Have you just made your third trip to the kitchen only to walk back out in disgust, hating what you see, but not knowing what to do about it? You are probably not the only person in the world feeling that way. It can be frustrating to watch all of the great home improvement shows on TV and watch people get free makeovers, thinking about how unfair it is that you can't have one because you don't live in Los Angeles. Though you may be dying for the perfect kitchen makeover free of charge, I've found a solution that can help you get a nice design at a budget price. If you are open to some free tips and advice from a major home furnishings retailer then you might be interested in the IKEA kitchen planning guide.
The guide is available on their website and is something they provide for customers to use when they are ready to design a new kitchen but don't know where to start. They start out by giving you the six steps to creating your kitchen - through them of course. By clicking on the links to each of the six steps, you taken to specific tools that will give you detailed information on what you will need to do to design your kitchen.
The first step in their IKEA kitchen planning guide is to pick your style. On their site, they offer a variety of styles for you to choose from so that you can get your creative juices flowing. Of course they don't expect you to use their designs if you have your own ideas; it is just a courtesy they provide if you don't know where to start. In this section, they also offer information on different door materials and kitchen counter tops so that you begin to get informed about what you're getting yourself into.
After you have picked your style, they show you how to measure your space. They literally give you step-by-step instructions on the how to accurately and precisely measure ceilings, doors, windows, etc. to help you choose the right items. They also have an option for you to contact them for measuring assistance and they will send someone to your home to do it for you. They charge you for the service initially but if you buy their products for your kitchen the charge will be absorbed into the price - so it is actually free.
Steps three and four include assistance in choosing your cabinets and appliances. With these steps, they help you understand interior fittings, planning your work areas, and finding the appliances that you think will fit the design you're going for in the kitchen. Next, they let you personalize your options in the fifth step, which seems to be the fun part because you get to choose your lighting, wall accessories and trolleys - if you want them. Then finally, they have you choose your services (delivery, installation, financing) if you so need them. IKEA kitchen planning actually appears to make the process extremely organized, which is great for those who don't know what they're doing, so it seems to be a great benefit to customers.
The IKEA kitchen planning guide seems to be a great way to get free advice on designing your kitchen. They seem to really want to help their customers get organized - and it doesn't hurt that they can make some sales along the way. So if you like their kitchen items (which many people do) and feel you have nothing to lose, then give their assistance a try. If you don't like it, you can always carry with you the great designing knowledge you gained.
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