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 (in my opinion) nicely done.
The oven is still missing, and two pendant lights will be added over the island. I want to choose those only after all the furniture has arrived.
[ATTACH alt="kuechenbilder-thread-zeigt-her-eure-Küchen-494694-1.jpg"]61097[/ATTACH] If the user still reads this: I would be interested in the kitchen dimensions, as mine will probably have a similar layout. Many thanks in advance 🙂
DieScholz´ens4 Sep 2021 21:14TinaLa22 schrieb:
If the user is still reading: I would be interested in the kitchen dimensions, as mine will probably have a similar layout. Thanks in advance 🙂If by user you mean the original poster, then that’s me. We are currently still on vacation, but I can gladly measure it for you. Best regardsS
saralina874 Sep 2021 21:30TinaLa22 schrieb:
In case the user still reads this: I would be interested in the kitchen dimensions, as mine will probably have a similar layout. Thanks in advance 🙂Hi 🙂The island is 2m by 1.2m (6 ft 7 in by 3 ft 11 in), and the wall is 3m (9 ft 10 in).
DieScholz´ens schrieb:
If by user you mean the original poster, then that is me. We are still on vacation right now but I can gladly take the measurements for you. Best regards Sorry, I meant Saralina, who posted a picture.
Wishing you all a great remaining vacation.
saralina87 schrieb:
Hi 🙂
The island is 2m by 1.2m (6.6 ft by 3.9 ft), and the wall is 3m (9.8 ft).Ah, okay, so the dimensions are actually quite similar to what I will have. Are you managing well with the storage space and work surface, as well as the arrangement of the appliances?
I was also suggested the alternative of an L-shaped island to have cooking and washing on the island and more storage along the wall… but I’m afraid that might be too cramped for a relatively small room.
S
saralina875 Sep 2021 09:25TinaLa22 schrieb:
Ah, okay, so the dimensions are actually almost like what I will have. And, do you find the storage space and work surfaces, as well as the layout of the appliances, convenient?
I was also suggested an alternative with an L-shaped island to have cooking and washing on the island and more storage space along the wall… However, I’m afraid that might be too cramped for a rather small room. Well, despite many opinions here, it works really well for us at the moment. Although I am also looking forward to having our pantry finished so I can store some extra food there (especially bulk packages or canned goods) — but it works even without it. There is still a lot of storage space "left over" on the front side of the island.
All the chopping is done on the island, which is great for my little one who stands on the learning tower and has space to help out a bit.
We also considered an L-shape, but felt it would be too cramped.
We are very happy with it this way. 🙂
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