http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/ Personalizing the IKEA Experience - IKEAFANS - An IKEA community with forums, blogs, pictures, articles and access to IKEA instructions for IKEA Fans. en Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:56:30 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/ http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/fisheggs/whoops-58-1966/ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:26:52 GMT Heh. So the kitchen design gods are here to make sure I stay humble, apparently.

I installed one of the Rev-a-shelf 3" spice pullouts between two of my upper cabinets. I wanted to avoid a handle because I have two vertical black lansa handles there and didn't think any sort of handle would look good.

Here's a shot of it pulled out:




I carved out a little finger pull behind it to pull it out. This worked fine up until last week....

Finger pull:



Then I got busy and installed on the panels that wrap my cabinets (seen in the first shot). They come out flush with the cabinet doors. Pretty! But see the problem??




That's right. Now, when the pullout is closed, you can't get to the finger pull. Whoops. Now I get to decide whether I want to make a finger HOLE that is visible from the front, or just put on a little black knob in between the two lansa pulls.

Sheesh.

In the grand scheme of things, I'm at least able to sooth my wounded ego by looking at my AWESOME undercabinet lighting. ]]> fisheggs http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/fisheggs/whoops-58-1966/ http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/danielcastro/still-deciding-if-plan-b-possible-1965/ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:17:10 GMT Originally, we planned to replace the existing cabinets but more or less keep everything where it is (i.e. range, sink, fridge, etc).

I have the current plan divided into three stages: 1) the short side (range); 2) the fridge & pantry; 3) the sink / dishwasher area. I figured doing it in these stages would allow me to keep using the kitchen most of the time.

Saturday morning I began our "demolition" for stage 1 and took out two base cabinets. Got off to a slow start because I needed a #2 recessed square bit and had to make a run to Lowes. But then I got the two base cabinets out. Did not realize the floor was unfinished where the cabinets were. Also found out that a pipe sticks out from the wall and I will have to cut off part of the back cabinet.

Next, I shut off power for a few minutes and took out the range hood. No outlet up there so I will need to install one for the microwave.

On a positive note, we did discover that there is a gas outlet behind the stove, so if we replace appliances I can switch to a gas stove.

Kristina and I went to Ikea on Saturday afternoon and picked up the cabinets for stage 1. Total bill came to around $800 (2 base cabinets, 3 wall cabinets).

But after getting home and giving it more consideration (around 4 AM on Sunday), I realized that I really wanted to swap the range and fridge to create a (hopefully) better workflow. I came up with a great new layout, but now I'm realizing the downside of a townhouse -- moving outlets/gas lines is more difficult.

Currently I have an electric range. To put in a new 240 volt, 50 amp outlet would require running a new line from the circuit breaker outside -- ballpark estimate around $1500. Would have been easier with access to an exterior wall. Oh well. I do not think we will go down this route, but the contractor I spoke to last night asked for a day to think it over for a possible solution. In all likelihood though, it is back to plan A.

I sold the range hood last night on craigslist and buyer also took the two base cabinets.

I've pulled out the garbage compactor so I could take some photos and list that as well.



]]> danielcastro http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/danielcastro/still-deciding-if-plan-b-possible-1965/ http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/sammyp028/loft-bed-conundrum-1964/ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:05:22 GMT could someone please help me identify this loft bed? could someone please help me identify this loft bed? ]]> sammyp028 http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/sammyp028/loft-bed-conundrum-1964/ http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/danielcastro/day-0-love-house-hate-kitchen-1963/ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:01:59 GMT We are getting started on our kitchen project. The plan is to tear out all the original cabinets from the 80s style kitchen and replace with Adel MB cabinets. Originally, we planned to just replace the cabinets and keep the existing configuration. After experimenting with a few different configurations, I am now going to see about moving around the stove and refrigerator to create a better work flow. Here are the original kitchen photos (some taken from before we moved in -- i.e. that is not our table or decorations). Image: http://www.castroturf.com/ikea/day0a.jpg Image: http://www.castroturf.com/ikea/day0b.jpg Image: http://www.castroturf.com/ikea/day0c.jpg We are getting started on our kitchen project. The plan is to tear out all the original cabinets from the 80s style kitchen and replace with Adel MB cabinets. Originally, we planned to just replace the cabinets and keep the existing configuration.

After experimenting with a few different configurations, I am now going to see about moving around the stove and refrigerator to create a better work flow.

Here are the original kitchen photos (some taken from before we moved in -- i.e. that is not our table or decorations).





]]> danielcastro http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/danielcastro/day-0-love-house-hate-kitchen-1963/ http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/lirpae/getting-ready-big-kitchen-redo-1962/ Fri, 28 Nov 2008 02:56:58 GMT So we are getting ready for the big kitchen redo, I have made 3 kitchen layouts so far and my husband is not a fan of any of them. I really like my first one though. Pics will be posted soon. So we are getting ready for the big kitchen redo, I have made 3 kitchen layouts so far and my husband is not a fan of any of them. I really like my first one though. Pics will be posted soon. ]]> Lirpae http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/lirpae/getting-ready-big-kitchen-redo-1962/ http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/poorowner/picked-up-kitchen-cabinets-1961/ Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:44:52 GMT Picked up our cabinets from Ikea warehouse today. 2 pallets over 1700 lbs. Then I went to pick up another 400 lbs of porcelain tiles. It wasn't too bad unloading, not one thing was overly heavy. We checked off everything and was delighted to find nothing was missing.



Here are just part of the cargo, which are the doors we opened to check right away, there are a couple with minor stain issues but I might not exchange it.




What came in the mail today was a very well packed item, fedex only managed to put a small hole in it, the whole box was honeycombed for strength.



It's refreshing to look at despite the mess around the house. I work with cars and metal and I can tell this is a nice piece of fabrication





Does anyone know how far is this supposed to stick out? They do give you a full 6" on the side. I think maybe just flush with the front inside edge is good.

]]> PoorOwner http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/poorowner/picked-up-kitchen-cabinets-1961/ http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/primarniqueen/tidahom-drawer-fronts-1960/ Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:27:49 GMT Still having trouble screwing the plain drawer fronts that come with Tidahom kitchen ( screws appear too long) gap between drawer base and front I took back to shop. Fitter there managed to get screws in slightly better after using two fully charged industrial type electric screwdrivers! But I have no chance at home!!! Still having trouble screwing the plain drawer fronts that come with Tidahom kitchen ( screws appear too long) gap between drawer base and front I took back to shop. Fitter there managed to get screws in slightly better after using two fully charged industrial type electric screwdrivers! But I have no chance at home!!! ]]> primarniqueen http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/primarniqueen/tidahom-drawer-fronts-1960/ http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/jeremyfrubermeister/can-anyone-tell-me-what-grey-metallic-computer-desk-called-1959/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:18:02 GMT I recently got a second hand IKEA computer desk that someone was throwing away, with most of the pieces. However there is a sort of sliding mouse mat which slides completely out of the desk and falls onto the floor... Presumably there used to be some piece which prevents it from sliding too far and keeps it level? Can anyone help?

I would have attached a photo, but the site doesn't seem to allow it. ]]> jeremyfrubermeister http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/jeremyfrubermeister/can-anyone-tell-me-what-grey-metallic-computer-desk-called-1959/ http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/ikea2084/help-wanted-project-coming-up-1958/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:13:39 GMT Hi everyone. You may have guessed but I'm thinking of doing a little project on Ikea (mainly cos I love it so much but also cos I think it's there's nothing else like it and I want to find out a bit more...).

I'm really looking for a couple - it would be ideal if you've just moved in together. So if you're a young couple (newlyweds??) and are just about to kit out your home with Ikea stuff then halt and get in touch!! Would love to talk more. Any pointers also welcome.

xIkea2084:) ]]> Ikea2084 http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/ikea2084/help-wanted-project-coming-up-1958/ http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/dcole/help-finding-discontinued-item-1957/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:12:47 GMT I am looking to purchase a new Ingebo dark brown cover for the 2 seat Mysinge sofa. This sofa has been discontinued in the US and I have been unable to find a new cover for it. The Ikea UK carries this product but does not ship to the US. Any idea/suggestions on how/where I can find this item? I am looking to purchase a new Ingebo dark brown cover for the 2 seat Mysinge sofa. This sofa has been discontinued in the US and I have been unable to find a new cover for it. The Ikea UK carries this product but does not ship to the US. Any idea/suggestions on how/where I can find this item? ]]> dcole http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/dcole/help-finding-discontinued-item-1957/ http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/groove-merchant/flooring-1956/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:07:10 GMT Have made some progress on the floor tiling over the past couple weeks.

Didn't quite get all the grouting done yesterday, but should be able to get it done this week and the final coats of sealer.

Then comes wall paint. I know this is backward to the ceiling, walls, floor methodology, but color selection was slower than expected.

After paint the remaining steps are trimwork, cabinet assembly/install, countertops and sink/final plumbing. Hoping to get the kitchen useable by end of year.

I will post photos of the floor soon. ]]> groove merchant http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/groove-merchant/flooring-1956/ http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/jcinthebox/looking-ekeskog-armchair-slipcover-1955/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:28:29 GMT Hi all - I'm looking for an EKESKOG armchair slipcover in Roen brown. Please let me know if you have one or know where to purchase one! Thank-you! ]]> jcinthebox http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/jcinthebox/looking-ekeskog-armchair-slipcover-1955/ http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/pullman_jenn/old-neglected-rental-house-new-kitchen-1954/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:15:50 GMT Hi y'all,
My husband and I bought an old victorian (built 1900) house that was rundown and abused but 'cute'. Since it was my first house, and his first old house we had no idea how much work it would be. Anyway, we've finally gotten the kitchen to a 'presentable' stage and I thought I'd share our progress :) . I have the before pics, but since it doesn't look _too_ bad, I should explain. The lower cabinets were 34" high, and there was only 15" between lower and uppers. The cabinets were very grimy and in poor shape.
The floor was icky vinyl that we pulled up and had the original fir floors refinished (we didn't know there was fir under the vinyl). All the kitchen electrical had to be redone. The door to the mudroom was moved, and a new window was installed. The sink was moved as well
We did the vast majority ourselves, shelling out $ for the floor refinishing (too toxic) and the oven circuit (too heavy duty to do ourselves). I had originally scheduled about one month to finish. We are 3 months in and about 90% done.
Here are some before pics;


And some after pics:


You can see more pics in the gallery. ]]> Pullman_Jenn http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/pullman_jenn/old-neglected-rental-house-new-kitchen-1954/ http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/sabine/fully-functioning-1953/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:19:19 GMT Yippeee yippee yippeee



I now have a fully functioning kitchen. No more cooking on the little one burner! No more relying on the little toaster oven or the George Foreman grill for meals. And no more doing dishes in the garage!

I already professed love for my Siemens oven. And now I LOVE my Siemens d/w. Its very much like a Bosch I used to own. Amazingly quiet and gets the water super hot and dishes super clean. We've been without a d/w since i moved into this house 5 years ago. How did I manage?!



I've only cooked some scrambled eggs on the new Jenn Air cooktop, but it heated up quickly and the Home Depo Arietta hood is quiet and efficient.

And my sink (Blanco Silgranit) ! I am so glad I choose the one big sink option. My d/h (the dishwasher in the house) loves it. Its super easy to keep clean too.

The countertops are also geat, but do show spots and stuff easily, so I find myself constantly wiping them down. But thats because I am always wanting them to sparkle.



Now I just have a few details left. Pendants over the peninsula, some floating shelves and ...the backsplash. I am still at a loss of what to do with that, and may post a backsplooziesplat request for ideas to the forum soon. ]]> sabine http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/sabine/fully-functioning-1953/ http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/primarniqueen/helpwith-drwer-fronts-1952/ Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:40:30 GMT Hi I am new to IKEA and just bought a complete Tildaholm kitchen- love the ease of assembly except that on the 5 drawer base unit the screws supplied to fix the drawer fronts seem too long and the drawee fronts have a gap between them and the base - anyone have the answer? Also on the 80 cm wide 3 drawer unit the panelled drawers are ok but the flat top drawer has this problem too- I have 10 drawers to fit so need to get to bottom of this. Hi I am new to IKEA and just bought a complete Tildaholm kitchen- love the ease of assembly except that on the 5 drawer base unit the screws supplied to fix the drawer fronts seem too long and the drawee fronts have a gap between them and the base - anyone have the answer?

Also on the 80 cm wide 3 drawer unit the panelled drawers are ok but the flat top drawer has this problem too- I have 10 drawers to fit so need to get to bottom of this. ]]> primarniqueen http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/blogs/primarniqueen/helpwith-drwer-fronts-1952/