When did Ikea stop selling Expedit?

When did Ikea stop selling Expedit?

2012
But part of the Expedit’s appeal – its simplicity – dissolved completely in 2012 when Ikea introduced a high-gloss finish to some models.

Is Expedit and Kallax the same?

The key difference between Expedit and Kallax seems to be that the outer boards of Kallax shelves are slightly thinner and Ikea claim that the reason for this was to make their furniture more sustainable.

Did Ikea discontinued Kallax?

Here’s Why Ikea Is Discontinuing Everyone’s Favorite Shelf | Kallax shelving unit, Shelving unit, Shelving.

Is the Billy bookcase being discontinued?

Question: Is this the same Billy book shelf that is sold for less than $60 at the Ikea retail store? EDIT: Was, this item is now discontinued from Ikea (not available for online purchase, and most stores sold out), which explains the raised prices on amazon.

What replaced Ikea Expedit?

KALLAX
Ikea says it will replace EXPEDIT with a similar shelf called the KALLAX, which “has the same internal sizes and uses the same internal fittings,” according to the Huffington Post.

Is Ikea replacing KALLAX?

IKEA will replace EXPEDIT with a similar shelf called the KALLAX, which Simonsen said “has the same internal sizes and uses the same internal fittings.” It will also have rounded edges to be more child-friendly.

Can you put legs on IKEA Kallax?

Super simple. All in all, the whole process of assembling the Kallax and then adding the legs took about 45 minutes, with the majority of that being shelf assembly. The leg part was a breeze.

Why is the White Billy bookcase cheap?

The third reason that Ikea products like the Billy bookcase are so inexpensive is that they are made of cheap materials compared to handmade furniture. Instead of being made of strong wood, the Billy bookcase is made of particle board, a cheap alternative to pure wood made from wood chips and resin.

Is hemnes better than BILLY?

But what really sets HEMNES apart is the quality of materials. The feel of BILLY’s surfaces is pure plastic, but HEMNES has the satisfying texture of wood grain. Hints of wood knots show through the whitewash stain, and I prefer this quiet, organic look to BILLY’s slick finish.

Is the IKEA Expedit shelf still in use?

But whatever the status of EXPEDITs, the moral of this story is that it’s just a cheap shelf made of pressed waste wood products, and alternatives are available, and indeed near identical ones from IKEA themselves. You all just need to calm down, take a deep breath, and realise that your precious record collect can sit on all manner of shelves.

Is the Kallax the same size as the Expedit?

Much of that goes into making the veneer you find on many of Ikea’s most popular products, including Expedit. Now, let’s look at Kallax. Ikea reports that the internal dimensions of the system are exactly the same as Expedit—so Kallax will still fit your vinyl collection just fine.

Who was the DJ on the IKEA Expedit commercial?

It comes at an odd time considering that just last year IKEA did a whole promotion of their EXPEDIT using DJ Harry Love. But here’s the thing — some people are talking like we’ll never be able to stack records ever again, and our collections are destined to a future of being kicked around the floor.

What are the different types of IKEA mixxit cubes?

B&Q Mixxit Cubes: Mentioned previously, but come in a variety of modular options up to 3×3 units in White and Beech. iCubes: An incredibly modular and flexible system that is available in a very wide range of colours and finishes. I have my eye on these for the Worxlab because I simply cannot find the bookcase I want.