4 steps to plan your kitchen

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. That’s why we have tools that’ll help you out with the perfect design. And, if you want some expert advice we have kitchen planners on hand to help online, at the store, or on the phone, each step of the way.

A brown DUNDERGUBBE moving box in the kitchen

Before you start planning - find your favourite style and design

What kind of kitchen are you thinking about? Just changing the doors on your kitchen cabinets can change the whole atmosphere, and the combination of shelves or drawers depending on what you want to store will also affect the usability and design of your kitchen.

See the different styles of kitchens with different doors.

1. Measure

For accurate planning, make sure the measurements are correct. Measure the width, depth and height of the installation area to millimetre, while visualising the kitchen as you envisage it. Check the location of sockets, switches and water supplies, and measure any ventilation holes or wiring that protrude from the wall.

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2.Start planning

IKEA can help you plan your kitchen.There are many things to consider when planning, such as ensuring a smooth flow for cooking, the placement of stoves and storage. Planning often takes more than one session, so make sure you book well in advance. We can also help you either in store or online. *The service is only provided in Japanese

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3. Order & payment

Once you have completed your plan, you can place your order at your local IKEA shop or via the Remote Planning service. When you order your products, our staff will explain payment methods and delivery day if you have reserved items. If necessary, we can also arrange delivery and installation services. You can pay at the IKEA shop or remotely by credit card (mail-link payment) or bank transfer. Shopping credit (instalment payment) is also available.

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4.Installation

IKEA kitchens can be assembled by yourself, but you should always have your kitchen wired for electricity and plumbed for gas by your authentically trained professional. We also recommend that you use our kitchen installation service, as wall fixing is essential for safety reasons.

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Reference

This Kitchen Planning Guide (PDF) explains in detail each step of building a kitchen (measuring dimensions, planning, ordering and installation) as described above.

Kitchen planning guide (Japanese)
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Other documents are available in addition to this. Please click on the links below to see them.

Kitchen buying guide