After my lonnng search of the right table that was not only asthetically pleasing, but also sterdy, I am satisfied with this one! I got the table assembled through and the set up of it is beautiful. It is easy to clean, fits well in my kitchen area and it's easy to collapse and extend the counter top when needed. The only downfall is that the collapsable side of the table could use more support at the henges. It doesn't raise to it's fullest potential and so now I'm looking to figure out how to improve that.
I dont know what the other persons problem is, but this was NOT difficult to assemble and does not require hiring any professional help. The instructions are crystal clear. I put this together by myself in about an hour but could have been a bit quicker with a second set of hands I suppose. Well worth the money just for the reclaimed counter space
The overall aesthetic of the cart is appealing and it fits fairly well in the kitchen location we chose, however the build quality suffers a bit with the counter top itself.
First, putting it together is not difficult, the instructions play out just like any Ikea furniture piece, complete with allen key and wood pegs. Total build time was about an hour or so with breaks in between by one person. The only items not provided you'll need is a screwdriver and an exact-o knife to cut the screws/pegs out of their packaging. Which is a bit annoying as they come out sticky from the reside.
The biggest complaint is with the counter top. Looks fine, but the holes were drilled too deep, this caused one of the wooden pegs to puncture through the top. (see attached image) I'm hopeful I can fix this with some wood glue, but this shouldn't have happened. Be aware! It is also very easy to scratch. It'll need a cover or cutting board to protect it.
Additionally, it'd be nice if the wheels locked, which they don't which makes the unit too easy to move from bumps.
I'm not sure how well this unit will hold up, we'll wait and see, but I don't not recommend purchasing this cart.
My kitchen is small and it felt like all my counter space was taken up by my microwave. I chose this cart after spending hours looking online at different models and reviews from , Ikea and Canadian Tire. This ticked all my boxes in terms of price, dimensions, aesthetics and convenience (free Prime delivery!). I'm a 26 year old not so handy woman, who's had some experience building Ikea furniture and I managed to put it together by myself. It did take me about 4 hours. I'm sure a handier person could do it in half the time. I figured I would give my two cents as there are only 6 reviews as I'm writing this (there's some more on the Us website). Bear with me as i'm not a native English speaker. Here we go.
The good:
- The unit is sturdy and good looking.
- It's made of real wood and not MDF, so it can be sanded and painted to fit your decor.
- The space between the shelves is wide and allows you to store a lot of different appliances easily (rice cooker, crock pot, stand mixer, you name it!)
- The instructions are fairly easy to follow along. Just pay extra attention to the pictures.
- It's tall enough to be used as extra counter space to eat or prep food and not just as a storage cart.
- customer service: I contacted them about a few scratches and they promptly offered me a partial refund, since I had no interest in dragging it to the post office to send it back.
- The casters are pretty smooth, the cart moves back and forth with little to no effort.
The bad
- Mine came with scratches along the legs, even though it felt like that box contained all the styrofoam in the world. (See pictures). Hopefully some black permanent marker will hide them.
- The drawer is definitely where they took shortcuts: It's only about as wide as half the countertop. It's also not very deep. I was disappointed as I couldn't even fit a standard drawer organizer in there to store my utensils. Lots of wasted space.
- Two small wooden dowels are what stop the drawer from sliding out too far and falling. It's a flimsy mechanism.
- The corners of the wood top scratch easily. I've accidentally made scratches with my nails already. The top would do well with some sort of varnish/top coat.
- The casters don't lock in place, so you need to have the cart against a wall.
- The screws: With one hand you have to go under with a screwdriver to keep the little lock mechanism from moving inside the hole, while simultaneously using the key provided to tighten the screw with your other hand. Not the easiest thing to do.
- The towel holder is a bit flimsy for my liking.
- The measurements are not specified. I had to go on the US website to find them in the asked questions section.
Pro tip:
- Do not tighten any screws while installing the side railings/legs. Make sure all screws are perfectly aligned before tightening.
- Put down a blanket first, as it does scratch easily.
-You might go crazy thinking you're missing a screw (the black and gold ones) when trying to install the support bar for the drawer. You're not. It's one single cam screw (icy blue) that is different from the others. You just missed it lol.
Overall, I don't regret my purchase and I would actually recommend it to most people. For 158$ CAD, it's pretty darn good.
Obsessed with this. Sturdy piece that doesnt look cheap. Great addition to our kitchen!
Cons:
- wish the two wheels locked
- drawer is much shorter than anticipated
- paper towel holder is flimsy
Reviews
Assembly Possible But Not Easy
Quality is about what I expected. Assembly was complicated, definitely not for a novice.
Draurs don't close properly
Draurs don't close properly
Its made of great sturdy material.
Easy assembly. Great storage, flimsy leaf part. Classy modern design
Beautiful table
After my lonnng search of the right table that was not only asthetically pleasing, but also sterdy, I am satisfied with this one! I got the table assembled through and the set up of it is beautiful. It is easy to clean, fits well in my kitchen area and it's easy to collapse and extend the counter top when needed. The only downfall is that the collapsable side of the table could use more support at the henges. It doesn't raise to it's fullest potential and so now I'm looking to figure out how to improve that.
Easy to assemble, space reclaimer, well worth the price
I dont know what the other persons problem is, but this was NOT difficult to assemble and does not require hiring any professional help. The instructions are crystal clear. I put this together by myself in about an hour but could have been a bit quicker with a second set of hands I suppose. Well worth the money just for the reclaimed counter space
Poor Quality - Builds Like an Ikea Item
The overall aesthetic of the cart is appealing and it fits fairly well in the kitchen location we chose, however the build quality suffers a bit with the counter top itself. First, putting it together is not difficult, the instructions play out just like any Ikea furniture piece, complete with allen key and wood pegs. Total build time was about an hour or so with breaks in between by one person. The only items not provided you'll need is a screwdriver and an exact-o knife to cut the screws/pegs out of their packaging. Which is a bit annoying as they come out sticky from the reside. The biggest complaint is with the counter top. Looks fine, but the holes were drilled too deep, this caused one of the wooden pegs to puncture through the top. (see attached image) I'm hopeful I can fix this with some wood glue, but this shouldn't have happened. Be aware! It is also very easy to scratch. It'll need a cover or cutting board to protect it. Additionally, it'd be nice if the wheels locked, which they don't which makes the unit too easy to move from bumps. I'm not sure how well this unit will hold up, we'll wait and see, but I don't not recommend purchasing this cart.
Drawer smaller than expected.
Looks great. My only disappointment was the drawer which was only half the depth of the top. Thus, very small. Unusual.
Good value for the money but be patient!
My kitchen is small and it felt like all my counter space was taken up by my microwave. I chose this cart after spending hours looking online at different models and reviews from , Ikea and Canadian Tire. This ticked all my boxes in terms of price, dimensions, aesthetics and convenience (free Prime delivery!). I'm a 26 year old not so handy woman, who's had some experience building Ikea furniture and I managed to put it together by myself. It did take me about 4 hours. I'm sure a handier person could do it in half the time. I figured I would give my two cents as there are only 6 reviews as I'm writing this (there's some more on the Us website). Bear with me as i'm not a native English speaker. Here we go. The good: - The unit is sturdy and good looking. - It's made of real wood and not MDF, so it can be sanded and painted to fit your decor. - The space between the shelves is wide and allows you to store a lot of different appliances easily (rice cooker, crock pot, stand mixer, you name it!) - The instructions are fairly easy to follow along. Just pay extra attention to the pictures. - It's tall enough to be used as extra counter space to eat or prep food and not just as a storage cart. - customer service: I contacted them about a few scratches and they promptly offered me a partial refund, since I had no interest in dragging it to the post office to send it back. - The casters are pretty smooth, the cart moves back and forth with little to no effort. The bad - Mine came with scratches along the legs, even though it felt like that box contained all the styrofoam in the world. (See pictures). Hopefully some black permanent marker will hide them. - The drawer is definitely where they took shortcuts: It's only about as wide as half the countertop. It's also not very deep. I was disappointed as I couldn't even fit a standard drawer organizer in there to store my utensils. Lots of wasted space. - Two small wooden dowels are what stop the drawer from sliding out too far and falling. It's a flimsy mechanism. - The corners of the wood top scratch easily. I've accidentally made scratches with my nails already. The top would do well with some sort of varnish/top coat. - The casters don't lock in place, so you need to have the cart against a wall. - The screws: With one hand you have to go under with a screwdriver to keep the little lock mechanism from moving inside the hole, while simultaneously using the key provided to tighten the screw with your other hand. Not the easiest thing to do. - The towel holder is a bit flimsy for my liking. - The measurements are not specified. I had to go on the US website to find them in the asked questions section. Pro tip: - Do not tighten any screws while installing the side railings/legs. Make sure all screws are perfectly aligned before tightening. - Put down a blanket first, as it does scratch easily. -You might go crazy thinking you're missing a screw (the black and gold ones) when trying to install the support bar for the drawer. You're not. It's one single cam screw (icy blue) that is different from the others. You just missed it lol. Overall, I don't regret my purchase and I would actually recommend it to most people. For 158$ CAD, it's pretty darn good.
Great value!
Obsessed with this. Sturdy piece that doesnt look cheap. Great addition to our kitchen! Cons: - wish the two wheels locked - drawer is much shorter than anticipated - paper towel holder is flimsy
Good
Looks really nice however the drawer doesnt Open very much.
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