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.
Schimi1791 schrieb:
But the ceiling above the lamp over the table still needs some work, right (?)Yes, I had to move the ceiling outlet a bit because we rearranged the table.
We’ll settle in for a few weeks first, and once we’re done moving things around, everything will be properly finished.
Since the terrace in the atrium is almost finished, I’d like to share a kitchen photo from a different angle... Despite all the compromises we had to make, the atrium was still a good decision 🙂
One spot still needs some support underneath so it doesn’t sag... Around the tree and in the four corners, there will be floor spotlights with Hue lamps, so in the evening you can easily play around with the lighting atmosphere 😉
One spot still needs some support underneath so it doesn’t sag... Around the tree and in the four corners, there will be floor spotlights with Hue lamps, so in the evening you can easily play around with the lighting atmosphere 😉
Schimi179118 Apr 2021 17:40An atrium will soon be on the wish list of many home builders...
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pagoni202018 Apr 2021 18:01Schimi1791 schrieb:
Correction:
Soon, an atrium will be on the wish list of many builders ...
😎....but only if it comes with the Bora logo 😀@Obermuh .......Jokes aside, it looks really great!!!
hausnrplus2518 Apr 2021 18:48The atrium reminds me of a horror movie from my youth, where there was a pond inside 😀
Still: it’s a dream! 🤨
Still: it’s a dream! 🤨