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.
saralina87 schrieb:
Small, but (I think) nice. The oven is still missing, and there will be two pendant lights above the island. However, I want to choose those only after all the furniture is in place. [ATTACH alt="20210506_161710.jpg"]61097[/ATTACH] Why are the switches placed so high on the right side? I'm curious what they are for 🙂S
saralina877 May 2021 06:48minimini schrieb:
Very nice, and not small at all?! :-)Thanks 🙂 Well, compared to many other kitchens here, it is rather small. But that doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing.
Bookstar schrieb:
Why are the switches on the right placed so high up? I’m curious what they control. 🙂Those are the blinds in the living room, all controlled separately, plus there is a central switch for the upper and ground floors.M
Myrna_Loy7 May 2021 07:45Report back in six months whether you are satisfied and if the kitchen holds up to real-life use. 🙂
I’m still surprised why in Germany everyone installs the stove in the kitchen island instead of the sink, as I’m used to from home.
I’m still surprised why in Germany everyone installs the stove in the kitchen island instead of the sink, as I’m used to from home.
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saralina877 May 2021 07:53Myrna_Loy schrieb:
Check back in six months to let us know if you’re happy and if the kitchen holds up in everyday use. 🙂
I still wonder why in Germany everyone installs the stove on the kitchen island, instead of the sink like I’m used to from home. I will.
I spend significantly (really significantly!) more time chopping next to the cooking pot and stirring or frying than at the sink – so placing the stove there was the only logical choice. The island had to be deep enough to prevent anything from falling off the back. I hope 1.20m (4 feet) will be sufficient.
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