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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borderpuschl21 Jan 2020 08:33€35,000 for a ceramic slab is possible, depending on the size.
At our stonemason, natural stone slabs were priced up to €35,000 per square meter (about €3,250 per square foot).
At our stonemason, natural stone slabs were priced up to €35,000 per square meter (about €3,250 per square foot).
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Chris251121 Jan 2020 23:23For me, it’s just over the top. Many people don’t even spend that much on a car.
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Fummelbrett!21 Jan 2020 23:30If you can afford it and want to... why not? After all, stonemasons need to make a living too. Meanwhile, I’m considering whether a continuous slab is really worth 600 euros or if I should just pay 180 euros for three individual slabs.
Chris2511 schrieb:
To me, it's just excessive. Many people wouldn't even spend that much on a car.Yes, it is excessive. Like spending €35,000 on a car. So, what.