This guide helps you follow all the
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your style and measuring your IKEA
kitchen to planning, ordering and
installation.
from start
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KITCHEN
PLANNING
GUIDE
IKEA BE E 23 R1
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INTRODUCTION
We know how complex your project can be.
There are so many choices, so many decisions to
make. Our experienced kitchen experts at your
IKEA store and Customer Service are there to
make your journey towards your new kitchen as
straightforward as possible and minimise your
stress. And if you feel you could do with some
help with any of the steps in this guide, we can
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page 16-17.
GETTING
STARTED
At IKEA, you’ll nd everything you need for your
complete dream kitchen. Large or small, we have
a very wide range of well-designed, coordinated
kitchen products to suit every need, every style
and every personality. And our kitchens are
specially designed to make it easy for you to
install them yourself.
ON YOUR NEW
IKEA KITCHEN
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CONTENTS
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your style
Take some time to dream a
little. How do you see your ideal
kitchen looking and what should
be in it? We show you where to
mine inspiration and ideas.
Measure
It’s very important to get your
measurements right, as they
are the foundations your new
kitchen is built on. We show you
how to do it right.
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You can do everything by yourself,
but you don’t have to. Check out all
our services here.
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Sketch out your kitchen and see
how it would look. We give you
some recommendations and tips.
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There are various ways to order and
you can choose between taking it
home yourself or getting us to deliver
it. You can install your kitchen yourself
or ask us to do it for you.
More
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We have everything from inspiring
brochures and 3D planners to a
practical installation guide to help
make the whole process as easy –
and fun – as possible, from design to
delivery and installation.
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MEASUREFIND YOUR STYLE
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01 
from wall to wall and from the corners to the doors.
02 Measure every window, including frame, and how
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of your space. Do the same for all doors.
Measure
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It’s not hard to measure the space where you plan to
install your kitchen, but you do need to get it right.
That’s because the whole process is based on these
measurements. Take your time to ensure they are precise.
Always take your measurements in millimetres to avoid
any calculation errors. Here’s how to go about it.
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This is when your dreams and ideas start to take shape. Think
about what you need, and how you want your ideal kitchen to
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A: 
03 Note everything that sticks out into the space, like
radiators, ventilation shafts and pipes.
Measure and note the position of existing sockets and
switches, as well as new ones you plan to install.
Note the position of your water connections. If you
plan to move them, note their new positions.
Perhaps you’re
more of a
traditionalist who
likes a kitchen to
have lots of visible
drawers and
details...
...or maybe
you prefer a
modern look,
with streamlined
designs and
drawers neatly
tucked away
behind large
doors...
...or are you
somewhere
in between?
Someone who
wants the best of
both worlds?
IKEA store
At your IKEA store, you can step
into various model kitchens in
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doors and drawers to see what’s
inside, check out the functions of
our appliances and chat with our
kitchen experts for even more
inspiration.
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Our website is packed with style
inspiration and functional ideas.
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gallery. We’ve also split up every
kitchen into their component parts
to make it easier for you to mix and
match the kitchen of your dreams.
More at .
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PLAN YOUR KITCHENMEASURE
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01 Start in the corner where the
worktop will touch the wall. Take
precise measurements along the
wall, always starting at the same
point.
02 To measure depth, start from
the wall. Remember to add 15mm
for the overhang.
03 Add 30mm for the overhang
in the event of a freestanding
worktop (for a kitchen island, say).
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C: 
Like to change the worktop in your existing
kitchen? It’s vital to get the measurements
precisely right, especially if you’re going for a
custom worktop.
You can use this calculator to design
your custom kitchen worktop. It also
calculates the price. Design the worktop
that suits you by combining various
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styles from our kitchen range.
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There are quite a few things to keep in mind. Take your
time to make sure your kitchen is exactly what you want.
We’ve collected various recommendations and tips on the
next few pages to help you on your way.
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convenient and comfortable. Review your current kitchen
and make a list of what’s good and what needs improving.
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01 

up area improves your kitchen experience
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When planning your kitchen,
always think in terms of
three work areas:
The space between these
work areas is known as the
work triangle.
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triangle makes it easy for you
to move from one job to the
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when more than one person
is working in the kitchen.
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PLAN YOUR KITCHEN PLAN YOUR KITCHEN
05 If you have enough space, a kitchen island provides
additional storage and lots of extra space to work. It
also functions as a social hub. Leave 1200mm between
the island and other cabinets to ensure you can move
around easily.
03 A gallery kitchen is ideal when more than one
person work in the kitchen at the same time. There is
also a lot of space for preparing and storage.
01 The worktop between the hub
and the sink is the best place to
prepare food.
02 Make sure that cabinets that face
each other are far enough apart to
allow you to open the doors on both
sides at the same time.
03 Don’t hang the wall cabinets so
low that they obstruct your view of
the worktop.
04 Make space for mats where you
can place hot pots
05 For safety’s sake and to ensure it
works optimally, an extractor hood
should be installed above the hob
at the height stated in the assembly
instructions.
07 
between wall and base cabinets and
the wall to ensure there is enough
space to open doors and drawers.
08 If the worktop extends more
than 250mm beyond the cabinet,
add an extra support.
09 Place the hob and sink along the
same wall to avoid the need to move
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06 
it maximises the work triangle and provides lots of
storage options.
04 
This layout is also convenient if you want to have a
dining table or a kitchen island.
02 
much space. Strictly speaking, there’s no work
triangle, but the three areas are connected together.
50mm
> 250mm
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06 If you are installing wall
cabinets beside the extractor hood,
remember to factor in the cover
panels.
800mm
550mm
1200mm
500mm 500mm
50mm 50mm
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Here we give you some recommendations and
tips, along with advice on avoiding common
pitfalls to build the ideal kitchen.
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PLAN YOUR KITCHENPLAN YOUR KITCHEN
D: 
01 If you install your oven higher up,
you won’t have to stoop.
02 Placing the dishwasher beside
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empty and minimises the probability
of spills.
03 Store kitchen utensils, pots and
pans close to the hub and sink where
they are easy to reach while you’re
busy. Put cutlery in a drawer close to
the dining table.
04 Drawers keep everything in one
place, so you can immediately take
out what you need. Insert drawer
mats to stop contents clanging
about when you open the drawer.
05 Put the waste sorting bin under or
close by the sink for easy access.
09 Display your best glasses on
tempered glass shelves behind glass
doors. Add cabinet lighting to add
ambiance and make the space look
bigger.
10 Use wall rails and accessories to
make optimal use of wall space and
minimise clutter on the worktop.
It also lets you keep utensils and
containers close by for convenience.
11 If you have the space, add
storage options and space with a
trolley or a workbench.
06 Electrical push openers are ideal
when you have your hands full and
need to open a drawer with a knee
or an elbow. Or when your hands
are dirty.
07 Make optimal use of the space
behind fronts with interior drawers.
It looks neat and tidy on the outside,
because everything is put away in
the drawers on the inside.
08 Use drawer lighting to easily
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having to switch on your kitchen
light.
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You may need to compromise if your space is limited.
01 
600mm cabinet. Ensure at least
100mm between the sink and
the edge of the worktop to avoid
creating any structural weak spots.
02 Leave at least 400mm between
the hob and the sink for food
preparation.
03 Leave at least 200mm between
the hob and the wall to ensure you
can cook safely.
04 
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cabinets instead.
05 Use wall space to maximise
storage options and free up your
worktop.
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01 Putting a sink under a window
is great when you’re washing up
by hand, but if the window opens
inwards the tap might get in the way.
02 It’s better not to place the sink
in a corner or at the end of a row of
cabinets. That cuts your workspace
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03 Installing an oven in a corner cuts
your workspace and disrupts the
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damage or stains on the wall.
04 Putting appliances like an oven,
dishwasher or extractor hood in
a corner may prevent you from
opening adjacent cabinets and
drawers fully.
100mm
370mm
400mm
200mm
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You can, of course, design your own kitchen.
Pop by the kitchen department in your store
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delighted to help you.
Or you can take it easy and use our planning
service. That saves you a lot of time and you
get a kitchen plan that ticks all your boxes.
For more details, see the service brochure.
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Visiting an IKEA store is always a great
shopping experience. You can get new ideas
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are there to support and advice you. And you
can take most products straight home with
you. But if a great idea pops into your head at
3 a.m., you don’t have to wait for the store to
open! On the website you can choose from lots
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some wonderful interior design ideas.
For more details, see the service brochure.
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SERVICESORDER, GET IT HOME AND INSTALL
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Our wide range of services gives you the freedom to set the price of your new kitchen by choosing the products
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However, we recommend dropping by your IKEA store to chat with our kitchen
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order right there and then if you’re ready.
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The kitchen installation guide is a good place to
start. Pick one up at your IKEA store or download
a digital version from the IKEA website. It sets
out the whole process step by step. It’s also
important to follow the assembly instructions
provided in every product package.
If you need help with installation, you can use our
kitchen installation service.
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The kitchen installation guide
clearly states the order in
which you should build your
IKEA kitchen, as well as giving
some tips to solve some less
straightforward
challenges.
Read more about
our installation
services on page
15.
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KEUKEN
IN S TAL L AT I E -
GIDS
Deze gids biedt tips en
stapsgewijze instructies
om zelf je keuken te installeren.
Een gids voor
het installeren
van een nieuwe
IKEA keuken
YOU CAN DO EVERYTHING YOURSELF
BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO.
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plan, you can make an appointment to run
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to make any adjustments as needed. You
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appointment at .
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We install your new kitchen and coordinate
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installation we do one last check to ensure
the orders and dimensions are completely
right. Trained kitchen installers take care of
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sinks and taps, and installing the worktops
and appliances. Your kitchen is installed in
accordance with the strictest standards and
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installation.
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• Assembly and installation of all cabinets
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• Installation and connection of the sink, the
tap with siphon, IKEA electrical appliances to
electricity and gas and IKEA worktop lighting
• Installation of cover panels, handles and
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Most of our products are designed and
packaged so you can take them with you. But,
if you prefer, we can also deliver them to your
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SERVICESSERVICES
MORE INFORMATION AND ADVICEMORE INFORMATION AND ADVICE
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Find tons of inspiration and ideas
for getting the most out of your
METOD kitchen – whether you’re
looking for something new or
just want to refresh an existing
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every conceivable product to
create your ideal kitchen.
METOD
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This buying guide tells you
everything you need to know to
ensure you position and arrange
your cabinets just right.
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install your kitchen yourself.
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Design the METOD kitchen of your
dreams in 3D. The price of every
detail and the entire kitchen will
be displayed immediately. You can
have your plan approved online
and order it straight away. See
 for more details.
You can pick up all brochures and guides in your
IKEA store or access them at IKEA.be.
KEUKEN
IN S TALL AT I E-
GIDS
Deze gids biedt tips en
stapsgewijze instructies
om zelf je keuken te installeren.
Een gids voor
het installeren
van een nieuwe
IKEA keuken
Haal het maximum uit je METOD keukenkasten
Hoe ziet jouw droomkeuken eruit? Hoeveel tijd wil je er door-
brengen en wat wil je er precies doen? Als het over keukens gaat,
is iedereen anders. Onze dromen, behoeften en vereisten lopen
sterk uiteen. Op deze enorme diversiteit is toch geen beter ant-
woord dan een exibel keukensysteem met kasten die voor ieder-
een geschikt zijn en die je bijna overal kan inpassen? Hoe groot
of klein jouw woning of gezin ook is, met kasten in verschillende
afmetingen, lades met eindeloze mogelijkheden en uitgekiende
kastinrichting maak je van je droomkeuken een echte keuken bij
jou thuis.
50 jaar keukenervaring
We ontwikkelen al een halve eeuw keukens. We luisteren al een
ruime tijd naar mensen van over de hele wereld om keukens te
ontwerpen die jarenlang aan je dagelijkse behoeften zullen vol-
doen. Dankzij onze ervaring maken we stijlvolle, functionele en
hardwerkende keukens waar jij graag uren in zal doorbrengen. Je
mag er zeker van zijn dat we de ervaring en de kennis hebben om
je te begeleiden bij elke stap op weg naar jouw droomkeuken.
KOOPHULP
METOD keukenkasten
Op je IKEA METOD keuken
krijg je 25 jaar garantie. Le es er
meer over in de garantiefo lder.
Het is mogelijk dat produ cten (die hier worden get oond) in dit woonwarenhu is niet verkrijgbaa r
zijn. Neem contact op me t een medewerker of kijk o p IKEA.be voor meer infor matie. Voor meer
productinformatie, zie IKEA.be en het prijskaartje. Sommige elementen vereisen montage.
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Customer support
© Inter IKEA Systems B.V. 2022
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To ensure the very best planning experience, follow these tips
before visiting our kitchen experts at your IKEA store:
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The dimensions of your kitchen
Your IKEA Kitchen Planner login details
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Cabinets, drawers and fronts
Doors and handles
Worktops
Sinks
Taps
Oven
Microwave oven
Hob
Extractor hood – what kind of ventilation do you have?
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Dishwasher
Lighting – work and home lighting
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friendly, so you’ll enjoy spending time in
yours for many years to come. Quality is
very important, as are style and function.
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guarantee.
Guarantees apply from the date of purchase
at IKEA. The original receipt is required as
proof of purchase.
Kitchen planning service
Delivery
Kitchen assembly
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