The beauty about how we work is that YOU steer the process. We need you – or your design professional – to come to us with a finished kitchen design plan in hand, accurate measurements, and a guiding vision. We’re here to transform your vision into a reality, with our expert counsel ensuring the beautiful results you’re dreaming about.
Let’s reframe that question, since every step in our process exists for a reason. Instead, let’s talk about pace. Each client’s pace is as unique to them as their cabinet front designs. Are your measurements solid and accurate? Can you review, revise, and approve confirmation drawings in a timely manner? Is your vision set,or do you want to explore alternatives? These tend to be the most common timeline drivers.
Yes, we always send detailed confirmation drawings of each piece for your approval. We don’t proceed to production until you approve. If we go through rounds of comments and corrections, you’ll get drawings to review and approve upon each cycle. If you want elevation drawings too, please be sure to request those via email when you place your order.
Given the precise nature of our work, accuracy is everything for the boxes, fronts, and hardware. If you’re installing yourselves, we strongly recommend viewing the IKEA Website, www.ikeafans.com, and even YouTube for helpful advice.
You also need to make sure your installer has a print out of your confirmation drawings in their hands when installing the IKEA cabinet boxes. Any customization done to the dCabinets panels is reflected in the placement of the boxes and the puzzel will not fit if the boxes are not the correct locations.
No sorry, you need to come to us with a design made for IKEA cabinet boxes. We will however help you to make it yours by suggesting details that will give that custom feel.
Yes, you can. If you send us the exact sizes of each individual panel, we can make them for you.
The end panel is flush with the cabinet front, with the front and hardware extending 7/8" in front of the cabinet box. See Drawing A for example.
Yes, and you can do so without integrated fronts. Our recommended approach is:
Yes, and you can avoid bulky soffits to get your desired appearance. Add up to 6” to the top of your doors in your measurements depending on ceiling height, while leaving ½” to ¾” between the cabinet door top and ceiling asclearance for lights and vents.
Absolutely, and we recommend everyone consider how lighting connects to how they live in the kitchen. Follow these steps:
Yes indeed. Just add up to 6” to the measurement for the top of your doors, while leaving ½” to¾” between the cabinet door top and ceiling as clearance for lights and vents.
Yes, you can. IKEA SEKTION cabinets use integrated plastic clips to attach toe kicks. Dunsmuir Cabinet kicks come prepared to receive a "press-in" mounting clip. Note that these mounting clips are NOT included. We recommend purchasing aftermarket mounting clips such as Knock-on Plastic Plint Clip 5/32" thick by Titus or the screw on version on the Plith Clip.
Measure the distance from the wall surface to a point 7/8" in front of the IKEA cabinet box. If the wall surface is not smooth or plumb, subtract 1/8"from the width of the panel to create a small uneven reveal along the wall surface, or add 1/2" to the width and make a scribe cut to the wall. (Note: Only a skilled craftsman should make a scribe cut.). Then repeat for all subsequent end panels. See Detail A for dimensions. Note- Our Skinny Shaker panels are 7/8" deep and require a 1" distance,
Our doors allow a horizontal clearance of1/8" between cabinet doors, 1/16" between drawer fronts, and 1/8" between countertops and the top of base cabinet doors. Your kitchen design should allow a minimum clearance of 3/16" around built-in appliances (such as dishwashers, ovens, microwaves) and a minimum of 1/4"- 1/2" around inset refrigerators. Always consult your appliance manufacturer's specifications for precise clearance requirements. Also, keep in mind for your kitchen design plan that IKEA doors open wider than 90 degrees, and interior pull-outs can open past 150 degrees. Functional clearance should be top of mind. Feel free to contact us ify ou desire assistance navigating this question.
It’s a straightforward process. Simply:
Let us recommend that you integrate this kind of countertop into your kitchen design plan from the onset, since counter height changes proportions and elevations.
Yes, we offer floating shelves in many materials and colors. Floating shelves can be a great addition to your integrated kitchen design. Email us to get an estimate for these and other unique pieces.
We finish in conversion varnish, the industry standard for kitchen cabinets.
As special order and at about the double charge of our regular finish, we can provide panels finished in a premium paint finish called 2K Acrylic Polyurethane, an industrial-grade paint primarily used in aerospace and marine design due to its exceptional durability and resistance to moisture, head, abrasion, and stains. Please contact our office for a qoute in this finish.
The 2K Polyurethane finish is designed to resist discoloration or yellowing from UV light exposure and the effects of aging. However all materials, despite best intentions, do change some over time.
Follow these recommendations to maintain yourcabinet fronts’ beauty and longevity:
General cleaning should be done with warm water, mild liquid dish soap, and a soft drying cloth. For more stubborn stains, create a cleaning solution with warm water, vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and a few drops of dish soap. For tape glue, adhesives, or oil stains, preclean with a mild solvent like Goo Gone, vodka, or Castile soap before washing.
Some further tips to consider:
Yes. Avoid the following products:
If you have ordered a custom color, Wood Repair Products require a color-match chip to confirm the proper Fil-Stick.
As you can imagine, it depends upon the exact nature of your order. We’re happy to provide a quote for shipping and insurance once the order is finalized. Please note that due to fluctuating fuel surcharges, the quote will have an expiration date.
Of course!
Deliveries typically arrive in a large-skirted pallet, with curbside drop-off. All parts are individually wrapped in foam and labeled with an identification sticker, so you know where each piece goes in your design. The contents should be moved indoors and carefully stacked (lying flat, not stood on end) in a dry, secure location. Smaller packages are sent via FedEx.
Yes! Please contact us for a customized quote.
We produce with a variety of manufacturers based on their specialty to get the best product. Currently we produce in Washington state, in the Los Angeles area as well as in Ontario, Canada. Please contact us to discuss if interested.
