“Affordability was the main attraction[in choosing IKEA cabinets]and appearance was second only.”
It’s time to remodel your kitchen. However, this isn’t your typical remodel, as you’re tearing down your original kitchen and need to make sure you don’t lose any storage space in the process. But when it comes to IKEA cabinetry, there are already several kitchen door styles to choose from. The problem is I don’t know how to take a design in my head and place it correctly in a new space or write it down on paper. This was the challenge facing customer Tracey in Chesterland, Ohio. She recently remodeled an old and outdated space into her IKEA her kitchen, which is modern and inspired by nature.
“We live in a rural area surrounded by three acres of forest, so I wanted the IKEA kitchen to fit in with that environment. , I wanted green kitchen cabinets. .”
Working with IKD designer Albert, Tracey and her husband tried to create as much built-in look as possible. The trio chose IKEA’s SEKTION kitchen system, IKEA’s STENSUND upper cabinets in beige, and her BODARP fronts from IKEA for the base and taller cabinets to create a warm, natural look. The 11’x12′ modern IKEA kitchen has a 96″ ceiling, so storage is addressed here as well, with wall cabinets reaching 83″ (height).
To carry out his plan, Tracey ordered and assembled all of the IKEA cabinets himself (except three) and hired a friend to serve as a contractor to install the IKEA kitchen cabinets. This was tested when dealing with her existing 84 inch ceiling. This height could interfere with the couple’s plans to incorporate full-height 80-inch cabinets in her pantry area. why? The IKEA cabinet legs are 4-1/2 inches tall, so the cabinet was too tall. Some clever cuts and customizations to the cabinet legs allowed the installer to make the pantry area work.
Tracey’s IKEA kitchen actually has some IKEA cabinet “hacks”. Make your refrigerator look like a built-in and create a narrow cabinet to house your baking sheet. IKEA offers options for built-in ovens and drop-in stovetops, counter-depth refrigerators and over-the-fridge cabinets, making other product choices easier. IKEA MAXIMERA drawer. IKEA HACKAS Anthracite Handle (3-15/16″); IKEA HACKAS Anthracite Knob (9/16″); 24″ IKEA RENGJORD Built-in Dishwasher. IKEA ERBACKEN countertop in light gray concrete and laminate effect. IKEA LYSEKIL wall panels in light gray concrete look. Her IKEA refrigerator that measures 36 inches (width) x 30 inches (depth) x 70 inches (height). 30″ wide x 18″ deep IKEA range hood and 30″ wide IKEA stove. This includes her IKEA MITTLED LED kitchen countertop lighting strip in dimmable white. A dimmable white IKEA MITTLED LED spotlight and a Glacier Bay sink and kitchen faucet from Home Depot. Combined with the total price of the IKEA cabinets ($5,323) and all the extras ($3,223), Tracey’s kitchen was completed for just $8,546 — Well within the original budget of $10,000.
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design challenges
This kitchen layout involved the demolition of the previous space, which raised our initial concerns.
“I was afraid I would run out of cabinet space because I removed half the wall. I added so many drawers that I don’t feel like I’m running out of space. I got a pantry cabinet.” So we don’t use the upper cabinets in the pantry like we did in our previous kitchen,” explains Tracey.
Another issue is that the existing kitchen soffits are just 84 inches from the floor, thwarting plans to include an 80-inch full-height cabinet to act as a pantry at the end of the countertop next to the dishwasher. It was possible. The cabinet is placed between the wall and the dishwasher, and not next to another cabinet, so the difference in height from the floor isn’t very noticeable,” she says.
She was also concerned about choosing the right floor color to complement the design theme, opting for a much darker wood color that would balance out the bright kitchen cabinets.
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Tracy knew early on that she preferred Ikea cabinets for kitchen remodeling projects.
“Affordability was the main attraction[in choosing IKEA cabinets]followed by looks. I really like the frameless design of IKEA cabinets. also appreciates the high-end features such as the soft close that come standard, and of course the 25 year warranty that comes with the IKEA cabinets.The design of the cabinets is great.The store display Look, who wouldn’t be like, ‘I want my house to look like this!'” says Tracy.
Her home already had a lot of IKEA furniture, so Tracy was very familiar with the product. She chose her IKEA STENSUND upper cabinets in beige (seen on both sides of her hood in the cooking area and next to the stainless steel refrigerator) and her IKEA BODARP fronts for the base and taller cabinets. (found throughout the design, such as the peninsula). island (base cabinet); above the refrigerator and around the stove;
cabinet supply chain
Tracey was proactive and was able to fulfill a back order for IKEA cabinets.
“I did all the ordering online myself. didn’t do that, so I had to take responsibility for my own out-of-stock list,” explains Tracy.
She says she called IKEA at one point and asked them to create a wishlist of the backstock items she needed. She actually opposes that approach because IKEA doesn’t actually fill those orders automatically. , frequently checked the cart for items that could be delivered.
“I also ordered appliances from IKEA and had the oven in my cart for two weeks until it was finally available. I was there,” Tracy adds.
In the end, five small drawer fronts never became available, so she and her husband made the 2.5-hour trip to Columbus, Ohio to purchase at an IKEA store. In total, it took about three months to collect all of her pieces, and she says her visit to IKEA has become a fun family trip.
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Tracey knew she wanted an IKEA cabinet, but didn’t know how it would work.
“I don’t know the technical details of kitchen design, so I wanted to put my mind at rest and have a professional design it for me. It was very detailed with values and color-coded numbers, which helped our contractors put everything right,” explains Tracy.
Beige IKEA STENSUND upper cabinets flank the stainless steel IKEA range hood for a natural yet modern feel. There are also plenty of storage options for glasses, plates, bowls and other serving dishes. IKEA’s BODARP front, meanwhile, is featured throughout the base cabinets (including the new Peninsula Island) and taller cabinets around the refrigerator. Cabinets continue under the stove and sink area and are finished with tall pantry cabinets. Dark green cabinetry is complemented by light gray concrete IKEA ERBACKEN countertops and a white farmhouse sink. This leaves plenty of counter space for food prep and makes cleanup a breeze. In terms of workflow, Tracey now stores her Tupperware containers on the Peninsula and uses the area to prepare fruits and vegetables for easy snacking.
A DIY team approach to a modern IKEA kitchen
Tracey built an IKEA cabinet and a friend installed it.
“We could build IKEA cabinets, but we couldn’t cut rails and cover panels, or connect plumbing or electricity. Our contractor did it for us. He had a huge learning curve, what he expected would take a week or two actually took about four weeks, he had things to do first and it was too late You don’t realize it until you do,” says Tracy.
All in all, it took just under three weeks to build the cabinets, five weeks for the contractor to complete the kitchen, and eight weeks for the actual work (not including waiting for late items).
cabinet hack solution
Albert used several IKEA cabinet “hacks” to fix certain design imperfections.
“The design was a challenge because IKEA only makes cabinets of a certain size. I wanted it to be a narrow cabinet to show off and house the top,” says Tracy.
Albert first met a request for a top cabinet with drawers from the ceiling to the counter, and designed a custom cabinet consisting of a top cabinet and another cabinet with drawers. To create the built-in look of the refrigerator, Albert custom-cut his BODARP door, which measures 36 inches (width) x 24 inches (depth) x 10 inches (height) and 18 inches (width) x 10 inches. He used two fronts of (height). door. Tracey needed a tall, skinny cabinet for his cutting boards and cookie sheets, so Albert custom-cut his 10-inch (W) x 24-inch (D) x 30-inch (H) drawer fronts. converted into a door to fit any baking he tray. Or a cutting board.
Tracey’s modern IKEA kitchen is a great example of finding inspiration with IKEA cabinets. She was able to tear down and transform outdated and banal spaces into natural and nature-inspired kitchens brimming with warmth, style and functionality. We are here to guide you through the process too. Get started now!
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