How to Use Ikea’s Free Kitchen Planner for Visualization in Three Steps

Ikea has a free Kitchen Planning Tool, which looks like a stripped-down version of our design software. It’s a nice tool to play with, but ultimately, it can only give you an idea, because the cabinet templates are not stock cabinets. We can beat out many prices because we can design your kitchen using standard sizes. Stock cabinet sizes usually start at 9″ and increase every 3″ up to 42″.

However, you can see how appliances and furniture (tables, chairs) fit in with your cabinets, so you can get it here. The following is just a few quick instructions to get you started:
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See How Easily You Can Make Your Stainless Steel Sink Shine

A dull stainless steel sink can regain its former glory easily.

Do you wish your stainless steel sink looked as great as it did when you bought it? Before you dash out of the house to buy an overpriced cleaning product, simply take a look around your kitchen:
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Do you know these Guidelines to Kitchen Design?

There’s lots of room for multiple cooks in this kitchen

A lot of design goes into a kitchen. While some kitchen design guidelines are intuitive, the National Kitchen and Bath Association standardizes the minimum distances. Here’s a few of the more important design areas:

1. The Work Triangle consists of the cooktop, refridgerator, and the sink. There are the “work horses” of your kitchen, so we minimize excessive movement and give you a good flow.

2. Walkway Clearance matters when you have an island or a peninsula in an enclosed space — aim for at least 36″. In higher traffic areas, or with multiple cooks, that number bumps up to 42″+.

3. Appliances, such as the microwave, should be placed in high traffic areas. You don’t want to have to walk all the way across the kitchen just to use the microwave for two minutes.

Are You Getting the Most Money Out of Your Kitchen Remodel?

Scenario: “I’m 100% sure to make money if I remodel my kitchen!”

Are you planning to sell your home? Imagine how disappointed you’d be after spending tens of thousands on your kitchen remodel and not sell your house for the results you wanted.

According to the Cost vs. Value Report by Specpan Market Research, the average amount lost to a major kitchen remodel is an incredible 19.6%. We can teach you how to beat the average and get the most out of your money by knowing three things:

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Warmth and Light: Maple Cabinets

The theme of this kitchen is warmth and light. The Giallo Florito granite countertop is a great complement to the light maple cabinets. Large glass doors display our client’s artistic tastes and hobbies.

Glass cabinets with ceiling lights to display artistic tastes

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