KALLAX Shelving Unit, white, (146.5H, 76.5W x 39D cm)

This is a great looking, easy to assemble shelving unit that looks great anywhere and holds tons of stuff. I use some of the shelves to store things that I don't mind being visible, like nice folder files, or books, and others to insert cube boxes with stuff I want out of sight.  It looks clean and polished, once finished. I found that the panels are not that heavy, but sturdy the same. It can be used as sideboard as well, but, in my case, the  vertical position suits me more.

I dreaded assembling this unit on my own, as the leaflet recommends two people to do so. However, it was pretty easy to put it up as you assemble one panel at a time, so you start light. It's definitely heavy once it's fully assembled, but not that heavy that prevented me from moving it to the position I wanted it to on floorboards.

Designer = Tord Björklund.

ASSEMBLY LEAFLET

Materials = Particleboard, Fibreboard, Paper foil, Honeycomb structure paper filling (100% recycled), Plastic edging. 

Care =  Wipe clean with a cloth dampened in a mild cleaner.

MIND =

> Max load on top is 25 Kg.

> Max load per shelf 13 Kg.  

> Tipping hazard, so wall securing is recommended, especially if you have an uneven and/or have a surface that is not solid and flat.  

 

 

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KUGGIS Storage box with lid, white (32x32x32 cm)

I'm a fan of the Kuggis storage boxes line, of which I have many at home for different storage purpose.  However this is my least favourite. 

 

These square Kuggis cubes look simple and elegant and fit into the Kallax and Vihals cube storage units. They're also perfect to create a mobile unit when using the Invallning trolley, which I also own (as in the photo). They lid makes it perfect to stack, but not more of three rows are recommended. 

 

This is perfect to fill in with bulky items that aren't heavy. E.g. cushions, winter throws, travelling and decor items that aren't being used, small items of clothing, and so on. I tried to put box inside and one of them broke.  There is only one cut-out handle, so you cannot carry the boxes that easily.

 

Assemblage of the Ikea boxes I've bought in the past has been super easy, so I didn't expect this item to be different. The instructions are clear and simple to understand. The problem is that sliding the panels into each other and down isn't easy at all, as some of the knobs slide easily but not others. I find them these a pain in the rear, so I won't be buying them ever again.  

Designer = IKEA of Sweden.

ASSEMBLY LEAFLET.

Materials = PET plastic (min. 50% recycled).

Maximum stacking height = 90 cm. 

MIND  = Not for food storage contact.   

 

 

 

 

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