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Why Choose IKEA Kitchen Design for an IKEA Bathroom Design?

In this article: IKD maximizes storage in small IKEA bathrooms. IKD’s professional design package makes executing your bathroom project a breeze. IKD knows IKEA products. We look at Houzz reviews from happy customers. IKD’s Designers Offer Expertise in Bathroom Storage, Design Details and IKEA Products IKD was formed over ten years ago to help homeowners interested in IKEA’s ready-made, affordable kitchens who desired more customization options. These customers had an architectural anomaly, like a sloped ceiling or chimney. They had an accessibility issue, like needing a mobility device or aging in place. Sometimes, they just wanted different door and drawer fronts or a better way to organize corner cabinets. These were [...]

How IKD’s Kitchen Design Team Earns Exceptional Houzz Reviews

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 [...]

IKD vs. IKEA: Kitchen Design Package Comparison

There are several similarities, but IKEA’s in-house planner doesn’t stack up to our professional kitchen designers. In this article: The T-word. Why IKEA often isn’t a one-stop-shopping experience. Reasons customers prefer IKD’s design package over IKEA’s plan package. About IKEA’s Planning and Installation Service We’ll call IKEA’s planning and installation division “the T-word.” They used to be a third-party service, but IKEA’s parent company acquired them in 2020. The transition period and supply chain issues from COVID put a temporary stop to IKEA kitchen installation services. We expect IKEA to offer kitchen installation again soon, under a new name, but customers have been fending for themselves for months. Is that a [...]

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IKEA Kitchen Costs: Real Numbers from Professional Kitchen Designers

In this article: Product, design, and installation cost for three IKEA kitchens. How our designs and IKEA products make full kitchen remodels affordable. Why we often include IKEA hacks in our kitchen designs. What is the Cost of an IKEA Kitchen? Designers and contractors often seem against sharing project numbers, and we don’t get it. How are homeowners supposed to decide if an IKEA kitchen renovation is within their financial reach without any practical information? Our series on IKEA renovation costs aims to inform homeowners by sharing real kitchens' total design, IKEA products, and installation costs. These numbers do not include additional considerations, like appliances, rearranging and adding utilities, demolition, or [...]

How a Professional Design Package can help you get a Kitchen Remodel Loan

In this article: A professional kitchen design is critical to getting accurate contractor quotes. You need accurate quotes to set a budget for your kitchen remodel. You need a budget to request a kitchen remodel loan. Financing Your Kitchen Remodel: Get a Professional Design First Most people can’t afford to cover the cost of a total kitchen remodel without relying on some type of loan or credit – even an affordable IKEA kitchen remodel. However, before you go to the bank, you must know how much the project will cost. You don’t want to borrow more than necessary and take on a higher monthly payment, and you don’t want to scramble [...]

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How a Professional Designer can save your Relationship During an IKEA Kitchen Renovation

According to the website Science of People, free time, money, and housework are the top three reasons couples argue – and home renovations involve all three! In this article: What is renovation fatigue? How IKD can help relieve some of the stress before it starts. Professional designs benefit DIYers and homeowners who use contractors. A few years ago, Inspired Kitchen Design owner Mike Toth interviewed an independent contractor, Mark, to get the inside scoop on what homeowners can expect during an IKEA kitchen renovation. In addition to common details, like minor design changes, Mark mentioned that couples can expect to argue. In fact, he’s seen couples argue for two hours about [...]

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Maximize Kitchen Storage with Custom IKEA Island Hacks

Why You Should Consider an IKEA Kitchen Island In this article: What you need to know before designing your kitchen island. Creating a kitchen island with a banquette and storage. Integrating appliances in your kitchen island. A kitchen island hack that maximizes storage. If you want to make the most of your crowded kitchen, the solution might be right in front of you. By sacrificing just eight sq. ft. of floor space, you can have a small kitchen island with a couple of cupboards and a place to set down dishes. If you’re willing to dedicate more floor space to a kitchen island, the design possibilities grow exponentially. Designing [...]

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

How Semihandmade cabinets created a custom look for this IKEA kitchen remodel. So, you want to renovate your kitchen. You have considered IKEA cabinets. However, you need assistance because you cannot do it by yourself. This is definitely no DIY project! There are many existing problems, like a small, inefficient kitchen layout, no proper appliances, and no workflow. It’s time to call in the design professionals. This was the case for customer Evan from San Francisco who turned his outdated and inefficient galley-style kitchen — part of a 950-square-foot Mid Century Modern home built in 1953 — into a gorgeous 200-square-foot L-shaped space featuring IKEA cabinets with custom Semihandmade Desert Grey [...]

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How to Design an Affordable Kosher IKEA Kitchen

In this article: Designing an affordable kosher kitchen Using IKEA cabinets and products in a kosher kitchen design Knowing the value of a professional experienced in designing kosher kitchens Using IKEA Cabinets to Create Functional, Stylish Kosher Kitchens Whether you’re building a new home and need a kosher kitchen design or renovating an existing home to become kosher, a professional designer can help you configure the space. Inspired Kitchen Design knows that separation and organization are vital to avoiding kashrut problems. We also know that our Jewish customers desire a kosher design that is both functional and visually appealing. It can be a tricky balance to achieve. Multiple appliances and long [...]

5 IKEA Hacks from Professional Kitchen Installers

In this article: Why you should choose an independent IKEA kitchen installer and an independent IKEA kitchen designer. Inspired Kitchen Design makes finding an IKEA kitchen installer near you easy with Install Connect. Five SEKTION cabinet hacks focus on customizing cabinet size and maximizing storage. Independent IKEA Installers Offer Hacks to Maximize Storage IKEA offers one-stop shopping, which feels convenient. However, these installers work for IKEA, and the store will recommend them if they’re on the list, whether or not they are the perfect fit for your project. If you’re renovating your kitchen, bathroom, mudroom, closet, etc., you’ll live with it for a long time. Take the time to find an [...]

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