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IKEA Trofast, anyone?

brightningbrightning member
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Does anybody have either of these from the IKEA Trofast line? We're thinking of getting them for our playroom, and connecting the pieces with a countertop so that it can double as a play area and desk later on (I know they're not level). We have an Expedit bookcase already, but I'm hoping the bins/shelves will make this better for storing a variety of toys and art supplies. Any reviews? Thank you!

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  • jettagurljettagurl member

    My cousin had these.  The ledges on the bins break.  I think the plastic is pretty brittle, and not the best for  little kids getting them in/out of the shelf thing.  (her kids are 4, 3, and 1) 

     

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  • JenniC1135JenniC1135
    Have it and love it.  The counter is a good idea - might suggest it to DH myself!
    Jenni ~~Alex & Avery ~~ 6/13/06~~Adam ~~3/26/08

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  • Mc_NewlywedMc_Newlywed member

    Have it and love it.  And I can think of 4 other friends that have it too.   None of us have ever had issues with the bins (although they look like they *would* break.  But they haven't).  

    I love that you can mix and match bin sizes according to your needs.  And you can easily (and inexpensively) buy more/different bins or shelves if needed. 

    I also love that when everything is put away, the overall look is clean and neat. And she can take a bin out and play with it then quickly dump everything back in for quick cleanup.  


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  • pdljump21pdljump21
    I have two of the top one and love them.   When the toys are picked up it looks really nice.  Love having all the different sizes too.  Haven't had a problem with them breaking. 
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  • shiloh17shiloh17
    We have 2 of pic. #1 in the boys room. We got red/white/blue small/large bins and use them for clothes instead of dressers. Its great! The kids can get their own out outfits. Ours are a yr old and have held up great. I would recommend them. My boys are 4&3.
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  • Temp970088312507122Temp970088312507122
    We have one in DD1's closet and a system in our playroom. We've had it 3 years now and love it. Our playroom doubles as our office and it really keeps it looking neat. The units are pretty sturdy. I did break a bin the other week, but I think it's like $2 to replace.
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  • bugmommybugmommy

    I have this system in our playroom and really like it.  I put a picture on the outside of each bin so when the kids pick up they know what goes where.  Our 3 yo has a little problem getting the bins back in if he takes one all the way out, but the 5 yo does it fine.

     I think the problem with the ledges breaking is on the white system.  On the white one for some reason they have screwed on tracks and before I bought it I read these had a history of coming off.  The wooden groove tracks on the natural colored one don't have this problem.  My only other comment is that I recommend strapping at least the tall unit to the wall.  It doesn't weight much and if a child tried to climb it or even just pulled out all of the bins a bit it could topple.  I believe it came with straps for this.

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  • shouldbworkinshouldbworkin
    We have them in the mudroom.  We have it bench height and have bins underneath for shoes.  It's held up really well considering we've had it about 4 years and it's still in great condition (and people sit on them all the time). 
    DS1 age 7, DD age 5 and DS2 born 4/3/12
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