How to assemble IKEA VADHOLMA Kitchen Island

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Push 6 dowels into the ends of the back panel.

   Lay the panel on a rug — 3 dowels in each short edge.

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2. 

   Step 2

   Lay one end frame flat and stand the back panel in it.

   Check the hole pattern on the panel and the frame — see the manual, step 2.

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3. 

   Step 3

   Push 4 dowels into each of the two slatted shelves.

   2 in each end of the front rail.

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4. 

   Step 4

   Stand the first shelf into the end frame.

   Two people. The dowels go into the holes in the leg.

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5. 

   Step 5

   Fix the shelf to the back panel with 3 bolts (128874).

   Use the Allen key with the 121030 handle.

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6. 

   Step 6

   Fix 2 angle brackets (192372) with 4 screws (105298).

   In the corner between the back panel and the end frame.

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7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 7–8

   Stand the second shelf in and fix it with 3 bolts (128874).

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8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 9

   Push 4 dowels into the ends of the front top rail.

   2 in each end.

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9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 10

   Stand the rail in the front corner of the end frame.

   Check which end has which holes — see the manual, step 10.

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 11

    Turn the second end frame over and lower it on top.

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11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 12

    Fix it with 4 barrel nuts (128406) and 4 long bolts (106918).

    Put the barrel nuts in first, then tighten the bolts.

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12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 13

    With two people, tip the unit over onto its top.

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13. 

    Step 13

    Fix the other end the same way: 4 barrel nuts and 4 long bolts.

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14. 

    Step 14

    Fix 2 more angle brackets with 4 screws (105298).

    Back panel to the second end frame.

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15. 

    Step 15

    With two people, turn the unit upright.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 15

    Push 5 dowels into the top edges of the frame.

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17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 16

    Screw 8 cam bolts into the underside of the top.

    Lay the top face-down on a soft surface.

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18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 17

    Turn the top over and lower it onto the frame.

    Two people.

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19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 18

    Insert 8 cam locks under the top and turn them clockwise.

    In the inner faces of the top rails and the back panel.

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20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 19

    Not fitting the VADHOLMA rack? Close its 4 holes in the end frames.

    Sleeve nut 117056 inside, screw 190473 with washer outside — see the manual, step 19.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:32)