Not usual IKEA qualityLindsayYou really have to read the instructions and watch a few videos to get these together . I’ve built IKEA products for years and this one is as the worst . They are still crooked but I gave up ! 3
Don't waste your time and moneyMichaelI considered IKEA a quality source for build-it-yourself, flat-pack furniture. This EKET cabinet with legs is substandard in every way. The materials, joining assemblies, and hinges are lower grade and not those typically used in other IKEA products. Never been more disappointed with IKEA.1
Very clean & simple – purpose servedJenniferCould not be happier with this very easy to assemble and straightforward cabinet. We have it by our back slider to put our shoes on the bottom shelf and utilize the top for doggy poo bags and treats and leash. Keeps everything out of sight and neat and orderly. Could not be happier.5
Annoying PatriciaI can not believe the directions you can not understand nothing lined up1
Easy to put together. Looks clean and simple.AlexandraTruly not sure what all the drama is about: this piece of furniture is very very easy to put together, and the directions are flawless. The only thing that’s challenging is keeping the back in place while sliding the 4th side into place, but I was able to do it alone just fine with a little patience. I put two of them together no problem, and was able to adjust the doors and leg height to get them lined up—even on completely uneven floors. Exactly what I was looking for!5
Came damaged not good qualityTheresaWe returned. Don't recommend.1
Could be better, but it has its placeKellyJust put together the first of these cabinets. If you take a bit of time to go over the instructions, it isn't that bad. But, I am not impressed with the materials, especially at the price. And I wish things lined up flush. Millimeter discrepancies, but just enough to catch my eye on occasion. I was going to use this as a nightstand and the other as a side table, but liquids should never be near these. Thin, cheap veneer that doesn't fully cover and protect particle board. Got cats and kid. There will be spills. However, good spot to hide my smaller PT equipment and my grab and go basket with wallet, keys, etc. Glad I didn't follow through on using these to store art and sewing supplies. Will use Enhet or Ivar. May use more for light wall storage in my bedroom.3
No Problem with MineJohnI have three open Eket cabinets among a couple of others that have doors. Assembly was not the easieist, but after building one, you'll get the hang of it. (YOU CAN DO IT)!
The open cabinets have been great, and I'm probably maxing out their weight capacity with several LPS (about 200 per cabinet). I am, however, going to add a middle row of legs.
As for the drawers, they don't get five stars. You can't expect much out of a 11" deep drawer when you have man hands.
The cabinets with doors are better than the drawers. 5
too expensiveMinervanot worth $100.00. The sides came off during the last step of the construction3
We love oursAndreaWe have 5 total. Absolutely love. Pay attention to the directions and you won’t have an issue. My only request would be that they sold shelf inserts so that you could have multiple shelves per unit.5
GoodRachelI scoured through the internet to find the perfect cabinet to fit my studio apartment. This item had quite a bit of low ratings and reviews with assembly so I was very hesitant to get this. Took a risk and glad I did. I was able to assemble this on my own. As many reviews mentioned, the pieces does not align together. I had to hammer down the cabinet sides to have them aligned which isn't the best. The back piece of wood was hard to keep in place in the grooves but it isn't impossible. Assembly wasn't as difficult as expected. The cabinet will work great for the space.4
Good cabinetLeonaGreat for the bathroom5
Do not recommendBeverlyAs many of the reviews said, poorly constructed and difficult to put together. Not worth the money. There are no holes for the legs (unless mine is defective) so need to use a drill tomorrow.1
Great little storage!AliNot sure about the other reviews referencing difficulty of assembly, but we found it easy to put together and it has held up for over a year. Definitely planning to get more -- love the addition of the legs!5
Worst IKEA itemAnonymous reviewerI’ve bought so many items from IKEA … I’m a Huge fan of IKEA and this is the very first time that I’m disappointed by the quality of the cabinet, the doors do not lined up , I don’t understand why. I tried everything !1
Poorly builtAnonymous reviewerIt's impossible to get the doors to line up. The locking mechanism and the hinges are not level. Returning this1
Sleek looking functional cabinet. EasyKristelSleek looking functional cabinet. Easy to assemble.5
Loved it...!!!SuphavadeeGood quality....made my room looks nice!!!!4
avoid any pre-mitred corner line of goodsJThe Eket line is fundamentally flawed.
1. Mitred corners feature a plastics round connector fitting into a keyhole slot routed into the EDGE OF THE PARTICLEBOARD. THIS WILL FAIL. Never seen this faulty assembly method in a long career in cabinet shops.
2. ERRONEOUS MILLING. All four sides are fully dadoed (slotted) for the back and the fourth side CANNOT BE ASSEMBLED as the not-yet-seated back edge pushed the mitre apart. Any cabinetmaker knows to rabbet the bottom side not dado, so you can slide the back in! THE BACK HAD TO BE TRIMMED AND NO LONGER STAYED IN PLACE without supplemental supports.
3. Nonadjustable top and bottom hinge pivots BIND DOORS ON FACE and FAIL TO OPEN FULLY unlike european cup hinges. Hard to use cabinet.
AVOID THIS LINE. Other lines featuring right-angle assembly went together better and are stronger.
4. No instructions provided in the kit.
A long time figuring out how all the little plastic doodads go together.1
Just avoid the EKET lineSteveHard to get everything lined up. The back panel was way to hard to get to stay in while putting the bottom panel in. we purchased several other pieces from other lines and they were much better to build and feel stronger.2