IKEA Kitchens Hacked by 4 Enterprising Establishments

IKEA kitchen hacks mean big business for a number of brands. And rather than buying and installing an entirely new kitchen, consumers are able to replace/update fronts, countertops, handles and legs: it’s an affordable solution that provides a bright, clean and up-to-date kitchen.ReformDanish company Reform specialises in hacking and redesigning IKEA kitchens. Offering a number of smart designs, Reform collaborates with Danish and internationally acclaimed architects and designers, to ‘reform’ the fronts and countertops of IKEA’s various kitchen models. Architect and design studios include BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), Norm, Chris Liljenberg Halstrøm and Henning Larsen. Reform’s focus on minimalism, aesthetic presentation, functionality and longevity, works to ensure its IKEA kitchen hacks will endure.An IKEA kitchen hacked by BIG for Reform. The veneered front is European oak coated with clear wax.The BIG kitchen handle is made using black woven nylon (similar to that used for seat belts).BIG kitchen hack with a painted matt white front.An IKEA kitchen hacked by Norm Architects for Reform. Drawer fronts and doors are made in bronzed tombac.Norm Architects kitchen hack with drawer fronts and doors made in sawn smoked oak veneer.Norm Architects countertop in fibre concrete.An IKEA kitchen hacked by Chris Liljenberg Halstrøm for Reform. Drawer fronts and doors are laminate in the colour ‘Nero’, with darkened ash for the edges a...
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