Hey everyone! I'm in the process of moving my IKEA kitchen, but I'm facing a major issue: a ton of the cabinet feet broke during both disassembly and reassembly. I'm really frustrated since I don't want to spend more money on feet that seem to be designed to fail. The original IKEA legs were pretty pricey at 8€ for just 2, which definitely doesn't seem worth it.
I'm looking for some creative, low-budget solutions to replace these feet. Also, does anyone have ideas for DIY height adjustment or leveling mechanisms? Thanks a lot for your help!
Oh, and I did some digging:
1. I've heard some people suggest hanging the cabinets on the wall and just using the feet for support, but that seems odd to me.
2. There's a 3D printing option for new feet I found [here](https://www.printables.com/model/269225-stable-foot-for-ikea-metod-kitchen-base-cabinets), but I'm not keen on spending too much time with my old printer.
3. I also stumbled upon a video [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2CP-gYi-PU) recommending IKEA Capita Feet, but at nearly 90€ for the amount I need, that's not something I'm excited about either!
3 Answers
I created a base using 2x4s for my cabinets. I made necessary cuts for clearance along the sides and used shims where it was needed. It's sturdy and way cheaper than buying new feet!
Home Depot and similar places sell cabinet levelers that could be a good option. Alternatively, you can easily make your own with just a block of wood, a tee nut, and an appliance foot. Super easy and budget-friendly!
Absolutely! Those levelers are a total lifesaver when it comes to making adjustments.
Just a heads-up: the IKEA cabinets are really meant to be wall-mounted; it's why they have those feet. For an island setup, we just drilled in blocks for support and made it stick with glue. If you’re mounting them, it makes the whole installation easier! Plus, check out some installation videos by companies that make custom doors for IKEA cabinets—super helpful!
That sounds like a solid plan! I did something similar for the peninsula part of my kitchen, and it worked great.