Ikea Alex Drawer Comparison 2022 

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Inside of Alex with Caster is 16 3/4" x 23 5/8". So I don't think it would fit.

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Thanks! I'll just add that the narrower drawers are at the perfect height for standard desk height (and match Ikea legs). And the wider drawers fit nicely under the desk to allow for handy storage for cutting and ironing mats. I love the turquoise ones! People complain Ikea is made from press wood, but these drawers have held up nicely!

@@TerryCowans In fact IKEA also sells a desktop as part of the Alex collection. The Alex drawers have an optional configuration where you can have the predrilled holes on the top surface that match predrilled holes in the desk top. I'm sure the Alex drawers are particle board, but that's fine for a drawer set. IKEA has plenty of cheap junk available but they also have nice quality products for decent prices. I got a Tarva chest of drawers which is made of untreated solid wood. I really enjoyed the scent of fresh wood while assembling it.

Hello! A mat 18"x24" fits perfectly on top of the Alex Drawer Unit with Casters. It's an "OLFA 24-inch by 18-inch self-healing mat". Here's the link -- amzn.to/3VKM2Fb Here's a cheaper brand you may like -- amzn.to/4ba1tv4 Here's a Fiskars brand -- amzn.to/4c7hLXc * If you use my links, I make a small commission at no cost to you --- thank you!!

Between the table top and the Alex drawers, I am using non-slip shelf liner. It's working great and I can rearrange the configuration if I need to. Here's an example of the shelf liner -- amzn.to/3oYBBR2. You don't need a large piece, any little piece will keep the desktop from moving. But you could use brackets too!

Glad it was helpful! We used 2 of these on each drawer "L-shaped corner brackets" -- see amzn.to/41ZD7jq. You could also use one piece of wood (maybe 2" x 6"). It needs to attach to both drawers so that when you pull it open, they both stay together. I added a picture to the post so you can see how it is attached -- reddinUp.com/organize/Alex-Drawers/. Good luck!

From IKEA website -- Alex screws 105021 replacement 8mm Stainless Steel Phillips Head www.ikea.com/us/en/assembly_instructions/alex-drawer-unit__AA-844481-4_pub.pdf Hope this helps! Oh, if you have a store near you, they might give you a bag of them. Talk to someone in the clearance section!

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Awesome! They hold so much stuff!

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Sorry, I was out of town and wanted to measure the mat for you! I have two self-healing mats that work are sized perfectly for the top of these Alex Drawers ... The first is from OLFA size 18"x24" (green) -- amzn.to/3quAjxm ... The second is from Fiskars 18"x24" (gray) -- see it here amzn.to/3OV83yd You can see they are about $31 to $33. I believe JoAnn Fabrics carries these.

Idea has legs and I think there are different heights too

I have also seen folks build a base to sit the drawers onto. That might work for you.

True. They do not open 100%. There is 6 inches that remains inside the unit. That said, they work wonderfully and store a ton.

The don’t open out completely because of safety (kids)

That’s one of the things that’s put me off too 🤔

Dimensions can be found here reddinUp.com/organize/Alex-Drawers/