Be patient! It can be done!BingyangFeel strong urge to leave positive review to give this eket cabinet. It can be done and mine is almost perfect. Be patient and read instructions twice before installing. It could be tricky especially when it came to the doors. If you follow instructions to the T, this cabinet can be installed perfectly. It even allowed you to adjust the doors so they’d be aligned. I love mine for this price. Its dimensions fits perfectly for my space.5
Mud Room StorageLoriIt served the purpose. The doors are a bit wonky, but otherwise it was a good, inexpensive option for enclosed storage to keep dust off stored appliances.3
Should've read the reviewsAmandaI have never seen such low quality in an item from Ikea. It is not an understatement when I say this cabinet can barely stand up on its own, it's so wobbly.1
ImpossibleSabrinaAs a longtime customer, I've put together countless items, and this is hands down the worst experience I've had with assembly. The pre-drilled keyholes are not aligned correctly, so the sides of the cabinet will not sit flush. The drawer hinges are a joke. This is the lowest quality item I've ever purchased. I will be returning ASAP.1
Poor quality, doors are not aligned NodirAssembled it and noticed doors are not aligned, right one is few inches higher than the left one, no way to adjust the height, and no way to get the doors out once installed.1
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
Came damaged not good qualityTheresaWe returned. Don't recommend.1
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
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
Clean and modern lookAliceClean and modern look5
Easy to assemble and sturdy.DeniseEasy to assemble and sturdy. We added the feet and love the height.5