It seems like almost every renovation includes some sort of bar feature. Our latest project, a townhouse basement renovation, is no different. In this project I include a built-in modern home bar. Over the next few weeks we will walk through the complete design and construction of this modern bar space. If the written word is not your cup of…
UPDATE: AS OF 2020/2021 IKEA APPLIANCES ARE NOW UNBRANDED FRIGIDAIRE (ELECTROLUX). I will continue to dig into this change and see if I can find any updated reviews in terms of reliability, function, and overall satisfaction with the new appliance lineup. As I mention below, I have not used IKEA appliances in any past renovation. This change to Frigidaire won’t…
Beginning your IKEA kitchen renovation can be full of bewildering choices and head scratching unknowns. This minefield is full of common kitchen design mistakes that must be avoided. Most of these mistakes seem like common sense and straightforward, however, there are a few that will make or break your final kitchen design. I have been there. It’s easy to get…
The hidden IKEA storage cabinet hack (it really needs a better name) is a trick we have used on more than one occasion to take advantage of those odd spaces that can pop up in IKEA designs. It is no secret that we love IKEA kitchens. The vast majority of their cabinetry is built to last and the organizational options…
It is no secret that I am a big fan of IKEA kitchens. Not only do I love having a cabinetry system that I can rely on for years to come, but there is also the abundance of IKEA kitchen organization and storage options available to customize them after they are installed. I’m not sure how many times I have…
The IKEA kitchen sale comes around three or four times a year, lasting roughly a month. In general, IKEA offers up to 20% off any kitchen items including cabinets, appliances, countertops, and organizers. The kitchen event covers pretty well everything kitchen related! I have spoken to other designers and contractors from both Canada and the United States, and it seems…
The shows on TV make designing and planning a kitchen look so easy! A few short seconds and you have the perfect space that not only looks great, but is also functional. If only it were actually that easy. We can do our best to set you on the right path with the help of our guide to avoiding common…
If you have ever heard the term “blind corner cabinet” and had no idea what it means, you aren’t alone. Simply put, a blind corner cabinet is a corner kitchen cabinet that has a non-visible storage area when the door is opened. Hence the term, blind cabinet. These are found in kitchen corner cabinets, either in the base cabinets or…
IKEA kitchens: they are popular, easy to assemble and install, but often look boring and incomplete. I want to help change that and hopefully this guide will help you separate your kitchen layout and design stand out from the crowd. But first a minor tangent- do you remember Hilltop? If not, you can read about about the house and our…