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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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A ‘Full-Blown’ Maryland Contractor and IKEA Kitchen Installer shares some great tips

“The smaller the kitchen, the more challenging it becomes.” If you’re an IKEA customer new to the remodeling and cabinet installation process, you probably have questions. One of those questions is likely whether you can assemble and install your IKEA cabinets yourself. We understand. Perhaps you’re looking to save money or you’ve done research of IKEA kitchens online. Or you’ve had some experience with DIY kitchen projects and feel like you’re up to the task. However, many IKEA customers also quickly realize one thing about cabinet installation: They don’t know what they don’t know! That’s the sentiments of Bill Shipley, owner of TGB Contracting in Bowie, MD, a full-blown general contractor [...]

Three Uniquely Designed IKEA Coffee Stations

If creative design and IKEA SEKTION cabinets had a baby, it would look like one of these coffee stations. There is something comforting about a favorite coffee shop: the smell of freshly brewed coffee with the background noise of typing, chairs scraping, and friendly chit-chat. The barista knows your name and usual order. However, you can’t always justify a trip across town to your favorite spot, and if you start thinking about how four coffees from Starbucks cost about as much as an entire can of Maxwell House, you may feel a little less comforted. While nothing can replace the occasional escape to get a triple-shot oat milk chai, the new [...]

IKEA Kitchen Cabinet Supply Chain Crisis. What IKEA Cabinet Supply Chain Crisis??

Are you worried that supply chain issues will make beginning an IKEA kitchen project pointless? Not anymore! Nearly every industry was hit hard with supply chain issues during the COVID-19 pandemic—and IKEA was no exception. It was challenging to design for an IKEA kitchen, laundry room, closet, office, or mudroom - when it could have taken up to eight months to get all the supplies you’d need to complete it. During the pandemic, backorders could take between 6 and 8 months to come back in stock. Now, even the most elusive IKEA products are available within eight weeks—and most of the supplies needed to complete an IKEA kitchen design are already [...]

Custom IKEA Media Centers – Designed for Under $1,500

Think your media center will look ordinary if you don’t spend a fortune? Think again! According to Fixr, the average cost of a built-in entertainment center is $5,000—on the low end. We suggest having a professional design your setup for just $395 and keep the IKEA materials cost below $1,500. We design these media masterpieces daily, and they all look like you spent way more than $5,000. Why should you take a look at these IKEA media centers? We’ve got two reasons: You have a low budget. Guess what? You still deserve a well-designed media center that fits your needs. You can spend less. If your budget is at that national [...]

An IKEA Closet Designed as a Large Room Partition

Customizing IKEA SEKTION Tall Cabinets for a Unique Closet Design Converting industrial buildings into apartments, office spaces, restaurants, etc., is an innovative trend. It’s sustainable, affordable, and an overall great investment. However, the high ceilings and massive rooms typical of these conversions can be both the draw and the drawback—especially when considering a living space. Michigan native Brad discovered this problem when he and his fiancé purchased an apartment in the newly renovated factory building near his hometown. The couple was excited about the modern space, and since neither wanted kids at that point, they were happy with a one-bedroom option. The apartment layout included a living room, kitchen, and bathroom, [...]

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How To Design ADA-Compliant IKEA Kitchens

Learn how to incorporate ADA-compliant features into your IKEA kitchen Most IKEA customers want an IKEA kitchen that is packed with style and function — a space that truly reflects their lifestyle. For our designers, no other type of kitchen showcases this approach more than ADA-compliant kitchens. For those that don’t know, ADA-compliant means the design adheres to the standards set forth by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) so that the space is appropriate and accessible for people with disabilities. This often means accessibility for a wheelchair user, including multiple height surfaces for wheelchair access; varied cabinet and appliance heights, or a space with large cabinet handles to make it [...]

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How our IKEA Design Packages Prepare You for Your Kitchen Project

Understand the benefits of IKD’s design packages for visualizing your entire kitchen project For new IKEA kitchen customers (and even experienced DIYers) starting your IKEA kitchen remodel can be a stressful endeavor — but it doesn’t have to be. The IKD design team is here to guide you through the design and product selection process, and one of the ways we do this is by offering a Design Package complete with all the information you’ll need to confidently move forward with your IKEA kitchen project (or other room project for that matter). Specifically, our design packages include full-color 3-D renderings, floor plans (including numbered floorplans to easily identify products in the [...]

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Building Media Centers Using IKEA Cabinets

Exploring Media Centers Designed for Style and Function Today, the media center is probably the center of attention in your home. From a designer’s perspective, it makes a lot of sense. After all — especially in these times of COVID-19 — people are spending more time together at home. Plus, you can incorporate an IKEA media center in spaces where you normally go to unwind or recharge (like the master bedroom). Functionally, a media center with IKEA cabinets provides TV storage for a dynamic home theater and built-in IKEA storage options to keep things organized, for instance. In this article, we’ll share how to achieve this. You’ll meet IKD customers Jay [...]

Three IKEA Closet Designs Under $4000 Using IKEA SEKTION Cabinets

Getting budget-friendly results from your IKEA closet design Designing an IKEA closet with SEKTION cabinets is possible. How do we know? We’ve done it! Now you may be thinking “Isn’t SEKTION cabinetry only used for kitchens?” Nope. We design other rooms along with IKEA kitchens and are well versed in all things IKEA. So, for instance, when we were recently tasked with creating IKEA closets for several IKEA customers who had tight budget constraints, it resulted in very creative – and cost- effective master closet solutions. We can guide IKEA customers that are currently looking to design their closet but want an alternative away from the IKEA PAX wardrobe system. So [...]

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