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Semihandmade has 50+ options to customize your IKEA kitchen

Talking with John McDonald, founder of custom cabinet manufacturer Semihandmade Though IKEA kitchens are known for their quality, there is a world of options for custom cabinet doors that extends far beyond the Swedish retailer’s offerings. Since 2011, Semihandmade has completed over 6000 IKEA kitchen, bathroom, closet and media projects and been named to Inc. Magazine’s list of the 500 fastest-growing private companies in the US. This week I interviewed Semihandmade founder John McDonald. Semihandmade is based in Los Angeles and services both the United States and Canada. […]

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5 ways to save money on your IKEA kitchen renovation

Simple and effective ways to save money on your IKEA kitchen remodel project Ready for a flash round of IKEA kitchen Family Feud? What’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say “kitchen renovation” ? Because the survey says, “Can I afford a kitchen renovation?” was the top answer! If you think an IKEA kitchen renovation will be too costly right now, you’re not alone. Even though IKEA kitchens are known for their affordability. Luckily, there are ways to save money on your IKEA kitchen renovation In fact, we know of 6 tips to save money on your IKEA kitchen renovation. Don’t give up on your dream of a beautifully [...]

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A dirty little secret makes this kitchen a show-stopper

How to design with IKD to give your IKEA kitchen a whole new life After nearly 50 years of service, this San Francisco kitchen was ready to call it quits. There were holes in the floor and the Formica countertop needed regular re-gluing to stay in place. Beth and her spouse were ready to upgrade their kitchen, but first they thoroughly researched their options. They finally chose IKEA when a designer friend said, “The dirty little secret is that while designers do all these custom kitchens for their clients, when it’s time to do their own kitchens they use IKEA.” Fast forward to about a year later. [...]

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Get a tailored IKEA kitchen in Denver, CO

Welcome to the latest edition of Kitchen Installation Confidential! This time around we interviewed David, the owner of Kimball Cabinet Installation, operating out of the Denver, CO area. David specializes in IKEA cabinet installation, and has completed projects from simple updates to full kitchen renovations. He is one of our Install Connect-approved IKEA kitchen installers, and he shared his secrets and insights with us. #1: Why do your customers hire you instead of using IKEA's installation services? I can offer a better IKEA kitchen installation for about 20 percent less than IKEA's preferred national installation company can. Period. My services are more affordable because I don’t have the overhead. I was [...]

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