We at IKD know that our clients are savvy about the products they choose for their IKEA kitchens. More than anything, they want products that are reasonably priced while enhancing their life and style.
And as IKEA often notes on its Web site’s product descriptions, many of these products are designed for accessibility, ease of use and maintenance, and clever problem solving.
So for 2019, our design team is expecting a variety of different IKEA accessories to grow in popularity. These accessories include flatware and utensil trays; a digital tablet stand and various integrated lighting systems, among others.
Our team has compiled a listing of these products to help simplify your product search while making your IKEA kitchen more stylish and functional.
Let’s take a look at what’s in store in IKEA kitchen accessories for 2019!
Organize Your Life (And Your Cutlery)
According to IKD designer Paulina, one of the most useful IKEA kitchen accessories is the VARIERA flatware and utensil tray.
“These come in different widths that you can mix and match to fit any cabinet or drawer width. You’ll be able to keep your cutlery and knives perfectly organized,” she says.
She continues: “This means less time searching for utensils and more time having fun cooking. These clever interiors inside drawers and cabinets keep things organized.”
One useful tip is to keep the VARIERA flatware and utensil tray near to where the utensils will be used as this enables a smooth workflow.
Another nice aspect is that instead of putting your knives in a large wood block on the counter, the knife trays allow you to organize everything safely while still being accessible – and increasing the lifespan of your knives.
IKEA notes that the bamboo wood surface is durable yet also gentle on your knives as well, and the VARIERA trays are made of 100% renewable material, which also happens to be a growing kitchen trend among IKEA kitchen customers who are eco-conscious as well.
Standing At Attention
The Internet puts the world at your fingertips, and IKEA’s VIVALLA tablet stand puts the Internet at your fingertips.
According to IKEA’s Web site, you can use the VIVALLA tablet stand to hold your tablet, phone or cookbooks. You can stand it on the countertop or hang it on the wall for more space when you are cooking.
To hang the tablet stand from a wall rail, a space of 3-7/8″ is needed between the rail and any shelf, wall cabinet or structure above it. The rail for wall mounting is not included though. IKEA recommends its KUNGSFORS or SUNNERSTA rail.
The VIVALLA is made of Birch veneer, Bamboo veneer and clear acrylic lacquer which make sit easy to care for, simply requiring you only to wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner, and then dry with a clean cloth.
Standing At Attention
The Internet puts the world at your fingertips, and IKEA’s VIVALLA tablet stand puts the Internet at your fingertips.
According to IKEA’s Web site, you can use the VIVALLA tablet stand to hold your tablet, phone or cookbooks. You can stand it on the countertop or hang it on the wall for more space when you are cooking.
To hang the tablet stand from a wall rail, a space of 3-7/8″ is needed between the rail and any shelf, wall cabinet or structure above it. The rail for wall mounting is not included though. IKEA recommends its KUNGSFORS or SUNNERSTA rail.
The VIVALLA is made of Birch veneer, Bamboo veneer and clear acrylic lacquer which make sit easy to care for, simply requiring you only to wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner, and then dry with a clean cloth.
A Moveable Feast
For IKEA customers looking for alternatives in more ways than one, there is the IKEA VADHOLMA kitchen island.
Not only does it add storage options, the island also is moveable and can be placed anywhere you want in your IKEA kitchen, based on your needs.
Paulina explains: “The VADHOLMA provides extra storage, work and seating space. This is an ideal solution for a freestanding island. The butcher-block look brings warmth to the room and it can be used as an occasional breakfast spot, or for food prepping.”
She continues: “I consider it the perfect complement for any kitchen that requires that extra bit of space without having to ‘build’ or install an actual island.
The VALDHOLMA’s measurements are 49-5/8″ x 31-1/8″ x 35-3/8″.
Complete the island with the VADHOLMA rack for additional storage. Also, bar stools with a seat height of 24¾” fit in well with this kitchen island, so it definitely serves as a gathering option as well.
“The VADHOLMA is a great alternative for when you don’t necessarily have the space or budget for a fixed island,” Paulina concludes.
Lighting The Way
According to Paulina, a well-lit kitchen is at the top of most IKD customer’s wishlists. And we think they are pretty illuminating.
“IKEA has the perfect lighting solutions for all your kitchen needs. You can choose from different under-cabinet lighting solutions like the STRÖMLINJE LED countertop light or the IRSTA LED countertop light,” she says.
According to IKEA’s Web site, the STRÖMLINJE LED countertop light can be wirelessly dimmed and the lighting adapted based on activity, making food prep and kitchen work safer and easier.
The IRSTA LED countertop light – which comes in multiple sizes – can also be dimmed wirelessly and adapted based on activity. For the eco-conscious, the LED light sources consumes up to 85% less energy and lasts 20 times longer than incandescent bulbs. IKEA notes that when you add IKEA’s TRÅDFRI gateway and app, you can create several groups of lights and control them in different ways, including through Amazon Alexa or Apple HomeKit. Designed for IKEA’s SEKTION kitchen cabinets, the LED lifespan is approximately 25,000 hours, IKEA adds.
“Also, if you happen to have glass fronts you can use IKEA’s OMLOPP spotlights,” Paulina says. “For your cabinet drawers you can use IKEA’s OMLOPP light strip to make it easier to find stuff on your bottom drawers – or when you sneak to the kitchen for a midnight snack!”
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