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Designer Tips: Considerations when selecting your sink for your IKEA Kitchen

Finding the right sink for your IKEA kitchen is just as important as where to put it Having the right sink can make it or break it (kitchen design speaking). We see it all the time: An IKEA kitchen design that was clearly not laid out by a professional designer and includes many design mistakes. It’s a shame because creating an IKEA kitchen is a time-consuming endeavor for the customer. Let’s see, you take the time to research kitchen design ideas on HOUZZ or other design Web sites; you decide on a design theme; you select your IKEA cabinetry to combine with IKEA’s SEKTION cabinetry framework and you research kitchen sink [...]

Remodeled IKEA Kitchen Goes From Drab to Fab

Even the most outdated kitchen can look fresh and inspired using IKEA cabinetry A successful IKEA kitchen works well from top to bottom. This was the case for IKD customers David and Kim from Guelph, Ontario, Canada, who recently worked with IKD to renovate their kitchen and pantry space. “Our main wishes were to establish space to eat in the kitchen, create more storage and more counter space,” he says. “Before the renovation, the pantry space didn’t hold very much and only had high cabinets,” David says. The original kitchen also lacked character with outdated white cabinetry and flooring throughout; something the family desperately wanted to change. And change they did! [...]

An IKEA Kitchen Island Design Gave a Big Boost to Her Kitchen

Remodeling your space is possible as long as you have a clear design idea When IKD customer Ann from Claremont, CA, needed to remodel the kitchen in her newly purchased home, she turned big kitchen design plans into big results. “I didn’t like the existing cabinetry [in the original kitchen]. There was too much oak, too much stainless steel and the cabinets did not go to the ceiling. But I did like the layout,” she explains. So after doing research on kitchen design ideas, including visiting a lot of design Web sites for inspiration, Ann began to pinpoint what she wanted: A big IKEA kitchen island for eating, cabinetry that went [...]

Remodeled Kitchen with IKEA Cabinets: the Difference is Night and Day

Transforming Kitchen Spaces with IKEA Cabinets For IKD customer Justin from Berkeley, CA, the difference in this IKEA remodel kitchen from its original incarnation is almost literally night and day. In fact, what was once a dark, cramped, dingy kitchen with outdated cabinetry and flooring is now a bright, lively IKEA remodel in a rental unit with plenty of flow and storage. “The original kitchen had to be completely gutted with electrical work and plumbing work and all new cabinetry, lighting, and appliances, including a washer and dryer,” he says. So, after checking out online design sites like HOUZZ for examples of kitchen designs and researching the IKEA installation process, Justin [...]

Success With a Full House IKEA Design Project – Part 1

The keys to using IKEA cabinetry for a a complete house remodel project Most folks remodeling their entire home don't realize that IKEA cabinets can be used for laundry rooms, mudrooms, offices, closets and more. In Part 1 of our two-part series, our design team will show you how an IKEA design idea can be expanded throughout the entire home. We’ll walk you through a full house project we recently completed for IKD customers Jack and Linda from Palm Springs, CA. Jack and Linda represent a very unique (and successful!) project for IKD. They’re a couple that was ready to retire who had the perfect piece of property to retire, so [...]

What to expect from the IKEA online planning service

A thorough walk-through of IKEA's Home Planner design process If your IKEA kitchen idea is somewhat simple and you're not asking for much, then the IKEA Home Planner is the perfect solution for you. On the other hand, if you’re looking for custom kitchen design solutions that maximize your IKEA design without the worry of wasted time for multiple revisions, or wasted energy trying to navigate the design process alone, then consider IKD’s design services. As experienced designers, we at IKD know that the IKEA Home Planner can be notoriously buggy, complicated and time-intensive. So we want to provide you options. Of course, there are IKEA customers who will (understandably) inquire [...]

How IKD’s designers avoid common IKEA design safety errors – part 1

Our design team shares solutions for correcting issues before they start! As an IKEA customer you’re choosing IKEA cabinetry to bring your kitchen design idea to life in an affordable, stylish way. Right? But having a poor design filled with common kitchen design mistakes can be costly in more ways than one. That’s why we here at IKD would like to provide you with a two-part series explaining some of the most common kitchen design mistakes to avoid potential hazards – and headaches – in your IKEA kitchen. And, we’d like to try and save you a few bucks along the way as well! After all, it’s “better to be safe [...]

Family gets best of both worlds with their IKEA kitchen

This project proves that getting through the design and installation process — even when your time is limited — is worth the effort It’s possible to get the best of both worlds, especially when you want a modern country kitchen. This was the case for IKD customer Nathan from Summerville, SC, who with his wife remodeled their original, outdated space into a stylish IKEA kitchen that suits their day-to-day family needs. “This is the first time I've had proper overhead outdoor ventilation so I love that I can now use my grill pan, wok, etc. and not smoke the entire house out!” he says. Nathan and his family used IKD’s kitchen [...]

Guide to an IKEA Kitchen Remodel: Savings, Tips, and Choices

Essential Steps for a Smooth IKEA Kitchen Remodel Remodeling your kitchen with IKEA kitchen cabinets is a popular choice. IKEA has a reputation for providing budget-friendly cabinets that don’t skimp on quality. Not only that, they offer products in a range of styles designed to suit both small and large kitchens alike. From cabinetry to appliances and countertops to sinks, it’s possible to remodel your kitchen entirely with IKEA products. If you’re brave enough to go it alone, you’ll quickly discover that designing and remodeling your kitchen is pretty daunting. If you’re dead-set on doing things yourself, here are some of our key tips to make the process easier. Accurate Measurement [...]

The best things come to those who wait – like this IKEA kitchen

This IKEA kitchen showcases maximum storage and a fresh look When Liz and Bennett moved into their new home 8 years ago, they knew the “really dark and hideous” kitchen was high on their list of renovations. Why? Because the kitchen really set the tone for the entire house because of the layout. Liz and Bennett enjoy having friends over for dinner frequently, and wanted their home to feel welcoming and comfortable. But then life happened. Other home repairs, like the roof, demanded urgent attention. Turns out the best things come to those who wait. This beautiful classic style IKEA kitchen has several artistic touches we think [...]

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