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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hampshire14 Apr 2019 15:46@Climbee : I think this is a very good plan. Which way does the door open? If the door leaf swings into the kitchen, make sure to close it while cooking to prevent any "accidents."
The door leads into the pantry and is actually meant to open inward. Visually, it would look better the other way around, as that would allow for a continuous front with the oven and refrigerator. However, I find that impractical. We’ll see what we finally decide—maybe a swinging door. A smooth front where the door visually disappears does have its appeal. The kitchen fitter is coming in an hour, so we’ll know more then.
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hampshire14 Apr 2019 16:02Well, if there is no through traffic, then everything is fine.
Climbee schrieb:That term for your service provider sounds disrespectful. There are better ways to address each other on equal footing.
The kitchen installer will arrive in an hour, then we will know more.
hampshire schrieb:
Well, if there is no through traffic, then everything is fine.
The way you refer to your service provider sounds disrespectful. There are better solutions based on mutual respect.Seriously? My goodness, I hardly believe that was meant that way. Are we going to have to write in a gender-neutral way soon? *sigh*
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