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How a Traditional(ish) IKEA Kitchen Opened Up a Full House Remodel

A turn-of-the-century home gets a new but traditional IKEA kitchen. Having an outdated kitchen is bad, but having one that is out of touch with your needs is even worse. And when the kitchen — which is supposed to be the heart of the home — is actually hindering progress on your whole-house remodel project, something has to be done. How can you entertain properly with a cramped kitchen space? How can your kitchen be effective for everyday activities if it has no flow? Not very enjoyable. This was the situation for Jaime from Tacoma, WA, whose turn-of-the-century home was in need of a major kitchen remodel to open it up [...]

Overcoming the Unexpected when Designing an IKEA Kitchen

How to Problem Solve During an IKEA Kitchen Remodel Product back orders, a 350-mile drive to Montreal — even a fire — didn’t slow down this kitchen remodel. Initiating the remodeling process can come with a learning curve for many IKEA customers, so first-time remodelers really need patience and perseverance. But what would you do if your tight project timeline was hindered by a lack of accurate product pricing, back orders, and even a fire at the IKEA warehouse that held up your order? If you were Regina from Stratford, CT, you’d take matters into your own hands. In this article, Regina recounts her experience to offer advice to those considering [...]

An Outdated Kitchen Layout converted into a Perfectly Imperfect IKEA Farmhouse Style

Redesigning a U-Shaped cabinet design into L-shaped - to the Letter Do you ever want to switch things up? Maybe try a new hairstyle or splurge on new clothing because your current style has gotten a little.. outdated? Maybe just because? Or maybe sometimes you need to tear things down in order to build it back up. Debbie from Las Vegas, NV knows the feeling. That’s why she recently decided to remodel. Her inefficient,U-shaped kitchen layout was not working for her present cooking workflow needs or her future concerns and she wanted to make changes to an IKEA farmhouse style kitchen — big changes. She explains: “I had a U-shaped kitchen [...]

Colorado Kitchen remodeler deftly navigates IKEA cabinet delays

With a little help from far-flung friends and family Remember that brother-in-law who, in 2016, you scored Rolling Stones tickets for? Has he forgotten already? Well it’s time to remind him and call in that favor. That's pretty much what Celine from Boulder, Colorado did — she called in favors from a few relatives and was able to complete her kitchen remodel. Or at least that was the start . . . “With long lead times from other cabinet providers and a limited budget, IKEA made the most sense for our kitchen remodel. But we ran into supply chain delays and IKEA cabinet availability became an obstacle too” she says. Celine [...]

5 White IKEA Kitchen Examples That We Love

A Brief Listing of Some Recent Spectacular White IKEA Kitchens Whatever the size and shape of your kitchen, IKEA cabinets have it covered, though unless you are a kitchen design expert, it can be tricky to seamlessly incorporate them into your space. Our designers created five personalized kitchens using IKEA cabinets that meet all the requirements of a modern home. White kitchens are thoroughly modern, easy on the eye, and easy to keep clean. Our kitchens are designed with practicality and ease-of-use in mind. As always, we considered alignment of oven, sink and work surfaces, plus the ideal configuration for every space. Here are our five white IKEA kitchen design examples, created [...]

3 Ways to Make Your Holiday Parties Shine With IKEA’s Shallow Base Cabinets

Using IKEA's Base Cabinetry to Boost Your Storage And Entertainment Options All of us on the IKD team love to visit IKEA showrooms for design inspiration. When we take these field trips, one thing that always stands out to us is how they utilize SEKTION’s shallow base cabinets. On our most recent visit, we couldn’t help thinking about different ways those shallow base cabinets could be total game-changers for holiday parties. Lots of IKD customers use their kitchens as an entertaining space and, hey, ‘tis the season! Strangely enough, however, people don’t really know about this option — even though it’s on the website! We think it’s because of how you [...]

IKEA Pre-Cut Countertops will put your Kitchen a ‘Cut Above’

A review of how your countertop selection can elevate any kitchen design theme When you’re starting your IKEA kitchen remodel project and it’s time to select your countertops, there are always certain factors to consider: Style (of course); size (it matters!),and durabilityare allimportant.But not all countertops, or kitchens, are created equal.Maybe you entertain a lot and want a space that can accommodate your serious cooking skills, or you have a family with young children and want countertops that can withstand those unexpected dings and spills. Or maybe you justwant something that looks really good. IKEA’s pre-cut countertopscheck all of these boxes for you. “Your countertop selection can elevate your kitchen and [...]

IKEA’s Sektion Cabinets for your Laundry Area

Storage and organization for your laundry room You’re looking to spruce up your home and maybe don’t have the energy, time or budget for a full kitchen or bath project. There are choices. IKEA laundry rooms will add a lot of efficiency (and yes, style!), to your home. A well-done laundry room (or any space for a wardrobe) is like the perfect pair of earrings or cuff links to complete an outfit. It completes the design theme you’ve chosen and complements your lifestyle. “There are many available styles in IKEA cabinets that are unique and might ultimately reflect the design theme of your home. Every customer has their own unique needs [...]

IKEA Kitchen Island With Seating: Avoid These Common Design Mistakes!

Solutions for Designing a Perfectly Measured IKEA Kitchen Island with Seating Experienced designers know that every inch counts in an IKEA kitchen design. That’s why some of the most common design mistakes we see in IKEA kitchens by inexperienced designers revolve around not utilizing space properly. And one of the areas where this is most evident (and damaging!) is with islands. An island in a small kitchen, for instance, is a very common kitchen design mistake that can really limit your style and workflow options. As Certified Kitchen Designers, we would like to provide you with a template to reference so that you can avoid some common design mistakes with your [...]

How to Determine Installation Costs for Your IKEA Kitchen

IKEA cabinets are inexpensive and stylish, but how much will you end up spending in your IKEA DIY kitchen renovation? As certified kitchen designers, we know that affordability is just as important as efficiency. We also know that the IKEA door style and kitchen measurements are the first things that professional designers ask a homeowner about when embarking on a kitchen renovation. Also, IKEA’s design services offer a swift quote for a standard kitchen measurement — which is unreliable because IKEA bases those quotes on a 10’x10’ standard kitchen layout (more on that later). With that in mind, we’d like to share some information to help you understand installation costs and options; [...]

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