FAQs
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Based on our experience in the industry, the value and quality of IKEA® cabinets can’t be beat. Specifically:
Affordability: IKEA® offers high-quality solutions at a fraction of the cost of custom cabinetry.
Customizability: With a wide range of styles, sizes, and finishes, IKEA® cabinets can be customized to fit your specific design preferences and storage needs.
Durability: Made from durable materials, IKEA® cabinets are designed to withstand everyday wear and tear, ensuring long-lasting performance.
Innovative Storage Solutions: IKEA® offers a variety of smart storage solutions, including pull-out drawers, organizers, and customizable interiors, maximizing the functionality of your space.
Sustainability: IKEA® is committed to sustainability, using environmentally friendly materials and practices in their products, making them a responsible choice.
Comprehensive Warranty: IKEA® Sektion kitchen cabinets come with a 25-year warranty, providing peace of mind and ensuring you get the best value for your investment.
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Our design services are all about you, not product sales. While IKEA® focuses on selling their stuff, we offer personalized services to make your space uniquely yours, within your budget and style. Unlike IKEA®'s limited options, we can be creative with customizations to create a look that's totally tailored to you. Plus, we take care of all the pesky details, including installation, so you can spend less time being frustrated and more time getting on with life. It's all about making your design dreams a reality, hassle-free!
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Swede & Simple is an independent kitchen and cabinet design service and is in no way affiliated, authorized, or sponsored (financially or otherwise) by Inter IKEA® Systems B.V. It is not our intention to impersonate IKEA® stores or services, nor do we sell IKEA® products.
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Swede & Simple does not sell IKEA® products, nor do we receive a discount from IKEA® on their products. We also don’t add any margin to your IKEA® product cost. Through Swede & Simple, you pay the same price as if you were purchasing the products in an IKEA® store.
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IKEA® Sektion kitchen cabinets come with a built-in 25-year warranty. For more information on the warranty, please visit the IKEA® warranty page.
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In most cases, we are able to arrange for delivery directly from IKEA® to your home. If delivery is not available to your address, please discuss with your designer options for getting your IKEA® product to you.
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With IKEA® home delivery, they will deliver a multitude of flat-packed boxes into one area of your home. It is best to have it delivered to an area that is dry, out of your way, and not too far from the installation site. Prior to delivery, your designer will give you more specifics about what to expect for your delivery.
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Happily, no! If you are having Swede & Simple install your project, unboxing and assembling all of the product is included in the installation price.
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If you choose Swede & Simple to install your project, our professional installers will exclusively install cabinets that they have assembled themselves to ensure a smooth installation process. Unboxing and assembling all of the products is included in the installation price.
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Several variables can affect the installation timeline, including, removal of the old kitchen, electrical and plumbing work, carpentry and flooring, delivery schedules and product availability, as well as the schedules of our installers. Generally speaking, we are usually able to get your cabinets installed within one month. If you’re working to a specific deadline, please discuss this with your designer and we will make every effort to accommodate your timeline.
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We don’t do general contracting, plumbing or electrical work ourselves but we’re happy to refer you to some wonderful, trusted tradespeople.
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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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Currently, Swede & Simple does not remove existing kitchen cabinets but we’re happy to refer you to someone who does!
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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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IKEA® has many, made-to-fit interior organizers and fittings; however, in most cases, we can also install other organizers, pull-outs, bins etc. Talk to your designer about what customizations you would like to make and we’ll do our best to incorporate them into your plan!
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There are some great companies manufacturing doors to specifically fit the IKEA® cabinet frames. We are happy to assist you with the coordination of custom doors for your project.
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We understand that it’s important to see the samples in person, so you can see and feel them before you decide to purchase. We are happy to bring our complete collection of IKEA® door samples to you as part of our design consultation service.
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Our current business license allows us to work in the following areas:
Regional District of Central Okanagan
District of Peachland
City of Armstrong
City of Penticton
City of Enderby
Town of Princeton
District of Coldstream
City of Revelstoke
District of Lake Country
District of Salmon Arm
Village of Lumby
District of Sicamous
City of Kelowna
Township of Spallumcheen
Village of Keremeos
District of Summerland
Town of Oliver
City of Vernon
Town of Osoyoos
City of West Kelowna
If you live outside of our current business service area, please contact us to discuss options.
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Currently, our hours are Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. If you are unable to attend an appointment during our regular business hours, please call us to discuss options.