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.
ivenh0 schrieb:
Dekton > CeramicI’m familiar with this statement. Aside from the higher price, I haven’t noticed any other differences. Do you know more about this?
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hampshire25 Jan 2020 09:45guckuck2 schrieb:
I’m familiar with that statement. Apart from the higher price, I haven’t noticed any other features. Do you know more? The features come as a package: minimal wear, very low scratch sensitivity, no absorption of liquids, easy cleaning, unique visual design options, and a distinctive tactile feel.
From a buying behavior perspective, it’s much simpler: “Oh, how nice, I want that,” and then the “gut feeling” comes up with reasons for the “head” to avoid buyer’s remorse. Good marketing and good sales support that. In the end, there is a long-term satisfied customer who also resists the arguments of “doubters.”
Reason is overrated.
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sir paule3 Feb 2020 13:46al3x_ schrieb:
Here is our kitchen, just finished today...Hi al3x,
could you please show your kitchen in relation to the floor plan?
Did you remove the originally planned door to the pantry?
The photo was taken from the dining area, right?
I’m considering a similar layout and I’m undecided whether to go with an island or build it like you did.
Thank you very much for your help!
Best regards,
Paule
Chris2511 schrieb:
Yes, we also saw that roll-up cabinet. But we like it even less aesthetically. It looks like someone is running a kiosk behind it..Thanks to the nice glassware, it looks really good, you just shouldn’t close it, which we usually don’t do either.
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