An ongoing journey: Stolmen

Saturday, November 01, 2014

A Must Have

I knew I must have this. Despite all the various open wardrobe systems out there in the market, I didn't like any of them, they are more suited to walk-in-wardrobes.

I only like IKEA's. It's good enough to stand on its own. The drawers could even double up as a TV console!

It wasn't easy getting this up ... Firstly, when IKEA came, they can't drill into the false ceiling above because they don't have the appropriate wall plugs.

The next day, my contractor arrange for timber strips to be reinforced above. I had to again go down to IKEA Tampines to arrange for another installation date. Of course, I had to keep reassuring them any issues or damages arising from the installation to the dryboard, I'll take responsibility.

So there went another $35 for transport.

Finally, the IKEA guys came down once more. They still complained that they can't drill to the dryboard ... So I talk to their supervisor taking all responsibility. I must have this no matter what.

Finally, it's all installed and looking good! Problem solved!.

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We decided to get the Ikea Stolmen open wardrobe once more. I had always liked it and it served us well for 6 yrs previously. Our buyers for our previous home like it too. Sadly, Ikea is going to discontinue it in 2015.

Parts are limited at Ikea Alexandra and I had to go down to Ikea Tampines for it. However, due to the false ceiling and the beam at the top or the ceiling ... the Ikea installers couldn't install it today. They don't have the wall plugs for dryboard partitions ...

Gotta see what our id can do for us tomorrow.

At Ikea showroom.