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You don't need to pay $195 for a basic laundry room design unless you just want the help. Download Firefox to use the Ikea Planner. I had a lot of trouble using it in Chrome and IE. This is the plan I was able to design after using Firefox.

I can't imagine paying anyone to design a laundry room. Do what Katrina said and then bring it here for folks to review and give you feedback. There are many helpful, creative and knowledgeable folks here.

If you can't DIY it with graph paper and a copy of their catalog, then you have no hope of doing this project. Leave what's there and paint. Planning a space ain't rocket surgery when the choices are so darn limited. Its just a big Tetris.

On the other hand, $200 is darn cheap for design help if you actually need help. I'd be wary of what you'd get for only $200. And $200 doesn't buy any assembly or install, which if you can't figure out design, is obviously going to be another class of problem. If you can't DIY IKEA then you are in a whole other tier of paying for services other than a $200 design fee and you need to go to a full service firm for full service help. And price. It won't be $200.

I should have been more thorough in my original post, didn't realize I had to justify.

I have a large empty room that will become the laundry/work room. I want it organized : counters with hanging rod above and draws beneath, tall storage units for cleaning products, pull out hampers, storage for linens, etc. It will also be a place for various craft items and storage.

I know exactly how I want it to be, and have it drawn out on paper. I just need to translate that into their planner and get an IKEA specific purchase list.

Assembly and install are covered.

Thanks

Excellent info, thanks funkycamper.

I did not realize Ikea provided a service specific for planning help. I was concerned that I would "design" the room, purchase the items, then learn there were various things wrong with the design.

They won't design the space. They will look it over to ensure you haven't left off anything you need. Of course, like anywhere, I'm sure some do a better job of this than others. If you are anywhere near an Ikea, I would go in there in-person. I think you can make appointments? Not sure. If not, go early on a week day morning. They will be a bit less busy and likely give you better attention. I suggest doing your plan at home, without pressure, first. I also suggest you post your plan here, in a new discussion, to get feedback and tips. Get it fine-tuned as much as possible before you go to Ikea.

IKD used to post on the ikeafans site - and I read a number of their posts giving input to kitchen designs. My impression is that the company's services would be worthwhile - they may have good ideas for you based on their experience with IKEA products. People's DIY kitchen designs often have major faults. I have no affiliation with the company.

When we recently bought our IKEA cabinets I asked what the design service was. I'm pretty sure she said $200 for four hours.

You and/or your husband should give the IKEA planner a try. I have a pc and it works best for me in internet explorer. I know you have a TON of things going on right now, but I think you can do this laundry room plan.

IKEA "coworkers" provide free design input at the stores (not 4 hours though) - reputedly very helpful in the experience of many. That assume that you do the measuring and some of the effort using the planner.

You'll actually get the best help here by posting your plan

In Katrina's post above, the first pic is the kind of diagram I am looking for on the Ikea planner. How do you get that? I don't see that view option on the planner.

Never mind! Figured out You can print it but not view it in the planner. Geez.

Hi all! I'm planning my Ikea/Semihandmade Kitchen and would love some input. I have got my design done(actually 4 that look basically the same!) using the Ikea planning tool and I'm pretty unimpressed with the result. I was hoping for a little design help! I was just about to purchase design help from IKD when I came here first and read all your posts. I will put up my Ikea design as well as some of the kitchens that have the look I'm going for. Basically, I'm looking for a super modern sleek and clean look. I'm using "Ringhult" hi gloss on the top and Semihandmade in SM grey on the bottom. I want an at least 10 foot long island with waterfall on both ends with seating on both sides at one end. I haven't decided if I should switch up the sink with the cook top yet. In other words to put the sink or the cooktop in the island. So my main problem with the design I have is that it has no " air" to it. I was thinking maybe some floating shelves? IDK. What do you all think?

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Kimberly, I think you will get a lot more input if you post this in it's own thread with a specific title saying you want layout help. People here love to help with layouts, but not everyone is going to read this thread. Posting the floor plan with measurements would be very helpful also.

FWIW, I found IKD very helpful.

Lisa, thanks I did what you said....thank you!