Avoiding Common DIY Mistakes in IKEA Kitchen Design

Three Key IKEA Kitchen Design Errors and Skilled Options

On this article:

A re-assessment is essential in your IKEA kitchen design.
Filler dimension issues.
Give your kitchen vary counter house.
Typically, unusable house is helpful.

One purpose our prospects love IKEA is due to their DIY-friendly merchandise. First, you construct a desk. Subsequent, you construct a bookcase. Instantly, you’re feeling like you might tackle something – together with a whole kitchen renovation.

The reality is, you most likely can tackle a kitchen renovation in case you have a whole and correct design to observe. Many IKEA prospects discover the web residence planner difficult to make use of. It additionally doesn’t permit for a lot innovation (i.e., no cupboard hacks, customized fixtures, or lighting plans). This leads many owners to make use of the house planner as a place to begin however then create a design utilizing completely different software program or ye olde graph paper.

“I’ve designed and re-designed so many instances on the Ikea software program that I’ve hit a psychological block. I’ve received some particular flooring plan points and have by no means provide you with one thing that hits our objectives for the house precisely proper. I’m hoping my principle {that a} recent set of eyes will probably be what we want.” –Summer time Branum, IKD buyer

It’s at this stage that we discover a lot of our prospects. They’ve the imaginative and prescient and plan, after which they begin to second-guess themselves. Whereas we sometimes design IKEA kitchens from begin to end, householders additionally belief us to offer design assessment providers. They really feel they get extra from consulting knowledgeable design service specializing in IKEA than contacting IKEA planners.

“I went by means of kitchen planning with Ikea and in addition their accomplice that does many of the set up within the USA. Each processes appeared rushed, and so they went with my draft design quite than having the ability to supply concepts and enhancements. I didn’t really feel like they have been really design professionals with numerous expertise.” –Sarah Sonke, IKD buyer

We discover inventive options the common home-owner might overlook, and sometimes, we catch design errors that might considerably have an effect on the perform and longevity of our prospects’ IKEA kitchens. On this article, we describe three IKEA cupboard design issues our designers have discovered and solved for our design assessment prospects.

Widespread Mistake #1 in IKEA Kitchens: Incorrect Filler Sizing

At IKD, we love practical filler, however generally filler features by simply…filling. On this instance, IKD buyer Lyle tried to maximise his kitchen house by putting a 3” filler between the wall and the fridge (and over-fridge cupboard).

This design seems to be prefer it ought to work, however we all know you want a 6” filler minimal between the fridge door and the wall. In any other case, there may be not sufficient clearance for the fridge door. We additionally see prospects attempt to use no filler on this scenario. It ends badly.

“If IKD hadn’t caught this, I’d’ve been very pissed off. I’m not attempting to do that twice! It was price a pair hundred bucks to ensure my fridge may open. They’re type of essential in a kitchen.” –Lyle, IKD buyer

Widespread Mistake #2: Insufficient Countertop House Close to Home equipment

We’ve talked about that IKD prospects love IKEA for DIY options, however in addition they love IKEA for inventive storage options. Nevertheless, simply because a storage answer exists doesn’t imply it’s best to use it. Natasha found this when she despatched us an IKEA Residence Planner design to assessment that included a tall cupboard between the fridge and vary. She hoped to make use of it as a pantry, however our crew is aware of that having a tall cupboard subsequent to the vary shouldn’t be preferrred.

With the fundamental 3D rendering above, we have been in a position to exhibit the house and the potential issues for Natasha.

“Once I was placing it collectively within the residence planner, it appeared to make sense, however seeing it like this, I instantly realized that having warmth so near a cupboard is a foul concept, particularly with a gasoline range. It additionally made me take extra discover of different properties I visited, and I spotted that their ranges at all times have counters on both aspect. I’m not a designer, so I didn’t actually take into consideration something apart from storage.” –Natasha, IKD buyer

Natasha’s proper. As a result of warmth, it’s crucial to take care of 18″-24″ of counterspace between the vary and cupboards. Whereas there may be much less cupboard house within the IKD picture under, it’s the safer design and can guarantee the cupboards keep stunning (and intact) for a very long time.

Widespread Mistake #3: Misplaced Nook Cupboards in Design Format

What’s incorrect with this image? You most likely gained’t catch it when you don’t design kitchens for a dwelling. Nevertheless, we all know the issue is that the nook cupboard is within the nook. Don’t fear; it didn’t make sense to our buyer, Zack, both.

A lot as we dislike useless house, it’s generally crucial. If this nook base cupboard is ready again into the nook, the IKEA cupboard door gained’t have sufficient clearance to open, and the interior organizer gained’t perform correctly. Roughly 8” of pull, or useless house, is required within the nook for this cupboard to perform.

“My accomplice would have been so mad. I informed him I may deal with the design, and for probably the most half I did, however on the final minute I made a decision to have IKD simply look it over and ensure all the things regarded okay. They discovered the nook cupboard difficulty and in addition supplied an IKEA buying listing. That’s with out even paying for the complete design. I didn’t inform him, so I nonetheless get to seem like a hero.” –Zack, IKD buyer

Skilled Kitchen Design Assessment: A Essential Step for Your IKEA Kitchen Success

IKD provides two kitchen design packages: Categorical Design ($245) and Full Design ($445). The Categorical Design consists of one revision and plans; it’s nice when you’re in a rush or want a design assessment. The Full Design handles all the things from begin to end, together with three revisions, cupboard hacks, set up plans, and extra.

With out taking the additional step to have us assessment their DIY designs, these prospects would have been using the battle bus. Make sure that your IKEA kitchen design journey is a straightforward one by trusting IKD with a re-assessment.