We have been intensively working on our kitchen planning for a little over three weeks now. Sometimes we even dream about it at night, but it’s an exciting topic.
At the moment, we have two options... a Nobilia kitchen (a good, solid mid-range choice) and Schmidt kitchens (a major European kitchen manufacturer), which we actually prefer slightly more in terms of quality.
The kitchen concept is mostly settled. Nobilia kitchens can be offered by various kitchen showrooms and are fairly easy to compare, so you quickly get a sense of the price and can find your spending limit.
However, we are at least 5,000 euros above our original budget and are a bit worried about starting construction with this in mind.
Do you have any tips or suggestions?
We have already cut back extensively on the appliances or only included what we really need. It’s simply the size that drives the total cost. We know that 10,000 euros won’t be enough, but hopefully, we can keep it under 15,000 euros.
At the moment, we have two options... a Nobilia kitchen (a good, solid mid-range choice) and Schmidt kitchens (a major European kitchen manufacturer), which we actually prefer slightly more in terms of quality.
The kitchen concept is mostly settled. Nobilia kitchens can be offered by various kitchen showrooms and are fairly easy to compare, so you quickly get a sense of the price and can find your spending limit.
However, we are at least 5,000 euros above our original budget and are a bit worried about starting construction with this in mind.
Do you have any tips or suggestions?
We have already cut back extensively on the appliances or only included what we really need. It’s simply the size that drives the total cost. We know that 10,000 euros won’t be enough, but hopefully, we can keep it under 15,000 euros.
Hi,
when it comes to surfaces and countertops, you can spend a lot of money on kitchens without, in my opinion, seeing much difference.
(To be honest, I don’t really understand why someone would spend $20,000–$30,000 (€20,000–€30,000) on a kitchen — does the food taste any better? But of course, that’s a personal choice...)
And here’s my old tip again: just for fun, calculate how much the kitchen cabinets and countertop would cost at Ikea. In terms of quality, they are probably not much different from Nobilia kitchens. Then add the prices for appliances and around $1,000–$2,000 (€1,000–€2,000) for installation, and you’ll have a rough baseline price below which it’s unlikely you’ll go. Then compare other quotes against that.
Best regards,
Andreas
when it comes to surfaces and countertops, you can spend a lot of money on kitchens without, in my opinion, seeing much difference.
(To be honest, I don’t really understand why someone would spend $20,000–$30,000 (€20,000–€30,000) on a kitchen — does the food taste any better? But of course, that’s a personal choice...)
And here’s my old tip again: just for fun, calculate how much the kitchen cabinets and countertop would cost at Ikea. In terms of quality, they are probably not much different from Nobilia kitchens. Then add the prices for appliances and around $1,000–$2,000 (€1,000–€2,000) for installation, and you’ll have a rough baseline price below which it’s unlikely you’ll go. Then compare other quotes against that.
Best regards,
Andreas
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nordanney25 May 2016 13:09You already mentioned one point – the appliances.
However, as an amateur cook, I would prefer to save money on the kitchen furniture rather than the appliances.
That brings us to the second point: the kitchen furniture – there is a lot of flexibility here as well. Does it really have to be lacquered? Is laminate sufficient? Drawers are expensive! Pull-out pantry cabinets or lazy Susans, too. And so on.
Finally, a major area to save is the countertop. Laminated chipboard, solid wood, granite, Silestone, or...
Just a good countertop alone can easily cost several thousand euros.
However, as an amateur cook, I would prefer to save money on the kitchen furniture rather than the appliances.
That brings us to the second point: the kitchen furniture – there is a lot of flexibility here as well. Does it really have to be lacquered? Is laminate sufficient? Drawers are expensive! Pull-out pantry cabinets or lazy Susans, too. And so on.
Finally, a major area to save is the countertop. Laminated chipboard, solid wood, granite, Silestone, or...
Just a good countertop alone can easily cost several thousand euros.
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nordanney25 May 2016 13:11andimann schrieb:
(To be honest, I don’t understand why someone would spend 20-30k€ on a kitchen—does the food taste any different? But of course, everyone can decide that for themselves...) It can happen very quickly –
The food may not taste better, but cooking becomes more enjoyable! And if the kitchen is open-plan, it also serves as a kind of furniture piece—most truly beautiful (and high-quality) furniture comes at a price.
MarcWen schrieb:
Do you have any tips or suggestions? In which area exactly?
One thing beforehand: make sure you have enough pull-out drawers. Avoid cost drivers like corner cabinets or apothecary cabinets. For base cabinets, opt for wider units, which are usually only slightly more expensive than narrower ones (for example, instead of two 45cm (18 inches) cabinets, choose a single 90cm (36 inches) cabinet).
It would be helpful to see a floor plan.
Hello,
we have a Schmidt kitchen and are very satisfied with it. The material quality is very good, the consultant was excellent (ours was a master carpenter and passionate cook), and the installation team did a great job.
My father completed his training as a carpenter with Schmidt Kitchens xx years ago and then worked there for several more years. His first kitchen was replaced after almost 30 years with a new one (also Schmidt) following several remodels in the original space. He installed the old kitchen with a new countertop in the basement apartment – like new. The fittings and hardware still work perfectly.
If price is still an issue for you, maybe share your plans. Perhaps someone can spot an area where you might be able to optimize your cost.
we have a Schmidt kitchen and are very satisfied with it. The material quality is very good, the consultant was excellent (ours was a master carpenter and passionate cook), and the installation team did a great job.
My father completed his training as a carpenter with Schmidt Kitchens xx years ago and then worked there for several more years. His first kitchen was replaced after almost 30 years with a new one (also Schmidt) following several remodels in the original space. He installed the old kitchen with a new countertop in the basement apartment – like new. The fittings and hardware still work perfectly.
If price is still an issue for you, maybe share your plans. Perhaps someone can spot an area where you might be able to optimize your cost.
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