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an issue whit the platner furniture is that its structure is not completely rigid and can be "twisted": both chairs and tables feel a bit shaky when you sit on them or when you apply som angular momentum.

We had the same question last year when we remodeled our house.
We were concerned about Ikea quality (maybe their kitchen cabinets are great, but many of their products we bought aren't really of the best quality), but above all we were worried about resale value.
Following our architects' advice, we installed Veneta Cucine (distributed in NYC by Chelsea Kitchen): it was surprisingly affordable and - after almost a year of use - we are very satisfied with it (we put the white lacquer Extra)
The website (www.venetacucine.com) is irritating and not very easy to navigate but you can see they have a very european look.

By the way, hinges and hardware are - like in many other kitchens - by Blum and Salice and are of renowned quality. They look identical to the ones I've seen on the Ikea cabinetry but I know for a fact that other hardware manufacturers produce a (cheaper) dedicated line when they deal with Ikea.

coco, we've got the same problem: brand new floors (finished with water based Bona Mega poly) stained by the blue painter tape. I'm desperate for a solution