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Ikea kitchen

Hi I am considering another Ikea Kitchen only this time Gloss Light Grey with push to open doors and drawers as opposed to handles
What are you thoughts on push to open kitchen doors?
Thanks .

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  • Racky_Roo
    Racky_Roo Posts: 391 Forumite
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    My parents have this but in white. You need to buff them regularly as they mark where you're pushing them to open the doors. 

    I think it depends on how high traffic your kitchen will be, if you have children and how much marks would bother you.
  • Emmia
    Emmia Posts: 7,186 Forumite
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    I'd also say its lovely, until the opening devices start to fail, and your doors won't open!

    Personally I go for handles
  • TripleH
    TripleH Posts: 3,188 Forumite
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    Yes, when the mechanism fails they can be a pain.
    I'd avoid glossy shiny kitchen cupboards. They look nice if you can get them spotless and naff 95% of the rest of the time.
    May you find your sister soon Helli.
    Sleep well.
  • Slinky
    Slinky Posts: 11,641 Forumite
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    You have to really like cleaning, or employ a cleaner, if you go down the glossy/shiny route.
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