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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Schlenk-Bär31 Mar 2019 08:09haydee schrieb:
It also has no joints and is easier to clean Yes, there might be some truth to that... I was thinking about how we want it to be in the end. Actually, I do find tiles more attractive. As usual, it’s a matter of personal taste. However, cleaning grout lines from tomato sauce and grease splatters can be quite challenging. Does anyone know if there are grout materials that are easy to clean and don’t leave residues?
Exactly. We had to figure out how to adapt our wishes to the existing conditions. The house was built in 2006, and the kitchen dates from late 2015. I would always position the trash bin under the countertop again. There are perfect solutions for a U-shaped layout, but the connections were just set up that way.
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boxandroof31 Mar 2019 09:33Schlenk-Bär schrieb:
What I see less and less are tile backsplashes on walls. Why don’t people use them anymore? Is it for cost reasons? In terms of durability, a tile backsplash should be better than plastic or wood cladding, right?The simple reason might be that kitchen design studios nowadays offer more alternatives than they did in the past. We chose glass mainly because it’s easier to clean; initially, we were also considering tiles.
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hampshire31 Mar 2019 13:46chand1986 schrieb:
If you want something affordable and good, the 12-year-old Glenfarclas works well. Well made, very sweet and easy to drink, making it suitable for whisky beginners. You can still find good quality for reasonably manageable prices.The best approach is to try a few at a tasting seminar or visit someone who has a small selection. We used to have these years ago. As part of downsizing, friends and I have enjoyed reducing our stock to six open bottles now.Similar topics