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.
ypg’s kitchen looks good except for the clutter all around. The decoration above the wall cabinets reminds me of East German times, when people used to place their alcohol bottles on the display cabinet. I wouldn’t be able to work in the kitchen because of the strong draft, and it also feels too dark for me (dark countertop, dark backsplash).
perth schrieb:
ypg’s kitchen looks good except for all the clutter. The decoration above the wall cabinets reminds me of times in East Germany when people placed their alcohol bottles on the display cabinet. I wouldn’t be able to work in the kitchen because of all the drafts, and it’s too dark for me (dark countertop, dark backsplash).Haha, this is a lived-in space ... it wasn’t a photo shoot, just spontaneous.
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j.bautsch2 Apr 2019 07:42That’s also too much stuff and decoration for me, and a bit too dark, but of course it’s a matter of personal taste.
Regarding the worktop height, there isn’t really a single “modern” standard height. The feet or plinth height can usually be ordered to different heights, and there are both low and tall base cabinets. You just need to know this before buying the kitchen.
Since you don’t have a niche backsplash or something similar, it might still be possible to adjust the height a bit... by shortening the plinth panel and screwing the feet down further.
Regarding the worktop height, there isn’t really a single “modern” standard height. The feet or plinth height can usually be ordered to different heights, and there are both low and tall base cabinets. You just need to know this before buying the kitchen.
Since you don’t have a niche backsplash or something similar, it might still be possible to adjust the height a bit... by shortening the plinth panel and screwing the feet down further.
j.bautsch schrieb:
Regarding the working height, there isn’t really a single “modern” standard height. The feet or plinth height are usually adjustable, and cabinets come in both lower and higher versions. You just need to know this before buying a kitchen.By “modern,” I mean that for about 25 years now, people have thought everything should be as high as a standing desk.
My highlight function doesn’t seem to work, so I can’t quote… about my working height: I’ve installed my ideal height here. I’m not adjusting any legs.
What do you all think? Personally, I find the kitchen very tidy, but you can tell it’s actually used for cooking.
It doesn’t have to look brand new all the time. That’s why I don’t even want to show mine. It would be criticized right away because the fridge is covered with magnets and everything left around doesn’t match the current trendy minimalism.
It doesn’t have to look brand new all the time. That’s why I don’t even want to show mine. It would be criticized right away because the fridge is covered with magnets and everything left around doesn’t match the current trendy minimalism.
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