The Ikea “Budbin” method has become widespread among buyers, as it meets their needs for the parameters and features of the kitchen. Nowadays, simplicity in interior design and clothing has become fashionable, which is why this option has become popular. It is installed not only by the average consumer, but also by those with above-average earnings.
Ikea “Budbin” kitchens, made in warm white or noble gray, are an excellent solution for a stylish home.
What is the essence of the Budbin method?
The main idea of Budbin is to create the optimal option for different types of kitchens. That is, this is an elegant, but simple way to decorate a room, using the surface of kitchen cabinets and panels as a base, focusing on other details. This creates a budget design project with the opportunity to make it as different as possible from others using this method.
The universal Ikea Budbin kitchen will fit well into the interior of any home. The main thing is to pay attention to accessories.
Ikea’s “Budbin” kitchen is called the basic kitchen in the interior (photo) because it assumes neutral shades: white with a milky warm tint, gray.
The basic character of Ikea Budbin kitchens is achieved by the predominant use of white and gray colors.
Often the panels are all made in the same color, but bold and successful solutions are also based on the proper combination of these colors. For example, often a gray palette is used on the lower part of the facades, and white on the upper part.
A white kitchen from Ikea with a beige countertop looks harmonious.
Or there is an option to make the internal zone, the frame, white, and the facade panels in a second color.
Layout options
There's essentially nothing new here. “Ikea” kitchens are suitable for any of the existing types of furniture placement:
- Linear - modules are located on the same line along the wall;
- L-shaped (angular);
- U-shaped;
- two-line (parallel);
- with an island or peninsula.
For greater clarity, here are a couple of photos of a corner gray IKEA kitchen. And this is what a kitchen island looks like.
It is believed that the first two methods are suitable for small kitchens, but with proper organization of space this opinion is easily refuted. An example of this is a small kitchen with a bar counter that acts as a small island. If the module located in the middle of the kitchen is equipped with internal drawers, it can free up space on the walls. And, as you know, a wall-mounted set weighs down the room.
When arranging the necessary modules, apply the working triangle rule, i.e. Place everything you need for cooking as close to the work surface as possible. Think about the route you will take, what equipment you will need, whether it can be put away in a drawer and whether it will be tiresome to get it out every time.
There is also the concept of a drying-washing triangle, the essence of which is not difficult to guess. The smaller the kitchen, the more rationally you need to manage the space - use a vertical space, a place under the sink or above the hood, which is also difficult for children to reach. It is very convenient that the online layout is available on the Russian-language IKEA website, and all you need is to specify the correct dimensions.
Characteristics of the Ikea “Budbin” kitchen
The Ikea “Budbin” kitchen looks great for both a spacious room and a small one. By changing the location of the cabinets, you can create your own unique design.
The main idea of such a kitchen is to have a large number of layout variations. There are no clear restrictions on placement and size, you only need:
- plan where the kitchen will be, how much space it will take up - the main parameters;
- based on these dimensions, it is already possible to determine cabinets and drawers, their orientation and method of extension;
- make sure that the order and rules of the organization are not violated, this is important for ease of use (make sure that the surfaces, from the refrigerator to the finished dish, follow one another).
"Budbin" is characterized by wide frames, creating a classic style, this is especially beneficial when creating a Scandinavian kitchen style. The surface is smooth and matte, monochromatic, this creates a warm atmosphere and psychologically contributes to a calm atmosphere in the room.
Matte kitchen facades give the room a special coziness and create a real home environment.
It is coated with varnish, which allows the material to retain moisture and be resistant to all kinds of dirt. This also makes it possible to care for surfaces, use water and detergents, but without abrasives.
The varnish coating of the facades ensures ease of maintenance and resistance to stains. By following simple rules, you can easily keep your kitchen clean.
The doors are designed for variable installation, that is, they can be made to open both to the right and to the left. The sizes of the elements and their shapes can be different - square, rectangular, wide and narrow, but no more than the classic style would allow.
Doors for cabinets can be mounted in different ways, depending on the convenience of the kitchen owner.
What to do if the temperature in your living space is below normal?
If central heating does not provide the standard temperature in residential premises, it means that the service is of poor quality.
The procedure for dealing with this situation is provided for by the Rules for the provision of public services. The owner of the apartment should report the violation to the emergency dispatch service of the management organization in writing or by telephone. The dispatcher must register the request, and he must provide his full name, number and time of registration of the message. Upon receipt of the application, the management company conducts an inspection, having agreed on the time with the owner of the premises.
Based on the results of the inspection, a report is drawn up. If the fact of providing a low-quality service is established, then the report indicates what violations were identified, what methods and tools were used to measure, and the date and time of the inspection. All persons participating in the survey sign the document, 1 copy remains with the owner. If a dispute arises between the owner and representatives of the management organization who are conducting the inspection regarding the quality of the space heating service, then a repeat inspection is carried out with the participation of a representative of the State Housing Inspectorate and a public association of consumers.
In the event that the management company did not carry out the inspection within the required time frame, the owner has the right to draw up an act of checking the quality of heating in the premises in the presence of the chairman of the HOA and two neighbors. Based on the inspection report, the owner has the opportunity to demand a recalculation of the heating fee. To do this, you should send a claim to the management organization and attach a copy of the act to it.
The management company is obliged to eliminate all identified violations and ensure that the service is provided in full and of appropriate quality. To do this, representatives of the management company again conduct an inspection of the premises, based on the results of which a report should be drawn up again.
Thus, consumers, having information about the standard temperature in residential premises, can demand that management organizations comply with these standards. To receive quality public services, it is necessary that each owner defends his rights and personally participates in putting things in order in the housing and communal services sector. To protect their rights, homeowners can apply not only to the court, but also to public consumer associations.
Advantages and disadvantages of Ikea “Budbin” kitchens in an apartment
The Ikea Budbin kitchen looks stylish, especially if you add a few bright elements.
“Budbin” in white and gray shades, the photo in the interior of which looks as stylish as in reality, has many advantages:
- Pleasant and universal design, distinguished by aesthetics and lack of pretentiousness or deliberateness. This option allows you to bring different fantasies to life and make them the best version.
- Reliable manufacturer - Ikea. This is no less important, since durability, build quality and conscientiousness in execution depend on it.
- Functionality. The products are different in this way, since assembly defects or flaws in the headset are extremely rarely noticed. This is also the technical equipment of the kitchen, the ability to make it not only for a spacious room, but also very compact options.
- Practicality. During operation, under strong mechanical stress, the structure is difficult to damage and compromise its integrity.
- Safety, environmental friendliness. The materials are mainly chipboard, fiberboard, they do not harm the body, are non-toxic and are strong enough to be considered safe to use.
An Ikea “Budbin” kitchen can look monotonous and boring if you don’t think through its style and design nuances in advance.
But you can find some disadvantages in this method:
- The basic design does not allow for individualization of the kitchen without additional elements. That is, “Budbin” is rarely used in design on its own, otherwise the risk of boring design increases.
- The palette of facades is meager; sometimes you want to add some color to a successful project, but this option is not provided; you will have to refresh the interior yourself.
- The surface of the materials is prone to scratches and does not tolerate high temperatures.
In general, Ikea produces successful kitchens using the Budbin method; they become a feature in the skillful hands of designers and do not pose a problem for neat housewives.
Good design taste can transform a basic Ikea kitchen into a stylish, functional space.
Customer Reviews
From the experience of buyers, one can draw conclusions about the quality of furniture, its advantages and disadvantages.
Let's see what exactly this series of kitchens captivated buyers and why they were dissatisfied.
See also the review of the large gray IKEA kitchen in the video:
Types and sizes of Ikea “Budbin” kitchen modules
The overall picture and functionality depend on the models and their sizes, so it is important to choose them correctly and take into account every millimeter. Usually this is done together with masters and specialists; they should not miss these moments. But a lot depends on the customer - the choice of parameters and their arrangement (preferably together with a professional).
Before buying a kitchen, you need to carefully calculate the number and size of the necessary cabinets, so that in the future it will be convenient and ergonomic.
Cabinets come in the following types:
- Floor-standing – located at the bottom, usually placed on the floor surface;
- Mounted - suspended at head level, can reach the ceiling or be at a distance from it. There are also mezzanines.
- Corner - often made without doors and with a rounded outer corner to leave the impression of completeness of the interior, but not take up extra space or create inconvenience. Their standard width is 67.5 cm, and their depth is 38.6 and 38.9; the height can be chosen - 40, 60, 80 or 100 cm.
- Pencil cases are narrow cabinets with or without shelves, and the presence of doors is not necessary. Usually their depth is 61.6 or 61.9 cm, and their height varies from 148 to 248 cm according to standard parameters, width - 40 or 60, less often - 80.
But the last two options are usually used as an addition if necessary, based on the characteristics of a particular interior and the needs of the owners.
The Ikea “Budbin” kitchen contains both floor and wall cabinets, in addition to which you can choose convenient corner ones.
Floor-standing
This option of cabinets is located on the floor surface, which simplifies mounting and provides many other advantages.
The basis of any kitchen are floor cabinets. Depending on the size of the room, the required dimensions are selected for them.
Varieties:
- Simple, they are most similar to a cabinet, so they can include shelves or drawers, as well as appliances or various combinations. Sometimes they double as pencil cases.
- Corner cabinets are made with shelves or simply hollow for a trash can, for example. Sometimes a rotating section or retractable structure is placed there.
- Tall cabinets designed for built-in appliances.
Their parameters: width is usually offered from 20 to 80, average values are 40 and 60 cm; their depth can be 61.6 or 39.2 cm; but the height, if this is the type of bedside table, is 88 cm. Please note: built-in appliances allow you not to disturb the design, because they are often selected earlier, without taking into account the style of the kitchen. And the front panels will make the design complete.
Mounted
In addition to floor-mounted ones, various options for wall cabinets are offered for the Ikea “Budbin” kitchen. A large number of shelves and compartments in them will please any housewife.
Cabinets hanging on the wall, located at head level, can be divided into types.
- Corner, it is made with a slightly smaller door than the others, made of the same material or glass.
- With a blank facade, shelves and drawers are placed there, often combined with each other.
- With a glass door - as an additional decor, the contents usually also become decoration. If the housewife is neat, then there is also lighting inside, which looks impressive in dim light from outside.
- Combined option. Can include all options in any variation.
Size standards: their height varies from 40 to 100 cm, average values are 60 and 80 cm; depth comes in two parameters - 38.6 and 38.9 cm; and the width is 20, 40 cm, large options are 60, 80 cm.
Glass doors of wall cabinets, made decoratively, add a special charm to the kitchen.
Modern
The peculiarities of such interiors are their commitment to natural colors and simple lines. If you decide to create a kitchen in this laconic style, Ikea facades from the following series will suit you:
- Brokhult or Tingsrid are inexpensive flat panels made of laminated chipboard 18 mm thick. They have a very expressive wood pattern and natural shades of walnut, black solid wood, and light birch. They are perfectly combined with overhead profile handles, which give a laconic interior a finished look, but do not attract undue attention.
- Ersta - bright horizontal and vertical blind facades of red-orange color with a glossy sheen. Ikea suggests using them as accents to add personality to your kitchen in subdued colors. By the way, these models are quite suitable for a high-tech interior, but they need to be used in exactly the same way - in strictly measured doses.
- Callarp - serves the same purpose as Ersta, but already has a gray-green color with a glossy effect. There are more options of different shapes and sizes, and the facades themselves are already made using a slightly different technology - from chipboard covered with melamine film and waterproof acrylic varnish. But for processing the edges, more reliable plastic was used.
Kitchen designs in the modern style are the easiest to create today: manufacturers of finishing materials offer a wide range of decor that imitates natural textures, and IKEA offers ideal cabinet fronts.
Colors and styles of Ikea “Budbin” kitchens
By showing your imagination, it’s easy to give the Ikea “Budbin” kitchen a special style, for example, country.
The style of the kitchen created by this method is the same and basic, which means it can be adjusted to the intended design. Typically designers resort to the following types:
- Scandinavian - white background and some multi-colored cheerful elements that serve as an accent;
- country – rustic style, indicating the owners’ preference for comfort rather than innovative innovations;
- loft - an industrial style that is not distinguished by the usual comfort, but has a special atmosphere and a modern approach;
- Provence - differs from country in its French notes and colors, many floral prints and images, soft lines, lightness of materials.
Bright details in the white Ikea Budbin kitchen will help create a special Scandinavian style.
The colors of “Budbin” are warm white and gray, there are variations of them, you can choose light tint options, but in general this is what the offer is limited to. This allows you to emphasize other elements in the interior.
The Ikea Budbin kitchen is usually done in gray or warm white. By complementing the interior with bright details, you can bring interesting room design ideas to life.
Customer Reviews
How long will an IKEA METHOD kitchen last? Reviews of real customers and ratings based on them will help answer this question.
According to the website Irecommend.ru the rating is 4.5 stars out of 5, according to Otzovik.com it is 3.93.
Here are some notable positives and negatives from the METHOD kitchen system reviews.
- Buyers like the appearance of the kitchen, the quality, the speed of assembly, and the convenient free designer-planner.
- Not satisfied: the cost is higher than average, the need to buy a dishwasher to fit the dimensions of METOD cabinets.
Budbin kitchens are one of the most popular and beautiful in IKEA. This series is distinguished by paneled facades made in a traditional and laconic design, but they are suitable for creating not only a classic interior.
A gray or white Budbin kitchen can fit perfectly into Scandinavian, Provence, country and even loft styles.
"Budbin" refers to the modular system Method. This means that you can assemble a set of any size, layout and any configuration.
Small set "Budbin"
You can view the line of facades and options for kitchen cabinets using the link in the catalog on the official Ikea website - https://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/search/?query=%D0%91%D0%A3%D0%94%D0 %91%D0%98%D0%9D.
Angular, linear and U-shaped layouts
Ikea kitchen facades “Budbin”
The main feature of this method lies in the facades, because they must be neutral, in a classical style. That’s why they were made invariably light in color, with wide frames and a matte finish.
The neutral-colored facades in the Ikea Budbin kitchen allow the designer to show his creativity by decorating the room with interesting details in bright colors.
This varnish additionally helps to protect the surface from unnecessary mechanical stress in order to preserve the original appearance of the product longer.
Modern
The peculiarities of such interiors are their commitment to natural colors and simple lines. If you decide to create a kitchen in this laconic style, Ikea facades from the following series will suit you:
- Brokhult or Tingsrid are inexpensive flat panels made of laminated chipboard 18 mm thick. They have a very expressive wood pattern and natural shades of walnut, black solid wood, and light birch. They are perfectly combined with overhead profile handles, which give a laconic interior a finished look, but do not attract undue attention.
- Ersta - bright horizontal and vertical blind facades of red-orange color with a glossy sheen. Ikea suggests using them as accents to add personality to your kitchen in subdued colors. By the way, these models are quite suitable for a high-tech interior, but they need to be used in exactly the same way - in strictly measured doses.
- Callarp - serves the same purpose as Ersta, but already has a gray-green color with a glossy effect. There are more options of different shapes and sizes, and the facades themselves are already made using a slightly different technology - from chipboard covered with melamine film and waterproof acrylic varnish. But for processing the edges, more reliable plastic was used.
Kitchen designs in the modern style are the easiest to create today: manufacturers of finishing materials offer a wide range of decor that imitates natural textures, and IKEA offers ideal cabinet fronts.
What is the cost of Ikea “Budbin” kitchen sets?
Prices depend entirely on the type of order:
- sizes;
- materials (glass, chipboard, etc.);
- quantity;
- headset
But there are three categories, conditionally divided and designated by price categories to indicate the approximate cost. For a small order of 1.2-2.5 linear meters, the cost starts from 80 thousand rubles. 2.5 – 4 linear meters will cost about 140 thousand rubles. And for large orders prices start from two hundred thousand rubles.
A small Ikea “Budbin” kitchen will not cost much, since its production costs less.
Important: Each case must be counted separately; these are only approximate figures.
Useful tips for kitchen care
By following the Ikea kitchen care recommendations, it is easy to keep it clean and shiny.
- Do not use aggressive detergents. They can leave stains and damage the front, ruining it. Such products are applied only to designated surfaces.
- Avoid abrasives when washing and wiping cabinets.
- Clean from dirt, food and liquid residues in a timely manner, and avoid old stains. Do this using a soft microfiber cloth or linen or cotton material, but do not scrape or use the hard side on the dish sponge, otherwise there will be scratches.
- Periodically use professional surface care to better keep it clean and maintain a presentable appearance longer.
Examples in real interiors
Thoughtful design and excellent taste of the home owner are the key to creating a uniquely designed and functional kitchen.
Much depends on the style in which the owners decided to make the kitchen. If this is a Scandinavian style, then it is important to choose dishes in a bright color - preferably burgundy or mint, ultramarine is also suitable. You need to come up with a few more small elements of the same shade in the interior - a vase, chairs or curtains, for example.
It is relevant to use “Budbin” for Provence or country, because the milky color of the facades allows you to create an unforgettable combination of similar colors and different textures in a rustic style.
By adding accessories made from natural materials, you can create an amazing country-style kitchen.
So, the Budbin method from Ikea is a universal way to decorate a kitchen to suit your needs and tastes, because it is an excellent basis for implementing bright and bold ideas. It will not become an accent, but will not interfere with the accentuation of interesting and original objects, dishes and other interior elements.
A gentle combination of basic white color and pink floral motifs will create a unique Provence style.
You just need to choose the right set so that it is convenient to use and store dishes, kitchen utensils inside, and decorate outside.
Hitarp
Shabby chic, Provence, country, classic, retro - lovers of these trends will be pleased with the simple and functional “Hitarp” series, which has already become a sales favorite. Its advantage is a new convenient system for attaching wall cabinets.
Simple lines, panels and glass inserts on the facades and charming “antique” wall cabinets, as if made by hand, will provide a comfortable and calm interior. Light shades and vertical stripes tend to expand and stretch the space, so the series is suitable for both spacious and small kitchens.
The material used is chipboard or fibreboard, coated with acrylic and polyester paint; the glass is made using tempering technology. The monotony of the white kitchen interior provides endless opportunities for creativity and flight of fancy.
There is one more tricky design maneuver. The fact is that the composition and design of the Hitarp series is similar to the headsets of the Filipstad, Budbin, Kallarp, Albru and Knoxkhult series. Therefore, some elements - table top, handles, etc. can be borrowed from them.
Thanks to the modular system, you can easily combine different colors of the facades, make a black top, white bottom, or complement a bright red corner set with black horizontal surfaces.