We have been talking about remodeling our kitchen since we purchased our home, 4 years ago. We didn't have any plans to do it anytime soon due to the slumped economy and atrocious housing market. However, due to circumstances beyond our control (although I am sure that there are people - perhaps living in my own house - who believe that in light of a grease fire in our kitchen, a particular queen bee needs never to fry chicken again...) we need to remodel our kitchen. A.S.A.P.
Kitchen remodeling (or any major renovations to one's home) should never be rushed into or taken lightly. A kitchen can make or break a home, or a pocket book. Needless to say, our budget for this year did NOT include kitchen remodeling and our insurance check, while better than nothing, is just enough to do pretty much nothing.
Enter IKEA. Now, Ikea products range widely in both cost and quality, but their kitchens come with a 25 year limited warranty - which is pretty awesome considering that they are very cost effective. Also, although they have a wide range of cabinet styles and doors - most of their products are in-stock - so you avoid the 4 - 6 week waiting time for custom cabinets. Their website offers many planning tools and their sales people, while not certified kitchen designers, are very helpful as well. Ikea cabinets are easily assembled, but professional assembly is available for the less adventurous types.
Even with all of the assistance Ikea provides, this is a very daunting experience. I hope that we are able to prioritize and get what we really want now, because I hope to never go through this (especially the climbing flames!) ever again.
I'll keep you updated!
1 comment:
Great cabinets in the pic!
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