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Designing a Closet Using IKEA’s PAX System or SEKTION Cabinets

In this article: Why you need a team of IKEA design experts for your IKEA closet design What are reasonable expectations from an IKEA closet design? Advantages and disadvantages of a custom PAX closet design Advantages and disadvantages of a custom SEKTION closet design The Pros and Cons of IKEA’s PAX System and SEKTION Cabinets for Closet Design We love creating custom IKEA designs. However, it’s important to note that IKEA is a mass-produced brand. At IKD, we help homeowners get what they want from IKEA by providing a detailed design package with diagrams showing how to perform innovative IKEA cabinet hacks and by using cabinets creatively. For example, we use [...]

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 [...]

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IKEA Cabinet Hacks: Transforming SEKTION Cabinets into Pet-Friendly Kitchen Stations

IKD designed two unique pet station solutions using IKEA cabinet hacks In this article: Two IKEA kitchen designs by IKD Two pet stations that used IKEA SEKTION hacks How a professional designer can make unique design ideas a reality Designing rooms to suit the whole family makes sense, and pets are a very special part of most families. In this article, we revisit two pet stations designed for homeowners who wanted to make sure their furry friends never felt left out. The following pet stations were part of two full kitchen redesigns. Since pet stations, IKEA hacks, and internal organization aren’t standard in the IKEA Home Planner, these customers had to [...]

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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 [...]

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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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 [...]

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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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 [...]

Chicago IKEA Kitchen Installer discusses the Importance of a Professionally Designed IKEA Kitchen Plan and his Favorite Cabinet Hacks

And why he feels mobile IKEA kitchen islands are dangerous and how we handled a 3-story laundry chute. You’re ready to start your kitchen remodel using IKEA cabinets, so you’ve likely done a fair amount of research. You may even have begun a checklist. That’s a good start. But perhaps you realize there are some custom cabinet modifications you’d like to add or you want to make sure your kitchen is as safe for your family as possible. Or perhaps you have some hesitancy about whether you’ve taken accurate measurements or if you can assemble and install your IKEA cabinets properly. These are all issues that a professional IKEA cabinet installer [...]

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IKEA SEKTION Kitchen Cabinet Hacks for Small Spaces

How to Add Kitchen Storage With Simple DIY Solutions Shannon and Ernesto from Portland, Oregon asked IKD to redesign their small kitchen. It turned out to be the perfect project for showcasing some of our innovative IKEA kitchen hacks. Your kitchen should complement the way your household functions. Don’t settle for lack of counter space or storage; chances are we can devise a solution to work within your budget and DIY skill set. Hacking IKEA SEKTION cabinets isn’t a new concept, but you might be surprised by how creative our certified designers can be. This article shows three examples of how we used some of our favorite hacks in this kitchen [...]

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