4 STEPS TO YOUR

NEW KITCHEN
Planning guide 2017

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 4 steps to your new kitchen
This brochure is your guide to measuring, planning, ordering and install-
ing your IKEA kitchen. Inside youll find out what you need and the
direction to follow.

1 MEASURE
2 PLAN

3 ORDER AND DELIVERY 4 INSTALL

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 Heres what you need.
Ready for you at your
local IKEA store.
GET THE BROCHURE AND GUIDES AT THE STORE OR DOWNLOAD FROM IKEA.CO.UK
Buying guides
See all our cabinets,
fronts, organisers, knobs
and handles in the METOD
Kitchen Buying Guide.
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Kitchen brochure Installation guide Planning guide
Our kitchen brochure is a great source
of ideas and inspiration for everything
to do with your kitchen.
Here you can see some of the thou-
sands of possible combinations you can
create with the METOD system, and
have a look at the SUNNERSTA mini-
kitchen and the
affordable KNOXHULT system, too.
You can also find out about the services
we have to help you get your dream
kitchen we are here to help you every
step of the way!
Our Kitchen Installation Our planning guide helps
Guide gives you tips and you to measure, plan,
information about install- order and install your IKEA
ing your kitchen right. kitchen. Inside youll find
tips and advice to plan
your new kitchen.
The Worktops, Sinks and Choose which appliances
Taps Buying Guide gives will suit you best with the
you all the details about help of the Appliances
these kitchen essentials. Buying Guide.
IKEA ONLINE
DESIGN YOUR NEW KITCHEN
WITH THE IKEA HOME PLANNER
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 youll need to install a plug-
in. 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.
You will find the IKEA home planner at IKEA.co.uk/kitchens
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 1 MEASURE
Measuring your kitchen isnt hard to do, but its important you get it right
because your measurements will be the basis for all your planning. Give
yourself plenty of time to measure precisely (weve included grid paper to
record your dimensions). Heres how you do it.

MEASURING SERVICE
Almost all kitchen spaces have an awkward corner. But if you
measure first, most issues can be sorted out. If you need help
Prices from
measuring, just contact your local IKEA store and well help you
get the measuring done correctly. 20

Start by measuring from the floor to the ceiling, then Measure each window and their distance from the
the distance between walls, and from the corners to floor, the ceiling and the corners of your room. Do
the doors. the same for the door(s).

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.

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 My Kitchen Measurements
Be sure to make your measurements in millimetres.
So your new kitchen correctly fits your space.

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 2 PLAN
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. Thats why we have tools thatll help you decide. And, if
you want some expert advice we have Kitchen Planners ready in the store
to help.

KITCHEN PLANNING SERVICE

Kitchen planning service
One of our approved kitchen planners
will help you to design your dream
kitchen. This is arranged FREE of
charge in store or at your address for a
fee of 40.

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 youd like
to keep and what youd like to replace.

Most kitchens work best divided into work zones.

These are split into storage (fridge/freezer/pan-
try), 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
Single-line kitchens are perfect
good working triangle helps you move quickly and
when space is limited. Theyre
simple, streamlined and look
easily from task to task in your kitchen.
great.
Adding an island to your kitchen The ultimate goal is a kitchen that works for you. De-
gives you extra storage, lots
sign your kitchen to fit your home and your lifestyle.
of work space plus its a great
social point. Give yourself 120cm Its your kitchen after all.
between your island and other
cabinets.

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.

L-shaped kitchens make the

most out of a corner. Theyre
ideal if you want to add a small
dining table or kitchen island too.

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 Important measurements and things
to think about while youre planning.
80cm
The best place for preparing
food is the work surface
between the hob and the sink.
For safety and functionality,
mount the extractor hood/fan
at the recommended height
above the hob as shown in the
fitting instructions. Ask at the
store if you have questions.
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 whats inside and
you can reach right in and take
things out.
Sinks by windows are nice
when washing up. If your win-
dows open inwards however,
they can be blocked by the tap.
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120cm
120cm
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.
Keep your utensils and pots
and pans near the oven/hob
and everything will be at your
fingertips.
Place a 5cm 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.
Placing a sink by a wall or at
the end of a row of cabinets
disrupts work flow by limiting
available workspace.
Plan the height of the wall
cabinets so that they don't
block the view over the
worktop.
Placing your hob and oven in
separate locations makes cook-
ing more efficient, especially if
more than one person is cook-
ing. An elevated oven means
you wont have to bend down to
reach it.
Secure a kitchen island with
supporting brackets and fasten
it to both the floor and the
cabinets.
Placing an oven by the wall
disrupts work flow by limiting
available workspace, puts your
walls at risk from heat and
cooking stains.
50cm
Make space so you can take hot
pans off the hob and put them
on a pot stand.
Place the dishwasher close to
the sink and draining board to
make loading and unloading
easier and to avoid spills on the
floor.
For an overhang of less than
25cm, no extra support is
needed.
Positioning appliances like ov-
ens, dishwashers and extractor
hoods in corners often blocks
cabinets and drawers from
opening fully.
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 Design your new kitchen with
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 IKEA.co.uk/kitchens. The first time you
start youll need to install a plug-in.

Start here
Begin by clicking on the Create a profile or login button. You
need to create an account so that you can save your plan, and
come back to it wherever youre using the IKEA Home Planner.
Youll also need it later on when youre ready to order at your IKEA
store.

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.

Select category Select product

Fill in your measurements

Use the measurements youve recorded on your grid paper earlier
to recreate your room in the planner. You can choose a room layout
in the left menu 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 youre done.

Select category
Start by clicking on the Cabinet combinations or Kitchen tab in the
left hand menu. Here you can choose what category to work with.
You can choose from a selection of products from that category, in
the bottom menu. A quick click is all thats needed to drop it into the
room.

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 the IKEA Home Planner
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.

Print your design with a product list

and price
When youre 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 products with price. Just click on the
printer icon.

Plan your kitchen Work with options

Make sure to record your username and password for

accessing the IKEA Home Planner. Youll need them to
Work with options access your saved design and to take to the store.
From the right hand menu, you can work with the options available
for the product youve chosen from the bottom menu. Here you can
adjust things like the colour and material. Or add extras like handles Your Username
and knobs.

Complete your room

Customise your kitchen by choosing wall colour and decorative items. Your Password
Select from the Room layout tab in the left hand menu.

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 3 ORDER AND DELIVERY
When youre 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 youre not sure about. When youre ready you can
order and we can help with delivery and other services too.

Checklist

Youll need to bring

Your kitchen measurements
Your IKEA Home Planner
log in details

Its good if youve

considered
Cabinets, drawers and
fronts
Doors and handles
Worktops
Sinks
Taps
Oven
Microwave oven
Hob PICKING AND DELIVERY SERVICE
Hood We collect the items on your shopping list and deliver them
Fridge/freezer to your home or business for you.
Dishwasher Prices from

35
Think about services too
Measure DELIVERY SERVICE
Installation We can deliver your furniture direct to your home or
Picking and delivery business for you.
Delivery Prices from

25

FINANCE
We offer different financing services that make it
possible for you to start furnishing your home today,
without having to pay for it right away. Our flexible
credit deals let you make convenient monthly repay-
ments. Check your local store for more information and
details on how to apply.

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 4 INSTALL
IKEA kitchens are designed to be installed by you, but were here
to help as much as youd 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.

KITCHEN
INSTALLAT
ION GUIDE

The kitchen installation guide gives

you tips and information about install-
ing your kitchen.

KITCHEN INSTALLATION SERVICE

Professional installation, tailored to your needs, at a
competitive price. Especially handy for trickier jobs such as
sinks, taps, worktops and appliances.

OUR COMPLETE INSTALLATION SERVICE INCLUDES:

Assembly and installation of all cabinets

Installation of worktops, including cut-outs for the sink/hob
Installation and connection of sinks and taps
Installation and connection of IKEA electric and gas appliances
Installation and connection of IKEA worktop lighting
Installation of side panels, handles, and interior fittings (shelves, baskets, etc.)
All packaging is taken away (unless customer wishes to keep it)
Installation guarantee ensuring good craftsmanship

Talk to your local IKEA store for details.

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ALL THE HELP YOU
NEED TO MAKE YOUR
DREAM KITCHEN
A REALITY
At IKEA we believe everyone has the
right to a new kitchen. So apart from
offering a wide range of kitchens we
also offer a wide range of services,
including measuring, planning and
installation. Everything you need to
make your dream kitchen a reality.

Here are some of the services that you can arrange in your local store.

Prices from Prices from

20
Measuring service Kitchen planning service
We can measure your home or office to One of our approved kitchen planners
help you plan your project quickly and will help you to design your dream
accurately. kitchen. This is arranged FREE of charge
in store or at your address for a fee of
40.
35
Picking with delivery service
We collect the items on your shopping
list and deliver them to your home or
business for you.

Prices from

25
Delivery service Kitchen installation service Finance
We can deliver your furniture direct to Professional installation, tailored to your We offer different financing services that
your home or business for you. needs, at a competitive price. Especially make it possible for you to start furnish-
handy for trickier jobs such as sinks, ing your home today, without having to
taps, worktops and appliances. pay for it right away. Our flexible credit
deals let you make convenient monthly
repayments. Check your local store for
more information and details on how to
apply.

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