Ikea Sektion/Akurum question
alerievay1
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Comments (10)For support around the fridge, it'll be attached in part to the appliance garage as in the diagram, and I can add a bracket for support if needed (I am adding a shelf, as I mentioned in my first post, which will help support). I feel like the concerns about whether appliances, cabinets will be able to open should be quashed: Fridge doors are absolutely fine to clear all walls, all appliances are completely fine, my counter fabricator will not build a counter that will get in the way of the cabinets, my contractor will not install a cabinet I cannot open, etc. etc. And the kitchen is mostly installed except for filler pieces and countertops (which haven't been ordered yet). To your comment about the pieces: Filler pieces are only *supposed* to be aesthetic, aren't they? So to try to find examples a little more that might illustrate: If I look very closely at my dream/inspiration kitchen here on Houzz, I see an example of my cabinet situation. It looks like half fillers, though ending *above* the counters. This also shows the cabinet door alignment I was afraid of losing with a full filler piece.On the other question about the refrigerator, you might be right that that should have a full panel, for the visual separation. This might be a good example, don't you think? Also shows I could go with a filler on only one side and still maintain the built-in look, perhaps?...See MoreIkea (original Akurum line) Domsjo sink question
Comments (3)My countertop ends at the "wall" of it's own cabinet, not the sink cabinet. The sink sits on the counter, it's top outside edge is wider than the sink cabinet, so it's technically "sitting" on the next cabinet. The sink strainers is about 3¼" down from the bottom of the sink....See MoreIkea Sektion cabinet question
Comments (1)With the old akurum cabinets it was possible to use two regular cabinets to create a blind upper corner. I would presume you can do the same thing with sektion....See MoreIkea Sektion Question
Comments (12)Thanks - I had no knowledge of the snipping tool! Here is a clip of that corner.I'm not too keen on leaving that corner empty. it would make the wall look so unbalanced, especially of I left the wall cabinet off too and I need that cabinet for glassware. If you see the blue line, that is where the dishwasher door is now, with an angled cabinet between that and the door wall. So what I am planning will open it up quite a bit. Here is a picture of the complete layout I have planned. The top leads to the living room and lake views. There will be a deep counter there with stools. The door on the right leads to the dining area. The refrigerator is on the left just above the pantry door. We can't move the exterior window/door because the house is brick and it would be too costly....See Morealerievay1
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