My husband and I wanted to install an IKEA kitchen into a 100+-year-old farmhouse. We knew we’d need a professional with loads of installation experience. I contacted Traian Stanciu with TS Kitchens on July 11, 2012 (after reading many positive reviews on HomeStars). Traian responded promptly and stopped by our house three days later, on a Saturday. We showed him our initial design plans (drawn up with Visio and IKEA’s kitchen planner), plus our appliances, and he suggested a few tweaks. Because of other renovations, we scheduled Traian to install our cabinetry, beginning Sept. 19. Traian made the actual IKEA purchase for us, scheduling delivery and picking up missing pieces of our order. He and his assistant installed the cabinetry in four days, and we are thrilled. Thrilled! Traian is meticulous and takes pride in customizing big-box cabinetry. He’s quick to make recommendations and to tell you when an idea will or will not work. Sure, aesthetics are important, but function in a kitchen is of utmost importance. From Day One, we were impressed with his work ethic and attention to detail. We also appreciated being able to get a hold of him—phone and email—without problem. We would use Traian again in a heartbeat and recommend him to anyone looking for peace of mind while designing/installing an IKEA kitchen.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $4,000.00
- Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
- Just because IKEA sells it doesn't mean it's the best fit for your IKEA kitchen. You can customize anything. And, you'll likely be much happier.