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Is this an IKEA kitchen?

Without the draining rack, it definitely looks much nicer, and I would like that too. However, we need it every day. I wash large pots, cast iron pans, dog bowls, salad strainers, food processor parts, coffee machine brew groups, large casserole dishes, and so on at least once a day. I am very glad I don’t have to dry each item first because there is nowhere to place them otherwise. Washed and cleaned vegetables also drain there before cooking, so I really don’t see how I could do without that space. For example, where do you put a hot pot right after cooking?

Best regards,
Sabine

For exactly these reasons, we will install two basins.
We don’t like the idea of a draining board either; a stone-polished surface is extremely expensive and does not serve its purpose very well.
With a second basin, you can also use it for that purpose, while it simultaneously functions as a drip basin. A positive side effect is that you don’t have stuff lying around on the countertop, so it’s less visible.
Additionally, you can quickly store dirty items in it when guests are over.

I simply place a dish towel on the countertop. Or, if I have more, I wash it in the utility room. That way, it’s out of sight. Water on the countertop doesn’t really cause any issues.

Edit: yes, it’s an IKEA kitchen.

What is the name of the white cabinet front? A few weeks ago, we had a similar-sized kitchen priced at a kitchen showroom, and it came to about 18,000 euros. However, you probably assembled your kitchen yourselves? I’ve heard that Ikea only provides installation if you buy the built-in appliances from them.

Best regards,
Sabine

@ Curly: Veddinge. It was similar for us. With all the extras, it would have been much more expensive. And when you build it yourself, you can add some custom features. We also installed interior lighting in every drawer. With an open-plan living area, it’s just convenient not to have to switch on the main kitchen light in the evening just to find something in a drawer.

With Ikea, you need to know a few things in advance if you’re assembling it yourself. For example, if you don’t want an Ikea countertop (like us), you should be aware that Ikea cabinet boxes are deeper, so a standard countertop won’t fit. Since we needed 90cm (35 inches) countertops anyway because of the window recesses, it wasn’t an issue for us. For the dishwasher, you need an XXL model or one with a Vario hinge.

Curly schrieb:
What is the name of the white front? A few weeks ago, we had a kitchen of a similar size estimated at a kitchen showroom, and it came to about 18,000 euros. But you probably assembled your kitchen yourselves, right? I’ve heard that Ikea only assembles if you buy built-in appliances from them.

Best regards,
Sabine

Never, ever use the Ikea assembly service. It’s absolutely overpriced, and yes, they only install their own appliances (which I find outrageously expensive, especially the dishwashers), and I believe you have to handle the stove connection yourself.

Our last Ikea kitchen would have cost about 1,500€ for assembly. We hired someone through MyHammer and paid 500€. I’ve done that several times via MyHammer. I only had to provide a connector thing for the sink (from the hardware store), and that was it. Stove connection wasn’t an issue; anyone can do that (well, not everyone, but anyone capable). There were three guys; one took charge, measured, and mounted the rails, while the other two rapidly assembled the cabinets.

You asked about the pots for cooking... those stay on the stove (for four people), I don’t need more than four pots, and induction doesn’t keep heating afterward. Otherwise, a pot might just sit on the countertop. If someone is worried about that, just put a cork trivet underneath.

The front is probably Veddinge. Not the cheapest white, but not the high-gloss white either (which is just foil at Ikea anyway).