How to Identify Your IKEA Furniture
The series, version and dimensions must match. Identify your IKEA furniture clearly first before selecting a suitable makeover category.
KALLAX
Suitable categories for doors, drawers and cabinet makeovers.
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PAX
Selection based on wardrobe height and existing version.
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A name alone is often not enough
Many IKEA series are available in several sizes and versions. Therefore, check any existing documents, product labels and the actual dimensions of the piece of furniture.
Then compare the details with the relevant category. If a series is not listed in the shop, do not select another category as a substitute.
Suitable Categories for Your Project
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A name alone is often not enough: correctly assess the starting point
With IKEA furniture, clear identification is more important than the product name alone. The series, version, year of manufacture and actual dimensions should match before you select a category or variant.
For How to Identify Your IKEA Furniture, the first step is specific: check the product name and any existing documents. Then define which elements should remain and what change should actually be visible in the room.
Compare KALLAX and alternatives sensibly
Do not compare the preview image alone. The number of doors, drawer configuration, handle positions and dimensions help distinguish similar models from one another and open the right product group.
For this page, KALLAX, PAX, BESTÅ and MALM are particularly relevant. Open the categories individually and compare not only colors, but also structure, size options and the details of the respective product.
- KALLAX: Suitable categories for doors, drawers and cabinet makeovers.
- PAX: Selection based on wardrobe height and existing version.
- BESTÅ: Compare fronts, top covers and sideboard sets.
- MALM: Select chests of drawers based on the number and arrangement of drawers.
Reliably identify IKEA furniture: from the details to the overall picture
Then plan the makeover as an independent room project: finishes, hardware and adjacent colors should work together, even if the foil is already offered to match a specific series.
The middle step of the project is: record the height, width, depth and relevant front dimensions. For the desired result, the following applies: choose only products whose identification and dimensions match the furniture. Recheck this objective alongside the selected finish before finalizing dimensions or quantities.
Reliably Identify IKEA Furniture
These three steps help you plan the starting point, selection and desired result as one cohesive project.
Before
Identify the Series
Planning
Measure the Version
After
Compare the Category
What to note down before making your selection
Record the series name, approximate year of purchase, exterior dimensions and the specific version. For chests of drawers, the number and arrangement of the drawers are important; for wardrobes, height and front configuration are often key.
The category name is a starting point. Always check the specific identification and the dimensions stated there on the product page.
- Series name
- Width, height and depth
- Number of doors or drawers
- Special front or cabinet configuration
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