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IKEA Laundry Room Keeps Space Nice And Neat

When it came to incorporating an IKEA laundry room into their master bathroom, IKD customer Alexandra and her husband wanted to make a splash without breaking their budget. Alexandra,from Alameda, CA, explains: “We had just remodeled our master bath the previous year and sprung for high-end custom cabinetry, so our budget for the laundry room project was a lot smaller. I still wanted a custom look but didn’t want to pay a custom price.” So with a budget of $40,000the couple started out by researching examples of laundry room designs on Pinterest as well as getting inspiration from other design Web sites like Houzz. “We knew we wanted countertop space, a [...]

How to Customize Kitchen Designs With IKEA Organizers

Using IKEA Base Cabinet Organizers to Increase Storage Space When your IKEA kitchen design calls for storage and style you can have it all by including IKEA organizers. As experts in all things IKEA, IKD knows how to make that happen, including building proper storage around your base cabinets. In fact, there are many organizational design options available with IKEA base cabinets. It starts with IKEA’s SEKTION cabinet framework (the modular cabinet system that can utilize IKEA door fronts as well as door fronts from custom third-party manufacturers). All of these options are the cornerstone of IKEA’s kitchen cabinetry and one of the main reasons IKEA cabinetry is known for its [...]

DIY Modern IKEA Kitchenette Transformation

Transforming a Blank Space with IKEA Kitchen Cabinetry For some, having a blank page – or in this case a blank space – can be intimidating. Fortunately, that was not the case for IKD customer Ben from Dane, WI, who turned his new IKEA kitchenette into a modern and functional masterpiece. “My wife and I wanted this extra space to host family and friends. So we needed a large bar height countertop, two undercounter refrigerators, and a clean look. We were lucky to have a blank space to work with and the time to work though the project,” he says. So, with a budget of $15,000, Ben – who installed the [...]

Three IKEA Mudroom Designs Under $3000

A guide to budget-friendly and distinctive IKEA mudroom designs Making an IKEA mudroom work means making it work for you. And as IKEA design experts, we know that for some a mudroom design is considered simply a space to drop your shoes or coat. But it is so much more than that. In fact, it can be a hardworking multi-purpose space that provides plenty of storage; double as a laundry center; or–if near the entry of the home – could serve as the foyer of your home. And don’t let the term “mudroom design” fool you. An IKEA mudroom designed with IKEA SEKTION cabinetry framework can be a seamless extension of [...]

DIYer Updates Kitchen Layout For Unique IKEA Design

Proper planning and research go a long way in making your IKEA kitchen truly unique For IKD customer Adam from New Hampshire, the main goal with his new IKEA kitchen was simple: Make it one of a kind. He explains: “Our previous kitchen was poorly laid out and had very limited cabinet space for its size, and the way our neighborhood was built every kitchen was built identically. So, we wanted an IKEA kitchen that could better optimize the space while differentiating our house within our neighborhood.” To remedy this, he replaced the previously stale-looking cabinets with IKEA SEKTION cabinetry and IKEA BODBYN Off White doors for the upper base cabinets, [...]

How To Take Kitchen Measurements For Your IKD/IKEA Design

Proper measurements are a fool-proof solution for a seamless IKEA design To make your IKEA kitchen project a success, it requires three main ingredients: understanding, inspiration, and most of all, clarity. As certified kitchen designers, we at IKD also know how important these elements are for you or your installer to verify the proper IKEA cabinetry before your purchase.Therefore, we’d like to share how to easily take measurements of your space. Taking clear measurements will take your kitchen design idea and make the entire design process as seamless as possible – from concept to completion. This includes incorporating your IKEA cabinetry, kitchen appliances and our favorite, IKEA hacks (or using IKEA [...]

Turn your Small Room Into a Smart IKEA Kitchen

The essential tips for getting big results from your smaller IKEA kitchenBeing short on space should not limit your kitchen's design potential.Our certified kitchen designers know that regardless of the available space, it’s possible to create IKEA kitchens that are stylish and also provide multifunctional compact solutions.That is why we’d like to share the results of some recent small – yet smart – IKEA kitchens we’ve designed for our clients.A small space that clearly dictated the layout (with excellent results!); a New York City loft with tremendous storage options; and a galley-style IKEA kitchen that proves that all that glitters is gold.So, any IKEA customers looking for small kitchen examples that are [...]

Remodeled Kitchen with IKEA Cabinets: the Difference is Night and Day

Transforming Kitchen Spaces with IKEA Cabinets For IKD customer Justin from Berkeley, CA, the difference in this IKEA remodel kitchen from its original incarnation is almost literally night and day. In fact, what was once a dark, cramped, dingy kitchen with outdated cabinetry and flooring is now a bright, lively IKEA remodel in a rental unit with plenty of flow and storage. “The original kitchen had to be completely gutted with electrical work and plumbing work and all new cabinetry, lighting, and appliances, including a washer and dryer,” he says. So, after checking out online design sites like HOUZZ for examples of kitchen designs and researching the IKEA installation process, Justin [...]

What To Expect With Your IKEA Kitchen Purchase Experience

Learn from the pros how to navigate the IKEA store and kitchen department Walking through a never-ending maze of furniture can be overwhelming. If you don't plan on spending hours – yes, hours – wandering around your local IKEA store, there are certain things you should do. As certified kitchen designers, our team at IKD knows what those things are. We know the ins-and-outs of the IKEA kitchen purchase experience, including: How to navigate your local IKEA store, what to expect in the IKEA kitchen department, and what to do, and not do, when you’re ready to make your IKEA cabinetry purchase. So, if you’re an IKEA customer that has your [...]

Avoiding Common IKEA Kitchen Remodel Pitfalls

How to Keep Your IKEA Kitchen Remodel on Track and Under Budget IKD's design team has seen it all with IKEA kitchen remodels and knows how critical kitchen planning is to the success of your design. Using our experience, we're here to help your IKEA kitchen come to life by explaining the most common pitfalls and ways to avoid them. There are many issues to consider, from concept to installation. In this article, we focus on IKEA cabinet installation, IKEA lighting, maximizing your layout, and whether to go it alone or hire an installer. This information will primarily benefit customers in the research phase of their IKEA kitchen remodel. If you're [...]

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