Hi dear community,
My girlfriend and I will soon be moving into a new apartment. Our current kitchen will stay in the apartment or alternatively be sold on eBay.
Since the prices for kitchens we like at various kitchen studios or furniture stores are simply too expensive, we will definitely buy the new kitchen from IKEA. We just can’t justify paying over €10,000 (about $11,000) just for the cabinets.
We have set a budget of around €7,000 (about $7,700), including appliances.
We have already purchased a Siemens oven with pyrolysis cleaning, a built-in Neff induction cooktop, and a freestanding Siemens stainless steel refrigerator. We will also get a dishwasher and a range hood, both from Siemens. Altogether, this brings us to about €3,100–3,300 (around $3,400–3,600). This leaves us with approximately €3,500 (about $3,850) for the cabinets. Initial planning suggests this should work.
First, I would like some advice about the cabinet fronts.
We generally like the country style but want to keep it somewhat modern, for example with the handles (Örrnas or VÄRDE). We like Bodbyn, Kroktorp, GRYTNÄS, and Laxarby.
Are there any general pros and cons of the mentioned fronts? Laxarby, for example, is significantly more expensive than GRYTNÄS. My girlfriend especially likes Bodbyn in gray, but I would prefer something lighter.
For the countertop, we want the 2.8cm (1.1 inch) oak wood slab, which matches our dining table perfectly.
Secondly, about the installation.
There are no stupid questions, but… is the assembly difficult? I would consider myself and my dad fairly handy.
The kitchen will basically be a single line along a wall about 4.00–4.50m (13–15 feet) long; I still need to measure exactly. I would like a small L-shape, but on the back wall this is hardly possible because the radiator starts after about 1.00m (3.3 feet). Since the kitchen is also open on the other side, I wanted to create a subtle L there. However, the online planner complains because this L-piece is not attached to the wall. Does it have to be placed against a wall… or how does it work?
For the fully integrated dishwasher, you definitely need that rail — the name escapes me!
The oven will go in a tall cabinet; is there anything specific to keep in mind here?
For the backsplash, I would like to use aluminum panels with printed images. These are available on various websites in 2mm (0.08 inch) thickness and should fit into the IKEA rails, right?
Any general advice and tips are very welcome.
To give a better idea, I can also post the floor plan or design as a picture.
My girlfriend and I will soon be moving into a new apartment. Our current kitchen will stay in the apartment or alternatively be sold on eBay.
Since the prices for kitchens we like at various kitchen studios or furniture stores are simply too expensive, we will definitely buy the new kitchen from IKEA. We just can’t justify paying over €10,000 (about $11,000) just for the cabinets.
We have set a budget of around €7,000 (about $7,700), including appliances.
We have already purchased a Siemens oven with pyrolysis cleaning, a built-in Neff induction cooktop, and a freestanding Siemens stainless steel refrigerator. We will also get a dishwasher and a range hood, both from Siemens. Altogether, this brings us to about €3,100–3,300 (around $3,400–3,600). This leaves us with approximately €3,500 (about $3,850) for the cabinets. Initial planning suggests this should work.
First, I would like some advice about the cabinet fronts.
We generally like the country style but want to keep it somewhat modern, for example with the handles (Örrnas or VÄRDE). We like Bodbyn, Kroktorp, GRYTNÄS, and Laxarby.
Are there any general pros and cons of the mentioned fronts? Laxarby, for example, is significantly more expensive than GRYTNÄS. My girlfriend especially likes Bodbyn in gray, but I would prefer something lighter.
For the countertop, we want the 2.8cm (1.1 inch) oak wood slab, which matches our dining table perfectly.
Secondly, about the installation.
There are no stupid questions, but… is the assembly difficult? I would consider myself and my dad fairly handy.
The kitchen will basically be a single line along a wall about 4.00–4.50m (13–15 feet) long; I still need to measure exactly. I would like a small L-shape, but on the back wall this is hardly possible because the radiator starts after about 1.00m (3.3 feet). Since the kitchen is also open on the other side, I wanted to create a subtle L there. However, the online planner complains because this L-piece is not attached to the wall. Does it have to be placed against a wall… or how does it work?
For the fully integrated dishwasher, you definitely need that rail — the name escapes me!
The oven will go in a tall cabinet; is there anything specific to keep in mind here?
For the backsplash, I would like to use aluminum panels with printed images. These are available on various websites in 2mm (0.08 inch) thickness and should fit into the IKEA rails, right?
Any general advice and tips are very welcome.
To give a better idea, I can also post the floor plan or design as a picture.
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Hochglanz0123 Mar 2015 12:43Hello..
Of course, it’s a matter of practicality, aesthetics, or whether a combination is possible..
Ultimately, only you can decide that..
One way to make a decision is to mark out the dimensions and test everything there.. Like cutting boards, tools, storage for ingredients.. You can apply the same method (regarding determining the drawer size) with pots and pans. That’s how I did it.. measuring the dimensions on the countertop with tape.. And that’s also how I realized (especially because of the handles) which base area really makes sense for US.
Especially taking into account habits and FUTURE PLANS.
Best regards, Hochglanz
Of course, it’s a matter of practicality, aesthetics, or whether a combination is possible..
Ultimately, only you can decide that..
One way to make a decision is to mark out the dimensions and test everything there.. Like cutting boards, tools, storage for ingredients.. You can apply the same method (regarding determining the drawer size) with pots and pans. That’s how I did it.. measuring the dimensions on the countertop with tape.. And that’s also how I realized (especially because of the handles) which base area really makes sense for US.
Especially taking into account habits and FUTURE PLANS.
Best regards, Hochglanz
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Coletrickle_780823 Mar 2015 12:51After some research, I will probably go with a ceramic sink after all. However, SystemCeram is too expensive for me. What about Ikea in this case?
EDIT:
I posted my issue here to avoid misusing this thread.
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/Hilfe-bei-metod-domsjoe-skinande-Kombi.19579/
Regards
I posted my issue here to avoid misusing this thread.
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/Hilfe-bei-metod-domsjoe-skinande-Kombi.19579/
Regards
@Coletrickle,
I recommend the Bodbyn front. We also like the country-style look and initially purchased the Grytnas front. However, once assembled, we found it didn’t achieve the desired effect. Especially the wall cabinet doors looked quite plain and rather modern. Additionally, the side panels, valance, and crown molding are somewhat glossy, while the fronts are matte.
About four weeks later, we replaced the fronts with Bodbyn ones. Just the glass cabinet doors alone look a thousand times better. Overall, the kitchen now looks higher quality and we are really happy with it.
I recommend the Bodbyn front. We also like the country-style look and initially purchased the Grytnas front. However, once assembled, we found it didn’t achieve the desired effect. Especially the wall cabinet doors looked quite plain and rather modern. Additionally, the side panels, valance, and crown molding are somewhat glossy, while the fronts are matte.
About four weeks later, we replaced the fronts with Bodbyn ones. Just the glass cabinet doors alone look a thousand times better. Overall, the kitchen now looks higher quality and we are really happy with it.
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Coletrickle_780823 Mar 2015 15:03Do you have Bodbyn in gray or white? What do people usually choose with white for baseboards, crown molding, etc. — moldings or end panels?
SystemCeram sinks are really expensive; I have now found some nice ones from Villeroy & Boch that I like. With the current layout, there would also be quite a bit of space next to the stove.
But you could definitely arrange the units like this:
The two tall cabinets, then
- a standard base cabinet
- base cabinet for the cooktop
- dishwasher
- sink
- remaining cabinets
This way, you would have 60cm (24 inches) of space on the right side for the oven and also on the left... I’ve uploaded a picture to the album.
SystemCeram sinks are really expensive; I have now found some nice ones from Villeroy & Boch that I like. With the current layout, there would also be quite a bit of space next to the stove.
But you could definitely arrange the units like this:
The two tall cabinets, then
- a standard base cabinet
- base cabinet for the cooktop
- dishwasher
- sink
- remaining cabinets
This way, you would have 60cm (24 inches) of space on the right side for the oven and also on the left... I’ve uploaded a picture to the album.
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