By clicking a retailer link you consent to third-party cookies that track your onward journey. This enables W? to receive an affiliate commission if you make a purchase, which supports our mission to be the UK's consumer champion.
Ikea kitchens review
This popular Swedish brand is generally known for its well priced, modern designs. But can Ikea kitchens stand up to our rigorous lab tests?
Ikea has three main kitchen ranges – the Metod, Enhet and Knoxhult – which are all flatpack kitchens.
According to Ikea, Metod is the most customisable, Enhet is the most flexible (it can be assembled and disassembled easily), and Knoxhult is the most affordable.
As well as testing them at the lab, we surveyed Ikea kitchen owners to see how satisfied they are with them.
See how Ikea compares to other leading brands in our analysis of the best kitchen brands
Ikea kitchens overall scores
We tested 19 kitchen ranges from various brands, giving them an overall score based on expert lab assessment results and customer survey data from real owners.
Log in now or join Which? to reveal the results for Ikea kitchens.
| Kitchen range | Overall score | Lab score | Customer score | Customer service | Durability | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikea Enhet | Sign up to reveal Get instant access to this and all our scores and recommendations. Unlock tableFirst month £5, then £11.99 per month, cancel at any time Already a member? Log in | |||||
| Ikea Metod | ||||||
| Ikea Knoxhult | ||||||
Sign up to reveal
Get instant access to this and all our scores and recommendations.
Unlock tableFirst month £5, then £11.99 per month, cancel at any time
Already a member? Log in
Table notes: The overall score is based on the lab assessment of the units (60% weighting) and feedback from our customer survey (40% weighting), which incorporates the customer score, plus ratings for the level of customer service and how well the kitchen lasted. The customer survey was conducted online in February 2023 among 4,253 Which? members who have bought a new kitchen in the past 10 years. Ikea sample size: 186.
The best kitchen we assessed achieved an overall score of 81%. Our five best kitchen suppliers all scored over 75%.
At the bottom end of the table, our lowest-scoring kitchen earned 59%. In fact, eight kitchens from four brands all got scores of less than 70%.
Two of Ikea's kitchens scored identically, while the other performed better in our lab assessment.
Be inspired to make home improvements. Sign up for our Home newsletter – it's free monthly
Ikea kitchens lab test scores
Our expert lab tests are specially designed to test how kitchens will stand up to everyday use.
Log in or join Which? to reveal the results.
| Kitchen range | Lab score | Quality of units | Loading shelves | Drawers and runners | Hinges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikea Enhet | Sign up to reveal Get instant access to this and all our scores and recommendations. Unlock tableFirst month £5, then £11.99 per month, cancel at any time Already a member? Log in | ||||
| Ikea Knoxhult | |||||
| Ikea Metod | |||||
Sign up to reveal
Get instant access to this and all our scores and recommendations.
Unlock tableFirst month £5, then £11.99 per month, cancel at any time
Already a member? Log in
Table notes: Lab assessment scores are calculated based on a kitchen’s performance in 19 tests across four key areas - quality of units, loading shelves, drawers and runners and hinges. Ratings are combined to create an overall assessment score.
Two of Ikea's units lost marks on overall build quality.
Find out how we test kitchens in our lab
Ikea kitchens customer score
We spoke to Which? members with an Ikea kitchen to find out how real owners rate their kitchens.
Log in or join Which? to find out what Ikea customers told us.
| Customer survey category | Score and ratings |
|---|---|
| Customer score | Sign up to reveal Get instant access to this and all our scores and recommendations. Unlock tableFirst month £5, then £11.99 per month, cancel at any time Already a member? Log in |
| Customer service | |
| Quality of cupboards, doors, drawers and worktops | |
| Quality of finish | |
| How well cupboards, doors, drawers and worktops lasted | |
| Value for money |
Sign up to reveal
Get instant access to this and all our scores and recommendations.
Unlock tableFirst month £5, then £11.99 per month, cancel at any time
Already a member? Log in
Table notes: Customer score is a combined score based on customer ratings of satisfaction with their kitchen and likelihood of recommending to a friend. The customer survey was conducted online in February 2023 among 4,253 Which? members who have bought a new kitchen in the past 10 years. Ikea sample size: 186.
Our top overall scorer achieved an outstanding score of 86% in our customer survey.
At the other end of the table, some of the brands we assessed scored less than 65% overall - including some two-star ratings.
Our logged in reviews also include quotes from real customers.
Our reader survey also revealed the 7 things people regret most about their kitchen design
Ikea kitchen installation
There are three ways to install your Ikea kitchen: doing it yourself, using a service organised by Ikea, or finding your own fitter.
Fitting an Ikea kitchen yourself
Ikea's Enhet and Metod units come flat-packed; you can assemble and install these kitchens yourself.
Knoxhult kitchens come fully assembled and you can install them yourself.
Our labs tried assembling and installing these kitchens to assess the ease of the process.
Log in now or join Which? to reveal the results.
Does Ikea fit kitchens?
Not itself, no – but it does offer an optional fitting service at extra cost. It's not carried out by Ikea installers, but is organised by Ikea.
That said, Ikea stresses that its kitchens are designed to be installed by you. It claims its new Enhet range fits together without the need for tools – you simply click the parts into place.
But if you'd prefer a professional to fit your kitchen, you can use our free Which? Trusted Traders service to find a reliable trader.
Ikea kitchen installation cost
To find out how much the average kitchen installation costs in 2025, we consulted the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) database.
They told us that the total cost of labour should be 20-30% of your total spend.
Log in now to or join Which? find out how much you can expect to spend on labour when renovating your kitchen
When working with traders, we always recommend that you always get at least three quotes from different traders before you start any job, and get a fixed price contract if possible (this means the prices can not go up expect in pre-agreed circumstances).
Which? members can see a full breakdown of how much a new kitchen costs in 2025, including for labour, kitchen islands and worktops
Ikea kitchen costs
We contacted Ikea to find out how much you can expect to spend on an Ikea kitchen, and conducted our own research using their online kitchen planner.
Ikea sent us an estimate for the Method kitchen and we created an estimate for the Enhet using the online kitchen planner.
Where there are different ranges in a certain type of kitchen, we opted for the cheapest.
One of the reason Ikea kitchen prices are so low is that you don't need to use end panels or cornices and pelmets. You can use them if you prefer, but they're not included in our prices.
We haven't included prices for the Knoxhult kitchen because these come in preconfigured units which do not correspond with our pricing template. It is Ikea's cheapest range.
The below prices are for a model eight unit kitchen, without any additional accessories (eg, worktop, sink, taps or appliances).
| Kitchen | Cheapest range | Prices from |
|---|---|---|
| Enhet | N/A | £827 |
| Metod | Vallstena | £726 |
Table notes: Prices include: a 60cm sink base unit, 60cm 3-drawer base unit, 60cm oven base unit, 80cm base unit, 2 60cm wall units, 80cm wall unit, 60cm larder unit (double height - 200cm), plus handles, plinths and unit legs. Prices include VAT. Data is correct as of May 2024. Please note that these prices are designed to give you a rough idea of the minimum you would need to spend to get an Ikea kitchen, not how much your final kitchen will cost. These prices are subject to change, and do not include any sales discounts.
See our kitchen planning ideas for a step-by-step guide on creating your ideal layout
Ikea kitchens pros and cons
Log in now to or join Which? to see the pros and cons of Ikea kitchens.
Updating your appliances as well? See our best kitchen appliances, a round-up including the best and worst cookers, fridges and more
How to buy an Ikea kitchen
Ikea is one of a minority of kitchen companies that allows you to buy units online. All you need to is select your kitchen range, finish and the units that you need at ikea.com
Then you need to organise your installation – or do it yourself.
Alternatively, you can work with Ikea's design services. They can help you decide on your installation as well.
Ikea kitchen styles
Ikea has three main kitchen ranges: Metod, Enhet and Knoxhult.
Ikea describes the Metod range as 'the system that has endless possibilities'. It comes in 23 colours (including wood effects), in modern, traditional and shaker styles, and in a variety of finishes.
Ikea describes the Enhet range as 'the system that has more flexible solutions' - it is designed to be disassembled and reassembled if you move home. It comes in modern styles (four colours) or shaker styles (two colours).
Finally, Ikea describes the Knoxhult as 'perfect system for a great price'. It is a white slab kitchen with pre-attached oak-effect work tops. It comes in pre-configured units to make it easy to design and install.
Cheapest Ikea kitchen
The Knoxhult is the cheapest Ikea kitchen.
Bear in mind that it is not the most flexible option, but if you are looking for a small, white kitchen then it could suit your needs.
Ikea kitchen design services
Ikea offers a free kitchen-planning service in store. During your two-hour appointment, you'll work with an Ikea kitchen specialist to create your 'dream kitchen', according to Ikea.
Alternatively, you can have your planning appointment over video call. The planner will share their screen so you can see your kitchen design take shape.
You'll need to measure your space before your appointment but you can order your kitchen as part of your appointment.
Ikea also offers a free online kitchen planner.
Ikea kitchen unit sizes
Ikea kitchens come in standard unit sizes, with 50cm and 60cm widths.
You can also purchase pre-configured designs for its Enhet and Knoxhult ranges, which makes the designing process much easier.
Ikea kitchen guarantees
Ikea offers different guarantees, depending on the range.
Metod has a 25-year guarantee that covers defects in the material and workmanship of the kitchen system.
For the Enhet kitchen system, there's a 10-year guarantee, whereas appliances have a five-year guarantee (except Lagan and Tillreda, which are two years).
There is no extended guarantee for the Knoxhult kitchen system – it comes with a standard one-year guarantee.
To find out more, or to buy an Ikea kitchen, visit the Ikea website
Looking for an independent kitchen specialist? Use Which? Trusted Traders to find a reliable kitchen designer, fitter or refurbishment professional near you:
This article uses insights from the Which? Connect panel, collected from research activities with our members. Find out how to get involved