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.
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Wintersonne12 Nov 2020 16:46I just looked at the prices for the Dekton countertop, and depending on the model, they are around 800 euros per square meter (approximately $74 per square foot). We have a Silestone countertop, which costs about the same but is not heat resistant. That’s frustrating. 🙁
I doubt that Dekton and quartz composite are equally expensive. I have had quartz for 7 years, and I never place hot pans or pots directly on the countertop.
At least my quartz surface doesn’t crack if a watermelon is set down a bit forcefully, and the corners don’t chip. A properly installed Dekton countertop requires adequate support underneath, which isn’t free either. Also, it is noticeably noisier than a quartz countertop.
At least my quartz surface doesn’t crack if a watermelon is set down a bit forcefully, and the corners don’t chip. A properly installed Dekton countertop requires adequate support underneath, which isn’t free either. Also, it is noticeably noisier than a quartz countertop.
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Wintersonne14 Nov 2020 16:14evelinoz schrieb:
I doubt that Dekton and quartz composite are equally expensive. I’ve had quartz for 7 years, and I never place hot pans or pots directly on my countertop.
At least my quartz surface doesn’t crack if a watermelon is set down a bit harder, and the edges don’t chip. A proper Dekton countertop needs to be supported underneath accordingly, and that isn’t free either. It’s also significantly noisier than a quartz surface. On the Cosentino website, there is currently a promotion for Dekton 12 mm (1/2 inch) at 614.00 € per linear meter (max. 1.20 m (4 feet) wide), plus cutouts.
The list prices you find for Silestone are in a similar range. However, depending on the model, Dekton can sometimes exceed 1,000 € per m² (per square meter).
Just finished assembly on Friday, only the chairs for the dining table are still missing. The white built-in cabinet includes a door that cleverly hides the entrance to the pantry.
The furniture is from Next125 in lava gray, the wood is oak, with the dining table and breakfast bar brushed... looked great in the showroom, but I think it might be annoying if you spill something.
The furniture is from Next125 in lava gray, the wood is oak, with the dining table and breakfast bar brushed... looked great in the showroom, but I think it might be annoying if you spill something.
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