GREAT PRODUCT FOR THE PRICE!JustoThis unit is awesome and is exactly what you can expect from ikea. its sturdy but light weight. I was able toa attach it to the wall with the safety latch. Easy to build if you know how to follow instructions and read.
Don't believe all these negative reviews, it's good for the price. 5
Defective Manufacturing IssueRachelI called IKEA today to let them know this needs to be recalled. When i went to add glassdoor/shelf inserts i found out the walls of this unit are completely hollow, rendering all hinges useless and if someone tries to attach this to a wall for safety they may not realize it until it is too late and a child has been crushed by it. I luckily don’t need to attach to wall but i ended up using drywall anchors and Mr Grip in the hinge holes so that the screws don’t pop out when i put the doors on. Never had an issue with any product until this one and my whole house is IKEA furniture. 1
Awful quality controlTiffanyHonestly if I can give zero stars I would. What a headache to build. The quality control is practically nonexistent. We had to go back to ikea twice to swap out warped pieces. Some of the planks had the holes drilled too deep and some not deep enough, so you can see the pegs poking through the wood making an indent. Or the fit between the short plank and the long planks were not a good fit and you can see the pegs sticking out. I’m not sure if the color you choose has anything to do with it but we had a ton of issues with this in the white oak. I would love to provide some photos to show the awful build quality. 1
Wonderful Bookcase and SystemBillI bought this and other Kallax bookcases to store many large and heavy art & design books. Everything has worked perfectly. The bookcases are easy to assemble and more than strong enough to handle the heaviest books.5
Kallax bookcaseCharlieGood overall value for a decent sized bookshelf. I tried to match it with a previous version, it was not quite the same dimensions. But it has worked out fine. Fairly easy to assemble4
Ikea KallaxCathyI purchased this along with the wave doors, drawers, and Bullig baskets for my sewing room. It fits my storage needs perfectly and looks great! 5
Tens across the boardAngelaIt's a TEN I love it no issues. 5
Terrible assembly designAimeeI have an older version of the Kallax that I bought used, and have no problems with. I bought a new one to match and I can't even get it put together properly.The dowels to join the shelves together do not fit, and when I hammered them in several of them splintered and came apart. Two even snapped off in the holes so I can't get them out to replace them. Other shelves gap instead of fitting together flush. Two of the long screws that are supposed to join the external planks together stripped the holes they are meant to screw into. When I tried to pick it up and turn it for better access several of the shelves came apart. I was able to shove most of them back together but one is off kilter in such a way that I would need to take apart the entire thing to get the dowels in the right spot again.I now need to go buy larger screws to try and salvage the holes that are stripped. Based on how easily pieces of this have broken and come apart I don't expect it to be as durable as the original.2
KallaxTracyThis was very sturdy, easy to assemble. Love this.5
Sturdy, well made storage bookcaseAnnLove it. I considered buying from other places I have seen on line, but this is a great piece. Much more substantial that I had thought for the great price. very very pleased. Makes my craft room so complete. 5
Good quality, great functionality JohnBeing a board game player/collector, these kallax shelving units are great to store your games. The unit is fairly easy to built and the quality is good. 5
I loved itEgiThe same than photo 5
Kallax 16 CubeDanitaLove this product to helped me organize my business5
Great product, works like I wantedRosemaryI've used Expedits and Kallax units for year. They're very convenient and flexible in storing my supplies (I'm an artist and crafter.) I love these units and they look very nice in my studio. They're not the easiest thing to assemble but I manage.5
Craft room dreamNancyNo more storage boxes, baskets, shelves. I converted to the Kallax system in my craft room. Everything is visible and easily accessed! assembly of the Kallax system is easier if there are two people for assembly. 5
It’s perfect for organizing my crafts room!EmailIs the perfect size for my small room where I needed some organization and I’m super happy with it!5
Cost Cutting Garbage, ignore Older ReviewsKatherineI bought one of these guys in 2015 and it went together like a breeze - its
still standing after being moved across the state several times. This one I got in 2024 - EVERY shelf piece is hollow with their cardboard honeycomb stuff inside (formerly plywood) and MUCH thinner wall structure on each piece. The shelves flexed so badly it doesn't slot together and leaves huge gaps, plus we knocked a hole into the side panel of it with a soft rubber mallet trying to get it lined up. And yet, Ikea has the gall to charge more for it? Spare me, please.1
Excellent Product!TrevorFor such a big shelf, it was very easy to assemble, if a little time consuming. Next to no tools needed, and once finished, is very sturdy. Would definitely recommend 5
Perfect shelfDuaneUsed this to put wigs, purses & hats on really looks cool with the gloss white5
Great except…MicaylaGot for my sewing room to store fabric and it works great except it doesn’t line up evenly with the studs in an American home, nor does it line up with the height of our electric sockets, so it is hard to plug in stuff. But it was easy to assemble and it stores the fabric well 4