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Demolition for a Farmhouse IKEA Kitchen Remodel

Prepping an Outdated Kitchen for BODBYN and SEKTION Installation Since moving in, Thomas has been struggling with the tiny kitchen in his 1870s Maryland farmhouse. After attempting several DIY solutions, he decided it was time to sell the place—and make the kitchen a main selling point. With the help of IKEA expert and realtor Baltimore Betsy, he began a complete overhaul using an IKEA BODBYN design by Inspired Kitchen Design. Read more about Thomas's DIY struggles, the design process for his new IKEA kitchen, and shopping for supplies in Part 1 of this series. To see the finished product and learn more about the final touches, check out Part 3 in [...]

IKEA’s Ringhult doors modernized this kitchen

Justyna and her husband loved the new, open-concept home they bought, but the kitchen wasn’t exactly a selling point. They never even used it. The day after they moved in they took the kitchen right out, along with the wall that held the refrigerator. “The old kitchen stuck out like a sore thumb,” said Justyna. “I wanted a kitchen that didn’t look like a kitchen. I wanted it to look like just part of the living space.” She also needed her kitchen remodel to be affordable. IKEA turned out to be just the right choice for a high-end looking Italian-style kitchen for a fraction of the price. What do you think [...]

Upgrading Your IKEA Kitchen: Comparing Costs of Custom vs IKEA Cabinet Doors

As an IKEA customer you’ve likely wondered how to customize your IKEA kitchen to best meet your family’s needs. And there’s quite a few factors to consider, right? There’s the size of your kitchen layout (don’t forget to take accurate measurements) , the design theme (IE: modern, traditional, transitional), and how ergonomic the space is (remember to make a design checklist) so that you and your family can reach items easily and safely. Nevertheless, one of the key factors you’ll need to decide on is whether or not you want to invest in custom cabinet doors or drawer fronts for your IKEA kitchen – and if so, how much more expensive [...]

How to Design Small IKEA Kitchens

Mastering the Art of Small IKEA Kitchen Design and Organization Designing a small kitchen can seem daunting. Showroom kitchens look fantastic, yet fitting those designs into a smaller space like a condo requires careful planning and organization. This article will guide you on how to organize a small IKEA kitchen, design its layout efficiently, manage space, and make it look less cluttered. The goal is to help you create your dream small kitchen with IKEA. Discovering the Potential of a Small IKEA Kitchen This happened to my friend Esther when she was renovating her two room condo in Connecticut. In the showroom, the BODBYN kitchen, which she told me she totally [...]

Two IKEA Pantry Designs that Add Style and Maximize Storage

These customers upgraded their IKEA kitchens with our functional, upscale pantry designs. If you’ve ever tried living in a home without a pantry, you know the struggle. Cereal is on sale: buy four for $6! But your cabinets are full, and you barely have room to prep dinner on your kitchen counter because it’s also acting as food storage. If you have a large family, multiply that struggle by ten. Considering you’re here to ogle these beautiful IKEA pantry designs, you probably have a small or non-existent pantry of your own, and you’re ready to change that. These customers transformed non-pantry space into pantry space, and you may be able to do [...]

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 [...]

San Francisco/LA IKEA Installer says IKD offers him the Clearest Path for his Kitchen Projects

And grumbles that IKEA’s new Home Planner software doesn’t do hacks or show non-IKEA appliances!You’re an IKEA customer — perhaps even an experienced DIYer — who’s planning a kitchen remodel using IKEA cabinets. It’s an exciting time! You’ve made sure you’ve done your research; established your budget and selected the IKEA cabinets (or custom cabinets) that you plan for your design.However you’ve also likely realized that there’s more to a successful IKEA kitchen installation than simply assembling your cabinets and hanging them on a wall using the IKEA SEKTION kitchen system. There’s much more. This includes taking accurate measurements; taking proper inventory on delivery day; navigating the IKEA Home Planner and understanding [...]

NICKEBO and UPPLOV
Meet IKEA’s New Cabinet
Door Fronts

Step aside all-white IKEA kitchens; black is back with NICKEBO & UPPLOV Fronts! Last month, there was a huge sale on KUNGSBACKA and RINGHULT door and drawer fronts. We knew that part of the motivation was to give customers a taste of the IKEA kitchen sales that were the norm before COVID. It turns out IKEA was also clearing out KUNGSBACKA products to replace them with something new: NICKEBO. Of course, RINGHULT door and drawer fronts are still available; this popular, glossy white finish is one of our favorite design looks. When it comes to KUNGSBACKA, however, it’s listed on the website and in-store as Last Chance to Buy! But that’s [...]

Top 5 Kitchen Design Mistakes to Avoid for a Stunning Space

Top Kitchen Design Mistakes and how our Experts help you Avoid them Tackling a kitchen design project on your own to save money is a common mistake that can waste money, time, and energy. There are some jobs where, for safety and quality work, a professional is not a whim. In our experience, homeowners who start a kitchen remodel project get so excited that they often forget inexperience can lead to kitchen design mistakes. Here are the ones we see most often: […]

Are All Drawers the New Doors in IKEA Kitchens?

Homeowners who value both form and function request them for their IKEA kitchen designs. We can all agree that rollout trashcans are the best thing to hit kitchen design since the dishwasher. Your garbage no longer takes up valuable real estate on the kitchen floor, and you no longer have to struggle to access a hidden garbage pail. It began with solutions like those brought to you by Rev-A-Shelf internal cabinet organizers. If you utilize something like Rev-A-Shelf’s soft-close aluminum bottom-mount waste container, you can fit your garbage and recycling in the same cabinet and have easy access to both. Many of their wooden bottom-mount waste containers have room for trash, [...]

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