3 Year IKEA Kitchen Review {BRUTALLY HONEST}

[@FourJaysFour]

I miss my IKEA kitchen. We moved to a newly constructed house with expensive "upgraded" Century cabinets. They don't function anywhere near as good as our IKEA. You're right about missing the soft close drawers that can hold 100+ lbs. The finish of the IKEA cabinets was MUCH tougher. After 7 years, 3 dogs and 2 kids, it only had 2 tiny dings. We've only been in our new house a year and I can't believe how many nicks and scratches these premium cabinets have! The farm sink was well worth the under $250! I did prefer the previous style of cabinet frames from IKEA. But, I'd do it again and recommend to anyone.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

That’s so great to hear

[@kathyfann]

My kitchen was installed 12 years ago and it looks as good as the day it was installed. I’ve had no issues whatsoever. I will do it again if ever needed in a new home.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Absolutely Kathy!! Same here!

[@nancyseery2213]

I love my farmhouse sink so much more than my old divided sink. I can now fit all of my big items in it and not get water everywhere cleaning up my canning pots. I use to have to clean them in my bathroom tub and hated it. I also put all drawers on the bottom. It is very easy to get to everything. I'm a lot older than you and bending over and trying to get things off the bottom shelves of standard cabinets was a pain in the back and the knees. By the way, your kitchen looks beautiful and every hard working mom needs a hard working kitchen. God bless & keep growing

[@psylettagilroy]

I agree about the farmhouse sink. We purchased a new construction in 2019 and I was actually disappointed when I saw it. Now I don’t know how I did without it.

[@Momster1000]

I have a farmhouse sink that is divided, and I LOVE it!

[@slh35661]

Just finished our IKEA kitchen and we love it! So glad you shared your review

[@bio.Luminescence]

We planned and bought a new IKEA high gloss kitchen in May and have now returned for the installation. There is still a lot of painting, deep washing and scrubbing, electrical installation and final declutterring to be done, but we will finally be able to end this chapter in our lives. I have worked as hard as humanly possible in the last months to afford all its costs, and I don’t feel human. I need time to relax and enjoy engaging my mind and imagination again.

[@theweatherisaokay4964]

So agreed with you on Ikea kitchen. To me it's how we use it to make it last.

[@richardupyurass2379]

I’ve done three 3️⃣ ikea kitchens. They really make it easy to plan and think out space planning. Great video and lucky husband. Haha.

[@job1.21]

The best use of those thin cabinets that I've seen are the roll out spice racks. Since thin cabinets always seem to be next to the oven anyway, I found it a great use of space. really like that shirt by the way!

[@BetterTogetherLife]

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[@FourJaysFour]

I think that Rev-a-Shelf makes a kit for the roll out spice rack.

[@irishka_zolotse]

Thank you for such a wonderful review of the ikea kitchen, you are so beautiful. Best of luck with your new baby!!!!

[@connielea1896]

I thought if a fix for your small cabinet on the end next to your stove. I was thinking you could turn into a spice cabinet with a roll out rack. Just keep the cabinet door as a faux door, then just pull out rack using drawer glider. Just a thought.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Oooooooo!! That’s a cool idea! Thank you Connielea. 😁

[@bighands69]

@@BetterTogetherLife Just get rid of it as a cabinet and have it converted into a panel section with a little bit of reinforcement. It would look so much better than way and not stand out against the other larger cabinets.

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

The little end unit isn’t really a IKEA problem but rather your design and execution. After 3 years I mark you 100/10

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Thank you!

[@pilijones4801]

Wow…! I was a bit concerned at the beginning. I thought it was going to be a bad review. But yay, it isn’t and so I’m happy now and ready to install my awesome new kitchen😀. Thanks for the video. Is dynamic and entertaining.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Haha, glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so so much. We really do love our little kitchen!

[@hudaniel3213]

evening seeing and hearing such a nice , pretty and happy mom is a enjoyment.

[@ericdusoulier7892]

I have idea units in my bathroom been there for 20 years no problems there still in really good nick

[@MissouriCrookedBarnHomestead]

One of the things I cannot fathom is why anyone would think a 1 bowl kitchen sink would be optimal. Don't get me wrong, I love your home, but the 1 bowl sink would drive me insane. When I do wash my dishes, there is 1 bowl for washing, 1 bowl for rinsing. Plus, when I'm cooking, canning, etc., I need that 2 bowl sink.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Oh wow, we can’t stand a two bowl sink! 🤣🤣 Different strokes I guess!!! 😁😁😁

[@Kevin_Rhodes]

With a big one bowl sink, you can turn it into a two bowl sink just by putting a big container in it and filling it with water or whatever. But you can't turn a two bowl sink into a one bowl sink.

[@kalizely]

Where did your shirt come from? It's great!

[@BetterTogetherLife]

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[@fp5495]

2:54 LOVE how the "G" on the SAMSUNG logo, is falling off the stove.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Hahaha!!!! Yea, it’s hard for us to recommend the stove. We LOVE the IKEA kitchen, but the stove isn’t the best. But it was affordable! Haha.

[@hanhb6047]

I'm not surprised. Samsung appliances are the worst. We had a Samsung fridge years ago. It was only a year old when we started having to replace piece by piece parts that started breaking. We will never buy another Samsung appliance again. I hear the most complaints about Samsung appliances now.

[@bellezatotalrdbellezatotal4019]

A mí me parecen muy buenos los muebles de cocina de Ikea 🇩🇴

[@arevee9429]

Well done and thank you!

[@BetterTogetherLife]

You’re so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jesstellsya]

I need your T-shirt…. 30 seconds into the video and I’m just like, that shirt should be in my closet lol Also, yes, yes and yes! Drawers over cabinets all day, every day!

[@BetterTogetherLife]

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[@inbutnotof8649]

I love your living room rug, where did you get it?

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Hi there! Well it is called a ruggable. But unfortunately we can not recommend it. They sent us a replacement and even this one has broken down. They say you can wash them...but they don't hold up when you do. And it SMELLS when you wash it.

[@joanne2389]

We are updating and changing our kitchen cabinets and considering ikea... you sold me on it!!! Your kitchen is beautiful

[@BetterTogetherLife]

That’s awesome! You can do it!

[@Not2daysatan]

Our first 2 kitchens were ikea. 3rd house we went a different route, due to some pressure from contractor(my step dad😆). Honestly, our first to kitchens were better by miles. We are now in the process of a remodel of our latest home and we are back to IKEA 100%. They have a 25 yr warranty on them and are just as solid if not more solid of base cabinets as our last and more expensive kitchen cabinets. If one was to be able to go solid wood then maybe that would be better. But for us that is a waste of money.

[@simpetcla12]

Gave you a thumbs up for being a mom with 4 children. You are performing a miracle. Thank you for your contribution to a family orientated world

[@BetterTogetherLife]

That’s so kind! Thank you!

[@avidhossanmansur9830]

In my experience Ikea furnitures are great as along as you keepthem dey. They can withstand a lot of abuse but not water. And May God bless you with a happy and safe pregnancy with a healthy and joyous baby. Accept our heartiest wishes on such an amazing time of your life. You guys make me wanna wish my parens had raised me and my siblings on a homested.

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi.... Thank you for showing your video homestead 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🌱🏡🎥👍👍👍

[@Momster1000]

The drawers are so much better when you’re getting older, not that you have to worry about that😂.

[@MrsLilLady86]

Great video! I'm so excited to use our new Ikea kitchen in our new owner built home. Ikea pricing was better and we were able to get our kitchen faster than any other option right now due to all of the delays that the construction industry is experiencing. Tip: we hired their 3rd party installer and SOOO glad we did. I was also a little worried about the longevity since we got quartz countertops, but the installers said that some customers use marble countertops and the Ikea cabinets last....put my mind at ease. Could you share about your white countertops? We also have white and I think I might turn into the monster mom about keeping them clean, lol.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Honestly, the counters are so easy to care for! We just use a non toxic cleaner and try not to set hot stuff on to. We wipe up after meals and activities on the counters. And the one thing we messed up with was setting a rusted pot on the counter and getting that stain out was tough.

[@StrahaoftheRace]

I bought myself a 4 drawer Lateral Filing Cabinet from an office supplier and put 8 heavy duty wheels on it. I can put EVERYTHING in it and move it about on my tiled floor. I even put my microwave on the top (I am tall).

[@BetterTogetherLife]

That is awesome! Great idea!!

[@StrahaoftheRace]

@@BetterTogetherLife Filing cabinets are great. I have a regular one that houses all of my quilting fabric....Each one is hung over the regular file holder. But it holds a lot.

[@Cam-wi3tp]

really like the look of your kitchen, our layout looks like it's going to be close to what you have. On the fence on IKEA or RTA cabinets. Aren't IKEA cabs made out of mdf particle board?

[@danit.6088]

I have RTA and love them 4 years in perfection. Would do them anytime. Not opposed to ikea either heard so many good things. Not sure material on ikea? Mine are wood and that's why I chose them. Better quality and price of Lowes or home depot too. Did 4 rooms of cabinets. Kitchen, 2 baths and laundry. I did have an installer and someone who put them together which was great! I got a steal of a deal. I used 2 different brands because of styles I wanted. Oh and get as many drawers they are amazing. Have 30 inch ones in kitchen and love them so much. Way more practical and prettier than just cabinets. I have a few lower cabinets in places where needed. But mostly drawers. Best of luck!!!

[@crisyorke1328]

I’m going for a very similar material and look. Love your shirt! Grow gardens, not government! Yes!

[@BetterTogetherLife]

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[@TattedIrishxxx]

Does that include my uterus? I’d love for the government to stay out of that!

[@jkp62]

Love this review and I ❤your t shirt!!!! I want your t-shirt 😂

[@barrybodiongan6684]

Are the door fronts of the cabinets from Ikea as well?

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Yup!

[@aubreyjohnson9234]

you forgot about the corner that you guys in a previous video mentioned you wish you had used but is empty

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Absolutely! We kept that our in this video….because that really wasn’t IKEA fault. 🤣 And then also…. We will have another video coming soon that I believe goes over that as well

[@aubreyjohnson9234]

I get that!!! That makes sense!

[@garyclarke8862]

That is a nice little cabinet that you can use for your cutting boards and cake cooling trays

[@littlewingpilot]

Can you please tell me what the cabinet finish is called ? I'm just in the verge of purchasing an IKEA kitchen but don't see that finish anywhere. Thanks

[@BetterTogetherLife]

I have no idea. It was from 2018. But it’s likely a “natural” or “pine” name. It’s for sure not hardwood, but stores like to make you feel like you’re buying fancy. 🥰

[@livingquietlyandkindly6184]

Hi - thanks for this - I am designing a kitchen - super small and super minimalist - for our son who doesn't cook and I am leaning towards Ikea - but when I went and had my free design meeting I felt like I was having a "do you want fries with that" moment so came away without buying. But given your review I am rethinking - can I ask what size the drawers you got are please - both the little ones next to the kitchen and the big one too. Also can you tell me where you got the gorgeous black shelving?

[@maryvonneadams9378]

Came to your channel to see your kitchen and love it 😍

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Oh thank you sooo much Maryvonne!! That is so kind of you. 😁😁 ~Kelly

[@TalithaL]

Hey, this is a while after you posted this, but do you mind sharing what you did with the corner in your kitchen? Do you have a cabinet there? Thanks!

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Nothing!🫣 we have literally done nothing in the corner. I’m convinced the best choice would have been to plan better. And next time I will 😂

[@TalithaL]

@@BetterTogetherLife Thanks!

[@BetterTogetherLife]

😁

[@nycste1982]

Watched a similiar video and the guy who had a sparkly clean kitchen and no visible 4 kids said he would never get the white farm sink again and not black either because they both stain so easily.. he said stainless instead for any future builds. I’m about to redo my kitchen and totally need help… nyc apartment working with spaces that no one designs in their stores so it’s hard to visualize but just figured I would ask and vent and anyone here can chime in or help! Thx

[@frolickinglions]

Did you go with stainless steel?

[@nycste1982]

@@frolickinglions I did, a large 30 inch 10 deep farm sink… it’s great minus all the visible scratches lol… which you can’t avoid but there are scrubs and mats you can put on the bottom to improve it all which I just haven’t yet

[@simplyfaby4155]

Hi, I live in Florida and I'm worried if there a problem with the air conditioning that those cabinets will bubble up and be ruined in a matter of days. What do you think?

[@BetterTogetherLife]

We have not had any issues after 5 years! We love our Ikea kitchen!!!!!!

[@Kevin_Rhodes]

Nope - I'm in Florida and my six year-old IKEA kitchen looks like new. Putting another one in the new house I am building here. They are FAR higher quality than anything the other big box stores sell for anything like the price. And the best part is that you can easily change things up. A few months ago I added one of the hidden drawers to my six year old kitchen. $50 worth of parts and 30 minutes of time, and I have a new spice drawer.

[@chicago9458]

Liquid nails? 💅 adhesive or glue?

[@erika815]

Where did you get that shirt!? I ❤️ it.

[@genesismccormack7540]

Maybe their store?? Looks like their "style" with the font???

[@BetterTogetherLife]

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[@BetterTogetherLife]

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[@AndreasGroell]

The kitchen furniture from ikea is build in much higher quality than the standard Billy cabinet/shelves..

[@Dominicreviews]

Hello. Can you tell me what the name of your countertop is? Thanks in advance

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Its just a white quartz counter top from Lowes. Thanks for the comment!!!

[@Dominicreviews]

@@BetterTogetherLife Thanks for the quick reply. Love your kitchen. The cabinets are similar in colour to mine

[@susanlee1827]

I want to love my ikea kitchen!!! Trouble is, I planned it just before COVID and can’t get all my pieces 😭😭😭 What countertop did you opt for? Having trouble deciding.

[@Alextodd007]

Hello Susan

[@sugrbaby66]

Yae totally sold me on ikea! Exciting!!!

[@therosegardenvibez]

Can we get an updated tour?

[@BetterTogetherLife]

An updated tour of what? Tour of the whole house?? If so….. YES!!! It is coming VERY soon! Just need to get back to editing after the baby.

[@thjonez]

how is this brutal?

[@tommac5411]

Why editorial with the t-shirt?

[@BetterTogetherLife]

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[@maritubes78]

I also love Ikea! And love your shirt!

[@jjc2323]

I love your shirt Kelly! agree 100%

[@BetterTogetherLife]

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[@mylittlerebornlove8851]

I love your shirt!

[@ElementalDexters]

Cost?

[@Alextodd007]

Hello there

[@theartistone5860]

you did lose lots of storage on the side of your stove in the corner.

[@jeannineterese1037]

Your kitchen looks lovely

[@vidalexperience]

Great video

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Thank you Julian!

[@jackturtle131]

G'day Ikea is as good as you treat it. When your family are bogun's it won't last for a year, if you treat it well it will last many many years

[@kolloyansuos342]

Merci madame

[@acidfuzzpedals9986]

I love your shirt 👍

[@BetterTogetherLife]

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[@wangpie8840]

why so many dislikes?

[@BetterTogetherLife]

People think ikea is cheap.so they dislike.

[@TheNakidGardeners]

That's all that matters. Yall loving it. Unless they plan on being yall part time/full time chef. 😆

[@Axiarus]

The G on SAMSUNG on your stove...

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Yes😂😂😂. It might even just saY SAM at this point. All that sourdough at high heat.

[@BurkeTony-m8l]

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[@rumorscameras]

the g dropped

[@HeatherRodriguez-j2t]

Halvorson Land

[@BetterTogetherLife]

What do you mean?

[@larryfales58]

Another commercial

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Huh?

[@SuperCarFan-we2ug]

Are you peganant

[@BetterTogetherLife]

🤔

[@monikafitzjohn329]

how many kids does one need ...

[@krakajak67]

As many as one wants.

[@justsuzy321]

Omg, did you really just fkn ask that??? Seems to me that'd be none of your damn business!! I miss the days when rude bishes like you would not dare say stuff like that out loud. You'd just keep that ignorant shiz to yourself! Maybe we should go back to those days!? Miserable ugly cat lady!!!

[@annawild7117]

As many as God gives

[@matt-mo3ii]

We love life and kids....don't you?

[@momouppa]

I think the shirt would make it obvious they don't believe in globalist people hating.

[@smithmisimpson450]

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