Hello everyone,
things are moving forward for us now. After visiting quite a few kitchen outlets in the past, we finally decided on IKEA. Mainly because it’s affordable – secondly, because the kitchen salespeople were almost driving me crazy in the end (a $1000 discount because the sun is shining…). IKEA doesn’t offer any consultation at all… not great either, but still better than that.
We were somewhat fixed on the layout because of the windows… now we are even more set because of the utility connections… The screed is already in place.
The cabinet fronts are Hyttan and Bodbyn – we will buy the appliances separately.
We thought the waste bin should be a pull-out unit under the sink.
A quick note about the tall cabinet row (since it’s not that visible) on the left side of the plan:
60cm (24 inches) cabinet, oven, 60cm (24 inches) cabinet, refrigerator, small freezer.
We would love to hear your opinion. Are there any things we absolutely should change? Since neither of us really has a sense for design, we would appreciate any tips or comments on that as well.
Thanks and best regards
things are moving forward for us now. After visiting quite a few kitchen outlets in the past, we finally decided on IKEA. Mainly because it’s affordable – secondly, because the kitchen salespeople were almost driving me crazy in the end (a $1000 discount because the sun is shining…). IKEA doesn’t offer any consultation at all… not great either, but still better than that.
We were somewhat fixed on the layout because of the windows… now we are even more set because of the utility connections… The screed is already in place.
The cabinet fronts are Hyttan and Bodbyn – we will buy the appliances separately.
We thought the waste bin should be a pull-out unit under the sink.
A quick note about the tall cabinet row (since it’s not that visible) on the left side of the plan:
60cm (24 inches) cabinet, oven, 60cm (24 inches) cabinet, refrigerator, small freezer.
We would love to hear your opinion. Are there any things we absolutely should change? Since neither of us really has a sense for design, we would appreciate any tips or comments on that as well.
Thanks and best regards
The kitchen showroom has now come down a bit and is also offering it for 10,800 € (approximately). However, this includes a slightly lower-quality cooktop (about 100 € less) and a slightly lower-quality dishwasher (also about 100 € less).
If the furniture store doesn’t get back to us, I think we’ll go with this option – Systemat seems to be a bit better than Nolte, and the front color matches better.
If the furniture store doesn’t get back to us, I think we’ll go with this option – Systemat seems to be a bit better than Nolte, and the front color matches better.
EveundGerd2 Jan 2016 18:49Buy what your heart or gut feeling leans toward. Both options are reasonable in terms of price. I’m not sure if the furniture is of higher quality with Systemat, as I’m not familiar with that brand.
My last kitchen was a Wellmann made of laminate for 12,500 DM, and it was so well-made that it has been rebuilt for the third time after 20 years. It is now installed in the neighboring house.
Kitchen appliances are replaced regularly anyway. And if you really want the higher-quality ones, have them calculated and be prepared to pay a bit more. After all, the cook will be happier because of it.
My last kitchen was a Wellmann made of laminate for 12,500 DM, and it was so well-made that it has been rebuilt for the third time after 20 years. It is now installed in the neighboring house.
Kitchen appliances are replaced regularly anyway. And if you really want the higher-quality ones, have them calculated and be prepared to pay a bit more. After all, the cook will be happier because of it.
