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Post by lemondrop on Mar 29, 2021 0:11:27 GMT
I am re-configuring some things around my house and want a bookshelf to display my scrapbooks. I was planning to get the trusty 5x5 Kallax but it is out of stock and I am a little IMPATIENT!!  Have you used the 13" cube storage similar-looking unit from Target? Does it hold up well? Any other ideas? Or should I just wait (im)patiently? TIA! |
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Post by don on Mar 29, 2021 1:59:16 GMT
Buy a book shelf with adjustable shelves. Check out a Wallmart type store, or perhaps a thrift store, or yard sale.
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Post by steakgoddess on Mar 29, 2021 2:05:57 GMT
You can always put multiple Kallaxs together. I bought a bunch of the 2x4 because originally they lined up horizontally along a lengthy living room wall and they fit perfectly under the windows. I changed it up and now they stand upright on a different wall. http://instagram.com/p/CK-m8teAmi0 |
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Mar 29, 2021 2:14:16 GMT
I have a 1x5 Better Homes and Garden cube unit, in solid black.
The cube units at Ikea are brown-black, so I opted for the BHG unit. It comes in a variety of sizes.
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Post by lemondrop on Mar 29, 2021 2:32:38 GMT
You can always put multiple Kallaxs together. I bought a bunch of the 2x4 because originally they lined up horizontally along a lengthy living room wall and they fit perfectly under the windows. I changed it up and now they stand upright on a different wall. http://instagr.am/p/CK-m8teAmi0 That is a wall of deliciousness! I will definitely keep that in mind. (Are those CTMH albums across the top? Look very familiar  ) |
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Post by lemondrop on Mar 29, 2021 2:33:30 GMT
I have a 1x5 Better Homes and Garden cube unit, in solid black. The cube units at Ikea are brown-black, so I opted for the BHG unit. It comes in a variety of sizes. I will check out BHG  |
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Post by msliz on Mar 29, 2021 3:00:30 GMT
You can always put multiple Kallaxs together. I bought a bunch of the 2x4 because originally they lined up horizontally along a lengthy living room wall and they fit perfectly under the windows. I changed it up and now they stand upright on a different wall. http://instagr.am/p/CK-m8teAmi0 I have 3 of the 2x4 expedit units too, but mine are horizontal, so 2x12. OP, if you can't sub with another kallax configuration, wait it out for the 5x5. It'll be worth it. |
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Post by Linda on Mar 29, 2021 3:29:43 GMT
I had planned to get the 5x5 BHG or Kallax but...they were out of stock and the more I thought about it, the more it seemed like that would be difficult to assemble (or move). I went with BHG 2x 4 cubes instead - right now I have five vertically along my craft room wall (would have been six but DH had an assembly mishap and one died). If I need to expand I can put three more horizontally on top of them down the road. I scrap 8.5x11 so smaller albums but 12 x12 would fit as well I'm pretty sure  |
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Post by oaksong on Mar 29, 2021 6:41:00 GMT
I have a 2x4 unit similar to IKEA’s Kallax, but from Costco.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Mar 29, 2021 7:51:01 GMT
Another vote for BH&G from Wal-Mart. I have the 2x4 eight cube unit. Fits 12x12 and 8.5x11" perfectly.
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Post by fireant on Mar 29, 2021 12:38:37 GMT
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Post by scrappersue on Mar 29, 2021 15:19:24 GMT
Paige Evans has a couple of these for her albums. |
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Post by Skellinton on Mar 29, 2021 16:15:35 GMT
I LOVE the Threshold ones from Target. Much sturdier and I love the weathered grey look. I got rid of all my Kallax cubes and use the Threshold ones now. My Kallax were all bowing under the weight and it looked awful.
I also like that the outside width/crust of the cubes is the same as the middle so it looks less obvious when you smoosh two or three next to each other.
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Post by fireant on Mar 29, 2021 20:20:34 GMT
Paige Evans has a couple of these for her albums. That's right! I really like the look of glass display cabinets like these.  |
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Post by lynn0117 on Mar 30, 2021 0:45:17 GMT
I literally bought the ones from Target on Friday and I’m super impressed with how they look. And they were SO EASY to put together.
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Post by lemondrop on Mar 30, 2021 2:37:45 GMT
Thank you for everyone's responses! I still don't know what I am going to do but this is all very helpful information.
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Post by steakgoddess on Mar 30, 2021 6:08:23 GMT
You can always put multiple Kallaxs together. I bought a bunch of the 2x4 because originally they lined up horizontally along a lengthy living room wall and they fit perfectly under the windows. I changed it up and now they stand upright on a different wall. http://instagr.am/p/CK-m8teAmi0 That is a wall of deliciousness! I will definitely keep that in mind. (Are those CTMH albums across the top? Look very familiar ) They’re actually Creative Memories. |
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Post by cmpeter on Mar 30, 2021 19:03:59 GMT
I keep mine on a Kallax and in an older Expedite. No issues with the shelves buckling. My Expedit is probably 14-15 years old. I have them stuffed
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Post by hockeyfan06 on Mar 30, 2021 19:36:42 GMT
If I was just starting, I would buy several of the 1x5 units. It would be nice to able to move it around in different configurations. I have the 5x5 and it has to stay on the one wall of my craft room. I would have liked to be able to move around pieces for a new look or when my crafty needs changes.
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Post by cbscrapper on Apr 1, 2021 5:23:38 GMT
The Threshold ones from Target also have caster sets (sold separately). We actually rigged them to fit the BHG - I have a 4x3 and am really glad to be able to move it if needed. Plus, it’s in the basement so I like the added security of having it a few inches off the ground too.
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Post by Gummiebears on Apr 1, 2021 13:20:19 GMT
These are the very pretty but would they break with the weight of the books? |
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Post by CardBoxer on Apr 1, 2021 16:48:51 GMT
I LOVE the Threshold ones from Target. Much sturdier and I love the weathered grey look. I got rid of all my Kallax cubes and use the Threshold ones now. My Kallax were all bowing under the weight and it looked awful. I also like that the outside width/crust of the cubes is the same as the middle so it looks less obvious when you smoosh two or three next to each other. The Threshhold ones I saw at Target have a wider frame and narrower inside pieces, like Kalax. Pretty! www.target.com/p/13-34-6-cube-organizer-shelf-weathered-gray-threshold-8482/-/A-17424398The old Ikea Expedit cubes are more uniform - and very sturdy. I had hundreds of 12x12 glass sheets and other heavy stuff in the largest Expedit for years with no bowing, and it was moved to someone else’s house and is still fine with her glass. Dies and other heavy things are in a 2x6 Expedit in my craft room. Curious - is Kalax less sturdy? I could use a 2x2. |
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Post by Skellinton on Apr 1, 2021 17:32:02 GMT
I LOVE the Threshold ones from Target. Much sturdier and I love the weathered grey look. I got rid of all my Kallax cubes and use the Threshold ones now. My Kallax were all bowing under the weight and it looked awful. I also like that the outside width/crust of the cubes is the same as the middle so it looks less obvious when you smoosh two or three next to each other. The Threshhold ones I saw at Target have a wider frame and narrower inside pieces, like Kalax. Pretty! www.target.com/p/13-34-6-cube-organizer-shelf-weathered-gray-threshold-8482/-/A-17424398The old Ikea Expedit cubes are more uniform - and very sturdy. I had hundreds of 12x12 glass sheets and other heavy stuff in the largest Expedit for years with no bowing, and it was moved to someone else’s house and is still fine with her glass. Dies and other heavy things are in a 2x6 Expedit in my craft room. Curious - is Kalax less sturdy? I could use a 2x2. Yes. Those are the ones I have, the crust is wider then the inside but not nearly as wide as the Kallax/Expedit outside so I think they look much nicer smooshed together. The Expedits I had were on foot risers, even with 6 under a 2x4 with it being 2 tall and 4 wide they sagged. They may be fine if they are flat on the floor. They were absolutely expedits though, they didn’t make the feet for the Kallax, so they had to be old. |
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Post by CardBoxer on Apr 1, 2021 18:39:10 GMT
The Threshhold ones I saw at Target have a wider frame and narrower inside pieces, like Kalax. Pretty! www.target.com/p/13-34-6-cube-organizer-shelf-weathered-gray-threshold-8482/-/A-17424398The old Ikea Expedit cubes are more uniform - and very sturdy. I had hundreds of 12x12 glass sheets and other heavy stuff in the largest Expedit for years with no bowing, and it was moved to someone else’s house and is still fine with her glass. Dies and other heavy things are in a 2x6 Expedit in my craft room. Curious - is Kalax less sturdy? I could use a 2x2. Yes. Those are the ones I have, the crust is wider then the inside but not nearly as wide as the Kallax/Expedit outside so I think they look much nicer smooshed together. The Expedits I had were on foot risers, even with 6 under a 2x4 with it being 2 tall and 4 wide they sagged. They may be fine if they are flat on the floor. They were absolutely expedits though, they didn’t make the feet for the Kallax, so they had to be old. I’m surprised, though believe you. We also have an old 2x4 Expedit on Ikea casters filled with record albums, with stereo equipment on top. No sagging. The casters were made to be placed on the ends (duh) and also in the middle. |
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 2, 2021 0:24:11 GMT
The Target ones are just as sturdy as Kallaxes. I have just paper in 4 of mine and they hold up. I have three ladder shelves for my scrapbooks.  |
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