Bought a house, estimated the renovation budget plus 10-15% for inevitable extras, and we set aside 5000 EUR for the kitchen!!!!
That’s how it started... at first, I was in a bit of shock, but we still had time. First step: remove all the walls for a new layout—I need space...
Let’s start with the (according to the agent) move-in ready property. The small kitchen, just under 8 square meters (about 86 square feet), had its 1970s pass-through removed. The wall including the kitchen door is gone! The wall next to the cellar stairs is gone too! Actually, the entire slanted wall, nearly 7 meters (23 feet) high, removed completely...
The window had to go as well since we needed a different working height than the standard 90 cm (35 inches). New screed installed, we switched to underfloor heating, all electrical wiring and water pipes are new.
After almost six months, the realization slowly sank in: the kitchen budget will not exceed 5000 EUR, so we had to look for a used kitchen... something special, but very cheap.
The search criteria: within a 100 km (62 miles) radius, up to 1000 EUR, because I still want new appliances.
That’s how it started... at first, I was in a bit of shock, but we still had time. First step: remove all the walls for a new layout—I need space...
Let’s start with the (according to the agent) move-in ready property. The small kitchen, just under 8 square meters (about 86 square feet), had its 1970s pass-through removed. The wall including the kitchen door is gone! The wall next to the cellar stairs is gone too! Actually, the entire slanted wall, nearly 7 meters (23 feet) high, removed completely...
The window had to go as well since we needed a different working height than the standard 90 cm (35 inches). New screed installed, we switched to underfloor heating, all electrical wiring and water pipes are new.
After almost six months, the realization slowly sank in: the kitchen budget will not exceed 5000 EUR, so we had to look for a used kitchen... something special, but very cheap.
The search criteria: within a 100 km (62 miles) radius, up to 1000 EUR, because I still want new appliances.
Bussibär schrieb:
Printed aluminum composite panel is coming, I’ll do that myself once I find a suitable design.Do you print it yourself, or what do you mean? Do you have a good idea to copy?
Curly schrieb:
What do you do with so many power outlets?
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SabineI wasn’t able to open the photos earlier and pictured a whole setup lined up side by side when I read the question. Split up like this, I don’t find it excessive.
Next to the window there’s the electric kettle, coffee machine, phone, and another kitchen appliance, with two more outlets left for devices that change occasionally, like a toaster or food processor. The same goes for the counter: hand blender, deep fryer, rice cooker, or an electric hot plate for the soup pot that’s not suitable for the induction cooktop, and at least two outlets are in use.
ypg schrieb:
Hotplate for a soup pot not suitable for induction cooktops I know it’s just an example, but seriously? I’d rather buy a new pot. And if you have an induction cooktop (or even a gas cooktop), I don’t see the need for electric kettles. I’m really looking forward to setting up the new kitchen.
Kekse schrieb:
I’d rather just buy a new pot.No.
For one, I’m not talking about a $50 pot. For another, I don’t think it’s unreasonable to have a portable electric hotplate for camping, the terrace, pea soup gatherings, work lunches in the office, and so on. The $20 is well spent, and it helps make the kitchen buffet a bit nicer in my case—or a neighbor without induction cooking can easily bring their soup to share. Not to mention: sometimes you want to use a kettle for juicing, or you have a hobby where you need to warm something up with the hotplate...
Yes, it was just an example, but I do actually have a single hotplate, and I’ve used it in the situations I mentioned. So I’ll keep my 25-liter (6.6 gallon) pot.
Kekse schrieb:
I deny the need for electric kettles.That was there too: super stylish... and I don’t like tea kettles.
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chand198628 Mar 2019 19:58Sorry, but: What exactly do you need the kettle for? There are induction-compatible ones, cheap, various designs, you know... oh yes: KETTLE.
I once had to discuss the usefulness of my TM, but induction + kettle: That’s a waste. Of course, on a small scale. And for a single cup, the microwave is actually faster than anything else.
Simplify your life! Therefore: Get rid of the unnecessary stuff.
I once had to discuss the usefulness of my TM, but induction + kettle: That’s a waste. Of course, on a small scale. And for a single cup, the microwave is actually faster than anything else.
Simplify your life! Therefore: Get rid of the unnecessary stuff.
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