DIY Solutions

At IKAN, we understand that kitchen renovation can be both exciting and daunting. That’s why our DIY Solutions are designed to streamline the process and empower you, the DIY enthusiast, to create your dream kitchen while staying within your budget. Our DIY solution is ideal for clients with spaces that fit IKEA components as they are sold. We recognize that certain configurations, like angled walls or non-standard ceiling heights, may require a different approach. For more complex layouts, our experienced designers will assess the complexity of your space to determine if our DIY solution is the right fit. We offer alternative options to ensure your success if it feels too daunting.

What’s Included and Not Included

What’s Included and Not Included

Personalized Design & Measure Consultation

Kickstart your project with a tailored in-home consultation. Our designers work closely with you to capture your vision, needs, and preferences, ensuring your design reflects your unique style and functionality. This session typically lasts 1-2 hours.

Custom Design Creation

Post-consultation, our designers develop detailed floor plans, 3D renderings, and a budget, creating a comprehensive design package for your review. This process usually takes 1-2 hours, with opportunities for feedback before finalization.

IKEA Order and Design Package

After design approval, we prepare a complete IKEA Kitchen Design and order list, including elevations, plan views, and material specifications, using the IKEA kitchen planner. You'll have direct access to your IKEA planner for easy printing or sharing. This step typically takes 1 hour.

Up to 4 Hours of Service

Each client will utilize their 4 hours uniquely for designing, consulting, review time, and order preparation. This structure helps you stay focused and within budget.

Client Investment

Our DIY Solutions require a $1000 investment for the 4-hour design and measurement service. Additionally, you receive a $500 credit towards IKAN’s full assembly and installation service, providing flexibility for professional assistance if needed.

Personalized Design & Measure Consultation

IKEA Order Assistance: Placing the order is not included.

Custom Design Creation

Post-consultation, our designers develop detailed floor plans, 3D renderings, and a budget, creating a comprehensive design package for your review. This process usually takes 1-2 hours, with opportunities for feedback before finalization.
Inventory Management: Organizing IKEA orders upon arrival is not covered.

IKEA Order and Design Package

Installation Assistance: No advice or assistance with site preparation or communication with sub-trades is provided.

Up to 4 Hours of Service

Handling Back Orders, Warranties, and Returns: We do not manage tracking materials, warranty claims, or returns.

Client Investment

Our DIY Solutions require a $1000 investment for the 4-hour design and measurement service. Additionally, you receive a $500 credit towards IKAN’s full assembly and installation service, providing flexibility for professional assistance if needed.However, additional services are available at a discounted rate if required.

DIY vs Custom

At IKAN, we provide ongoing support from our design & install team throughout your DIY project. Whether it’s answering questions, troubleshooting challenges, or providing additional guidance, we are committed to ensuring a successful outcome for every DIY enthusiast.

Support and Assistance

At IKAN, we provide ongoing support from our design & install team throughout your DIY project. Whether it’s answering questions, troubleshooting challenges, or providing additional guidance, we are committed to ensuring a successful outcome for every DIY enthusiast.

Billing Details

Beyond the initial four hours of design and measuring support, additional time is billed at $85 per hour in 15-minute increments, with a one-hour minimum, including travel time if needed. On-site installation assistance is available at $129 per hour with a four-hour minimum, plus travel time.

Ease of Transition

If you feel overwhelmed during the design stage or prefer not to take on the project yourself, our install team is ready to help. With the purchase of IKAN's design and measure service, you receive a $500 credit towards full assembly and installation.

Comprehensive Solutions

IKAN is dedicated to providing comprehensive DIY solutions, empowering you to transform your kitchen with confidence and success. With our expertise and support, achieving your dream kitchen while staying within your budget is entirely possible.

Product Tier Comparison

At IKAN, we provide ongoing support from our design & install team throughout your DIY project. Whether it’s answering questions, troubleshooting challenges, or providing additional guidance, we are committed to ensuring a successful outcome for every DIY enthusiast.

FEATURES

Best Suited For
Initial Consultation
Design Process
Order Management
Shipping
Inventory Management
Storage
Backorder Management
Packaging Disposal
Installation
Customization
Post-Sale Support

PURE PROCESS – IKEA CABINETS

DIY enthusiasts
IKAN designer visits your home for 1 hour ($1000.00 + GST)
The designer measures the space and provides IKEA plans
You order products on your IKEA planner profile
You manage shipping to your home
You inventory items upon arrival and report missing/damaged items to IKEA
You store items safely at home
You manage back-ordered items and ensure delivery
You manage and dispose of all packaging materials
Not included; $500.00 credit towards installation service, valid for 90 days
Best suited for basic kitchens without customizations or angles
Limited to providing IKEA plans and 90-day installation credit

IKAN CUSTOM CABINETS

All IKAN customers
Free in-home consultation, including site visits from designer
Detailed kitchen plan with showroom presentation and detailed estimate
IKAN handles ordering, shipping, and warehousing
IKAN manages shipping and ensures cabinets are fully assembled upon arrival
IKAN addresses any missing or damaged pieces immediately
IKAN handles warehousing and logistics
IKAN handles all backorders and logistics
IKAN removes all wrapping materials and garbage
Professional installation included with support from start to finish
Suited for any kitchen design, including customizations and angles
Full project support with no-cost return visits if it's an IKAN issue

FEATURES

PURE PROCESS – IKEA CABINETS

IKAN CUSTOM CABINETS

Best Suited For
DIY enthusiasts
All IKAN customers
Initial Consultation
IKAN designer visits your home for 1 hour ($1000.00 + GST)
Free in-home consultation, including site visits from designer
Design Process
The designer measures the space and provides IKEA plans
Detailed kitchen plan with showroom presentation and detailed estimate
Order Management
You order products on your IKEA planner profile
IKAN handles ordering, shipping, and warehousing
Shipping
You manage shipping to your home
IKAN manages shipping and ensures cabinets are fully assembled upon arrival
Inventory Management
You inventory items upon arrival and report missing/damaged items to IKEA
IKAN addresses any missing or damaged pieces immediately
Storage
You store items safely at home
IKAN handles warehousing and logistics
Backorder Management
You manage back-ordered items and ensure delivery
IKAN handles all backorders and logistics
Packaging Disposal
You manage and dispose of all packaging materials
IKAN removes all wrapping materials and garbage
Installation
Not included; $500.00 credit towards installation service, valid for 90 days
Professional installation included with support from start to finish
Customization
Best suited for basic kitchens without customizations or angles
Suited for any kitchen design, including customizations and angles
Post-Sale Support
Limited to providing IKEA plans and 90-day installation credit
Full project support with no-cost return visits if it's an IKAN issue

PURE PROCESS – IKEA CABINETS

IKAN CUSTOM CABINETS

FEATURES

PURE PROCESS – IKEA CABINETS

IKAN CUSTOM CABINETS

Best Suited For
DIY enthusiasts
All IKAN customers
Initial Consultation
IKAN designer visits your home for 1 hour ($1000.00 + GST)
Free in-home consultation, including site visits from designer
Design Process
The designer measures the space and provides IKEA plans
Detailed kitchen plan with showroom presentation and detailed estimate
Order Management
You order products on your IKEA planner profile
IKAN handles ordering, shipping, and warehousing
Shipping
You manage shipping to your home
IKAN manages shipping and ensures cabinets are fully assembled upon arrival
Inventory Management
You inventory items upon arrival and report missing/damaged items to IKEA
IKAN addresses any missing or damaged pieces immediately
Storage
You store items safely at home
IKAN handles warehousing and logistics
Backorder Management
You manage back-ordered items and ensure delivery
IKAN handles all backorders and logistics
Packaging Disposal
You manage and dispose of all packaging materials
IKAN removes all wrapping materials and garbage
Installation
Not included; $500.00 credit towards installation service, valid for 90 days
Professional installation included with support from start to finish
Customization
Best suited for basic kitchens without customizations or angles
Suited for any kitchen design, including customizations and angles
Post-Sale Support
Limited to providing IKEA plans and 90-day installation credit
Full project support with no-cost return visits if it's an IKAN issue

FAQs

At IKAN, we provide ongoing support from our design & install team throughout your DIY project. Whether it’s answering questions, troubleshooting challenges, or providing additional guidance, we are committed to ensuring a successful outcome for every DIY enthusiast.

Why should I choose IKAN for my kitchen project?
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Can you help with financing for my kitchen project?
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Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

See why our clients trust IKAN with their kitchen projects – their words say it all.

"This is my third project with IKAN. I cannot recommend them enough! The whole team is amazing to work with. Amy, Kyler, Eric. They have an amazing origin story and that follows through on the whole process! The first kitchen we did was in 2014 and it still looks brand new! We added the laundry room in 2016 and now our suite kitchen! Thank you so much! I couldn’t love it anymore! And I will add this whole renovation was a five week turn around, the kitchen process was the smoothest easiest part with the best results!! Thank you again IKAN team!I will forever be a customer (but I hope not too soon I’m tired 🤣)."

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Amanda

"We had a great experience with IKAN. Olivia, the designer, came and helped us arrange and organize the layout of our new kitchen. Ken the carpenter, installed the cabinets with the utmost perfection! Everything was done professionally and on schedule. We have recommended IKAN to anyone that we speak to!! Thank you IKAN for making this a relaxing and special experience."

Granco Surfaces
Karen

"Me and my husband used IKAN to build our dream kitchen and we had a really great experience with them. Each encounter we had with them, whether it was in their showroom, via phone or email or in person in our home was very positive. Olivia was our designer and she was lovely to work with. She had great ideas for the layout and what the finishes could be. She always responded to our emails in a timely manner. The work itself was done quickly and efficiently in only a few days (we had demo’d the kitchen ourselves). Each day the builders left they left it in as clean of a state as they could considering the amount of work being done. Once it was finished Olivia came to make sure everything was good and that we were happy. We love our kitchen and always get compliments when people come over. Thanks IKAN! We would highly recommend IKAN to anyone!"

Isaac Butt
Jennifer

"We are working with IKAN for our kitchen reno and it has been such a positive experience. Rebecca is our designer and she is truly amazing! She has gone above and beyond answering all of our questions and walking us through the process. I have found the level of professionalism and customer service at IKAN outstanding! The members of the team that we have dealt with have been so pleasant and accommodating (Rebecca, Kyler, Gail) They treat you like you are the one and only. I would highly recommend IKAN."

Kim Persley
Gigi

"We live in Ontario and were referred to IKAN from a friend and we are very happy with the service! Christine was friendly and helpful, she designed our kitchen remotely with the dimensions and photos we sent her. She has lots of great tips for optimizing storage and all you have to do is press “order” on the ikea website from the list she makes. We are very glad we had IKAN design the kitchen and it took the stress out of designing and ordering. Kitchen Renos are stressful enough!"

Granco Surfaces
P&A Moesker

"Wonderful service! We contracted IKAN to design and build an Ikea kitchen for our suite and they did a wonderful job. The quality of the cabinets, hinges and slow close hardware were all surprisingly very good. The IKAN folks were friendly, had a good attention to detail, were timely and friendly."

Stephen Kagan
Stephen

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