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5 ways to save money on your IKEA kitchen renovation

Simple and effective ways to save money on your IKEA kitchen remodel project Ready for a flash round of IKEA kitchen Family Feud? What’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say “kitchen renovation” ? Because the survey says, “Can I afford a kitchen renovation?” was the top answer! If you think an IKEA kitchen renovation will be too costly right now, you’re not alone. Even though IKEA kitchens are known for their affordability. Luckily, there are ways to save money on your IKEA kitchen renovation In fact, we know of 6 tips to save money on your IKEA kitchen renovation. Don’t give up on your dream of a beautifully [...]

Bright, modern IKEA kitchen design in Bozeman, Montana

A new construction IKEA kitchen with modern style Bojana and her husband have made Bozeman, Montana their home for many years, but they weren’t ready to embrace the rustic design aesthetic that’s so prevalent there. When they decided to build a new home, Bojana knew she wanted a major kitchen update, and she knew just where to go to find the clean, modern lines she loves—Ikea. As Bojana’s home is brand new, there really aren’t any “before” shots, unless you count the photos they took during construction. Here’s the kitchen in progress: (Aren’t those windows fantastic? So much natural light!) And here’s the finished product—no more cramped, [...]

Can you tell It’s an IKEA kitchen?

An example of an affordable IKEA kitchen full of function and style When you’re looking to get a new IKEA kitchen for your home, it helps to have friends like Andrew Kline. Andrew is an interior designer in New York City who recently helped friends in Brooklyn remodel their new townhouse. Andrew does not usually design with IKEA, but his friends wanted to save some money by getting an IKEA kitchen for their new home, this IKEA kitchen design is really good. When I asked Andrew why he, an experienced interior designer, hired IKD to do this IKEA kitchen design, his answer was simple. “It would have taken me too long [...]

A small IKEA kitchen? let’s get vertical, vertical

This project shows you how to reach new heights with your IKEA kitchen In 1981 Olivia Newton-John implored us to get physical, but we’re pretty sure in 2016 she’d approve how this IKEA kitchen got vertical with cabinets to maximize storage. This has to be one of the more extreme IKEA kitchen makeovers we’ve done. When you see what Payam and Ghazal’s kitchen used to look like, you’ll have to wonder how they lived with it for 18 months until they renovated. Their Venice Beach condo is only 925 square feet, but that doesn’t really explain the claustrophobia-inducing kitchen layout. When you would enter the front door of [...]

A bright and warm white IKEA kitchen in Yellowknife, Canada

Overcoming geographic issues can produce a stunning white IKEA kitchen At Inspired Kitchen Design, we help homeowners get the perfect IKEA kitchen design for their homes. But we also do different sorts of projects, too. Charlotte and Mark’s kitchen was one such project. They’re no strangers to the remodeling process because they’ve made it their livelihood. As owners of HenryDesign Build Live, they buy and renovate rental properties in the Northwest Territories, Canada. This was the kitchen they needed our help with: And, here’s the finished IKEA kitchen: What a difference removing a wall (and installing an IKEA kitchen) makes! But like we said, this was no ordinary [...]

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 [...]

A dirty little secret makes this kitchen a show-stopper

How to design with IKD to give your IKEA kitchen a whole new life After nearly 50 years of service, this San Francisco kitchen was ready to call it quits. There were holes in the floor and the Formica countertop needed regular re-gluing to stay in place. Beth and her spouse were ready to upgrade their kitchen, but first they thoroughly researched their options. They finally chose IKEA when a designer friend said, “The dirty little secret is that while designers do all these custom kitchens for their clients, when it’s time to do their own kitchens they use IKEA.” Fast forward to about a year later. [...]

Get a tailored IKEA kitchen in Denver, CO

Welcome to the latest edition of Kitchen Installation Confidential! This time around we interviewed David, the owner of Kimball Cabinet Installation, operating out of the Denver, CO area. David specializes in IKEA cabinet installation, and has completed projects from simple updates to full kitchen renovations. He is one of our Install Connect-approved IKEA kitchen installers, and he shared his secrets and insights with us. #1: Why do your customers hire you instead of using IKEA's installation services? I can offer a better IKEA kitchen installation for about 20 percent less than IKEA's preferred national installation company can. Period. My services are more affordable because I don’t have the overhead. I was [...]

  • Kitchen Design vs. Kitchen Plans

Kitchen Designs versus Kitchen Plans

Kitchen Design Helps Bring Your IKEA Kitchen to LifeWhen it comes to kitchens, IKEA is careful about the word Design. They don’t use the word when describing their services. Instead, they discuss your kitchen “plan” and provide the IKEA Home Planner tool.The difference between the words design and plan is vast. Yet most IKEA kitchen buyers don’t notice or understand the difference. A professional kitchen designer can help you create your dream kitchen more efficiently than the IKEA Home Planner. This article will explain how.How are Professional Kitchen Design and the IKEA Home Planner Different? IKEA’s Home Planner is useful…if you want to play Tetris with your kitchen [...]

A modern IKEA kitchen renovation in less than a month

An affordable makeover highlights this small IKEA kitchen Anthony and his wife Daniela’s newly purchased 1950s home needed a lot of renovation before they could move in. They chose IKEA for their kitchen and IKD for their kitchen design, to help them stick to their budget and their timeline for moving in. This was their old 10’ x 10’ kitchen, which had last been renovated in the 1990s: And here’s the “after” shot, from the same view: When I interviewed Anthony, he and his wife had been cooking in the kitchen for three weeks and were deeply in love. […]

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