In order to keep it from looking TOO Ikea, we did go with different vendors for counter tops and drawer pulls, and I think this does “elevate” the look. When the space in the kitchen is habitable and large you can assume to organize it by developing an island in the center or a bench that will be placed in a corner of the kitchen and where you can also have lunch or even consider it as a permanent place for meals. We’ve had our IKEA kitchen for over 2 years, no issues with chipping paint or wear. They are awesome and customer service the best! I’d add that Ikea’s quartz is Caesarstone…a wonderful product. If well organized a composition, even if small, is able to contain everything necessary, without forcing to give up comfort. Although spacious environments obviously help to make kitchens more comfortable and efficient, in reality any kitchen can be improved with the right arrangement of its components. Quality is a difficult parameter and we can begin by saying that IKEA is not, as some believe, synonymous with poor quality. Are you also moving toward a lifestyle blog focus rather than just design? Ha! Beyond what I have told the people who have attended me, I know they have tried to do their best and I believe in their professionalism. They also worked fast. They have not held up to normal use. We have made several returns (a few quality issues, a few changes that we made to our plan) and the customer service has been outstanding, no questions asked. Check labels before you post something. We are contractors in Colorado. We JUST finished our Ikea kitchen in December, and could NOT be happier. IKEA Metod is characterized by elementary units based on a modular logic that is based on multiples of 20 cm in width and height to meet every need with great freedom of configuration. You can choose different modules in height and width in the same color scheme and design. Before seeing in detail what are the great possibilities of using IKEA kitchen planner it is good to remember some essential rules for designing a kitchen in such a way that the environment is efficient and well organized. (Emily here. Since my husband will choose saving money over time any day, and I don’t quite have the patience for that, this was a fun one for our marriage. Disagree with the “not high quality” comment. IKEA loves the open or transparent kitchens, but they are not always completely comfortable because of the smell and humidity, so it’s best to pull out the intermediate solutions. Took only 2 hrs of my time. Maximum creativity and maximum compatibility, this kitchen is extremely customizable and inspires imagination. Also, of course, take all this with a grain of salt, because you owe me (and us) nothing! A great high quality option for replacements. IKEA has made kitchens its strong point. This may be true for other Ikea products, but the kitchen cabinet components are not made in China. An IKEA kitchen is a complex environment, that customers can start to design already through the website, thanks to an online simulator made available free of charge to customers. A thin layer of plastic material called melamine formaldehyde is applied to a chipboard support, able to make the surface waterproof and very resistant. I live in the DC area and am considering a kitchen renovation. This is after your kitchen is fully demoed and precisely measured. It was $250 and we received it back as credit towards our purchase. Thanks to the versatility of the Metod IKEA system, it is possible to choose modules ranging from a width of 20 cm up to 80 cm, freely combining them to obtain the desired result. Full guide in 2020, Best Antique kitchen hutch, ideas in 2020, Log Cabin Kitchens (Cabinets & Ideas) in 2020. As someone else said, the cost is reimbursed if you purchase the cabinets. Metod is characterized by a totally customizable modular structure that proposes a renewal of the package of doors and shelves in many shapes and sizes. Thanks! One question for Emily’s team that’s unrelated to this post: is “no Wednesday post” the new norm? It seems like Emily was just talking about having “afternoon snack” posts, but posts have felt really inconsistent lately. If… Read more ». I like knowing that in 5 or so years that if I want to I could get new fronts to change the look without having to change all of the boxes. I’ve had my Ikea kitchen for 3 years, and I still love it every day. The kitchen is an environment in which lighting must be decided. (Next time, I think I would look for a local option to make the custom door fronts.) From other comments on this post and… Read more ». It is certainly one of the most popular versions of modular kitchen and the reason for this wide spread is easy to spot. But first, let me properly introduce myself. Just say NO! Not only that, IKEA also has a strong environmental sensitivity towards ecological and humanitarian problems. Having a million different boxes show up to your house is probably the worst part. Hi Amanda! A light brown color is a perfect tone for the season. Come say hi! My suggestion and what I wish we had done now is gotten our cabinetry from IKEA, but our cabinet doors from somewhere else (like SemiHandmade). There are certain details I didn’t realize I’d need that the customer service rep made sure we included. Kitchen, one of the cores of the house, adapts to the way of life of its owners, but also to the lines that set the trends, which come full of color. Hanging the cabinets was fairly easy since it uses a technique similar to a French cleat. We are getting ready to install another Ikea kitchen in our new house and can’t wait to have soft close drawers and an airy space. All the doors and drawers still work perfectly, nothing is misaligned, shaky, squeaky, or sticky. Received completed design in 5 days. My husband is an architect with lots of carpentry experience, so installing them was no real problem and I’m confident we did it correctly. Compact, large 10 square meters, extremely functional, worktops organized for maximum efficiency. In Emily’s experience (since she has typically chosen to create a different layout than the original) this was the case. Aperitifs or refreshments, for example, can be served without interrupting the work of the cook, allowing him to socialize during the preparations. I agree with you 1000% The quality is actually great, and if you take the time to get the filler pieces right and add the under-cabinet lighting, it will look VERY custom. In 4 years, we’ve only had to replace 2 hinges (for free). 11 years later, they are definitely showing their age. The prep and planning are the biggest challenge. A finishing technique that can be applied on wood panels such as chipboard or MDF is in fact also the “lacquering”. Metod Torhamn is the kitchen for the most nostalgic, those who still like to dream with a natural wood kitchen. I highly recommend going in-store and using it with one of their customer service people. In fact, the products of this company are regularly tested according to the law in order to withstand the daily wear and tear. There is a company that creates IKEA cabinet fronts, if you want more options. IKEA also thinks of the chronic penniless and proposes the economic kitchen Sunnersta which has a steel structure and that can be completed according to your needs by adding other elements proposed by the Scandinavian brand. Could you please share the exact details of your tile? It has the tinted glass cabinets, and while I don’t think they are what I would have picked myself, they are AWESOME for keeping clean- way better than the painted wood cabinets I had in my old kitchen. We considered Semi-Handmade fronts but were getting anxious on the budget knowing when I get tired of the cabinet faces in a few years (and replenish savings), I can easily and quickly upgrade with Semi-Handmade. I had in mind that if something’s going to change (afternoon snacks coming then going, no Wednesday posts) you’ll let us know. They can be combined with doors, drawers, handles, knobs, hinges and different appliances, for a different kitchen every time. That’s why more and more companies offer integral solutions to create kitchens if you dream that it is a pleasure to spend some time with the family. If you have a limited budget, the solutions proposed by IKEA for the kitchen are really interesting and the total cost is very low: just go to the official website to realize why.