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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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How Much Does an IKEA Laundry Room Cost?

IKD designers share the design, product, and installation cost for two IKEA laundry room designs In this article: Cost analysis for two IKEA laundry room designs. Laundry room designs that solve problems. IKEA cabinet hacks that maximize laundry room storage. What it’s like to work with a third-party IKEA designer to create your laundry room. Cost Analysis for Two IKEA Laundry Room Designs – with Hacks! It’s hard to believe that two laundry rooms of similar size can be so unique when both are designed using mass-produced IKEA SEKTION cabinets, but the following examples of our work demonstrate that they can. A professional designer knows how to tailor basic elements to [...]

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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 [...]

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

A review of how a DIY IKEA project can transform any outdated space in your home In this article: DIY IKEA kitchen and bath projects Overcoming awkward structural issues Transforming older homes with IKEA cabinets Revitalize Century-Old Homes with IKEA's SEKTION System If you live in a home built nearly a century ago, you know that some of the charm and nostalgia can get lost in cramped spaces; tricky structural dimensions and an overall style that is past its prime. It’s time to remodel! And if you’re anything like customer Laura from Omaha, NE, and her husband Greg, then remodeling one room is simply not enough. They decided to remodel both [...]

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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 [...]

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ADA Kitchens Designs Using IKEA SEKTION Cabinets

In this article: Rules for an ADA compliant kitchen. Utilizing IKEA cabinet hacks in an ADA kitchen. How Rev-A-Shelf can make an ADA kitchen even more accessible. Why does hiring a professional designer matter? Two ADA-Compliant Kitchen Designs that are Stylish, Practical, and Affordable Most kitchens in home magazines and popular renovation shows don't feature spaces designed for those with disabilities. However, we know there's a demand for ADA-compliant IKEA kitchens because we design them. Homeowners needing special accommodations for wheelchairs, scooters, and other mobility devices deserve a kitchen that reflects their style, is a joy to spend time in, and doesn't cost a fortune. This article provides two examples of [...]

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What does an IKEA kitchen cost?

IKD presents the first in a series of articles on IKEA design installation costs. In this article: Product and installation cost for two IKEA kitchens designed by IKD Other kitchen renovation costs to consider Benefits of using IKEA cabinets Benefits of using a professional third-party designer IKEA Kitchen Pricing: Cost Analysis for Rooms Under 200 sq. ft. Some articles will tell you the product cost for an IKEA kitchen, and some will discuss installation costs. Finding a source that's open and honest about both is more difficult. In this article, Inspired Kitchen Design reveals the design, product, and installation cost for two IKEA kitchen designs. These modern kitchens maximize storage, appeal [...]

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Old Farmhouse IKEA Kitchen Remodel: The Result

How IKEA BODBYN Cabinets Transformed this 1870s Farm Kitchen In this article: Installation of Thomas’s new IKEA cabinets. Design adjustments are a fact of life—or at least renovations. Tips and tricks for maximizing storage. Countertop templating: What could go wrong? Final touches. Designing a kitchen remodel in an old home can present unique design challenges. Thomas decided to completely overhaul his tiny, outdated farmhouse kitchen. Realtor and former IKEA project manager Baltimore Betsy saved her client thousands by recommending an IKEA kitchen designed by Inspired Kitchen Design. The first article of this series detailed the IKEA shopping experience and professional design process. In the second article of the series, we discussed [...]

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