep your waste product neatly stowed away? In-cabinet bins clean up your kitchen’s overall appearance, making for a neater and less cluttered outlook.
This product consists of a drawer rail and 2 bins. Designed to be mounted under your sink, it has been designed to ensure waste is efficiently managed. One bin has holes for air circulation to minimise excessive decomposition, whereas the other is solid and designed for dry waste. The bins are removable so it’s easier to clean!
UTRUSTA Cleaning Interior Closet
IKEA wants you to fit this to your cleaning closet, designing it to hold cleaning supplies. But there are two issues with that. Firstly, Singaporeans typically do not have the luxury of a dedicated cleaning closet. And secondly, IKEA items may not always be used as intended by its designers.
Squint a little and you’d realise that it makes for an ideal addition to one’s pantry. Sure, a pull-out rack means you can store less in a cabinet as compared to shelves. But it allows you greater visual access to the items you have stowed away.
Being a Smart Shopper and Renovation Hacking
You don’t always have to stick to the name-brand items to create that seamless overall experience. IKEA offers some compelling alternatives for a good bit less. Ensure that you have these items ready before the carpentry fabrication process.
This guarantees the best possible fitment, as your carpenters are able to check for sizing in real time!
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