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.
chand1986 schrieb:
I had to question the usefulness of my TM, but induction + kettle: that’s wasteful. Of course, on a small scale. And for a single cup, the microwave is anyway faster than anything else.No!
I already wanted to edit the above: I have a really nice stove, I don’t like kettles at all.
And yes: I can cook, and I can also boil water.
A poor comparison that doesn’t hold up when you consider the price and noise of the TM... uh, hear it.
Edit: but I’m also not from the throwaway generation / don’t feel the need to always have new things.
The microwave is deliberately located in the neighboring house. It also can’t handle 1.5 liters (1.6 quarts).
chand1986 schrieb:
Simplify your life! Ergo: Get rid of unnecessary stuff. The TM is the only unnecessary item because you can do everything in the pot. And yes, it can even boil water.
Sorry, I don't want to start a new discussion here, but with THIS perfect setup ... it had to be said *claps hands*
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chand198628 Mar 2019 20:21Well. When the concept is applied consistently, a campfire, a tripod, and a cast iron pot are sufficient. No single-family house, please. I found the idea of replacing several devices with just one very simplifying.
chand1986 schrieb:
Well. If you follow the concept consistently, a campfire, a tripod, and a cast-iron pot are enough. No single-family house, please. I found the idea of replacing multiple devices with just one very simplifying.Don’t forget what the explanation is based on: the usefulness of having multiple power outlets at the same time. Examples. I don’t see the logic or causality in your answers.
Or do you only have one outlet, and it’s for just one of all the appliances?
Curly schrieb:
but I wonder why so many outlets are needed over the worktop? ypg schrieb:
... electric kettle, coffee machine, phone charger and another kitchen appliance, leaving two more for devices like toaster or food processor. The same applies to the counter: hand blender, deep fryer, rice cooker, or electric hotplate for the pot that’s not suitable for induction cooktops, and at least 2 outlets are already in use.