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.
Chris2511 schrieb:
I don’t have any photos of the finished kitchen yet, but at least a 3D view. It is an open kitchen connected to the dining and living area (behind the kitchen island). The kitchen space measures 3.0m x 5.4m (9.8ft x 17.7ft). Behind that, there is approximately 6.5m x 4.8m (21.3ft x 15.7ft) of space for the dining and living area.
Before any questions about the fridge/freezer come up: yes, they will be attached to the side like that because that’s how we want it .
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Feedback and suggestions are welcome!
We still haven’t decided on the flooring. I really like a light oak parquet floor like the one shown in the picture.
[ATTACH alt="Screenshot_20191205-222523~2.png"]41918[/ATTACH] Exactly my taste. Our kitchen will look just like that visually, and the floor will be the same! I like it. Our setup will be “just” a 4m (13.1ft) run with a similarly sized island mounted against the wall, plus a side-by-side fridge. Beautiful style!
Curly schrieb:
why are the tall cabinets on the right positioned so far to the left that a gap appears next to the refrigerator? That doesn’t look good. Can't they be moved to the right?I suspect the refrigerator doors wouldn’t be able to open properly then?!
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Chris251115 Jan 2020 12:06I forgot to mention that the kitchen appliances will be black, not silver.
This is a prefinished parquet from Planeo, oak 202 white oiled. And you don’t have any problems with it in the kitchen? I originally planned to lay tiles in the kitchen area, but my wife doesn’t like that...
Thanks for the feedback. The uppers layout isn’t final yet. The depth is a small issue we’re still working on. Right now, it’s only available in a 40cm (16 inches) depth. The cooktop is about 45cm (18 inches) from the edge. It’s a bit easier to see from the other side:
You can’t really see it clearly in the 3D image, but the two lower cabinets are 60cm (24 inches) and 80cm (31 inches) wide.
Above, there are currently only two 60cm (24 inches) units. That’s why there’s a gap. We haven’t made a final decision on that yet either.
Glad you like it already!
We don’t want a side-by-side fridge, prefer two separate units instead.
No, as explained above, it’s because of the different widths.
Thanks to everyone for the feedback so far!
Wickie schrieb:
Looks like our parquet – brushed oak, white oiled!
Totally durable, and I would choose it again anytime!
This is a prefinished parquet from Planeo, oak 202 white oiled. And you don’t have any problems with it in the kitchen? I originally planned to lay tiles in the kitchen area, but my wife doesn’t like that...
aero2016 schrieb:
@Chris2511 I would leave out the two upper cabinets to the right of the window. It looks kind of chopped up, especially next to the fridge.
I can’t tell for sure if it’s like this already, but I’d make the wall cabinet above the niche on the left side as deep as the tall units – that looks more modern and better.
With the cooktop on the island, especially so close to the edge, you’ll often have grease splatters on the floor on the left side.
The floor looks nice.
Thanks for the feedback. The uppers layout isn’t final yet. The depth is a small issue we’re still working on. Right now, it’s only available in a 40cm (16 inches) depth. The cooktop is about 45cm (18 inches) from the edge. It’s a bit easier to see from the other side:
Curly schrieb:
Why are the tall cabinets on the right so far to the left that there’s a gap next to the fridge? That doesn’t look good. Can’t they be shifted to the right?
Regards,
Sabine
You can’t really see it clearly in the 3D image, but the two lower cabinets are 60cm (24 inches) and 80cm (31 inches) wide.
Above, there are currently only two 60cm (24 inches) units. That’s why there’s a gap. We haven’t made a final decision on that yet either.
fskscorp schrieb:
My taste exactly. Our kitchen will look just like this, including the floor! I like it. Ours will “only” be a 4m (13 feet) run plus a similarly sized island attached to the wall, and a side-by-side fridge. Beautiful style!
Glad you like it already!
We don’t want a side-by-side fridge, prefer two separate units instead.
Wickie schrieb:
I guess then the fridge doors won’t be able to open?!
No, as explained above, it’s because of the different widths.
Thanks to everyone for the feedback so far!
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Grantlhaua15 Jan 2020 13:10Are you getting a Bora Pure or a Bora Pure X?
Chris2511 schrieb:
This is a prefinished engineered oak parquet floor from Planeo, white oiled. And you don’t have any problems with it in the kitchen? Initially, I was planning to install tiles in the kitchen area, but my wife doesn’t like that... In our case, the parquet flooring only goes up to the kitchen — there is a photo in post #397.
I wouldn’t want parquet in the kitchen myself, but I think, regarding its durability, it wouldn’t be an issue!
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