Category Archives: Stacked Cabinets

Kitchen Island Configurations: Stacked Cabinets for an island

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

After considering styling and function, kitchen cabinets are there to compartmentalize things.  The above design does this nicely. By designing two Ikea refrigerator wall cabinets (15″x30″) instead of full height door base cabinets each level has a distinct function.  The … Continue reading →

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The Before Shots and the Completed Design – Project 16

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

IKDO designed small space storage solutions in Applad. Cabinet Cost: $2,482.47

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Common Kitchen Design Mistakes: Why Cabinets on the Counter are a Bad Idea When Close to the Stove

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

Forget the “3 R’s” from elementary school and remember the the “3 R’s” for the minimum cabinet space around the cooking area: Range Range Requirements. A minimum of 18” of free-space must separate the cooking heat and any adjoining cabinets. … Continue reading →

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Spice Storage Solutions: Ikea’s Perfekt Shelves

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

It’s convenient to have spices, sauces and utensils close-by when cooking stir-fry or pasta. Open cubby hole type spaces are ideal for fast cookin’ and grabbin’ using IKEA’s 9″ perfekt shelves. They’re usually designed vertically but become “spice racks” when placed horizontally. … Continue reading →

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Maximize kitchen storage space with stacked cabinets

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

Stacked cabinets are a great way to take advantage of storage space in homes with high ceilings. First check to see the available height.  For ceiling heights of at least 97″, use 30″ and 15″ Akurum wall cabinets.  If there’s … Continue reading →

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The Before Shots and the Completed Design – Project 3

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

IKDO designed Nexus horizontal cabinets for the kitchen. Cabinet Cost: $5792.40

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The Before Shots and the Completed Design – Project 2

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

IKDO designed lots of double stacked cabinets in Lidingo for $7556

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Using different wall cabinet heights in your IKEA kitchen

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

There are lots more opportunities to create a better kitchen design with wall cabinets than with base cabinets. The wall cabinet’s height and depth, along with the installation height, gives more to work with. Ordinary kitchens use a row of … Continue reading →

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