Do not buy this productChristopherI am a renovator who has spent thousands at Ikea. This product typically will have defects in the countertop and is still sent out.
The package is so large it most likely will come broken as I am in the process of having to order a 3rd.
Save yourself from months of headache to find one of good condition.1
poor quality island for a few reasonsKent1) the butcher block is really just oak veneer
2) IKEA Canada doesn't even sell the kitchen rack anymore despite using the picture showing the rack (misleading really) I am talking about 804.023.81 , it's still in stock in other countries
3) the shelves are wood and not metal
overall, lower quality and you can't even get the rack anymore1
Can’t remove wooden dowels. NicolaIf you make a mistake and put the wooden dowels in the wrong spot they are impossible to remove. I couldn’t remove them and could not put this together properly. So disappointed with this.1
Extremely functional and built to last, best value for size and quality.SusanneSeniors need a strong young man for help!! Lol5
Great ProductLyndaLovely piece of furniture. Well made and sets off the kitchen beautifully. Love it. Maybe a bit expensive.5
Perfect for my kitchenDavidI had looked at other kitchen islands and this was definitely the most solid. Putting it together was easy, although time-consuming, following the instructions. The unit gives me a lot of food prep space, which is not something I have in my kitchen. It is very solid but, when I need to move it, it slides easily out of the way. 5
Very easy to put togetherReneeThis product is very well made and easy to put together. 5
FunctionalDianneLoving this island. It's just the right size and fits perfectly in my kitchen.
The only thing that would make it better is a drawer, for utensils as an example. 4
Great island DeeThis is a great island and it is being used each day. 5
Not real butcher blockAbigailThe overall star rating for this item was so high that I didn’t bother reading the negative reviews. Combined with the high price tag, I genuinely believed this would be a real butcher block. However, this is NOT a solid butcher block if that’s what you’re expecting. It’s merely about 3mm of wood on particle board—not even enough to sand down if needed. We were very disappointed. Unfortunately, since it's already assembled and there are no nearby Ikea stores for a return, we’re stuck with it. While it does look attractive, some other reviews mentioning issues with the veneer are quite concerning.1
Vadholma is mediocre.ScottThe redesigned wooden shelves are awful. Ikea should have put metal shelves on this model like they used to.....2
Exceptional IslandKathyI highly recommend the Vadholma. It's very nicely finished and there's space to either add a couple counter height chairs, or you can do what I did, and add shelves in that area. The storage space is fantastic! Love the countertop as well.5
Very nice additionRickThis unit was a very nice addition to our re-done kitchen. Very sturdy; clean looking. Prefect for our needs.
We coat the wood surface as needed. 5
Valuable Kitchen IslandAnthonyGood quality very durable. Only wish it was 2 ft longer5
Looks great!JimLooks great!4
Nice item - but open shelves get dirtyAnonymous reviewerI've had this island for years now and I like it but it does have one big flaw: the shelves are completely open (no doors) so it's difficult to keep clean; if you want to use the island for food preparation, debris like flour, crumbs, veggie peals, etc are constantly getting all over whatever it is you're storing on the shelves. If this item came with doors to cover the storage space it would be perfect.3
Great unit for our requirementsBillGreat unit for our requirements5
Happy with our purchase! LooksCarmenHappy with our purchase! Looks great and is very sturdy!5
It’s great! Perfect height andSuz-AnnIt’s great! Perfect height and super sturdy5
Perfect IslandRobinI absolutely love my kitchen island. It is the perfect addition! Extra seating, extra workspace, perfect height, easily moved if needed.5