The best way to reduce the cost of a kitchen renovation is to go with store-bought cabinets. The IKEA kitchens are getting better and better every year. They are cheaper than custom build cabinets.
At IDS 09, IKEA showcased a style I affectionate: the full wall cabinets. I like this kitchen design because it delivers the sleek modern without sacrificing on storage.
A wonderful trick is to mix kitchen series. Here, they combines IKEA’s Nexus oak-veneer with the glossy white Abstrakt cabinets. Through the layout and the selection of materials for the backsplash and countertops, you can provide a look that seems custom-made.
The March 2009 of Canadian House & Home is about sleek organizing your house. One area where families need organization is certainly the kitchen. This year winner of the Kitchen Makeover contest can testify about it. They won an IKEA kitchen coupled with the expertise of senior design editor Erin Feasby.
One design element that is worth stealing is the backsplash. They alternate matte and glossy glass tiles to create a sophisticated texture.
+ Images from March 2009 issue of Canadian House & Home were photographed by Mark Burstyn
March 2nd, 2009 at 22:00
LOVE the contrast of the clean horizontal and vertical lines of the cabinets and counters with the roundness of the faucet and stools. I cannot wait to have my own IKEA nearby!!! Visit me at ColoradoIKEA.com .