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.
Bookstar schrieb:
How much does something like this cost where you are?A total of 24,500€ (about 26,500 USD), including some extras like switchable continuous LED lighting. The Bora Classic 2.0, glass fronts, and ceramic cooktop naturally add to the price. It's a Schüller kitchen, and the countertop is from the Next125 series.
On the topic:
What for one person are kitchen appliances, for another could be a collection of whiskey bottles for guests. Someone else might have 10 perfume bottles displayed in the bathroom. To each their own.
chand1986 schrieb:
Simplify your life! Ergo: Get rid of unnecessary stuff.
What for one person are kitchen appliances, for another could be a collection of whiskey bottles for guests. Someone else might have 10 perfume bottles displayed in the bathroom. To each their own.
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chand198629 Mar 2019 11:30haydee schrieb:
A friend does it this way: he pours Loch Lomond into an expensive decanter specifically for guests. Most people don’t notice. Are the palate and nose muted?
If you want something affordable and good, the 12-year-old Glenfarclas works well. Well made, quite sweet and easy to drink, making it suitable for whisky beginners. You can still find good quality at reasonably affordable prices.
And honestly: before opening a whisky that’s only good with cola, I’d rather buy Havana Club for even less and make rum and cola, which tastes much better and can be upgraded to a Cuba Libre with a bit of lime.
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chand198629 Mar 2019 11:31ypg schrieb:
Regarding the topic: The world is simpler when you can feel it turning!
chand1986 schrieb:
Are the tongue and nose dead?
He means the expensive decanter should have an effect similar to a red reduced sign.
After enjoying it, your tongue and nose are dead.