Great ProductPaulCareful assembly required, but worth the effort5
Disappointed AmandaAs I was putting this together my wife laughed and said, “Wow, I’ve never seen you have such trouble with IKEA.” And that basically sums it up— the building process was far more complicated than it needed to be and the quality is subpar, particularly for the price. I expect a lot more from IKEA products. This really did not pass the test. To top it off, as we finally finished building it and moving it outside, one of the legs bent! I gave two stars because while it doesn’t store things the way I would like, that’s really on me for not being thorough in understanding the dimensions. 2
A bit disappointedAdileneBought to use in patio. It does the job for the what I need. While the Kolbjörn is beautiful, I really hate that the doors. They aren’t aligned and don’t close easily. I would not recommend.3
Outdoor storage Anonymous reviewerIt’s perfect for my apartment balcony. Great storage unit5
Almost perfect!Anonymous reviewerThe cabinet is a perfect match to beige stucco and is exactly what I needed to store gardening and fire pit accessories in my atrium.
Things that would have made assembly slightly easier are if the panels were packed in order that you need them for assembly (first 2 were and then after that I had to drag them all out to get the next one I needed).
Things I’d like to see improved about the product: It would be nice if the magnetic closure was stronger because sometimes the door on the right pops open if the items inside aren’t packed up tight. As well I’d like the option to buy more of the matching hooks and magnetic hooks for the outside would be nice too. 5
Solid metal, sturdyJacyndaI added casters to the legs on this and it was an awesome idea. I love this thing but I do wish it was easier to create shelving inside of it 4
Great looking storage cabinetElenaThis was the perfect solution for my needs because it has shelves and closet type storage that I need for taller things like broom, leaf blower, etc.
It gets 4 stars because the instructions could be a bit more clear, but it was easy enough to put together. I did it by myself and used 2 ratchet screwdrivers instead of a drill to ensure I didn't dent or scratch the cabinet.
I don't know about leaking because I have it inside my sunroom. It looks beautiful is the perfect option for getting things off the floor and keeping the room looking neat.4
PartsJimNice cabinet but unable to finish putting it together as it is missing parts and IKEA does not sell parts. Will not be using IKEA any more.1
Ridiculous dimensions and designFredaI take full responsibility for having made some assumptions when buying this piece, but it's wild to me how useless it is for any of the purposes one would expect to use it for. It looks like a wardrobe, but the tall part is so shallow that it doesn't accommodate hangers. So when you see the pictures of things hanging in it, understand that the only things that can actually hang in it are hanging from specialize hooks and, frankly, why would anyone hang seat cushions? It's like they went out of their way for the photos to be deceptive. There's no way to put shelving in the tall part of the cabinet either, so there's very little it can actually be used for. I'm hoping to return it, but we've already taken the time to assemble it. Very weird piece.2
Instructions poor even for IKeaMkThe instructions are missing labeling of all the parts. If not for a YouTube video, I might have failed. I have assembled my share of IKEA furniture, these instructions were by far the worst. Six panels all different but no page giving a number and no reference on the instructions for when to use what panel.
The tall cabinet needs more support (a crossbar across the back). This cannot be used as a freestanding cabinet without being screwed to a wall. The doors won’t be straight or open without the additional support of being attached to a wall.3
Great outdoor storage cabinet.NormanThis cabinet is the right size for my back porch. It holds all of the brooms and clutter away ftt ER on the entrance. The only issue is the mini locking device on the inside of the door. It’s a bit too small and hard to manipulate. Other than that, it still works great. I added caster wheels to help move it around, so it’s even better.4
Sturdy and roomySarahI put this together in about an hour all by myself. It holds all my gardening hand tools, fertilizers, pots and other small items rather well. I hang my gloves, apron, watering can and towels with the clips. The hanging bars do seem to come out of their slots quite easily, which is the only con I can think of, but for someone else, it could be a plus. I can see this lasting for a good long time.5
I LIKE ITYazminIt's a little small but its ok, for small stuff, shoes or etc.4
Very nice and just theChristineVery nice and just the size I wanted5
KOLBJORN love or not>MichelleWell - the look and size are great and good. I am struggling with the function. Could be totally my fault since we are using this inside as added bedroom storage it isn't quite as functional as I had hoped. Love the aesthetic and size but am struggling with function Easy to assemble and again looks great.3
Nice cabinetJanetLooks great on my back step. Just wish it was taller.4
Not water resistantMichelleLooks good, but gets wet inside anytime it rains.3
Well made! exactly as described, Excellent price for QualityLasteniaI have purchased name brand plastic cabinets to store gardening items. They don't hold up to Texas sun after time they need to be replaced. This cabinet looks good on deck, well made, coated for durability. So Happy, I bought Kolbjorn in another style to compliment and organize my outside living.5
storage cabinetCeciliaI bought this because of the size. It is working out perfectly but it is not as study as I expected. However, since i am using it as a broom closet, it is fine for my purposes.4
Perfect for outdoors!HannahI recently bought this piece for my tiny backyard, so we could store our potting mix and charcoal somewhere out of the elements.
While not totally sealed from any water getting in, the cabinet cleverly has holes throughout on the floors and shelves to assist water draining rather than pooling, and things we don’t want to get any water on are simply covered with a blue recycling bag upside down (not from ikea, just the blue drawstring kind you’d use to put recycling at the curb for pickup) so it’s still easy to remove, doesn’t get mistaken for trash, and doesn’t create a moist environment within.
Full disclosure, I bought mine pre-assembled from the as-is department so I didn’t have to put it together myself. I gave ease of assembly 5 stars but I didn’t assemble mine so I’m not a good judge.
The only reason I gave 4/5 on quality is the double door side has a latch on top and bottom of the left door of the pair, and without bending down to do the interior latch and then also getting the top one in place, it won’t just close flat and stay closed. It requires the tension of the manual latches.5