The flatpack upgrade
HOW IT WORKS

The flatpack upgrade
most people don't know exists.

Custom doors, drawer fronts, panels and tops — made in Sydney for the most common flatpack systems or the cabinets you're already using.

Made forIKEAPAX · METOD · BESTÅ · BunningsKitchens · Custom SizeAny cabinet
How it works

You buy the cabinets.
We make the rest.

Customea makes custom doors, drawer fronts, side panels and benchtops for IKEA and Bunnings flatpack cabinets. You keep the cabinet carcass. We replace everything you see — in your choice of finish, made-to-order in our Sydney factory.

Exploded diagram showing Customea components added to a flatpack cabinet
What we make
  • Doors, drawer fronts, plinths
  • Cover panels & filler panels
  • Selected custom cabinets for PAX extensions, 90cm appliances or open shelving
  • Benchtops (Caesarstone Mineral & Porcelain)
  • Handles & Knobs
What you supply
  • The cabinet carcass (IKEA, Bunnings or other)
  • Hinges, drawer runners and internal hardware
  • Appliances, sinks and tapware
  • Installation (or use our recommended installers)

Standard cabinet sizes available by category. Custom widths, heights available via our custom size offering.

Three options. One smarter choice.

The smart middle between flatpack and full custom.

Customea gives you a high-end finish without starting from scratch.

1
Flatpack / Stock

Affordable but limited styles and finishes.

Flatpack / Stock
  • Lowest cost
  • Instant availability
3
Full Custom Joinery

Beautiful results with higher cost and longer lead times.

Full Custom Joinery
  • Highest cost
  • 12–16+ weeks
$ · Fast
$$$$ · 12–16+ wks
Customea is thein-between that makes sense.
  • Keep your cabinet carcass
  • Upgrade the parts people see
  • Achieve a high-end look
  • Renovate smarter, not harder
The process

Plan, design,
order, install.

Four steps from cabinet plan to fitted finish. We have tools & services to help guide you every step of the way.

1
Plan
  • Plan your layout using IKEA's free online planner or visit a store
  • Confirm cabinet sizes so your doors fit perfectly
2
Design
  • Pick your profile and finish
  • Order samples to confirm in person or visit our Sydney showroom
3
Order
  • Add to cart online
  • We make to order in Sydney in 4-6 wks
4
Install
  • Use recommended installers
  • Or DIY
Where to start

Which system are you
working with?

Each opens a system-specific shop.

The fit question

Will it actually fit
your cabinets?

Will it fit my cabinets?

IKEA PAX, METOD, BESTÅ & Bunnings items in our shop are the same standard measurements, with the same drilling.
For custom size items, enter your exact dimensions and hinge placement.

Always check your cabinet plan and measurements before ordering.

Do you supply cabinets?

We only offer a few set size cabinets for PAX extensions, appliance cabinets & open shelving.
We do not currently offer custom size cabinets.

Need help ordering?

For PAX, METOD & Bunnings plans you can use our instant quote tool for a rough price estimate.
Or purchase our Build My Cart service if you want us to create a quote.

*Both options require a complete plan with doors on.

Pricing examples

What it might
actually cost.

Real examples — what IKEA charges + what Customea charges = your project total. Excludes delivery and installation.

For comparison
~40%less

Full custom joinery of similar size: $40,000+ and 12–16 weeks. Customea is roughly 40% less, in 4–6 weeks.

IKEA BESTÅ
TV unit, 240cm wide
TV unit, 240cm wide
$1,860

Top 244×42cm — Painted (2-pac poly) — $580

2 × Side panels 42×38cm — Painted (2-pac poly) · $110 ea — $220

4 × Doors 60×38cm — Profile, Painted (2-pac poly) · $240 ea — $960

4 × Swell handles M — Oak · $25 ea — $100

$340

2 × BESTÅ TV unit 120×38×40cm · $120 ea — $240

4 × BESTÅ hinges (2 pack) · $15 ea — $60

4 × BESTÅ suspension rail 60cm · $10 ea — $40

Project total
$2,200
IKEA PAX
Wardrobe, 100cm wide
Wardrobe, 100cm wide
$3,133

2 × Doors 50×235cm — Profile, Painted (2-pac poly) · $750 ea — $1,500

2 × Side panels 60×236cm — Plain, Painted (2-pac poly) · $795 ea — $1,590

2 × Piñata handles M — Walnut · $21.50 ea — $43

$280

PAX wardrobe frame 100×58×236cm — $240

Komplement hinges (4 pack) — $40

All other internals (shelves, rails, drawers) additional.

Project total
$3,413
IKEA METOD
U-shape kitchen, 3.2 × 3m
U-shape kitchen, 3.2 × 3m

7 base cabinets · 1 tall · 5 upper · 12 drawers · corner carousel · bin system

$9,317

Doors, drawer fronts, panels & plinths — $9,317

$4,101

Cabinets, drawers, hinges & shelves — $4,101

Joinery cost $13,418

Customea handles — $516

Stone benchtop — 20mm Caesarstone Mineral — $4,445

IKEA appliances, sink, tap & lighting — $2,983

Full kitchen
$21,362

Prices are guidance only and can change. For an exact quote, use Instant Quote or Build My Cart.

Real projects

Real homes.
Real customers.

Every photo on this page is a real Customea project. The flatpack cabinets are invisible underneath.

Start here

Start with a
real sample.

Samples from $5. Order online, see the real finish in person before you commit.