By Meyer,

September 27, 2023

By Meyer |

September 27, 2023

Learn why we have a 4.8-star rating and 25,000 saves in this popular online home improvement community.

In this article:

  • What is Houzz?
  • IKD’s Houzz reputation
  • How we’ve earned exceptional customer feedback

What is Houzz, and Why is it Important?

Houzz is an online community that mixes the features of Pinterest with those of Angi (formerly Angie’s List). The website helps homeowners find reliable home service providers, like builders, interior designers, landscapers, architects, and even cleaners. Homeowners get to see honest reviews from real people who have used these services, as well as project photos to help them form their own opinions and make informed decisions.

Homeowners can also save these photos to a project album, keeping all their inspiration photos (and company contact information) in one place.

Houzz has a strict policy against fake reviews, so you can feel confident that you’re seeing genuine examples of the work these companies provide.

Houzz asks customers to rate companies based on three factors:

  • Work Quality
  • Communication
  • Value

It’s easy to vet a home design company via Houzz because its rating, reviews, contact information, credentials, and project photos are easily accessible.

Why Design
with IKD?

Why Design with IKD?

Where Does Inspired Kitchen Design Stand on Houzz?

IKD has been a member of Houzz since 2014 and has consistently won the Best of Houzz Service Award. This badge is awarded to companies with the highest satisfaction level from the Houzz rating community.

In 2022, we reached the milestone of having our projects saved to idea books 25,000 times. We are excited to know that our work has inspired so many homeowners.

IKDs current rating and reviews on Houzz

We currently hold an average star rating of 4.8 on Houzz from 187 reviews:

  • Work Quality: 4.9
  • Communication: 4.8
  • Value: 4.9

We take pride in our work and enjoy knowing that our dedication results in phenomenal customer experiences.

Why do Customers Enjoy Working with IKD’s Kitchen Design Team?

Don’t take our word for it. Below are some key reasons customers have taken the time to post about their personal experiences with IKD on Houzz. See more reviews by visiting IKD on Houzz.

We Have Experience Designing With IKEA

Our certified designers can plan with any materials, but we specialize in designing custom kitchens using IKEA products. Although we are a third-party designer, we can upload the design to the IKEA online planner and make ordering from IKEA easy. Customers often find working with us easier than working with IKEA.

“If you are considering IKEA cabinets and Semihandmade Door Fronts (which you should!), working with IKD is a definite must…it makes ordering from IKEA and Semihandmade go much faster.”

We used IKD for a kitchen remodel in our newly purchased home, and I would highly recommend them. If you are considering IKEA cabinets and Semihandmade Door Fronts (which you should!), working with IKD is a definite must. We began working with IKD shortly after completing our measurements, and the process was very straightforward efficient. Other than some slight changes due to a measuring mistake (on our end, not theirs), our first rendering was nearly perfect (both aesthetically and functionally). In addition to having a designer's eye on your project, it makes ordering from IKEA and Semihandmade go much faster.

“Not only do they know IKEA cabinets, but they know the ergonomics of kitchen design…We also used a third party to make custom faces for the drawers and IKD took this all into consideration.

Probably the best part from my perspective is they provides a complete list of parts to order, so I simply took the list to IKEA and ordered the parts.”

We were in the process of building a two-story, 641 sq. ft. guest house on our property and decided we need help designing our kitchen. Our space was very limited as we had 14 linear feet to include a stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, sink, microwave, pantry and broom closet. We wanted to go with IKEA cabinets because of the quality of their Sektion line and the nice features like under-counter lights and drawer lights, soft close, etc. I started playing around with IKEA's kitchen planner, but the more I designed, the more questions I had. I did a little research on the internet and found IKD. For a very nominal price they took the whole design process off my hands. Not only do they know IKEA cabinets, but they know the ergonomics of kitchen design, and saved us money by not buying the wrong appliances. For example, they suggested an 18

Once we decided on IKEA, we spent a fair amount of time in the showroom, but were stymied by the IKEA planning software…. I realized there must be someone out there who had made a business of doing what IKEA was doing poorly.”

After looking at multiple local cabinet shops, we decided to do an IKEA kitchen both for cost and because too many choices is not a good thing for us. We were looking for style, quality and a kitchen that worked. Once we decided on IKEA, we spent a fair amount of time in the showroom, but were stymied by the IKEA planning software. We realized after a few weeks that we were never going to get a kitchen designed if we kept banging our heads again that particular wall. I realized there must be someone out there who had made a business of doing what IKEA was doing poorly. I wanted someone who designed 50 IKEA kitchens a month, who knew exactly how it all fit together and had made all the mistakes so I didn’t have to. After some Googling, I found IKD and was sold. We bought their multiple-iteration package because I knew it would save us money in the end by keeping us from making design mistakes. It was well worth it. Ana was helpful. The process was painless as it could be. I sent in measurements and got back a basic layout. Even that was hugely helpful as I had no idea what the baseline presumptions about a kitchen design were. How far apart should things be, how close? How many shelves? How deep? With IKD they knew all that stuff so I could just tweak it until it looked right. Ana was very quick to respond, often the same day. We probably went through three major revisions and another six tiny ones. It’s wasn’t perfect. We missed the IKEA sale because they couldn’t get the design turned around fast enough. Though in the end it was good because we realized we wanted to go with non-IKEA fronts (shout out to Kokeena in Portland) and if we’d made the sale we wouldn’t have been able to do that. The process between IKD and Kokeena was totally seamless and beautiful. One glitch was that when the order went through it included basic doors, which we didn’t need because we were using Kokeena doors and drawer fronts. Unfortunately we didn’t notice that. Further unfortunately our contractor didn’t realize he wasn’t supposed to use them, so he unpacked and started screwing them on before we realized what had happened. We were able to return about half of them. The rest became new shelves in a very old linen closet. But even with that added expensive, the savings over using a custom cabinet shop, or trying to do it (and having to re-do it multiple times) ourselves was significant. All told, I highly recommend IKD. Having never designed a kitchen, it was worth its weight in gold to have their expertise. And we ended up with a lovely kitchen.

We Offer Professional Design Plans

Kitchen installers like our detailed and straightforward design plans, and customers value our innovative ideas and problem solving—especially when space is tight.

“The packet you get (complete with pictures, measurements, an assembly roadmap and shopping list) were key and ensured a smooth installation from our cabinet contractor.”

We had a great experience working with Florence and the IKD team to design our new IKEA kitchen. Unsure of where to start and overwhelmed by all of the possibilities that IKEA offers, we knew we wanted to work with professionals to design our kitchen vs. trying to figure it out ourselves. Florence was able to take my design vision and Pinterest inspiration and turn it into exactly what we wanted. She was invaluable with laying things out so that little things like cabinet trim, doors having clearance to open, etc. were considered and accounted for. These were things I definitely wouldn't have thought about if I had been putting the design together! The packet you get (complete with pictures, measurements, an assembly roadmap and shopping list) were key and ensured a smooth installation from our cabinet contractor. We are so happy with the results and the kitchen has quickly turned into our favorite room in the house!

“They were able to take my ideas and turn them into a kitchen design that matched exactly what I wanted…. having the plan made it so much easier working with my renovation contractor, the countertop company and the custom fronts company!”

I am so glad that I decided to work with IDK. They were able to take my ideas and turn them into a kitchen design that matched exactly what I wanted. They were incredibly responsive and fast. In addition, having the plan made it so much easier working with my renovation contractor, the countertop company and the custom fronts company! I used one of the installers in their list and was able to just give them the design and they picked everything up, brought it to the house and installed it in one day! If you are planning to do an Ikea kitchen I cannot recommend using IKD enough!

Our Designs Are Affordable

IKD is much cheaper than alternative design companies. We charge $445 for kitchen designs and $395 for other room designs, including two revisions. Our IKEA design plans match an IKEA budget, and our customers feel their finished product is worth the investment.

“A local designer probably would have charged 5 times as much to design our kitchen alone, with the downside of likely having never, if rarely, worked with Ikea products.”

I joined Houzz just so I could leave a review for this awesome company! My husband and I built our own home, acting as the general contractors. We were very nervous about using Ikea cabinets because we had read horror stories about Ikea's home design software. The tipping point in our decision was the reviews we read about Inspired Kitchen Design. Everything positive I read about them is completely accurate. They were fast, extremely affordable, and did amazing work. They also designed all the bathroom cabinets in our house and even designed mudroom cabinetry for us at no additional charge. Everyone we worked with at IKD was friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to make changes when needed. My husband built and installed every cabinet with no problems. Even the salespeople at Ikea were impressed with IKD's product/pull list. IKD handles that very complex process for you, so you don't have to worry about any missing parts. A local designer probably would have charged 5 times as much to design our kitchen alone, with the downside of likely having never, if rarely, worked with Ikea products. I highly recommend them and I truly don't think we could have pulled off our kitchen without them! (Please note in photo: We haven't finished the crown molding or finish pieces underneath our cabinets. Not IKD issue -- we just have a lot to do!)

“I even had two interior designers come to my house and I couldn’t believe the fees they quoted me. It was thousands of dollars and no one could even give me a preview of what they had in mind. I figured ‘Why not’ when it came to giving IKD a chance. Best decision ever.”

Hands down, the best experience I've had with a designer ever. We used IKD to design a complete kitchen overhaul. We bought a fixer upper in 2018 and knew that the kitchen had to go. It was small, dark, made zero sense regarding the lay out, and we both couldn't work in there without constantly bumping into each other. For two people who love to cook, this was not an ideal setup. Hence the need for IKD. I researched several companies online and kept coming back to this one. I even had two interior designers come to my house and I couldn't believe the fees the quoted me. It was thousands of dollars and no one could even give me a preview of what they had in mine. I figured 'Why not' when it came to giving IKD a chance. Best decision ever. They truly listened to our wants and needs and had some great suggestions for us. It was worth every penny and we cannot wait to share our before and after photos with the public. We knew we needed to knock down a wall to make our kitchen work, but we did not know how to design and lay it out afterwards. IKD took care of all the design challenges and now our kitchen looks amazing. We brag about them to our friends and family and we will be using them in the future when we relocate our laundry room. No regrets on our end and we are so happy that we chose to work IKD! Words cannot express enough just how easy and fun it was to work with Florence and Meyer from Inspired Kitchen Design. When we bought our 1975 MCM ranch four years ago, the kitchen was a very high priority on our to do list, however we had quite a few other projects to tackle before we could design our dream kitchen. We're grateful for the time we lived in the house and used the outdated kitchen, because it gave us the chance to really figure out what we needed to meet our kitchen needs. We knew that we definitely needed more storage and drawers as well as space. Thanks to Florence and Meyer, they were able to help us visualize what the kitchen would look like by taking down a wall and expanding it into the existing dining room. Being able to see it in a 3D format and to pick and choose what drawers and cabinets was a game changer for us. They really streamlined the process of kitchen design and planning. Being able to take the list to Ikea and mark it all off as we loaded up the carts was fun for us, as well! We went with the Ringhult high gloss white cabinets/drawers and the drawer pulls are the Billsbro handles. Our contractor raved that the design plans included all specs and measurements. He said that he would be recommending the company as well!

We Pride Ourselves in Excellent Communication

Our customers consistently cite communication as one of the benefits of working with IKD. We pride ourselves on quick and clear responses to design requests, changes, and questions.

“The communication that Florence and the entire team provided was outstanding and they were so easy to work with.”

We redesigned our kitchen with IKD and they did a phenomenal job. They helped us maximize our entire kitchen flow and design. The communication that Florence and the entire team provided was outstanding and they were so easy to work with. They nailed all of the pieces to maximize each of our appliances and they knew about all the extra little pieces we would need to have a more custom look. Hands down the best kitchen design experience we have ever had. We are going to use IKD to plan our master bathroom remodel next.

“We had a wonderful experience with Florence at Inspired Kitchen Design. She was super responsive and patient (even as we changed our minds about 50 times).”

We had a wonderful experience with Florence at Inspired Kitchen Design. She was super responsive and patient (even as we changed our minds about 50 times). Florence is also incredibly knowledge about kitchen design. Working with her allowed us to make our vision for our kitchen come to life while still respecting the rules that are imperative for a functional kitchen. We could not be happier with how our kitchen came out and with the process. Highly recommend IKD

Working with us is Convenient

We communicate primarily through e-mail, allowing our customers to reach out or respond to us when it’s convenient for them. Our typical turnaround time for designs is three days, and we guide our customers through measuring, photographing, and filling out the online design survey form.

Our customers also enjoy the convenience of not having to learn to use IKEA’s online tools.

“While researching kitchen remodels I found IKD’s website and was so relieved there is a company specifically dedicated to designing IKEA kitchens. Their website is easy to use and there were detailed instructions for every step.”

I decided I wanted an IKEA kitchen due to their affordable prices and the aesthetic of their design. I spent weeks using IKEA's design program online, arranging and rearranging cabinets and appliances. I had a general idea of how I wanted it to look, but didn't feel confident with the more technical details of the design. While researching kitchen remodels I found IKD's website and was so relieved there is a company specifically dedicated to designing IKEA kitchens. Their website is easy to use and there were detailed instructions for every step. Florence reached out to me very quickly and was very responsive to all of my questions. I love that communication with her was so easy. Thanks to designer Albert my final kitchen plans turned out exactly how I imagined them. I received a very detailed design plan with color renderings, numbered blueprints, and a detailed purchase list. I chose to purchase my entire kitchen from IKEA, including countertops and backsplash and the blueprints included those with measurements and placement. They even provided blueprints for my under and in cabinet lighting. My kitchen turned out perfect! I would use IKD again for sure. They do other rooms besides kitchens and I'm considering using them for our master bedroom closet some day. Thank you Albert, Florence, and Inspired Kitchen Design for making our dream kitchen possible!

“They make the whole design process as easy and efficient as possible!”

I highly recommend Inspired Kitchen Design to everyone I talk to who is interested in redoing their kitchens! They make the whole design process as easy and efficient as possible! Our home was built in 1911 and we were wanting to keep as much of the character of the space as possible, while completely refreshing and updating it. That meant there were some quirks to work around! What we ended up with was a truly beautiful and modern, yet classic, kitchen that is an absolute joy and pleasure to be in. I would use IKD again in a heartbeat if and when I need to do another kitchen, mudroom, or office etc. The pain and suffering that they helped me avoid in trying to do this myself are beyond measure! I am sharing the before and afters. We went with a two-tone kitchen in order to bring light into the space but also allow a visual flow from the light kitchen to the dark dining room. It is hard to capture in photos how well this works but it has been very pleasing from every angle and we continue to love our kitchen daily!

“It was simple and easy to submit photos and measurements. I received a full rendering by the next business day… and the full Ikea shopping list is uploaded into your home planner. It was a very smooth experience!”

I used IKD to assist in drawing up plans for a mini bar along a long wall in my commercial retail space. It was simple and easy to submit photos and measurements. I received a full rendering by the next business day, and didn't even have any change requests! They can easily incorporate your preferred Semihandmade door fronts if you'd like, and the full Ikea shopping list is uploaded into your home planner. It was a very smooth experience!

We Design More Than Kitchens

While we’re best known as IKEA kitchen designers, our customers know they can come to us for IKEA bathrooms, mudrooms, closets, pantries, and more.

“Florence and Albert did a fabulous job designing our laundry room…. We have a walk-in closet to build next and would not hesitate to use inspired kitchen design again.”

Florence and Albert did a fabulous job designing our laundry room. We had number of layout restrictions but they effortlessly worked around these and added functional options we had not thought of. The design revisions were prompt and it was easy to upload and checkout from the [Sensitive Data Hidden] page. We have a walk-in closet to build next and would not hesitate to use inspired kitchen design again.

“IKD did an amazing job designing a unique mudroom for us…. I cannot wait to start our next project with IKD.”

IKD did an amazing job designing a unique mudroom for us. We wanted a clean/modern look and IKD (Florence and Javier) delivered. Communication was smooth and the IKEA list 100% accurate. I cannot wait to start our next project with IKD. Thank you again!

“The entire staff at IKD was professional, prompt and lovely to work with. We have a few more projects coming up in the next year or so and we will definitely be calling IKD again for help!”

Florence was so attentive and helpful during the design process! She even quickly helped correct an oversight on our part that saved us a lot of time and money. The entire staff at IKD was professional, prompt and lovely to work with. We have a few more projects coming up in the next year or so and we will definitely be calling IKD again for help!

None of These Accolades Would be Possible Without You

Consumers expect good service, so that means a company must do especially well – or especially bad – to inspire someone to leave feedback. We’re thrilled that our kitchen design team has made such a positive impact on our customers.

We look forward to working with homeowners, old and new, on future IKEA kitchen designs.

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IKD Past Projects

  • Farmhouse-style IKEA kitchen Remodel

    Transforming an Outdated Space into a French Country Farmhouse-style IKEA kitchen-Part 2

  • French Country Farmhouse-style IKEA Kitchen

    Transforming an Outdated Space into a French Country Farmhouse-style IKEA Kitchen-Part 1

  • Full kitchen remodel with IKEA SEKTION cabinets and Semihandmade Cabinet doors

    How Customizing IKEA Cabinets Transformed this Maryland Kitchen Remodel

  • Couple Creates IKEA Kitchen and Bath with an ‘Updated Traditional’ Style

  • Farmhouse-style IKEA kitchen Remodel

    Transforming an Outdated Space into a French Country Farmhouse-style IKEA kitchen-Part 2

  • French Country Farmhouse-style IKEA Kitchen

    Transforming an Outdated Space into a French Country Farmhouse-style IKEA Kitchen-Part 1

  • Full kitchen remodel with IKEA SEKTION cabinets and Semihandmade Cabinet doors

    How Customizing IKEA Cabinets Transformed this Maryland Kitchen Remodel

  • Farmhouse-style IKEA kitchen Remodel

    Transforming an Outdated Space into a French Country Farmhouse-style IKEA kitchen-Part 2

  • French Country Farmhouse-style IKEA Kitchen

    Transforming an Outdated Space into a French Country Farmhouse-style IKEA Kitchen-Part 1

  • Full kitchen remodel with IKEA SEKTION cabinets and Semihandmade Cabinet doors

    How Customizing IKEA Cabinets Transformed this Maryland Kitchen Remodel

  • Couple Creates IKEA Kitchen and Bath with an ‘Updated Traditional’ Style

  • IKEA kitchen remodel with custom look

    Transforming a Mid Century Modern Kitchen: IKEA Cabinets and Custom Semihandmade Designs

  • IKEA farmhouse kitchen

    Old Farmhouse IKEA Kitchen Remodel: The Result