My wife got in touch with our future neighbor. They have already ordered and paid a deposit for their kitchen (completion of our semi-detached house is July 2017). Now my wife wants us to buy the kitchen as well. I think it’s a bit too early.
Of course, you should know the kitchen layout before submitting the electrical plan, but there are still several months until then. If I am supposed to submit the electrical plan after the shell construction, that would be around the beginning of 2017.
She said that kitchen deals are currently very good. When I occasionally browse through the weekly newspaper ads, I always see offers from one of the many kitchen studios and furniture stores.
I can also imagine that nowadays you can buy a kitchen for €10,000 (about $11,000) and have it installed only after more than 12 months. What are your experiences with this?
Of course, you should know the kitchen layout before submitting the electrical plan, but there are still several months until then. If I am supposed to submit the electrical plan after the shell construction, that would be around the beginning of 2017.
She said that kitchen deals are currently very good. When I occasionally browse through the weekly newspaper ads, I always see offers from one of the many kitchen studios and furniture stores.
I can also imagine that nowadays you can buy a kitchen for €10,000 (about $11,000) and have it installed only after more than 12 months. What are your experiences with this?
Hagiman2000 schrieb:
I can think of a thousand things that could go wrong, up to the worst-case scenario Oh dear, then you shouldn’t even buy a bicycle... you could fall off while riding. Or imagine if your construction company goes bankrupt tomorrow, or...
Seriously, if you know exactly what you want and where all the necessary installations need to be, then it’s not a problem.
Hagiman2000 schrieb:
What if this kitchen model, color, cabinet style, countertop, etc. is no longer available in 12-16 months It doesn’t change that quickly.
You can also keep the option open to make changes within a reasonable timeframe.
So take your time to look around, get a feel for it, and compare.
Hagiman2000 schrieb:
@ypg
I can think of a thousand things that could go wrong, up to the extreme of the factory burning down (I know it sounds far-fetched, but the Wiesenhof factory fire shows it’s possible).
So I was surprised that today you choose and pay a deposit, and the house will only be built in X months — which is apparently normal.The only thing I would worry about is the deposit, which would be lost in case of bankruptcy.
But you should ask your builder when they need the measurements.
Hi,
If I were to order 11 months ahead, I would include a penalized delivery date—meaning, for every week of delay, the kitchen would be X% cheaper...
I find it constantly unbelievable how completely chaotic and incompetent the furniture/kitchen industry can be. And even more unbelievable that people accept this...
Just my 50 cents,
Andreas
We ordered 11 months in advance at the time, and still the kitchen was delivered 6 weeks late...
If I were to order 11 months ahead, I would include a penalized delivery date—meaning, for every week of delay, the kitchen would be X% cheaper...
I find it constantly unbelievable how completely chaotic and incompetent the furniture/kitchen industry can be. And even more unbelievable that people accept this...
Just my 50 cents,
Andreas
We bought the house in April, and it was delivered at the end of November.
However, the electrical planning and wastewater piping were done immediately after the purchase, as these were necessary for the building permit / planning permission.
What annoyed me was that the measurement service was only carried out once the floor covering was finished and the walls were closed in the prefabricated house, so we had to live with an electric hot plate and a spare refrigerator for almost 2 months.
However, the electrical planning and wastewater piping were done immediately after the purchase, as these were necessary for the building permit / planning permission.
What annoyed me was that the measurement service was only carried out once the floor covering was finished and the walls were closed in the prefabricated house, so we had to live with an electric hot plate and a spare refrigerator for almost 2 months.
I also placed my order about a year in advance but received it on time. It is important, however, to have at least a plan ready, especially if you want a kitchen island with, for example, a range hood. This has advantages and also helps to know exactly where electrical wiring, water, and wastewater connections need to go (which can be important for the foundation slab if there is no basement).
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