Kitchens by Rannes
Measurements, the layout plan, choosing fronts, deciding on under-cabinet lights and everything else about your new kitchen.
Ordering, removing the old kitchen, plumbing, electrical and paint, then installing the cabinets, countertop, sink and appliances.
Kitchen measurement & in-home planning
To design your new kitchen, you need a plan. Maybe you have one already, or maybe IKEA will help you make one. If you don’t have a plan yet, I always recommend letting me help you create one.
After visiting IKEA, you probably know which style you like best. I visit you at home, take all the measurements and plan the layout with you in the IKEA Home Planner, so the kitchen works for the way you use it: cabinets, panels, fillers, handles and appliances.
What I measure
- Room dimensions: height, length and width
- Size and position of windows and doors, incl. sill heights
- Position of exterior walls and sloping ceilings
- Position of electrical, water and gas connections and other fixtures
- Whether corners are square and walls are plumb
What you get
- A detailed layout and 3D drawing from the IKEA Home Planner, emailed as a PDF
- An itemized price quote for the IKEA products (cabinetry and appliances)
- An explanation of the buying and installation process
Important to know
- Walls and ceilings don’t need to be finished, and plumbing, gas and electrical connections don’t need to be in place for the appointment.
- I don’t bring samples, only my experience and sound advice. This is a planning service, not a design service: I know about function and layout, not about style.
- Before our appointment, I’ll ask you to fill out this form.
From IKEA boxes to a finished kitchen, in seven steps
Once the final design is agreed on, everything else falls into place. Getting a new kitchen doesn’t need to be complicated.
Order, pickup or delivery
When the layout and parts list have been double-checked and finalized, you can order everything from IKEA, in store or by phone. With the printout from the IKEA planner, they can pull up your list and turn it into an order.
I suggest letting IKEA deliver. They have a reasonable flat fee, so it’s not worth the hassle of bringing it all home yourself.
Removal of the old kitchen
If it’s a renovation, the old kitchen has to come out before I can install the new one. If you don’t want to do that yourself, I’ll gladly refer you to a reliable guy I know very well, who can also dispose of the old cabinets.
If the old kitchen is in reasonable shape, it might even bring in some money, or be picked up for free, on Facebook Marketplace or Kijiji.
Painting, plumbing and electrical
With the old kitchen out, it’s time for any major changes to the plumbing and electrical. If the stove, fridge, sink and dishwasher stay in (almost) the same spots, you may only need minor adjustments. Moving them means more work, but you’ll know that from the plan, so you can book an electrician and plumber in good time.
For the best result, paint the walls and ceilings before I install the cabinets and panels.
Installation of your new kitchen
Now the room is ready, and I assemble and install all the IKEA parts: cabinets, doors, drawers, panels, shelves, toe-kicks, handles, knobs and cabinet lights, all according to IKEA’s instructions.
The only things I generally don’t install are the countertop and the sink, faucet, unless it’s an IKEA laminate or butcher block countertop without joints. If floating floors go in after the kitchen, I install the panels that run to the floor afterwards.
Countertop measurement
When all the base cabinets are installed, the countertop company can come and measure. If I start on a Monday, everything is usually ready for them on Thursday morning. A very large kitchen can take a day or two longer, so check with me before booking them.
Looking for a reliable countertop company with a short turnaround and outstanding quality? I’m happy to refer you. Just ask.
Countertop and sink installation
The countertop company installs the countertop and the sink. Depending on the company, the countertop arrives between one and five weeks after measuring.
Finalizing
Once the countertop, sink and faucet are in, and the plumbing and electrical are done, the renovation is complete. Doors, drawers, handles, knobs and toe-kicks are most likely installed by then. If not, I come back and finish my work, including any floor-length panels if you had floating floors installed.
Then your new kitchen is ready for you to move in.
Questions, or ready for an estimate?
Send me your IKEA planner link or layout PDF for a fixed estimate, or just email me your questions. Want to hear from earlier clients first? Read my reviews on Google.
Or email lars@kitchensbyrannes.ca
IKEA kitchen planning, assembly and installation in Ottawa. 340+ kitchens installed.
- 613 867 1810
- lars@kitchensbyrannes.ca
- Mon–Fri 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
- 104 Rothesay Dr.
Kanata, ON K2L 2X1
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