1950s-Style IKEA Kitchen

And finding a balance with the style and efficiency they wanted was crucial. “We wanted to be able to use the space (prep, cook, clean) without interference from family members in this walk-through galley kitchen. At the same time, we wanted to keep the aesthetic light, airy, clean, and minimal, almost making the kitchen cabinets disappear,” Alexandra says. She concludes: “Overall, we thought that by choosing IKEA cabinets we would end up with a highly functional kitchen that would fit our design requirements, our budget, and our time frame.”