4 STEPS TO YOUR
NEW KITCHEN
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4 steps to your new kitchen
MEASURE
PLAN
ORDER and DELIVERY
INSTALL
This brochure is your guide to measuring, planning, ordering and
installing your IKEA kitchen. Inside you’ll find out what you need
and the direction to follow.
KITCHEN INSTALLATION GUIDE
Kitchens
2013 © I n ter I K EA S ys tem s B .V. 2 0 13 . X XX X X APPLIANCES Buying guide 2013All the products (shown here) may not be available at the store. Please contact the staff or look at www.ikea.com for more information. For more detailed product information, see the pricetag and the Internet. All units require assembly.
All the products (shown here) may not be available at the store. Please contact the staff or look at www.ikea.com for more information. For more detailed product information, see the pricetag and the Internet. All units require assembly.
WORKTOPS, SINKS AND TAPS
Buying guide 2013
the new IKeA KItChen SYSteM
Buying guide 2013
All the products (shown here) may not be available at the store. Please con-tact the staff or look at www.ikea.com for more information. For more detailed product information, see the pricetag and the Internet. All units require assembly.
Here’s what you need.
Ready for you at your
local IKEA store.
Our kitchen installation guide
gives you tips and information about
installing your kitchen right.
Our three buying guides. Inside you’ll find detailed
information about our kitchen range, easy comparisons
between products and help to choose exactly what you need.
Our kitchen brochure is one of your
best sources for ideas and information.
Plus it gives you an overview of our whole
kitchen range.
IKEA online www.IKEA.co.uk is one of your biggest
resources. Here you’ll find our Home Planner and
information on our complete range of kitchen products
and services.
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Your perfect kitchen begins with precise and accurate
measurements. Being meticulous will pay off through the
whole process and your kitchen will fit perfectly within your
space.. Give yourself plenty of time to measure precisely
(we’ve included grid paper to record your dimensions).
Here’s how you do it.
Mark down anything that sticks out into the
room such as radiators, ventilation shafts
and pipes.
Note the position of your drains and water
supply. If you are planning to relocate these,
mark their new positions.
Measure and note the position of existing
power outlets and light switches. Mark
where you would like new ones to be.
You can where you can also watch our
“How to measure” film at IKEA.co.uk/
measureandmark
Start by measuring from the floor to
the ceiling, then the distance between
walls, and from the corners to the
doors.
Measure each window and their
distance from the floor, the ceiling and
the corners of your room. Do the same
for the door(s).
My Kitchen Measurements
Be sure to make your measurements in millimetres. So your new
kitchen fits your space right.
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‘Planning your kitchen is when your dreams and ideas take shape. There
are lots of things to think about, like where to put the fridge or how many
drawers you need. That’s why we have tools that will help you decide on the
perfect design. And, if you want some expert advice, our specialist kitchen
co-workers are at the store, ready to help you.’
Think about how you use your
kitchen and what feels comfortable
for you. Consider what you like
about your existing kitchen and
what you would change. It can be
helpful to make a list of the things
you’d like to keep and what you’d
like to replace.
Most kitchens work best divided
into work zones. These are split
into storage (fridge/freezer/
pantry), washing (sink/dishwasher)
and cooking (oven/cooktop). Work
zones give your kitchen a practical
structure.
How you position your work zones
and the distance between them is
often called a working triangle.
A good working triangle helps you
move quickly and easily from task
to task in your kitchen.
The ultimate goal is a kitchen that
works for you. Design your kitchen
to fit your home and your lifestyle.
It’s your kitchen after all.
Single-line kitchens are perfect when space is limited. They’re simple, streamlined and look great.
Adding an island to your kitchen gives you extra storage, lots of work space plus it’s a great social point. Give yourself 120 cm between your island and other cabinets.
L - shaped kitchens make the most out of a corner. They’re ideal if you want to add a small dining table or kitchen island too.
Parallel kitchens are great if you have many people cooking at the same time. There is lots of room for food preparation and storage too.
If you have a large room the U-shaped layout is ideal. It gives you maximum space and plenty of storage options.
50 cm
80 cm
Make space so you can take hot pans off the hob and put them on a pot stand.
Keep your utensils and pots and pans near the oven/hob and everything will be at your fingertips.
Place your hob and oven in separate locations to makes cooking more efficient. Especially if more than one person is cooking at the same time. An elevated oven reduces bending down to take pans in and out.
For safety and functionality, mount the extractor hood/fan at the recommended height above the hob. Ask at the store if you have questions.
Make sure that the distance between opposite rows of cabinets is wide enough so your doors on both sides can be opened at the same time.
120 cm
Secure the kitchen island by building a plinth frame and fasten it into both the floor and the cabinets.
The best place for preparing food is the work surface between the hob and the sink.
Plan the height of the wall cabinets so that they don't block the view over the worktop.
Important measurements and things to think
about while you’re planning.
Place the dishwasher close to the sink and dish drainer to make loading and unloading easier and to avoid spills on the floor.
Finding things in your kitchen is easy when your groceries and utensils are in smooth-running, fully-extendable drawers and pull-out pantry. They give an overview of what’s inside and you can reach right in and take things out.
Don’t place drawers in a corner. When you open a drawer it may hit the door on the adjoining cabinet or block access to it. Avoid placing a drawer unit in a corner with an adjoining corner cabinet. If you must, place a filler piece between them.
Sinks by windows are nice when washing up. If your windows open inwards however, they can be blocked by the tap.
Placing a sink by a wall or at the end of a row of cabinets disrupts work flow by limiting available workspace.
Positioning appliances like ovens, dishwashers and extractor hoods in corners often blocks cabinets and drawers from opening fully. Placing an oven by the wall
disrupts work flow by limiting available workspace, puts your walls at risk from heat and cooking stains.
Place a 5 cm filler piece between the cabinet and the wall to ensure there is enough room to open drawers and doors fully. This is especially important if you have pull-out wire baskets and if the wall is not perfectly straight.
Design your new kitchen with the
Fill in your measurements.
Use the measurements you’ve recorded on your grid paper earlier to recreate your room on the planner. You can choose a room layout here and customise it to your space by adding fixtures, doors and windows. Just select from the menu on the left and click the “Apply” button when you’re done.
Select category
Start by clicking on the Kitchen Solutions or Kitchen tab on the left hand menu. Here you can choose what category to work with. You can choose from a selection of that category in the bottom menu. A quick click is all that’s needed to drop it into the room.
Start here.
Begin by clicking on “Log in” in the top right corner. Here you can create an account. You need to create an account so that you can save your plan, and come back to it wherever you’re using the IKEA Home Planner. You’ll also need it later on when you’re ready to order at your IKEA store.
Once you’ve clicked on “Login” click “Sign up now” to get started. Before you begin we recommend you take 5-10 minutes to read the planner help. This will give you useful tips to help you use the planner.
You can see you’ve registered successfully when your user name appears here.
Select category Select product Fill in your
measurments
Use the IKEA Home Planner with your measurements to
design, experiment and create your kitchen in 3D.
You can find
the link in the Kitchen & Appliances section of
the IKEA website. The first time you start you’ll need to
install a plug-in.
IKEA Home Planner
Work with options.
From the right hand menu, you can work with the options available for the product you’ve chosen from the bottom menu. Here you can adjust things like the colour and material. Or add extras like handles and knobs.
Complete your room.
Complete your kitchen with worktops, flooring, dining furniture and even plants. You can even paint the walls and ceiling to really customise it to your look. Select from the “Dining” and “Decoration” tabs on the left hand menu.
Your Username
Your Password
Make sure to record your username and password for accessing the Kitchen Planner. You’ll need them to access your saved design and to take to the store.
Prices and ordering.
When you’re ready you can choose to print either your current view, or all collected views of your design. You can also print out a list of your selected items and a price list. Just click on the printer icon.
Plan your kitchen Work with options
Just follow the instructions on the “Plan your kitchen”
page to get started.
If at any stage you need a hand, drop by your local IKEA
store and our kitchen experts can help you.
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When you’re satisfied with your planning, drop by your local store
to visit our kitchen experts. They will go over your kitchen plan
with you, and help you with anything you’re not sure about. When
you’re ready, you can order and we can help with delivery and
other services, too.
ORDER and DELIVERY
Checklist
You`ll need to bring
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Your kitchen measurements
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Your IKEA Home Planner
log in details
It´s good if you’ve
considered
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Cabinets, drawers and
fronts
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Doors and handles
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Worktops
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Sinks
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Taps
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Oven
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Microwave oven
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Hob
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Hood
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Fridge/freezer
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Dishwasher
Think about services too
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Measure
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Installation
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Picking and delivery
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Delivery
DELIVERY SERVICE
Our kitchens are designed and packaged so that you can take them home yourself. However, if you prefer, we can deliver your purchases directly to your home. For white goods you have the option of having your existing goods taken away for reuse/recycling when your new goods are delivered.
PICKING AND DELIVERY SERVICE
With our picking with delivery service, we collect the products on your shop-ping list from the Self-Serve Furniture Area and deliver everything to your home.
FINANCE
If you’ve found the solutions to create your dream kitchen, but need some help spreading the cost, we can offer you a range of finance options to help you make the dream a reality.
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IKEA kitchens are designed to be installed by you, but we’re here
to help as much as you’d like along the way. You can start by
picking up the kitchen installation guide, which shows you how to
do it yourself, step by step. Or check out the different installation
services we offer, all performed by our skillful certified kitchen
installers.
INSTALL
The kitchen installation guide
gives you tips and information about
installing your kitchen right.
INSTALLATION
Our fully coordinated kitchen installation service can save you valuable time, especially when it comes to the trickier jobs like fitting sinks, taps, worktops and appliances. As part of the service, you get a pre-installation home visit where one of our certified kitchen installers will double-check everything to ensure the installation of your kitchen goes smoothly. They’ll visit your home to review measurements and your kitchen plan, to be sure all the proper parts are ordered and everything will fit perfectly together.
A pre-installation home visit includes:
• a review of your kitchen plan to be sure everything is correct and up to date • the double-checking of all measurements to ensure your planned kitchen will fit in the designated area
• a comparison of your kitchen plan to your kitchen order to make sure there are no discrepancies
• confirmation of the time schedule and cost
The installation service includes:
• assembly of all kitchen cabinets • installation of wall and base cabinets
• installation of worktops, including the cut-outs for sinks and stoves • installation and connection of sinks and taps
• installation and connection of IKEA electric and gas appliances, including IKEA dishwashers and washing machines
• installation of cover panels, handles and interiors • an installation guarantee ensuring good Craftsmanship
Planning service
One of our approved planning representatives can come to you and plan your new kitchen with you in the comfort of your own home. During the appointment they will take an accurate measurement of the kitchen area and discuss with you how to optimise the space so that they can plan the perfect kitchen to suit your everyday needs. Please ask one of our co-workers in the Kitchen Department for details on price and how to arrange an appointment.
Picking and Delivery Service
With our picking and delivery service, we collect the products on your shopping list from the Self-Serve Furniture Area and deliver everything to your home.
Delivery Service
Our kitchens are designed and packaged so that you can take them home yourself. However, if you prefer, we can deliver your purchases directly to your home. For appliances you have the option of having your existing goods taken away for reuse/recycling when your new goods are delivered.
Installation service
Our fully co-ordinated kitchen installation service can save you valuable time, especially when it comes to the trickier jobs like fitting sinks, taps, worktops and appliances.
Our kitchen installers uphold the highest standards of trust, quality and craftsmanship. They are committed to getting the job done properly and quickly. Our installation service has received the FIRA Gold Installation Certification and includes a free 5-year guarantee on workmanship and installation. Therefore you can feel confident that our kitchen will be installed
to the highest industry standards.
Finance
If you’ve found the solutions to create your dream kitchen, but need some help spreading the cost, we can offer you a range of finance
options to help you make the dream a reality.
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