ᐅ Planning an IKEA Kitchen from Scratch – Electrical Appliances and Various Questions
Created on: 28 Jan 2017 21:41
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DasMoritz
Good evening,
I will be building my first single-family house in the middle of the year and would like to install an IKEA kitchen.
In the past few days, I have been working with the IKEA kitchen planner and today visited an IKEA store in Oldenburg to look at their kitchens. So far, so good...
At the moment, I am imagining the kitchen as shown in my gallery (everything is still not final, but pictures say more than words). I have the following questions open:
1.) Corner joints for countertops?
There is the simple 90-degree corner or the countertop joint (if I have read correctly). If I order, for example, a PERSÖNLIG countertop or a HAMMARP countertop, are these cut precisely so that I can install the panels? I assume that the panels are then pulled together underneath and the seam is sealed with silicone. Is that correct? We have a Makita plunge saw (SP6000), but cutting a perfect 90-degree angle on a countertop with that—oh dear...
2.) Appliances:
Wow. That’s not so easy. I basically need everything: dishwasher, oven, microwave, extractor hood, induction cooktop. From what I have read in the threads here so far, the biggest complications are with the dishwasher, right? Currently, I have the Siemens SN66P082EU in mind, mainly for its price/performance ratio. Is there an overview of compatible appliances or what is the best way to proceed?
3.) Measurements:
As mentioned, this is a new build, and I usually measure with a Bosch laser line level at three different points. I would then double-check such critical measurements with a tape measure. Does IKEA require dimensions accurate to the millimeter, or should you always allow some extra? That might be tricky with my U-shaped kitchen...
4.) "Dropped" countertop:
I have seen several times now that thick countertops are extended down along the cabinet carcass (I don’t know what this is called). How can I represent that in the IKEA kitchen planner?
5.) Question about the kitchen planner:
The program runs extremely slowly on three different computers (Firefox, Chrome, IE). Are there any important settings? The plugin is installed.
6.) Discounts and promotions:
Does IKEA have relatively “regular” discount promotions on kitchens (e.g., at the end of the year)? There are sometimes 10% voucher promotions. For a kitchen purchase worth several thousand euros, that can be worth it.
Thank you all,
Moritz
I believe several more questions will come up over the next few weeks...
I will be building my first single-family house in the middle of the year and would like to install an IKEA kitchen.
In the past few days, I have been working with the IKEA kitchen planner and today visited an IKEA store in Oldenburg to look at their kitchens. So far, so good...
At the moment, I am imagining the kitchen as shown in my gallery (everything is still not final, but pictures say more than words). I have the following questions open:
1.) Corner joints for countertops?
There is the simple 90-degree corner or the countertop joint (if I have read correctly). If I order, for example, a PERSÖNLIG countertop or a HAMMARP countertop, are these cut precisely so that I can install the panels? I assume that the panels are then pulled together underneath and the seam is sealed with silicone. Is that correct? We have a Makita plunge saw (SP6000), but cutting a perfect 90-degree angle on a countertop with that—oh dear...
2.) Appliances:
Wow. That’s not so easy. I basically need everything: dishwasher, oven, microwave, extractor hood, induction cooktop. From what I have read in the threads here so far, the biggest complications are with the dishwasher, right? Currently, I have the Siemens SN66P082EU in mind, mainly for its price/performance ratio. Is there an overview of compatible appliances or what is the best way to proceed?
3.) Measurements:
As mentioned, this is a new build, and I usually measure with a Bosch laser line level at three different points. I would then double-check such critical measurements with a tape measure. Does IKEA require dimensions accurate to the millimeter, or should you always allow some extra? That might be tricky with my U-shaped kitchen...
4.) "Dropped" countertop:
I have seen several times now that thick countertops are extended down along the cabinet carcass (I don’t know what this is called). How can I represent that in the IKEA kitchen planner?
5.) Question about the kitchen planner:
The program runs extremely slowly on three different computers (Firefox, Chrome, IE). Are there any important settings? The plugin is installed.
6.) Discounts and promotions:
Does IKEA have relatively “regular” discount promotions on kitchens (e.g., at the end of the year)? There are sometimes 10% voucher promotions. For a kitchen purchase worth several thousand euros, that can be worth it.
Thank you all,
Moritz
I believe several more questions will come up over the next few weeks...
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IKEA-Experte29 Jan 2017 17:15Measurement Service
Do you want to make sure that you have measured everything correctly? Then hire professionals. We offer room measurements for your kitchen or measurements for the countertop.
This way, you can be confident before purchasing an acrylic or stone countertop.
Room measurement or countertop measurement $99
How to use this service
Simply contact a staff member in the kitchen department at your IKEA store.
Good to know
You will receive a detailed sketch of your room with room dimensions (height, length, width), positions and sizes of windows and doors, room angles at countertop height, assessment of the wall condition, and locations of the connections (water, electricity, gas).
For kitchen purchases over $1,000, the cost will be refunded.
After the measurement, payment must be made directly to the fitter in cash or by debit card.
Simply bring the original measurement receipt and the payment receipt of your kitchen purchase to the customer service returns desk to get your money back.
Do you want to make sure that you have measured everything correctly? Then hire professionals. We offer room measurements for your kitchen or measurements for the countertop.
This way, you can be confident before purchasing an acrylic or stone countertop.
Room measurement or countertop measurement $99
How to use this service
Simply contact a staff member in the kitchen department at your IKEA store.
Good to know
You will receive a detailed sketch of your room with room dimensions (height, length, width), positions and sizes of windows and doors, room angles at countertop height, assessment of the wall condition, and locations of the connections (water, electricity, gas).
For kitchen purchases over $1,000, the cost will be refunded.
After the measurement, payment must be made directly to the fitter in cash or by debit card.
Simply bring the original measurement receipt and the payment receipt of your kitchen purchase to the customer service returns desk to get your money back.
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Schmidti8229 Jan 2017 18:28Since the house is not built yet, you can simply choose a split window. For example, the lower 20 or 30 cm (8 or 12 inches) can be fixed, and only the part above opens. Even if there is no sink in front of it, I find this quite practical in kitchens.
Maybe there will be something else placed in front, like a coffee machine, so you won’t have to move it.
You could also consider choosing the window height so that the countertop runs into the window, replacing the windowsill.
If the dishwasher is installed on the left side, it could also be built up (raised).
Maybe there will be something else placed in front, like a coffee machine, so you won’t have to move it.
You could also consider choosing the window height so that the countertop runs into the window, replacing the windowsill.
If the dishwasher is installed on the left side, it could also be built up (raised).
Yes, you can attach the countertop to the wall using a simple timber batten. I would pre-drill the wood and also insert the chipboard screws from underneath before placing the countertop on top. Be sure to use screws with a partial thread (not full thread) for securing the countertop from below.
If the gap between the cabinet and the wall is only necessary because of a 5cm (2 inch) wide filler strip, you don’t need to provide extra support for a 38mm (1.5 inch) thick countertop. However, timber battens are a useful aid during kitchen installation—I always screw them behind the filler strips so that these can be fixed to the side of the cabinet.
If the gap between the cabinet and the wall is only necessary because of a 5cm (2 inch) wide filler strip, you don’t need to provide extra support for a 38mm (1.5 inch) thick countertop. However, timber battens are a useful aid during kitchen installation—I always screw them behind the filler strips so that these can be fixed to the side of the cabinet.
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