Bought a house, estimated the renovation budget plus 10-15% for inevitable extras, and we set aside 5000 EUR for the kitchen!!!!
That’s how it started... at first, I was in a bit of shock, but we still had time. First step: remove all the walls for a new layout—I need space...
Let’s start with the (according to the agent) move-in ready property. The small kitchen, just under 8 square meters (about 86 square feet), had its 1970s pass-through removed. The wall including the kitchen door is gone! The wall next to the cellar stairs is gone too! Actually, the entire slanted wall, nearly 7 meters (23 feet) high, removed completely...
The window had to go as well since we needed a different working height than the standard 90 cm (35 inches). New screed installed, we switched to underfloor heating, all electrical wiring and water pipes are new.
After almost six months, the realization slowly sank in: the kitchen budget will not exceed 5000 EUR, so we had to look for a used kitchen... something special, but very cheap.
The search criteria: within a 100 km (62 miles) radius, up to 1000 EUR, because I still want new appliances.
That’s how it started... at first, I was in a bit of shock, but we still had time. First step: remove all the walls for a new layout—I need space...
Let’s start with the (according to the agent) move-in ready property. The small kitchen, just under 8 square meters (about 86 square feet), had its 1970s pass-through removed. The wall including the kitchen door is gone! The wall next to the cellar stairs is gone too! Actually, the entire slanted wall, nearly 7 meters (23 feet) high, removed completely...
The window had to go as well since we needed a different working height than the standard 90 cm (35 inches). New screed installed, we switched to underfloor heating, all electrical wiring and water pipes are new.
After almost six months, the realization slowly sank in: the kitchen budget will not exceed 5000 EUR, so we had to look for a used kitchen... something special, but very cheap.
The search criteria: within a 100 km (62 miles) radius, up to 1000 EUR, because I still want new appliances.
Browsing through this thread, I’m already really looking forward to our kitchen in the house (it’s already chosen). At the moment, in our rental apartment here, we have a very complicated kitchen layout, which has cost us a lot of nerves trying to fit something practical and affordable in.
Nordlys schrieb:
We tried to create a decent kitchen on a limited budget, under 5,000. The pictures show the result. It is an IKEA Veddinge white kitchen with IKEA appliances, costing 4,600 including delivery and installation. Additionally, there is an already existing Bosch refrigerator with a freezer compartment, a tall silver unit about the height of a person. In the utility room next door, there is also a Billy pantry cabinet, two meters (6.6 feet) tall and 45cm (18 inches) deep. Everything we need is there for us.
I would add some color to the stove wall – a nice wine red or basil green.
hampshire schrieb:
I think this attempt has been successful. Great that with this budget they were still able to install both an oven and a microwave separately at a comfortable height. At least in Lübeck, IKEA has a very dedicated, attentive kitchen planning team that really maximizes the potential of their products. Unfortunately, the external installation service is just adequate, nothing more. However, the product quality is genuinely good. The drawer slides operate very smoothly, comparable to much more expensive brands, the panel finishes are neat, the fit is very precise, and the quality of the appliances is acceptable, but nothing outstanding. Still, as long as it lasts, it lasts—what else can you expect from a $400 dishwasher?
ypg schrieb:
I would add some color to the stove wall – a nice wine red or basil green No, I’d rather not. The kitchen faces north and has a window. It needs light colors. White, silver, beige. The brown sofa, red chair, wall panels, and countertop provide enough color accents. K.
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boxandroof31 Mar 2019 22:53Nordlys schrieb:
Unfortunately, the assembly service we purchased was only adequate, nothing more. However, the product quality is really good. The drawer slides are extremely smooth, comparable to much more expensive brands, the finish on the panels is clean, and the fit is very precise. We decided against IKEA early on, partly because of the reputation of their assembly service, but the kitchens themselves aren’t bad, especially the higher-end models from the showroom.
I like your countertop; is it solid wood? Just the upgrade cost for solid wood alone would have equaled the price of your entire kitchen in our case. You did everything right.
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hampshire31 Mar 2019 23:14boxandroof schrieb:
We decided against IKEA primarily because of the reputation of their assembly service, but the kitchens themselves are actually quite good, especially the higher-end ones from the showroom. My mother, at 80 years old, treated herself to a new kitchen from IKEA and had it installed by a professional carpenter. The result is impressive.
Regarding "kitchen quality": Yes, kitchens are heavily used and subject to significant wear. However, what some kitchen studios call a "mid-level quality" is already excellent quality. Well, a Mercedes C400 is also a mid-range car.
I have advised a kitchen manufacturer whose prices are above Bulthaup. They had statistics showing that a large portion of their customers do not cook in these kitchens. Catering is set up, or cooking takes place in a separate staff kitchen in a different building.
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