"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message
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Jim Alexander wrote:
"Jim" wrote in message
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OK, wife still hasn't made up her mind what kitchen units she wants and
is now talking about dragging me down to Ikea (I must have been very
evil in a past life) A quick look through previous post highlights the
fact that Ikea units do not have much clearance behind them for pipework
etc. Can someone clarify exactly how tight this clearance is as this
option may be a no go from the outset.

I think the clearance is effectively nil. That said, and I think someone
else suggested it recently, the main issue is whether you want the rear
panel or not and if so are prepared to adjust its position or leave it
out. Its flat pack self assembly after all so if its what you want make
it work.

Possibly a more important issue is sizing. 400/800 is the norm with
Ikea, if you want 500 you may be stuck.

Jim A


Yep. Try Hygena QA range or sensible fairly robust carcases with a range
of not too ghastly doors. I think MFI do these, these days.

Arena kitchens online do better quality.

You WILL if its a smallish kitchen need to make up with 300,400/500/600
and so on sizes.

You can buy carcasses from elsewhere and buy IKEA doors.