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Live from Texas: Photos of IKD’s First IKEA Kitchen Design Using SEKTION!

Let's look at a one-of-a-kind IKEA SEKTION kitchen! This is Ryan’s old kitchen. Can you spot the big design challenge that’s just visually screaming for your attention? Look at the odd sink configuration. The base cabinet is set on an angle between the dishwasher and the range top, which also looks strange with the lines of the window. Or, as Ryan put it, “awkward.” But now, this is the IKEA kitchen that welcomes the family home every day: Why IKEA’s SEKTION was perfect for this Texas kitchen Ryan researched his cabinet options and found what many IKEA kitchen veterans know by now: IKEA’s cabinets are of similar quality to other custom solutions, [...]

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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. […]

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3 Laundry Room Design Tips from IKD Customers

In this article: Homeowners want a laundry room designer who listens. How we work with multiple vendors to make a unique IKEA laundry design. Why appliance details are essential for a built-in laundry look. How we use IKEA SEKTION cabinets in creative ways. Embracing Customer-Centric IKEA Laundry Design If your IKEA laundry designer isn’t customer-focused, they’re doing something wrong. There is nothing we enjoy more than getting feedback from our design customers. That’s how we know what we’re doing right and what we may need to re-evaluate. There are a few common reasons customers choose IKD over other options for their home design, including laundry room design. For example, we: Pay [...]

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METOD vs SEKTION: How to Achieve a Built-in European Look

Our Designer Explains the Structural Differences in IKEA Kitchens Around the World IKEA kitchens are not the same everywhere in the world. People buying IKEA kitchens in the United States and Canada get the SEKTION line, and people buying IKEA kitchens in Europe and Australia get METOD. Just look at the cabinet size and door differences between SEKTION and METOD and you’ll see it’s not a case of “to-may-to or to-mah-to.” This post will look into the differences between METOD and SEKTION that affect the integration of the kitchen. Benefits of Using IKEA METOD Kitchen Cabinets A cornerstone of European kitchen design integration, like you often see in Italian kitchens. Integration [...]

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How to Design a Linen Closet for Small Spaces

Using IKEA Cabinets for Space-Saving Storage Solutions If you live in a large city or an older home with smaller room footprints than new construction McMansions (don’t get us wrong – we love those, too), chances are you are familiar with the linen closet struggle. From bulky beach towels to seasonal duvets to everyday sheets and bath linens, getting it all under control and Marie Kondo’d requires bringing in the pros. Keeping towels and bedding sheets in a custom-designed closet will keep your linens clean and protected from dust and moisture. And – bonus – an organized IKEA linen cabinet extends the life of expensive bedding and towels. This article shows [...]

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The 5 Biggest Design Trends Right Now

... And How to Get the Looks at IKEA Here at IKD, we are always amazed at the original ideas that come to us from our customers, and we are always scouring our design sources for inspiration. We’ve rounded up some the top trends of the moment for you to peruse and hopefully be inspired to embark on your own home renovation project with IKEA and IKD. 1. Paint it Black Photo credit: Catherine Williamson, Beginning in the Middle, featuring Semihandmade DIY Shaker fronts According to the ultimate authority on interiors, Arch Digest, black kitchens are popping up all over the chicest Instagram feeds. The polar opposite of the traditional white [...]

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