We are currently looking for a kitchen for our new build, which is scheduled to start in 2021. Nothing extravagant. Our first two visits to kitchen showrooms resulted in prices of at least 15,000 euros (around $16,000 USD), plus the side-by-side refrigerator that we plan to buy ourselves.
We are a bit surprised that for just a few pieces of furniture and three appliances (dishwasher, cooktop with fan, oven) we have to pay at least 15,000 euros. The consultants actually expected around 20,000 euros. The countertop is not even ceramic but rather granite.
Are there other options to purchase an affordable kitchen?
Please don’t get me wrong. We could afford such a kitchen. We just don’t see why we should spend 20,000 euros on a few furniture pieces and appliances.
We are a bit surprised that for just a few pieces of furniture and three appliances (dishwasher, cooktop with fan, oven) we have to pay at least 15,000 euros. The consultants actually expected around 20,000 euros. The countertop is not even ceramic but rather granite.
Are there other options to purchase an affordable kitchen?
Please don’t get me wrong. We could afford such a kitchen. We just don’t see why we should spend 20,000 euros on a few furniture pieces and appliances.
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Nice-Nofret25 Oct 2020 11:44.. is also designed with a 5-unit grid – which is also more cost-effective than a 6-unit grid.
And there are stones that are more expensive than Dekton... 'Only granite' simply indicates that the original poster has no real knowledge of the subject; they also don’t seem particularly interested. Therefore, they will probably be happy with some kitchen from Poland and enjoy the money saved. Expectations vary; that’s perfectly fine.
And there are stones that are more expensive than Dekton... 'Only granite' simply indicates that the original poster has no real knowledge of the subject; they also don’t seem particularly interested. Therefore, they will probably be happy with some kitchen from Poland and enjoy the money saved. Expectations vary; that’s perfectly fine.
We have an open living and cooking area, and paid about 19,000 for a Nobilia kitchen with lacquered fronts, a Bora Puxu, Bosch appliances otherwise, and a laminate countertop. We also compared prices; other studios quoted similar amounts.
At IKEA, we wouldn’t have saved much either once you factor in the installation costs. However, that would have meant compromises in quality and electrical appliances. IKEA appliances haven’t impressed me in the past. They worked fine but the user experience was not great.
In terms of quality, I am really disappointed with the laminate countertop. We’ve been living here for two weeks and already found a 40cm (16 inch) long scratch on our kitchen island. No one knows how it got there. I previously had an IKEA kitchen with an IKEA countertop, and in 10 years I never got a scratch like that.
At IKEA, we wouldn’t have saved much either once you factor in the installation costs. However, that would have meant compromises in quality and electrical appliances. IKEA appliances haven’t impressed me in the past. They worked fine but the user experience was not great.
In terms of quality, I am really disappointed with the laminate countertop. We’ve been living here for two weeks and already found a 40cm (16 inch) long scratch on our kitchen island. No one knows how it got there. I previously had an IKEA kitchen with an IKEA countertop, and in 10 years I never got a scratch like that.
Nice-Nofret schrieb:
... is also planned with a 50mm (2-inch) grid—also cheaper than a 60mm (2.4-inch) grid.
And there are stones that are more expensive than Dekton... 'Just granite' simply means that the original poster has no knowledge of the material; they also don’t seem particularly interested. So they will probably be happy with some kitchen from Poland and enjoy the money saved. Expectations vary; that’s perfectly fine. And does that exclude two of my posts? Congratulations, Dr. Freud.
I am always amazed at how much some people spend on their kitchens. Even if I had the money for such an expensive kitchen, I would never spend it on that. Eventually, something doesn’t suit you anymore, and you start to change or even replace parts ... boom ... a lot of money gone...
Here is a Burger U-shaped kitchen with a LeMans unit in the back left, and the other section is in the utility room.
It cost almost exactly 5,000 euros (about 5,900 dollars), plus 800 euros (about 940 dollars) for installation, but without appliances. The appliances are a Bosch stove and Bosch dishwasher, and a Hisense 4-door side-by-side fridge.
And I think it looks very stylish.....
Here is a Burger U-shaped kitchen with a LeMans unit in the back left, and the other section is in the utility room.
It cost almost exactly 5,000 euros (about 5,900 dollars), plus 800 euros (about 940 dollars) for installation, but without appliances. The appliances are a Bosch stove and Bosch dishwasher, and a Hisense 4-door side-by-side fridge.
And I think it looks very stylish.....
evelinoz schrieb:
like this?
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Island 2m (6.5 feet) long, next to side-by-side fridge and oven, then a raised dishwasher This is just an example. We do not want a kitchen island. And we understand the importance of workflow. Thank you for the feedback.
Well, a kitchen from Poland doesn't have to be bad or of lower quality. My daughter also had her quartz composite countertop made by a Polish company; it is installed on a LEICHT kitchen. She ordered the handles separately from another source.
The differences between kitchens are huge. You just have to take the same plan to several studios or furniture stores and clearly explain what you want, especially if you have researched the topic thoroughly. There are price drivers in kitchens. For example, kitchens with handleless profiles are more expensive than those with handles and also offer less storage space. There are melamine fronts, laminate fronts, lacquered or glass fronts—the list goes on.
And as already mentioned, with lower base units, higher base units...
The differences between kitchens are huge. You just have to take the same plan to several studios or furniture stores and clearly explain what you want, especially if you have researched the topic thoroughly. There are price drivers in kitchens. For example, kitchens with handleless profiles are more expensive than those with handles and also offer less storage space. There are melamine fronts, laminate fronts, lacquered or glass fronts—the list goes on.
And as already mentioned, with lower base units, higher base units...
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