The Best IKEA Cabinet Lines That Are Worth Buying (& Which Ones To Avoid)

If you're in the market for adding an update to your household cabinets, it's hard to overlook IKEA. Between affordable prices and availability in many major cities, the brand is a favorite for apartment and house dwellers alike who want to revamp a space without exceeding their budget. However, while some of IKEA's cabinet offerings are incredibly well-performing and highly-reviewed, others are significantly less impressive.

When trying to find stunning cabinet lines from IKEA, it's important to look at all of the features and aesthetics of the piece, as well as customer feedback. Among some of the best-selling and best-performing cabinet lines are the BRIMNES, the SKRUVBY, and the LOMMARP, all of which are nice-looking cabinets that offer a great bang for your buck. However, it may be worth avoiding the BESTA and EKET lines, which seem to not perform as well.

Despite having many pieces in the line, IKEA has managed to maintain product quality across the BRIMNES cabinets. They come in a number of sizes and dimensions, making them a versatile option depending on your needs. The BRIMNES cabinet with doors has earned itself a 4.6-star average rating out of over 1,200 reviews. A satisfied buyer writes, "We bought two of these and two glass door cabinets to put in our basement for kid toys storage, gaming, etc. First I was very impressed with delivery (notifications, friendly-ness, photos). With the cost of built-ins these days, I wanted the look for less (and not to cry if the kids damaged them). They are beautiful! I was worried how they would look all lined up because there were no photos of 4 together, but I'm so happy with the way it turned out. It truly looks like one large cabinet!"

The larger glass-door cabinet also has a 4.6-star average out of nearly 400 reviews, showing consistency of performance. It's a solid option if you want to display some special keepsakes while adding some height with the furniture. Customers love the appearance of these pieces, as well as the value for the price and product quality. One customer writes, "I'm so happy with this pantry. Not only is it really great quality for the price but it's such a great design. I'm so impressed with the amount of storage it provides. We have a TINY kitchen and this had been a great investment. You won't regret it."

If you're looking for something that's a bit more detailed in its appearance, the SKRUVBY might be a good choice. These cabinets are available in a number of colors and come with a wooden finishing piece on top that gives them some classic appeal. The cabinet with doors comes in white, as well as black-blue, with black handles, giving you everything you need in one simple purchase. The cabinet has a 4.7-star average out of 183 reviews, with customers raving about everything from the appearance and ease of installation to performance and value. One writes, "We installed these in our laundry room and they are perfect. With the adjustable shelves, they hold a lot of stuff, including towels, large laundry soap bottles, and misc pantry items. The cabinets are made of good quality materials, very sturdy, and easy to put together. Under $100 each is an amazing price given the high quality and classic look. I highly recommend!"

For something that can showcase decorative items, you might consider the cabinet with glass doors, which has a 4.7-star average. One buyer writes, "The hardware used is intuitive and high quality. Even the handles are metal instead of plastic like other cabinets of this price range. After years of building countless IKEA furniture and kitchens, I am impressed with this product."

By far one of the most traditional, IKEA's LOMMARP cabinets have earned themselves a "best seller" distinction from buyers. The low and wide cabinet, comes in a number of beautiful cabinet colors: light beige, black, and dark blue-green, which offer personalization for whatever interior design theme you have. Customers generally appreciate the appearance and quality, though some criticize the assembly process. One customer writes, "I truly love this cabinet. It's well-built and very sturdy. Love the adjustable shelving inside and the soft close doors. The large drawer at bottom is shallow but fits some of the larger more awkward items to store. Certainly would buy another if I had room."

For a hutch-style cabinet, the cabinet with glass doors, is a great choice, offering see-thru doors on the upper portion and solid ones on the bottom half. Customers have given this model a near-perfect rating average of 4.8 stars. A happy buyer writes, "I bought this for the dining room to store dishes and some family heirlooms on top, cookbooks, linens, and bakeware went into the cupboard below. I couldn't be more pleased with the results! It 'matches' my farm-style table and fills the space in the wall perfectly. Very well made and easy to put together." Once you've gone through the trouble of researching, purchasing, and assembling your new IKEA cabinets, make sure you're aware of the ways you could accidentally damage them.

While there is much to love about many of IKEA's cabinets, it's good to know which options may be a waste of your time and money. At first glance, the BESTA lineup looks pretty nice, but after a little digging, it becomes apparent that customer satisfaction isn't as stellar for these cabinets. The BESTA Storage Combination, has a 3.7-star rating out of 82 reviews, with customers complaining about various factors of the cabinet, including the appearance, functionality, and installation. One customer writes, "I never write 1-star reviews, but I want to warn all future buyers about this item. It comes in 7+ boxes, each with a different set of instructions, rather than any cohesive set of instructions."

Similarly, the EKET line is affordable, to be sure, but comes with its own set of challenges, including being of poor quality and being difficult to assemble, according to customers. The EKET cabinet with two drawers only has a 3.7-star average out of 117 reviews. One customer says, "While most of the construction is pretty sturdy, the drawer bottoms are a thin piece of material so I am concerned that they will sag. The clips that hold the backs together were tricky to install, not all clip hardware worked, can't be adjusted. While the back is held together, the front splays open when I push to open drawers."