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DIY kitchen assembly DIY kitchen assembly

If you are looking for information, how to assemble a kitchen with your own hands, then you are a courageous person. The work, frankly, is not for the faint of heart, but interesting. Of course, you can always hire craftsmen, they will assemble faster, but not the fact that it is better. Here you will find 20 examples with very detailed step-by-step photos on how to assemble and do-it-yourself kitchen.

These are mainly instructions, how to assemble a kitchen, correctly calculate the place for furniture, the nuances of installing cabinets, wiring and many other useful information, for example, several options, how to assemble Ikea's kitchen. There are also examples of making kitchens of various styles. At the end of the article, see large galleries with sketches, drawings and photographs of the kitchen in the interior.

 

DIY kitchen step by step

DIY kitchen step by stepThis guide will show you how to do and do-it-yourself kitchen. A feature of this design is the bottom cabinets with concrete countertops. One of the main ways to save a lot of money is DIY kitchen cabinets.

The first step was to accurately design how you want them to be. For the hostess, it is not an easy task to plan a place for each can, plate and other utensils. But what to do, you’ll have to do it if you want to Your kitchen was functional and well organized.. So think carefully and then sit down and draw some sketches. Then get ready for the fact that the actual cabinets do not always look like design sketches. If you make kitchen cabinets with your own hands, you will have to change a lot in the process.

Unfortunately, the author does not have detailed instructionshow these cabinets were made, but this is not a problem, there are many examples on the Internet, so you can always choose the right option.

DIY kitchen step by stepDIY kitchen step by stepIn short, first make the front frames and assemble with glue and screws.

DIY kitchen step by stepIf you have Kreg Jig, then everything will be even simpler and more accurate. Then from the thick birch plywood 5/8 inches cut the side walls. When the boxes are assembled, coat with a primer and paint. The set includes a cabinet under the sink and for the dishwasher. This is from complex structures, everything else is suitable for storing dishes and other kitchen utensils.

However, how to make cabinets and assemble the kitchen with your own hands, better look at step by step photos.

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The second part shows how to make concrete countertops with a very detailed instruction that you can read on the site, a link under the gallery. As well as installation of cabinet doorspainting and kitchen lighting option.

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How to properly install kitchen cabinets

how to install kitchen cabinetsAfter the purchase and successful assembly kitchen set, the first questions begin to arise already at the planning stage. In fact, it is very difficult to take into account all the nuances, especially when installing a sink, placing outlets for household appliances and other important little things that can subsequently create a lot of unnecessary trouble. This instruction consists of three parts. Planning the installation of your headset. Installation of suspension rails. Fixing cabinets on the walls. All especially important points are shown in the pictures on step by step photos. Use the link under the gallery and read useful tips on the site.

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How to assemble a kitchen with your own hands

how to assemble a kitchen by modulesIf you need update the kitchen, install new cabinets, electrical and household appliances and all that jazz, do not rush to panic. Of course, a lot of work, but you can make the most part with your own hands. It is clear that you will have your own kitchen, with its own characteristics, but you can also learn a lot from this example. This is a project for those who have at least basic skills and tools for woodworking.  
What are the main nuances. If you are going to move the walls, that is, change the size of the kitchen, then you can navigate the old furniture. You need:

  1. Measure room. This is a very important stage, since it all depends on the size. Measure in several places at the same distance to take into account changes in walls, plaster, and more.
  2. Draw a plan. Imagine how each door opens and whether it will interfere with the wall or the appliance.
  3. Check all partsto make sure that they match what you ordered. Distribute assembly kits for each cabinet. First you will install the top, wall cabinets, and then everything that is mounted on the floor. Therefore, lay out the parts received in this order.

how to assemble a kitchen by modulesIn general, instructions, or rather the story of the author, how he I made the kitchen with my own handspresented on the photo, you can read on the site, very interesting and informative. See step-by-step photos of the process below in a small photo gallery.

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How to assemble a kitchen set with your own hands

how to assemble a kitchen set with your own handsExample, how to assemble a kitchen with your own hands. In this manual, step-by-step photos show the moments of assembly of individual parts and installation rules, model drawings and photos of the necessary tools.

Installation of a kitchen set at first glance it might seem like an easy task. After all, how difficult is it to assemble these things? All you have to do is install them where the old cabinets were, right? In fact, everything is a little more complicated. Assembly of a kitchen set may require seriousx skills as well as professional tools. A good master will probably only need a few hours to put everything together, but for fans, time is not limited, it already depends on your skills.

how to assemble a kitchen set with your own handshow to assemble a kitchen set with your own handsUse the link under the gallery, on the author’s website you can read many useful tips and tricksas well as see training videos.

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How to install a kitchen in a small kitchen

This master class demonstrates how to design, assemble and set kitchen. On the picture left “before” and right “after”.

how to assemble headsets for a small kitchenhow to assemble headsets for a small kitchenIf your kitchen is 6.2 m², then this information will come in handy. This is a long story, on the author’s site, a link to the source is under the gallery, you will find very detailed instructions, with many interesting nuances that will surely be very interesting for you.
Here is a small photo gallery showing original version of the kitchen, and a few general drawings, from which you can build on planning.

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Below, see the master class step-by-step photos of assembling and installing a kitchen set.

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DIY kitchen cabinet installation

DIY kitchen cabinet installationThis is a small guide for those who decide. do-it-yourself kitchen cabinets. If you bought a kitchen set, do not rush to call the masters. Of course, you will have many questions, but, firstly, experience, this is a very useful thing. You will probably make a few mistakes, but overall this is a fairly simple job, and you will regret spending money on hiring a professional on past kitchen projects. There are not many step-by-step photos here, but you can read very detailed instructions, with interesting additions, practical tips, and helpful hints. Only one important tip is to complete all additional plumbing or electrical work that is necessary before assembly. It is much easier to get to the cabinets than crawling through the open doors.

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How to assemble a new kitchen

Installing a new kitchen is a lot of work, but it's actually easier than you think.

how to assemble a new kitchenThis is a simple instruction, how to build a new kitchen with your own hands: install cabinets, make a crown for hanging cabinets and stick tiles on the wall.

how to assemble a new kitchenThe whole process of updating the kitchen and installing equipment look at step by step photos.

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How to install a kitchen with your own hands

how to install a kitchen do it yourselfIf you are planning do-it-yourself kitchen, in this case, Ikea, it is easy to survive when you have money not only for the headset itself, but also for additional costs. Although you will save a lot if you do everything yourself, but you need to be prepared for all sorts of surprises. The great thing is that IKEA is modular systemThat is, you can add various details over time. Finishes such as decorative strips, moldings and fillers can be quite expensive. If you have a very limited budget, you can do without these costs. To avoid the use of fillers, it is recommended to choose the doors that match the colors of the base cabinets (here white or dark brown).
Use the IKEA Online Kitchen Planner

how to install a kitchen do it yourselfhow to install a kitchen do it yourselfYou will go crazy just trying to present your kitchen in other ways, because it has choices, examples and combinations! Kitchen planner makes it possible to visualize the design in a three-dimensional image, has a list of all parts (large and small!), as well as prices and other information.

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How to assemble an Ikea kitchen

how to assemble the kitchen of IkeaFrom this instruction which consists of several parts You will learn about a variety of things. Such as planning a new kitchen, the process of ordering, assembling, installing cabinets and islands, fixing equipment, wiring, the features of assembling a cabinet under the sink, etc.
IKEA Cabinets They are relatively inexpensive, reasonably designed, durable enough and processed so that anyone who knows how to handle a drill can assemble them. Design and IKEA kitchen installation, the task is quite feasible, but keep in mind that this is an ideal choice for those people who prefer to control all aspects of the design and are not afraid to experiment a little with the installation.

how to assemble the kitchen of IkeaFocus first on the planning aspect. Today, a kitchen layout can be easily done on computer using special programsbut this is not for everyone. Using pencil and paper is even easier to find out exactly what you want. Extra thickness will need to be allowed in some areas. For example, in this case, the author added an island of about 12 cm at both ends to the table to place electrical boxes. Do not forget to think about all these little things.

In general, it’s better not to rush, plan everything carefullyeven if it takes several weeks.

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Assembly and installation of kitchen cabinets IKEA

Ikea has definitely simplified the assembly process thanks to the railing system, but if you want to know more about your new kitchen, so that you can easily eliminate various shortcomings later on, very close attention to small details. See below step-by-step photos on how to assemble and install cabinets in the kitchen with your own hands.

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How to install wiring and sockets

how to assemble the kitchen of IkeaIn this case, the kitchen will have 3 main cabinets. Two 75 cm each with shelves, which are mainly planned to be used for products. And one 60 cm widescreen with drawers inside where there will be an oven is installed for baking. Therefore, the first step, obviously, is the assembly of these cabinets. These are simply huge boxes and are collected in the same way as the rest of the kitchen boxes. To install sockets inside each cabinet, remember the math. Start by measuring the wall to find the exact exit location. Then measure the back of each cabinet and pinpoint exactly where the outlet should go. All this is shown in step-by-step photos.

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how to assemble the kitchen of IkeaFurther shown how to install a spinning shelf for dishes (very convenient), sliding drawers for spices, as well as a special shelf for a mixer. This elevator allows you to keep the mixer in the cabinet when you are not using it. Two great features:

  • quick and easy access when you need a mixer;
  • You yourself choose the dimensions of the device so that you can install the lift in a cabinet of any size;

In addition, another small change was the installation door damper on the lower hinge instead of the upper hinge. This did not affect the operation of the cabinet door.

How to install all this kitchen equipment with your own hands, see step-by-step photos.

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how to assemble the kitchen of IkeaEverything you need to know about assembly is here. IKEA island kitchen table. The biggest problems with setting up an island may be to layout to suit your needs. The logistics of how the table will be attached to the floor, and how the cabinets will be combined in the most efficient way, should be your top priorities. To alleviate the situation, mark the configuration on the floor with masking tape. How the island table was assembled, you can read on the website, see step-by-step photos below.

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how to assemble the kitchen of IkeaLook how to make convenient closed shelves for storing canned food and boxes on the wall of the island table. It looks like an ordinary closet, and when you open the door, you have very narrow shelves in front of you, where cans and pasta boxes fit nicely.

Here are step-by-step photos on how to do this.

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how to assemble the kitchen of IkeaBelow is shown how to install a sink, dishwasher and dryer in a kitchen cabinet.

After installing the rotating shelf and sink, it's time to install the dishwasher. If you look closely at the photo, you will see that the dishwasher is just too wide to fit along the wall. To fix this, the author came up with an interesting idea, attach a narrow cabinet along the side wall. All this can be seen in step by step photos.

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How to route cable through cabinets in a PVC pipe and install a socket for recharging gadgets. This is the ideal solution so that these annoying piles of cables do not get tangled under your arms, but lie neatly in the pipe.

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Installation of countertops.
Further on the step-by-step photo shows how the countertops were installed.

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how to assemble the kitchen of IkeaEquipment installation

Take advantage of these proven tipsso that your equipment is exactly where you want it.

Do you know that you can install equipment with or without round washers at the ends? This completely changes the look of the kitchen, depending on whether you install these washers or not. Instead of choosing a single-level approach, you can choose different sizes of handles depending on the size and style of the door. For tall upper cabinets or wide lower drawers, grab a long handle. For short tops or narrow drawers, select a shorter handle.

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Kitchen lighting. This is not connected with cupboards, but if you liked this example, you can use it to organize lighting for your new kitchen.

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Table island for the kitchen

island table for the kitchenThe table is not in every set of kitchen units. Here is an example how to make a do-it-yourself island kitchen table. This is not a simple design, but the main thing is that the table matches the design of your kitchen. Therefore, you can consider this option simply as one example.

Of course, in order to make such an island, good qualification is needed, this project was designed and manufactured in a carpentry workshop professional specialists. Nevertheless, you can adopt their methods.

Below, see the master class in step-by-step photos, where the process is shown in great detail.

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Here are two more examples. how to assemble and install an IKEA kitchen

how to set up an IKEA kitchenThe assembly process for IKEA cabinets is quite simple, but time consuming. How to assemble a kitchen with your own hands, see step-by-step photos.

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Here, unfortunately, there is no photo of the fully assembled kitchen, but you can look at the process in step-by-step photos. Instructions, or rather the story of the author, how to assemble a kitchen with your own hands, you can read on the site, there are interesting tips and tricks.

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Classic kitchen in white

classic kitchen in whiteClassic style never goes out of style, and white color can make a small kitchen bigger and decorate a room that lacks adequate natural light. Add depth using accent colors and add personal style to modifiable features like lights, furniture, and cabinets. Kitchen cupboards They are an element with a high effect, because unlike flat countertops, they are completely visible and take up a lot of space in the room. For classic kitchen white color is the most popular option, and golden fittings are an additional decoration of the design and look great on a white background.

Master class on how to make a kitchen with your own hands, see below for step-by-step photos.

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Mediterranean style cuisine

Mediterranean style cuisineWhen you think of sun-filled white beaches, good weather and delicious food, the first thing that comes to mind is the magic of the Mediterranean. The region combines the best of several different cultures to develop an abundance of visual richness and attractive warmth. Mediterranean design brings warmth of sunshine into the house and a special atmosphere of comfort. Inspiration will give you a full idea of ​​what to expect, but choose the elements that really like.

Mediterranean style cuisineStart with the background and choose a warm color palette. Remember that many interesting colors welcome the Mediterranean style. This makes the kitchen an even more attractive prospect for the cold winter months. Only one of the options is presented here. Mediterranean style cuisine from ash. This is an excellent material for creating the necessary effect "antique". Below you can see very detailed step by step photos on the manufacture and assembly of the kitchen.

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English style kitchen photo

english style kitchen photoDo you like beautiful furniture? Look how to make an english style kitchen. The project was developed by experienced designers and assembled by professionals. If you have your own workshop with the necessary equipment, experience and desire, you can try. The kitchen really looks very attractive.

The main feature that adds design style is double-frame drawer doors. Also an interesting solution with a configuration, this is not an ordinary angular or direct option, in this case U-shaped kitchen.

english style kitchen photoenglish style kitchen photoIf you like it, step by step photos at your disposal, useful tips and highlights of the assembly read on the site.

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DIY classic kitchen

do-it-yourself classic kitchenBeautiful example traditional cuisinemade of oak. Although this project was made in the workshop by professional craftsmen, nothing prevents you from trying your hand at making this beautiful and practical kitchen.

The highlight of the design is decorative shelves and pull-out traysvery comfortable and functional. A lot of drawers, pencil case showcase, beautiful finish in light granite. In general, everything is in place. The instructions on how this kitchen set was made can be read on the website.

do-it-yourself classic kitchendo-it-yourself classic kitchenSee below for step-by-step photos of the master class.

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American style kitchen

And here is an example how to make american style kitchen.

american style kitchenIt is difficult to say why this is an American style, but the masters know better. However, the kitchen looks great, and assembly process is shown in detail in step-by-step photos.

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Corner Provence style kitchen

Provence style kitchenAnd here is an example how to make a provence style kitchen.

Today, many talk about this direction of design, Provence is a provincial french interior designassociated with the southern styles of Europe. He absorbed the centuries-old traditions of French country houses and the enduring beauty of the Cote d'Azur. The style is very popular among people who want to bring a fancy charm to the house, while maintaining the elegance of a french house. In general, something light and airy and at the same time solid and reliable. Of course, there are no clear settings so that you can look at the furniture and say - this is the Provence style, and this kitchen have their own characteristics.

The main material for the manufacture of cabinets is birch and oak. For the details made of birch, the brown color of the “walnut” finish was chosen, the details of the oak are painted green with a golden patina. How this kitchen was made, you can see below in the gallery - 50 high-quality step-by-step photos detail the entire assembly process.

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Walnut Kitchen

See step by step photos, how to make walnut kitchen.

how to make walnut kitchenIn the second photo in the gallery is the kitchen design, which was planned, but it turned out a little differently, and in my opinion it is pretty good. See below for step-by-step photos., if something is not clear, the site has a detailed description of the assembly process.

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Ash wood kitchen

ash wood kitchenAnd this is an example ash kitchens. Although most craftsmen prefer oak, ash is also an excellent material and has its advantages: during initial processing it gives fewer chips and splits, and it is also easier to work with it, because ash is more plastic. In addition, it has a rich color and pronounced relief. Below on the step-by-step photos you can see all the stages of making this beautiful ash kitchen.

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Gray loft style kitchen

gray loft style kitchenThey don’t argue about tastes, look at an example, how to make a loft style kitchenIf you are a fan of this trend, then perhaps you will like this project. Stylistically, the key to achieving this trendy urban interior design is to use muted tonespreserving a specific color for the selected focal points. For example, using a monochromatic color scheme will make your design simple and effective. The light gray color of the kitchen is perfect for this style.. In the rest of the room, use other shades of gray, black, and white to make the kitchen blend in with the rest of the room. When it comes to wall colors, light and neutral colors, this is a classic option. Dark shades should be avoided., since they narrow the space. Using light gray or cream will make the room visually a bit more spacious.

gray loft style kitchenFor kitchen equipment, stainless steel is the best choice of loft style. Whether it is silver stainless steel or the new black stainless steel, which is becoming popular, it fits perfectly into any modern design. Just make sure the look you want matches your kitchen. For cabinets, it is better to use a flat-panel version, since simplified lines are preferred in modern interior design. Again, you need to choose a neutral color option. For walls, white is the most suitable. In the interior design for modern lofts, it will help the room space seem large and comfortable.

gray loft style kitchengray loft style kitchenHow to make this stylish kitchen, look at step by step photos.

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Kitchen design sketches

IsThe production thorium of each cabinet begins with a sketch. See the results of work designers from Creamondi. Perhaps some of these options will form the basis of the design of your future kitchen.

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DIY kitchen drawings and diagrams

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