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Bright white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a glossy blue-green tiled backsplash and a charming dining area transform a dated kitchen. Steal senior design editor Cameron MacNeil's tips as he outlines the rationale behind this year's Ikea Kitchen Contest makeover. The Chathanat family from Markham, Ontario, had a few complaints about their builder-basic kitchen: stain-prone countertops, not enough seating, and insufficient lighting among them. Learn how Cameron addressed these issues and how to do the same in our own home.
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Kitchen construction, Ikea Installation Services, Ikea, Vancouver (604) 273-2051, Coquitlam, B.C. (604) 636-1000, Calgary (403) 273-4338, Edmonton (780) 433-6000, Burlington, Ont. (905) 681-IKEA, Toronto (416) 222-IKEA, (416) 646-IKEA, Vaughan, Ont. (905) 695-5075, Ottawa (613) 829-4530, Montreal (514) 738-2167, Boucherville, Que. (450) 449-6755, 1-866-866-IKEA or visit Ikea.ca; Praktfull Pro A50 S range, Praktfull Pro B50 S exhaust hood, Adel cabinets in White, Nutid fridge, Ikea, as above; backsplash, Mettro Source, Toronto (416) 913-1722 or visit Mettro.ca; ventilation exhaust cover, Perfect Stainless, Toronto (416) 533-5653 or visit Perfectstainless.com; Leksvik dining table, Ingolf chairs, chair pads, Alvine Kottar drapes, Ikea, as above; pendant (over table), Lamp Cage, visit Lampcage.com; wall colour, Salt Scrub (P5215-34), Para Paints, call 1-800-461-7272 or visit Para.com; floor tiles, Olympia Tile & Stone, call 1-800-268-1613 or visit Olympiatile.com; Hanstone countertop in Magellan, Adel cabinets in White, Alvine Kottar drapes, Renlig integrated dishwasher, Ringskar faucet, Antik knobs, Grej handles, rug, Ikea, as above; dish soap, lotion, La Merceria, Toronto (416) 848-0057 or visit Lamerceria.ca; valance sewing, Blinds, Drapes & Bedding, visit Blindsdrapesbedding.ca; Nutid forced-air oven, Nutid microwave, Ikea, as above.
