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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: […]

SEKTION in Seattle: An IKEA Mudroom Design that Values Form and Function

This Seattle homeowner wanted a clean, minimalist look with plenty of storage and wood accents in her IKEA mudroom. What do you do with a small mudroom when it has to hold so much? Coats, shoes, packages, sunscreen, hats, and people all land in this space, whether it’s designed to hold it all or not. IKD customer Laura, from Seattle, Washington, knew that her mudroom was not as functional as it could be. When she and her husband moved into their home, the small mudroom had no easy access to the outdoors, nowhere to sit, and sub-par storage options. Laura knew it could be so much more, and the first step [...]

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 [...]

An Avid Baker Designs a Huge Island in His L-Shaped White Kitchen

A review of how a homeowner, installer and IKD worked together before remodeling You want to remodel your existing kitchen ) because you know it’s not being maximized to its full potential. Perhaps you’re an avid baker and need better workflow and storage, or you enjoy entertaining friends and family. Great. You even have a design theme in mind, using IKEA cabinets to create plenty of new storage. The problem is you’re not interested in installing your IKEA kitchen cabinets yourself. And since you’ve decided not to hire a general contractor (meaning you’ll need to take accurate measurements; order the right cabinets and take inventory, among others), you know you’ll need [...]

IKEA Design Challenges for a Chicago-Area Kosher Kitchen

We kept their design theme while separating kitchenware, sinks and storage.You’re an IKEA customer currently with an outdated, inefficient kitchen and ready to start your new remodel project. You have specific design ideas in mind, but you also know that a DIY approach is way beyond your ability. Also, you keep a kosher kitchen -- and that presents further unique design challenges -- especially the need to find appropriate storage options.So the question becomes: How do you double the amount of storage in your new layout to keep your kitchenware properly separated, without increasing the square footage — and upgrade the design theme as well? This was the challenge set before customer [...]

An IKEA Cabinet Installer Explains Prices and What’s Needed for a Successful Installation

She also opens-up about her frustrations with poor kitchen designs. If you’re unsure of the nuances of the IKEA kitchen remodel process, cabinet installation may be the biggest pain point for your project. That shouldn’t be too much of a surprise. Knowing how to take proper measurements, navigate supply chain issues and know budget-friendly ways to keep your project moving forward all require an experienced touch. That’s why IKD recently sat down with Paula, co-owner of Hive Kitchen Remodelling in Renton, WA, to discuss the advantages for IKEA customers working with certified IKEA cabinet installers and professional designers to keep your project under budget and on time. This includes how (and [...]

IKEA Laundry Rooms Designed for Under $2,000

You read that right! These designs are inviting and affordable. Last year, we looked at laundry room designs for less than $4,000. This year, we’re asking the question most often asked during a home renovation (and dance parties): How low can you go? While you can transform a small space for as little as $500, we’ll work with an average IKEA material cost of $2,000 for this article. So, if you’re hoping to use this year’s tax refund to create a more functional laundry room you’ll actually want to spend time in, check out the designs below. A laundry room often doubles as a mud room. If you’re one of many [...]

Designing a Gloss White, Minimal IKEA kitchen in a Mid-Century Home

A review of how working with the right design professionals led to a successful white kitchen remodel. If you’re an IKEA customer who knows what they want, but your current space is far from what you need, it can quickly become overwhelming — and costly. Combine that with supply chain issues that impact IKEA inventory and delivery times and your entire kitchen project runs the risk of being further delayed or completely derailed. Not good! But fear not. By being resourceful it’s quite possible to transform even the most outdated layout — you just need professional design help and a solid plan. This is precisely what happened to IKD customers Bernice [...]

What to Expect from IKEA’s Kitchen Planning Service

(And why customers choose IKD’s designs) Last April, we wrote an article about IKEA’s in-home kitchen planning service using information collected by an informed shopper. However, since we published that article, IKEA has done away with the in-home consultation. You can now have an IKEA planner create your kitchen design in-store or online. They’ve made the process easier on themselves, but have they made it better or more convenient for their customers? How do IKD's kitchen planning service stack up against IKEA planners? IKEA offers free design services. This is IKEA's most significant asset when considering the company's planning services. You can get an online or in-store design consultation [...]

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