IKEA stopped selling FAKTUM fronts in 2014. If you have a kitchen from 2002-2014 and your fronts are falling apart, have yellowed, or you're simply tired of them, you won't find these models in the IKEA catalog anymore. This is a common scenario: the cabinet frames continue to work, but you need to find fronts elsewhere. Ready replacement fronts in FAKTUM sizes are available in our collection of fronts for IKEA FAKTUM.
In this article, you will find a complete list of FAKTUM models that IKEA sold for 12 years, as well as three realistic avenues for finding replacements, from used ones on Allegro, to premium Superfront, to custom-made fronts at ogony.pl. Plus, common mistakes customers make when looking for replacements, and a cheat sheet of dimensions for ordering.
FAKTUM - why you can't buy these fronts at IKEA
FAKTUM is an IKEA kitchen system sold from the early 2000s to 2014. It was replaced by METOD, which has different hinges (plastic UTRUSTA clip instead of a screw-in metal plate) and different front dimensions. This is not a cosmetic change - FAKTUM fronts do not fit METOD carcasses and vice versa.
After 2014, IKEA gradually sold off its stock and discontinued all FAKTUM models. Currently, you will only find METOD fronts in the IKEA catalog, even if the design looks identical to your ABSTRAKT or ÄDEL, the dimensions and drill holes are different.
What does this mean in practice? If you have a FAKTUM kitchen, you have three real options: search the secondary market (Allegro, OLX), buy a premium replacement from a manufacturer like Reform or Superfront, or order custom-made fronts, as we do at ogony.pl. Each of these paths is described below.
List of FAKTUM front models
These are the most common FAKTUM models that IKEA sold between 2002 and 2014. The table will help you identify your own model by its appearance and material.
| Model | Material and finish | Most common colors |
|---|---|---|
| ÄDEL | Frame with recessed panels | white, cream, solid birch |
| ABSTRAKT | Flat front, high gloss | gloss white, gloss black, red |
| APPLÅD | Matte, smooth front | white, cream |
| RUBRIK | Glass, stainless steel or copper | milky white, black or green glass; steel; copper |
| STÅT | Frame and panel with vertical grooves | cream, off-white |
| NEXUS | Veneer, flat front without a frame | birch, stained brown, black-brown, ochre |
| RAMSJÖ | Solid beech with frame, classic style | black-brown, red-brown, white |
| LIDINGÖ | Cream framed lacquer | cream |
| TIDAHOLM | Solid oak wood | oak |
If you don't know which model you have - send a photo of the front to kontakt@ogony.pl, we will identify it. Usually, the model can be determined within a day by the frame pattern, material, and characteristic edge shape.
FAKTUM front dimensions - order cheat sheet
Dimensions are the second key element after model identification. Without exact millimeters, a custom manufacturer will not make anything that fits.
| Front type | FAKTUM (width × height) |
|---|---|
| Standard doors | 60×70, 60×92, 60×125 cm |
| 80 cm wide doors | 80×70, 80×92, 80×125 cm |
| 40 cm doors | 40×70, 40×92 cm |
| Drawers | 60 or 80 cm wide × 9, 13, 18, 25, 31, 57 or 70 cm high |
| Dishwasher front | 45×57, 45×70, 60×57, 60×70 cm |
| Standard plinth | 16 cm high (157 mm), length made to measure |
If you have doubts about how to measure - we described the procedure in a separate article how to measure FAKTUM fronts before ordering. The most common mistake is measuring with the hinge gap - measure the front itself from edge to edge.
Standard drill hole for hinge: ø 35 mm deep 13 mm, 96 mm from the edge. This is a universal furniture standard in Europe - the same as in METOD and most custom manufacturers.
Three ways to find a FAKTUM replacement
Each makes sense in a different scenario. The choice depends on your budget, time, and how many fronts you want to replace.
Path 1 - secondary market (Allegro, OLX)
Here you will find original FAKTUM fronts from kitchen demolitions. Prices are usually €8 - €38 per front, sometimes entire sets of used kitchens for €130 - €380.
When it works: if you are replacing 1-3 damaged fronts and want to match the rest of the cabinets exactly. Or if you don't care about newness - a kitchen used for 5 years with new used fronts for another 5 years is OK.
When it doesn't work: missing sizes (the less popular the model, the harder to find), surface damage (scratches, stains, yellowed areas), color mismatch (after 10 years, the lacquer "aged" differently in different kitchens).
Risk: no warranty, difficult returns, self-transport.
Path 2 - premium custom-made (Superfront, Reform)
These companies specialize in premium fronts for IKEA - Superfront from Sweden, Reform from Denmark. Premium price (several times higher than mid-range manufacturers), designer patterns (architects collaborating with the brand), delivery to Poland after 4-7 weeks.
When it works: if you want a specific design from the Superfront/Reform lookbook and have a budget of €6,400 - €12,800 for the entire kitchen. This is a product for an architectural client.
When it doesn't work: budget below €3,850 for fronts, need for quick execution in weeks (not months), non-standard dimensions outside the catalog.
Path 3 - ogony.pl (custom-made fronts in the mid-range)
We make custom FAKTUM fronts in three materials: lacquer (Farrow & Ball, NCS, RAL included), natural veneer (oak, walnut, Muskato root and others), and birch plywood. Prices are mid-range - below Superfront, above Allegro. Delivered within 9 weeks of payment, shipping included.
When it works: replacement of all fronts in a FAKTUM kitchen (usually 12-25 fronts), non-standard dimensions (bevel, recess, island), specific Farrow & Ball or NCS palette color, material other than available at IKEA.
When it doesn't work: if you are only interested in a specific designer pattern from the Superfront catalog - we have 12 of our own lacquered patterns (Smooth, Milled Handle, Linea, Grip, Round, Round Oak, Rhythm, Band, Shaker, Hampton, Quadro, Vienna), we do not reproduce competitors' designs.
Full offer available in the collection /collections/front-ikea-faktum.
What exactly you order at ogony.pl as a FAKTUM replacement
A FAKTUM replacement is not "the same front, just newer". It's a new front in FAKTUM dimensions in your chosen pattern and color. Four decisions you need to make:
- Dimension - accurate to the millimeter (60×125 cm, etc.). The FAKTUM standard is in the table above, but your front might have been unusual (bevel, low cabinet, island).
- Material - lacquer, natural veneer, or birch plywood. Lacquer accounts for 80% of our FAKTUM orders because it offers full color flexibility.
- Front pattern - Smooth (simplest), Linea (thin frame), Rhythm (grooved), Vienna (classic framed in Bodbyn style), Shaker (frame with a recessed panel). Full catalog of patterns at ogony.pl.
- Color - Farrow & Ball (132 shades), NCS (1950+), RAL (200+). All palettes included in the price.
The most common replacement for old white ABSTRAKT? A Smooth front with a gloss finish (surcharge applies), Classic White RAL 9016. Replacement for ÄDEL? Shaker in lacquer (a frame with a recessed panel). If you prefer wood: Oak (veneer), but it is a flat front without a frame. Choose a front sample to see the material and color live - the amount is deducted from the production order.
You can find the full background of each IKEA system in our guide: IKEA kitchen fronts - FAKTUM and METOD.
Three common mistakes when ordering FAKTUM replacements
The most common mistakes made by customers trying to configure a replacement themselves. Each costs time and money.
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Confusing FAKTUM with METOD. A customer orders a front in 60×80 cm dimensions thinking they have METOD, receives the front and it turns out the cabinet is FAKTUM (60×70 cm). The front won't fit the carcass. Prevention: three tests from our article on system recognition (kitchen year, hinge, dimensions).
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Drilling for the wrong hinge. A customer orders a smooth front without drill holes, tries to drill the holes for the hinge themselves - and places them in incorrect locations. Standard ø 35 mm depth 13 mm, 96 mm from the edge - otherwise the hinge sits crooked. Prevention: order the front with drill holes (we do them as standard), indicate the distance from the edge in the order.
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No sample before a large order. A customer orders 18 fronts in Hague Blue Farrow & Ball seen online, receives the fronts and it turns out that this particular blue looks completely different in their kitchen (lighting, contrast with the countertop, adjacent walls). Prevention: always get a front sample before a large order - the amount is deducted from the final quote.
See also:
- Custom fronts for IKEA FAKTUM
- Table of FAKTUM models and our equivalents
- Paint or replace FAKTUM fronts
- Do METOD fronts fit FAKTUM
- DIY pack: drawings and hole patterns of all FAKTUM fronts (PDF)
FAQ - frequently asked questions
Do you have all FAKTUM models (ÄDEL, ABSTRAKT, etc.) in your offer?
No - we make custom fronts in our designs (Smooth, Linea, Rhythm, Band, Vienna and others), we do not reproduce specific IKEA models one-to-one. We make functional replacements - meaning a front in FAKTUM dimensions, in your chosen material and color, compatible with FAKTUM hinges.
Do ogony.pl fronts fit my FAKTUM carcass?
Yes. The standard hinge drilling is universal (ø 35 mm depth 13 mm, 96 mm distance). We drill for FAKTUM hinges as standard - the same type as in the original front. The front is mounted exactly the same way as the original.
What colors are available and are there surcharges?
Farrow & Ball (132 shades), NCS (1950+), RAL (200+). All palettes are included in the price - no surcharges for unusual colors. Custom matching to any color chart upon request.
Is the front sample refundable?
The sample itself is not refundable (it's a custom-made product). But the fee for the sample is deducted from the value of the production order - meaning when you place an order, you effectively get the sample for free. The sample arrives in 12 business days.
How much does it cost to replace all the fronts in a FAKTUM kitchen?
The price depends on the number of fronts, dimensions, material, and pattern. The configurator at ogony.pl calculates the exact price for each front after you provide the dimensions. Full cost calculation for different scenarios in the article replacing IKEA kitchen fronts.
What is the lead time?
9 weeks from payment, delivery included. Plus 1-2 weeks for measurement, material selection, sample, and logistics. Realistically, from the first email to installation, the fronts will be with you in 10-11 weeks.
Do you ship fronts throughout Poland?
Yes. We ship by freight to 17 EU countries (see the Delivery page). Shipping costs from €115 (euro pallet, fronts up to 120 cm) or from €149 (oversized pallet), depending on the country.
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