Cabinet boxes, compared
KitchBOX vs IKEA® SEKTION.
Both cabinet systems take Kitch fronts, so your kitchen can look the same either way. The difference is the box behind the doors: how it goes together, how it holds up, and how well it fits your room.
or less
to the sides
9″ to 39″
two woodgrains
Side by side
What’s different inside the cabinet.
Kitch fronts fit both. If you already own SEKTION, keep it. If you’re starting from scratch, here’s what KitchBOX does differently.
| KitchBOX | IKEA® SEKTION | |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly time | 3 minutes or lessPre-installed hardware | Standard flat-pack assembly |
| Tools you’ll need | Cordless drill, KitchBOX Assembly Tool and a mallet | Per IKEA® instructions |
| Back panel | 5/8″ thick, fastened to the sidesKeeps the box square | 1/8″ thick |
| Wall-hanging hardware | Hidden behind the back, adjustable in height and depth | Not hidden or adjustable the same way |
| Drawer boxes | Full-height, fully finished sides | Not full-height sides |
| Drawer weight capacity | 66 lbs | 61 lbs |
| Widths | 16 widths, 9″–39″More than 7× IKEA®’s size options | IKEA®’s standard sizes |
| Box finishes | White, Moonlight, White Oak, Walnut | IKEA®’s range |
| Material | High-grade thermo-fused laminate (TFL) on particleboard | Per IKEA® |
| Works with Kitch fronts | Yes | Yes |
| Made in | Canada | Per IKEA® |
Comparison based on Kitch’s product specs. IKEA® product details can change; check ikea.ca for current SEKTION specifications.
Sizing
Fewer fillers. More cabinet.
KitchBOX comes in 1.5″ steps from 9″ to 24″, then 3″ steps up to 39″. More widths means your run of cabinets can fill the wall instead of leaving gaps to cover.
Box finishes
Open the door to something better than white.
Classic White, plus Moonlight for darker fronts and two warm woodgrains, White Oak and Walnut, so the inside of your cabinets looks as good as the outside.
Assembly
Three minutes. One tool.
The hardware comes pre-installed, so each box goes together fast and square.
- 01Unpack the flat-pack box
- 02Assemble with a cordless drill, the KitchBOX Assembly Tool and a mallet
- 03Hang it on the hidden, adjustable hardware and add your Kitch fronts
Which one is right for you?
Both get you a Kitch kitchen. Start where you are.
Stick with SEKTION if…
- Your IKEA® boxes are already installed
- You’re buying SEKTION during IKEA®’s sale
- IKEA®’s standard widths already fit your room
Choose KitchBOX if…
- You haven’t bought cabinet boxes yet
- Your walls need widths standard sizes don’t cover
- You want a white, dark or woodgrain box that matches your fronts
- You’d like boxes and doors from one Canadian supplier
Not sure which to choose?
Tell us about your space and our team will plan it with you, on SEKTION or KitchBOX.