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How custom doors can improve an all-white IKEA kitchen

A study in using Semihandmade Classic Walnut doors to full effect. This article is based on and inspired by an actual IKD design. We created a customer narrative to make it fun and easier to understand. Any IKEA customer wanting to truly enjoy their kitchen and ready to remodel will relate to this next story. Imagine your kitchen not only doesn’t reflect your style, but still reflects that of the previous owner. Now imagine that kitchen is all white with wasted space. This was the challenge facing Nancy from River Vale, NJ, whose original 168-square-foot kitchen was overrun with white countertops, white appliances and white cabinets – even white flooring! “I [...]

An IKEA Kitchen Remodel with 5 Cabinet Hacks and Custom Doors

Refreshing an outdated kitchen layout with IKEA cabinets This article is based on and inspired by an actual IKD design. We created a customer narrative to make it fun and easier to understand. They say everything old is new again. But when we’re talking about an outdated kitchen layout that desperately needed refreshing — like the one that IKD customers Sam and Judy had — it was definitely better to give it a whole new look with IKEA cabinets. Judy explains: “We decided to remodel several rooms in our home and we started with the kitchen. The kitchen is 124 square feet and the original layout was cramped, inefficient and really [...]

Using Custom Doors For a High-End IKEA Kitchen Design Look

Selecting and maximizing custom doors in your IKEA kitchen project Finding the perfect look for your IKEA kitchen comes down to picking the right door style. We also know there are customers who want IKEA cabinetry but want to use custom doors for their design. Fortunately, there are many third-party custom cabinet door manufacturers who provide IKEA customers high-end style options. As such, The New York Times recommends us as a design resource for customers considering custom doors for their cabinets. How did we accomplish that? Simple. Our goal at IKD is to provide customers with a clear idea of what using custom doors on their IKEA kitchen entails. Specifically, one [...]

How Kokeena Custom Doors Add Extra Style to IKEA Kitchen Cabinets

An Interview with Russell Edwards, CEO of Cabinet Manufacturer Kokeena IKD customers are savvy and in-the-know about good design choices. That’s why so many of them seek out custom cabinet doors from Kokeena. Kokeena in Oregon has a bevy of beautiful cabinet door options that make your kitchen look unique and stylish. This week I interviewed Russell Edwards, the CEO of Kokeena. Kokeena is based in the greater Portland area and services both Canada and the United States. Why Clients Work with Kokeena for Custom Doors Why do your clients choose Kokeena? Quality and service. Our website is a starting point for an upfront concierge-type experience with designers and woodworkers that [...]

Customer questions: can you design my IKEA kitchen with custom doors?

How to maximize your IKEA kitchen using custom door options One of the questions we receive quite often is, “I want an IKEA kitchen, but I don’t like IKEA’s doors. Can you design my kitchen with custom doors?” The answer is: yes! At least 25 percent of our customers buy custom doors for their IKEA kitchens. Take a look through our portfolio and you’ll see quite a few kitchens using doors made by other companies. In fact, if you’re designing with custom doors, we think you need us even more! Let’s explore. #1 The most important thing to know about using custom doors with your IKEA kitchen The IKEA [...]

Plan to Use Custom Doors in your IKEA Kitchen? READ THIS.

Navigating the IKEA Home Planner when you want custom kitchen cabinetry The IKEA Home Planner strikes again and it’s affecting our clients who choose to include custom-made cabinet doors and drawer fronts in their IKEA kitchen design. Never fear, there is a workaround. You can still include the beautiful kitchen cabinet doors you plan to purchase from Semihandmade. […]

Upgrading Your IKEA Kitchen: Comparing Costs of Custom vs IKEA Cabinet Doors

As an IKEA customer you’ve likely wondered how to customize your IKEA kitchen to best meet your family’s needs. And there’s quite a few factors to consider, right? There’s the size of your kitchen layout (don’t forget to take accurate measurements) , the design theme (IE: modern, traditional, transitional), and how ergonomic the space is (remember to make a design checklist) so that you and your family can reach items easily and safely. Nevertheless, one of the key factors you’ll need to decide on is whether or not you want to invest in custom cabinet doors or drawer fronts for your IKEA kitchen – and if so, how much more expensive [...]

Allstyle cabinet doors make IKEA kitchens look custom

A brief interview with AllStyle CEO Drew Gall More and more, IKD customers are choosing IKEA for their kitchen cabinet boxes and sourcing their doors, appliances, and countertops from somewhere else. Why? Because they want a custom-looking kitchen. AllStyle Cabinet Doors in Canada is a popular supplier of IKEA retrofit solutions. When you buy their highly stylized, beautiful doors, your kitchen will look anything but IKEA. This week I interviewed Drew Gall, the President of AllStyle. AllStyle is based in the greater Toronto area and services both Canada and the United States. […]

Three Examples of Classic White Shaker Doors for IKEA Mudroom Cabinets

Give your IKEA mudroom design a classic look with these white shaker door designs. Our customers all want one thing: custom home designs without custom prices. That’s why IKD designers are always looking for innovative ways to make mass-produced IKEA home goods into something unique. In this article, we demonstrate three ways to shake things up in your IKEA mudroom design using IKEA’s white shaker-style doors. There are three tricks to a great mudroom design: Make it functional. Maximize space. Use timeless materials. Each of the following designs uses the same door and drawer fronts – IKEA AXSTAD matt white – but maintains a unique style cohesive with the rest of [...]

IKEA Mudroom Transformations with Semihandmade Doors

Maximizing Mudroom Design with IKEA Cabinets and Semihandmade Customization In This Article Creating IKEA mudrooms that are affordable Choosing custom door fronts to add style and function IKEA cabinet hacks create clever storage options You’re an IKEA customer and you want something different with the new mudroom you’re planning — but you don’t know where to start. Maybe there’s an awkward existing floor plan; or you have very unique storage ideas that require a deft design touch; or you need to accommodate the needs of your growing family (including your dog, “Fido” is a family member too!). “IKEA mudrooms offer a unique opportunity to add value to your home with unique [...]

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