As kitchen remodeling budgets have bloated over the past three years to the point of absurdity, savvy homeowners are realizing they don’t necessarily need to take out a second mortgage on their home or liquidate their life savings to get the kitchen of their dreams.
What these homeowners have realized is Ikea kitchens are every bit as stylish and durable as those high priced custom cabinets from the big box retailers, but come with a price tag that even first time home buyers can easily stomach.
If you’re willing to put in a little “DIY” by rolling up your sleeves and grabbing a few simple tools like a drill, screws and a level, you too can have a high end European style kitchen in your home thanks to Ikea kitchen cabinets.
Tips for a perfect Ikea kitchen remodeling project:
Keep A Tight Grip On Your Budget
You’d be surprised how fast your kitchen remodeling budget can spin out of control if you’re not careful. Just because you’ll save thousands by using Ikea cabinets don’t make the mistake of overspending on appliances, counter tops and flooring.
Set a budget when you get your cabinet pricing from Ikea, add in some mid range appliances, flooring and counters and stick to it. Add in at least 10% for extras that you didn’t consider like tools, hardware and supplies and you’re all set.
Get Organized Before You Start
Once your kitchen design is done and you’ve set a firm budget, now is the time to get organized. Since you’ll be building the cabinets yourself and storing them in your home, make sure you leave plenty of space to work and carry on with your day to day activities.
Nothing is more stressful than a messy, unorganized home when there’s a construction project underway, so get organized now while you still have time to plan. You can thank me later.
