Choosing the perfect kitchen system is one of the most important decisions when designing your home. IKEA offers two popular options: METOD and ENHET. While both provide stylish and functional solutions, they cater to different needs in terms of customization, durability, and budget.
A Small IKEA ENHET Kitchen with White and Oak Cabinets – Fresh, Fun, and Functional

Looking for a cheerful and space-saving kitchen setup? This ENHET kitchen from IKEA proves that even a compact layout can feel fresh, coordinated, and inspiring. Filmed at IKEA Sofia in Bulgaria, this setup blends ENHET white wall cabinets with oak effect ENHET base units and minimalistic BILLSBRO handles. The result is clean, warm, and very easy to live with.

Here you will find all IKEA kitchens that we have filmed.

🍽️ What's Included in This Kitchen?
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ENHET white wall cabinets – open and closed storage for flexible use
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ENHET oak effect drawers and base cabinets – adds natural warmth to the space
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LILLTRÄSK countertop – a crisp white laminate that reflects light and resists moisture
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BILLSBRO handles – simple metal pulls that match the streamlined look
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TRÅDFRI LED lighting – for bright, energy-efficient task lighting under the wall cabinets
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Appliances from the LAGAN series:
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LAGAN oven
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LAGAN extractor fan
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LAGAN fridge-freezer combination
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🌸 Wall Color Tip
The soft pink wall color used in this showroom is NCS S 1030-Y90R – a lovely salmon-pink tone that pairs beautifully with both white and wood.
🏡 Why This IKEA Kitchen Works So Well
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Smart use of vertical space with open shelving and compact cabinets
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Coordinated but not boring – warm wood meets clean white
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Perfect for small apartments, rentals, or starter homes
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Affordable – using ENHET and LAGAN keeps costs low without sacrificing function

🌿 Add-Ons That Bring It to Life
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Hanging planters and herb shelves
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A small fold-out table with bold textiles
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Neutral runner rug and LED lighting for ambiance
📸 All images in this article were taken by Mauritz Interior & Design at IKEA Sofia, Bulgaria.
👉 Looking for more ENHET inspiration? Don't miss our IKEA ENHET laundry combos
How do I install Enhet IKEA kitchen?
Is it hard to install IKEA kitchen cabinets? Can I install it myself? Frequently asked questions among those who are interested in buying an IKEA kitchen. IKEA has made Youtube videos of how to install your Enhet kitchen, step by step. Click on each link to go directly to the Youtube video.
IKEA Planning tools
IKEA are experts in instructional descriptions of how to put together their furniture and kitchen, it is no wonder that they have fantastic planning tools on their website, over 25 different planning tools that you can play with and create your dream home. There are planning tools for different kitchen models, wardrobes, sofas, shelves, bathroom fittings and more. You recognize many series such as PAX, IVAR, KALLAX, BESTÅ and many more.
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