Have 5!JosephI absolutely love these cabinets! I wanted three white ones for the living room so I was able to get those and they looked so nice I had to get an additional one for one of the bedrooms. I wanted then a green one for the bathroom but they didn't have any so I bought a white one with the brown stain and painted it blue for that bathroom and it looks absolutely awesome! I even bought matching towels to put in it! Ikea was having a big sale so I ended up in the end buying five of these cabinets and I love all of them. They were quite easy to put together and only one of them was missing a small minor part that I was able to live without. The white cabinets make the living room look larger because they blend in with the walls whereas the black cabinet and the blue cabinet stand out as a highlight making a wonderful addition to each of those rooms. I would have been happy with the green but since I had to paint a cabinet I chose blue. I am considering getting two more green ones.5
Frustrating pieceSusanBought this unit to match the Hemnes bookshelves I already had in my house. I built the first one, but it wouldn't stay together because the holes on the left and right sides were not aligned. The drawers would not go in straight, and the shelves could not balance. Took it back to the store and had it exchanged for another one. Had the second one built through TaskRabbit and the gentleman that built it had the exact same problem with it. He had to make adjustments to keep the piece from falling apart.
It looks nice from the front, and I like that it matches the other shelves, but I'm frustrated with all the issues we had.2
Not worth the priceMilanThis bookshelf atleast the newer batch has lot of issues. Windows not aligning (no room to adjust) , drawers not working smoothly and cant hold any weights, cardboards, assembly not aligning etc etc. For the price we pay, the quality is no where close and returning will be pain once you assemble it. I wish I never bought this but now I am stuck with this defective yet expensive furniture. For this price there are better options in market.1
GorgeousFrancesI was impressed when the assembly finished. Sturdy, great materials, and beautiful. No problems, bought several months ago. It's fully loaded up and works great. I tend to be careful with the glass doors but it seems ok without it. Definitely worth the price.5
Doors are warpedKristinaHad to return this item twice-doors are severely warped.3
Top piece brokenLacyLove the look but the top board arrived split.3
Poor QualitySusanI have ordered other items from IKEA and they were well made. This cabinet has numerous issues - no metal sleeve in one adjusting foot, split center shelf, holes on one side did not match up with hardware, one shelf won't fit because of the hole issues, etc. But for the fact that I have another one that is fine and matches, I would send this back. As it is, I cannot use one shelf, and one drawer does not fit properly. Quality control needs to look at this. Item was manufactured in Brazil.1
Poorly designedJoyI am a lover of ikea & its products, but this one is a hard pass. The drawers are so terribly designed and constantly come off the track and the ledges inside the cabinet are also terribly designed. We had to buy support screws & hinges to support the ledges & actually hold things. I honestly want my money back for this product, its does not hold up. Overall a beautiful cabinet from the outside but in no way built for actual practicality. Spend your money on something else1
Not Perfect, but Pretty Good and Worth the PriceAnonymous reviewerI bought the Hemnes glass-door cabinet along with the Hemnes bookcase to add storage in the kitchen. The pine construction is worth the added price: it feels light but sound, like any of the pine bookcases I've had for decades. One may consider installing a 1/4" plywood panel rather than the MDF/particle board which forms the bottom of each drawer and the back of the cabinet--an easy, affordable upgrade which would improve the longevity and structural integrity of the unit. Have third-party anti-tip fasteners ready to go, especially if you have children. The hardest part of assembling the cabinet was simply recognizing the parts (easy enough), besides the physical task of assembling something on the floor rather than on a workbench. I made sure to have wood glue on hand for added strength. Overall, the process was somewhat enjoyable and meditative. Naturally, I would love to have the same furniture made of oak or another hardwood, but I'm on a budget. Would buy others.4
Total garbageMichelleThis was so tedious to put together only for it to have a CARDBOARD back and CARDBOARD drawers! Put any books in and their weight rips the rear ‘panel’ (made of cardboard!!!!) right off and the whole thing collapses. Same with the sides.
What a flimsy, expensive piece of crap. I bought 2 of these and another HEMNES and I regret this purchase but how TF can I return it? It won’t go in the car that’s for sure.
SAVE YOUR MONEY! This is the last IKEA purchase I’ll be making.1
Poor quality Anonymous reviewerTakes forever to out together. Feels and looks cheap, shouldn't have paid extra for a better quality product 1
Nice with a few issuesMarkMy wife likes her cabinet but a few things were disappointing.
1. She likes to display plates but there wasn't a grove in the shelves to allow this. Her husband put a grove in each shelf with his table saw.
2. Would like to have lights in the cabinet.
3. There were small cracks found in the side panels and the local store gave them a discount because of it.
Other than the above, she is very happy with the cabinet.4
DisappointedTatianaVery cheap quality. I don't recognize Ikea products.2
Overpriced and Cheap MaterialAbdulkerimI bought the Hemnes red cabinet and I’m not satisfied at all. The product quality is very poor and it’s overpriced. Very cheap materials were used. 1
Looks great!AnneWe recently updated our bedroom furniture with Hemnes. The glass door cabinet adds a nice touch!5
Excellent but knob design needs improvement LilyI like how it looks like in my office. It has a very natural and pleasant scent every time I open the cabin, no need to de-gas after installation at all. Hence I believe the material is solid real pine and the paint is also environmentally friendly.
The only complaint I have is that the installation of draw and cabinet knobs are extremely painful. Like other joints, the knobs also are direct wood-screw fastening. However the knobs are tiny round with a smooth finish surface. It’s a really struggle to get them installed and I have one knob that cannot get the last millimeter in. In the end I have to order knobs with threaded inserts. It’s really a shame that I like the color and shape of ikea original knobs. Would be nice if ikea can get spares of the knobs or use threaded inserts.
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Works so wellLaraWe love the Hemnes line. This piece is beautiful. I do wish it came in turquoise so we could put one in our ikea kitchen as well. I use it as a linen closet for towels and sheets. The skinny drawer we use for extra toiletries.5
Flimsy, poorly designed, and overpricedTimothyI just put my Hemnes cabinet into the trash. I am replacing it with a well-made, old wooden cabinet purchased at a thrift store. This was never a favorite. There are some good features, like the good quality hardwood shelves. But one of the hinges never worked properly and the door was always popping out. The drawers are made of very cheap, soft wood and are hard to align correctly. I was always worried that it would tip over since I was not able to anchor it to my wall.
My wife has now forbidden me from buying any more Ikea furniture (althou she likes a couple of the Ikea items that we have). The company does not help itself or its customers with products like this. The thrift shop said no thanks when I offered it to them for nothing.2
Great buyYohan.Beautiful and elegant book shelves, looks amazing in my study room5
Great if you do not want to use the drawersMirandaThe cabinet looks wonderful, but I can't use the drawers because they collapse with any amount of weight in them. It's pretty ridiculous.2