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5 years ago

Hello! I purchased a 48” GE monogram panel ready refrigerator. I purchased a white ringhult (white glossy) Ikea kitchen and thought that I could use matching Ikea panels which turned out to be impossible. I am looking for a supplier who will provide white acrylic panels that will match my ikea panels - glossy white. They seem impossible to find. i found someone who wanted $2700 for a refrigerator that costs $7500. Any advice on best course of action? I would be super grateful for any pointers! Thank you!

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akilakumar
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5 years ago

https://thecabinetface.com/

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M
5 years ago
Unless you can convince IKEA to make you a custom-made panel, things will be difficult. And my quick search suggests that IKEA doesn't make panels wider than 36". Third parties are unlikely to be able to do a perfect match.

So, you'll probably have to pick a contrasting material instead. Of course, that's probably what you wanted to avoid in the first place. Otherwise, you could of course always pick stainless steel.
wdccruise
5 years ago
So the refrigerator has all the hardware necessary to hold a panel in place? Maybe you can buy a piece of white acrylic (Plexiglass, other) at Home Depot and have it cut to fit.
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akilakumar
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you all! I did find www.cabinetface.com that makes custom panels that match IKEA for refrigerators that are panel ready. Thank you for taking the time to reply.
Alex P
3 years ago
@akilakumar, I am wondering if you ever ended up ordering from thecabinetface and, if so, how closely it matched the ringhult finish?
Tg
2 years ago
Wondering as well! @akilakumar - can you update us and send a photo of where you landed?

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