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An IKEA Kitchen Remodel with 5 Cabinet Hacks and Custom Doors

Refreshing an outdated kitchen layout with IKEA cabinets This article is based on and inspired by an actual IKD design. We created a customer narrative to make it fun and easier to understand. They say everything old is new again. But when we’re talking about an outdated kitchen layout that desperately needed refreshing — like the one that IKD customers Sam and Judy had — it was definitely better to give it a whole new look with IKEA cabinets. Judy explains: “We decided to remodel several rooms in our home and we started with the kitchen. The kitchen is 124 square feet and the original layout was cramped, inefficient and really [...]

Our Favorite Sources for IKEA Design Inspiration in 2022

It’s official - for the first time in 70 years, IKEA is not releasing a print or digital version of its famed catalogue - the annual photo-filled design inspo fest that sits on millions of coffee tables and in reading baskets around the world. Although it was officially announced this summer, if you aren’t an avid follower of design news you may have missed the memo. And chances are you’re missing thumbing through its pages with Post-Its and writing notes like an analogue Pinterest board for your future design projects and renovations. At IKD, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite resources for IKEA design inspiration, along with some of [...]

Baking Should (Literally) Be a Piece of Cake

We can help you design the perfect baking station for your IKEA kitchen If you, like many of us, discovered a passion for baking in the early days of the pandemic, you probably also discovered your kitchen is less than optimized for the production that baking can be – especially if you have a kitchen with a smaller footprint. From messy ingredients to large appliances and accessories like industrial mixers and cooling racks, configuring a dedicated space for baking can be quite a challenge. With so many people embarking on kitchen renovations – and the holidays right around the corner - now is the time to consider how to create a [...]

DIY? OR DDIY (Don’t Do it Yourself): Why Using Professional Designers and Installers is Key for Your IKEA Kitchen

Okay, it’s pop quiz time…How many inches should you leave around a kitchen island at a minimum? What’s that? You don’t know? Well if you don’t, you probably shouldn’t entertain the idea of installing one yourself – and that’s okay! (For the record, we recommend a minimum of 40 inches clearance on all exposed sides). Taking over a kitchen design project on your own in order to save time and money is a common mistake and can generally lead to wasting time and spending more money to undo any problems or issues. In fact, we have an entire section of blog posts dedicated to common mistakes. Here’s why... 1. Most people [...]

Our Favorite International IKEA Kitchen Designs: Australia

Reviewing some dynamic Australian IKEA kitchen designs, as selected by IKD designers For our designers, finding some of the top international IKEA kitchens starts with our friends in Australia. Luckily, we here at IKD have designed some recent Australian IKEA kitchen designs that really reflect the unique cabinet style and organizational options available with IKEA cabinetry. For instance, there’s the modern-looking kitchen featuring IKEA RINGHULT high-gloss white cabinets and IKEA JUTIS aluminum wall cabinets with glass doors for IKD customer Erik from Sydney; a narrow, 1910 farmhouse-style kitchen that features IKEA GRIMSLÖV (called SAVEDAL in Australia) off-white cabinets and ample storage for Melbourne-based IKD customer Trisha; and a newly remodeled IKEA [...]

Wine Storage Ideas for Any IKEA Kitchen

Learn how IKD can build you a functional wine storage area You don’t always need a big budget to have rich taste. This is especially true when designing a wine storage area in your IKEA kitchen - regardless of its size. In fact, according to our team of certified design professionals, there are many ways to establish an eye-catching and accessible wine storage area simply by combining the right IKEA cabinets with IKEA’s SEKTION cabinetry framework. This holds true whether you have a large wine collection or if your kitchen seems too small but you still want to keep some bottles on hand for entertaining. Specifically, you can incorporate a unique [...]

Budgeting Your IKEA Cabinets Explained by Professional Installers

Learn how to better understand the costs for an IKEA cabinet installation Whether you’re just beginning your first IKEA kitchen remodel or are an experienced DIYer, installation costs are commonly a source of confusion for IKEA customers. As certified design professionals, our designers hear this a lot. That said, we recognize there are many considerations for your IKEA remodel project, such as your IKEA cabinet choices; design theme options; how (and when!) to navigate your local IKEA store; how to create a project checklist; how to find an installer and contractor in your area, or whether to assemble and install your IKEA cabinets yourself. That’s why we’re here: To guide you [...]

Understanding Appliances In Your IKEA Kitchen – Part 2

Taking a look at dishwashers and microwaves for your IKEA kitchen remodel In Part One of our two-part series “Understanding Appliances In Your IKEA Kitchen,” we spoke about some of the aspects of selecting the right appliances for your IKEA kitchen, specifically with refrigerators, ovens and ranges. Now in Part Two, our design team would like to discuss the important considerations regarding dishwashers and microwaves for your IKEA remodel project. For instance, did you know that the right dishwasher is a great way to minimize clutter and maximize workflow in your IKEA kitchen? Or that the right microwave will save precious real estate in your kitchen layout when space is at [...]

Understanding Appliances In Your IKEA Kitchen

Reviewing important appliance considerations for your IKEA kitchen remodel One of the most important aspects of a successful IKEA kitchen remodel is selecting the right appliances — and then using them properly. As experts in all things IKEA, we know that choosing kitchen appliances that fit your IKEA cabinets leaves customers with a lot to think about. After all, you’ll certainly want to know the advantages and disadvantages to the appliances; comparative costs of IKEA appliances versus non-IKEA appliance brands; what brands work well with IKEA cabinets stylistically (and functionally) and, of course, what’s new in appliances. That’s why we’re providing a two-part series called “Understanding Appliances In Your IKEA Kitchen,” [...]

Customer Gives IKEA Kitchen a Bright Fresh Look

Taking a look at how IKEA kitchen cabinets brightened up a previously dark kitchen Designing a successful kitchen often requires a few bright ideas. This was the case for IKD customer Amber from Tampa, FL who knew the kitchen in her new home had to be upgraded. “The kitchen was too dark and the space really needed some re-vamping,” she says. “I really wanted a kitchen that was functional and a space that the whole family could enjoy,” she says. After searching for examples of kitchen designs that appealed to her on design Web sites like HOUZZ, Amber hired IKD to complete her design vision. “I needed more space for my [...]

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