You Could Do It Yourself…But Why Would You?
Good design should be accessible.
We believe you shouldn’t have to spend $50,000 to have a personalized, well designed space you are in love with. Since kitchens are the heart of the home - why not focus there.
Our mission is to intertwine good design, speed, efficiency, quality and flexibility into kitchen building.
Standard kitchen renovations can take months of planning and design, and even longer in lead times and construction. We achieve this by using high quality Ikea cabinetry, and aftermarket door suppliers to create high end, custom kitchens.
We aim to make the process as user friendly as possible while paying attention to your budget -but not compromising on function or design.
We choose Ikea for a few reasons
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In terms of functionality, interior organization, and hardware, you’re not going to be able to get a comparable product at a comparable price point. Ikea’s kitchen products are on par with industry’s best
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The Ikea kitchen is modular and allows you to really customize a kitchen to your needs - from box sizes to interior fittings, it’s cost vs. quality is incredible
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Stores everywhere (ikea) and easy shipping if needed
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Not much else to say here - 25 year warranty.
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Ikea cabinetry comes in a wide range of widths, from 12 inches to 47 inches, and you can do so much with them.
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Ikea uses Blum hardware - which is considered the best hardware you can get in the industry.
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Very sturdy construction and hardware - Blum hardware is the best, most durable around
Why choose SKANDIA to install your kitchen?
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We think of Skandia as a customer service company that happens to be really good at designing and installing kitchens.
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With over 100 Ikea kitchens installed, we’re experts at customizing standard Ikea boxes and layouts, and its efficiencies. We’re also pretty darn good at designing using their boxes, as well as custom fronts to create a custom feel.
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Workmanship, guaranteed. We offer a 1 year guarantee on all our work. If you’re not happy, we aren’t.
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From planning to final installation, we handle the entire process so you can enjoy your dream kitchen with zero hassle. Or, whatever parts you’d like us to help with, from design, to ordering and install.
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We pride ourselves on staying on schedule and within budget—no surprises, just results.
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Get started with a free site measure consultation where we explore your vision and measure your space for your future plans.
Our most frequently asked…
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The old adage - you get what you pay for - is generally correct.
There are many options available for installers, handymen, etc. Our entire careers we’ve been involved with Ikea in some aspect or another. We know it inside and out.
We’ve become familiar with the quirks it has, and challenges you can sometimes face upon assembly and install.
You’re not just paying for an install. You’re paying for experience, knowledge, and love of the product.
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Great question.
You can. It’s set up for that.
We’ve installed over 100 Ikea kitchens, and know the ins and outs of it, how to work with it, and how to ensure success. Every time. We also have it down to a science, where we’re in and out in generally in 4 days.
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Absolutely. It’s our bread and butter.
Although we offer a complete design service, which maximizes the use and efficiency of Ikea products, we’d be glad to install your kitchen for you.
Just note - we will only install if we’ve built the cabinets.
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This depends on many things. Are you using non-Ikea fronts? Are we assembling off-site? Generally, the actual install takes 2-4 days. Other factors can increase this time frame though.
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We’re confident you’re going to love it. But if for some reason we want to make a change or two - we’ve built these into our design packages. If you still aren’t happy with it - we’ll make sure to change the design to leave you in love with your kitchen.
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Yes! We can design using Ikea boxes, and coordinate aftermarket doors to make your kitchen truly custom to you.
We’ve decided to work with what we think are the best around - in SwedeGrain veneer and painted doors. It can all be customized to fit your vision.
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Simply put, no.
We’re not plumbing or electrical contractors. We’ll measure and ensure services are where they need to be, or need to be moved to based on the designs we’ve agreed upon, but we will not perform the work.
What we can do is recommend and coordinate these tasks for you should it need to happen.
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Absolutely! Bring us your blueprints and we will create an Ikea plan and product list with pricing, and installation quote just the same as for a renovation project.
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As part of our installation services, our installers will install laminate or wood-veneer countertops from Ikea when your cabinets are installed.
If you prefer custom countertops, we can refer you to some good options in your area.
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Absolutely! While there are some limitations, our installers are experts at thinking outside the box and are very skilled at customizing Ikea cabinets to personalize your design and better suit your space.
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Tough question. Ikea products are very transparent, and a great value for the budget. Our design services prices can be found here.
As for installation - we quote based on number of cabinets, customization if required, and other circumstances. For a very rough estimate - it could be anywhere between $150 - $250 per cabinet. That includes everything from build to final door install.
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Yes! We love that for you. We’ve partnered with what we believe is the best option in Canada for wood veneer and painted door and drawer fronts. SwedeGrain.
We can order manage that for you as well during the process.
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Our design service includes an in-home or on-site visit and measurement. During this time, we’ll bring you samples of Ikea’s line, as well as a full line of SwedeGrain door fronts to discuss your vision for your space.
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