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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 [...]

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Get a custom IKEA kitchen with a built-in hutch

Our experts simplify how to customize your IKEA kitchen with a built-in hutch A built-in hutch may be the best decision for your IKEA kitchen design, because it can add an ample amount of storage and still provide room for visual displays. This hutch area was done with a budget of $2,903 and AXSTAD white. In this kitchen, the hutch doubles as a display unit and a pantry area, making the most out of the space. The AXSTAD white cabinets match the rest of the cabinets throughout the rest of the kitchen, and the dark countertop makes for a perfect workspace, adding a splash of color to the white doors. See [...]

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 [...]

She’s very particular about Storage for her culinary Equipment – in her IKEA Kitchen

This home didn’t feel like home until the open-concept IKEA kitchen was complete. For someone who loves cooking, baking, and entertaining, a galley kitchen is the stuff of nightmares. This is how IKD customer Phyllis felt when she found the right home at the right price—with the wrong kitchen. Small kitchens have all the necessary components but lack warmth and welcome. The decision to gut the galley and create an open-concept kitchen was easy for this Connecticut homeowner. We spoke with Phyllis’s daughter, Kristin, about the project. She explained that cooking is her mother’s passion, and she is very particular about her culinary equipment and how it should be organized. For [...]

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 [...]

Which Rev-A-Shelf Pullout Waste Container is Right for Your IKEA Kitchen?

Pullout waste containers are a staple in modern kitchens. Find the one that best suits your needs with Rev-A-Shelf. How often do you think about your waste container? Hopefully, the answer is never—at least, not unless it needs to be taken out. However, if the placement, size, or style bothers you, you probably think about it every time you throw something away. It’s time to do something about that—especially if you’re planning an IKEA kitchen renovation. Nothing goes together like Rev-A-Shelf and IKEA for internal organization. You probably know that we think highly of Rev-A-Shelf, not just for the company’s product quality but also for its product range. While IKEA trash [...]

An IKEA Kitchen Remodel for an 1870s Farmhouse: Part 1

How one homeowner said goodbye to years of kitchen dissatisfaction thanks to an IKEA kitchen remodel from IKD. Old farmhouses are charming, but they often have little quirks that just don’t fit with modern home design. One of these common culprits is a small kitchen. It wasn’t so long ago that people were just excited to have indoor plumbing and a way to cook without stoking a flame. In short, old farmhouse kitchens valued function over form, and as new kitchen gadgets and appliances became the norm, even functionality began to diminish. This is the issue homeowner Thomas has struggled with since the day he bought his Maryland farmhouse. Over the [...]

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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 [...]

Modern ‘Slight Country-Feel’ IKEA Kitchen takes its Cue from Nature

“Affordability was the main draw (to choosing IKEA cabinets) and appearance was a close second.” It's time to remodel your kitchen. But this won't be a typical remodel as you’re tearing down the original kitchen and need to make sure you don’t lose any storage space in the process. Not easy. But you know you’ll be using IKEA cabinets and already have a couple of kitchen door styles picked out. The issue is you don’t know how to take the design in your head and correctly place it into your new space — or to put it down on paper for that matter! This was the challenge facing customer Tracey from [...]

Tampa, Florida IKEA Kitchen Installer says IKEA’s got Stock!

How hiring professional IKEA kitchen installers will make your kitchen remodel a success. A new IKEA customer looking to remodel their existing kitchen will have a lot of decisions to make, including product choices and design theme selection while learning how to navigate the remodeling process. One thing can make a huge difference in the success of your IKEA kitchen remodel: Hiring a professional cabinet installer. That’s why IKD is talking with IKEA-certified cabinet installers to learn more about the advantages for homeowners instead of them going it alone. For this blog, we sat down with Terry, owner, of Tampa, FL-based The Kitchen Installers who shared some insider tips about using [...]

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