Should I be paying this much for a kitchen?

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Create Perfect
7 years ago
Hi,

It sounds like you really need someone into to help with this. A kitchen designer or interior designer would not only be able to help you get the best layout and use of space from your kitchen but would also be able to arrange trade discounts and tap into a wide knowledge of sourcing and fitting tricks that can be used to put your kitchen together the way you want it.

We have trade account it many of the companies you mentioned there and I often buy some pieces from some places (the parts of show for example) and other pieces in more 'affordable' places. It really depends on what you require from the space, the finish you expect for your money and how much time you have to shop around.

I am not surprised at the quotes you have been given and would say that is average for that size of kitchen, but by all means with enough shopping and the right knowledge it does not have to be.

I would be happy to go through some of this or drop you an email with further information if you wanted to send me a message.

I hope you find what your looking for and remember not to settle for something. If you need to save a little longer for the right thing, then do.. The kitchen is an important part of the house and it is not the easiest thing to rip out and change every year! - better to get it right first time.

All the best,

Gina
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Moogles
7 years ago
We are nearly finished on our Pronorm German kitchen, corian worktop, siemens appliances (oven, microwave, steam oven, 2 plate warmers, dishwasher, 5 ring induction hob and downdraft) franke sink/tap, quooker hot tap and it is costing approx £25k, so maybe not a bad quote.
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Bluemouse Ltd
7 years ago
It's not an unreasonable quote but it may well be possible to tweak a few items to get a similar look for less money. Try talking to some small independent kitchen companies/joiners who can often achieve similar shapes and details in different finishes. I have to say, if you are planning on staying in the property for a long time, I wouldn't compromise on the cabinet quality.
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Amber Jeavons Ltd
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Hello Raiyan,

Well kitchens have so many components that you can easily pay up to £40K and above... I love Wolf and Subzero and also Plain English and deVOL but they're not for everyone's budget.... and indeed my own kitchen was just £5K (not including fitting and with no trade!) It's 5 years old and has changed looks 3 times but has all the same fixtures and fittings.. Bamboo worktop, Siemens fridge/freezer, Smeg dual fuel range, Smeg slimline dishwasher, Samsung Eco bubble et al.

Create perfect is right we can not only design but often designers will source items for the project in question or the whole house. I have a procurement service which is part of a design package or consultancy service I offer.

Being a fantastic negotiator is a must as you can find with a kitchen company they will have sourced and made available only a selected "Brand" which you have to choose from, whereas interior designers will look at every aspect including the colour and scheme to create a whole functioning room that looks and works in the way you want.. Knowing where to spend and where to scale back is a must too, as you can find you can create really stylish and fabulous home by knowing how to get the look for less and most importantly in the budget you have...

One last point that's perhaps most important.. Fitting! You can have a really expensive kitchen but if it's fitted badly it will look terrible and the same applies to something that has not cost the earth.. If it's fitted amazingly it will look a million bucks! (for as long as you have it)

The other key thing is that when designing a kitchen it really benefits to know what looks good and where.. so even a bulb will be carefully chosen for it's functionality and aesthetics! Eureka!

: ))
Jonathan
7 years ago
It might just be a case of not buying a kitchen for some time and being shocked by the price now- personally I would not put in a kitchen that costs less than 6% of the value of your house as it will likely not stand up to scrutiny when you come to sell.
This means £18k kitchen in a £300k house, £30k kitchen in a house worth £500k
Raiyan Bari
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks for all the comments guys. Seems kitchen is a hot topic! The 6% view is interesting. Means in London almost every other kitchen would be around 30k!
drpepe101
7 years ago
Never accept their first price!
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Amber Jeavons Ltd
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Hello Raiyan,

Do post pics.. also yes Kitchens with K.chin (g)! I maintain you can create something beautiful with careful consideration.. .

Have seen plenty a kitchen from a kitchen company for 4 times or more than I spent and they looked cheap, (boring and ghastly) but that last bit subjective of course as everyone has different taste which isn't the same as quality.. I live in London but I think more like a developer in terms of costs, I don't scrimp on style though.. Put the kitchen in that suits you and your budget. : ))
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Home By Design Ltd
7 years ago
Please let us quote for you.

We are a bespoke made to measure independent showroom with an incredible product. Despite having a premium product we have beat nearly every 'high street' quote that has been brought to us. We have done some exceptional kitchens around the 12-15k mark so please let us see if we could save you A lot of money!!

Gimme a message on here or drop me a phone call and we can quote from your previous designs. Our product is almost guaranteed to be better than what's currently on offer but people often overlook their little independents due to the misconception we offer an inferior product.

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OnePlan
7 years ago
Interchanging the doors on a 'handmadekitchensofchristchurch' type kitchen just wouldn't work - and I would be surprised if you'd even be able to buy doors separately from Schüller to do this anyway.
I think keep shopping around - try Jade's offer ! There's lots of good independent studios out there !!
Ask about any displays they might be replacing soon, or if they offer any deferred payment options or interest free credit for the 'over spend' part .
Good luck !! :-)
Mystic Home
7 years ago
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Kitchen Matters
7 years ago
£25k seems about right for a kitchen that size. Generally speaking you wont be able to get just doors from the likes for Schuller (and I speak for most German manufacturers) and it will be far from economical to do it this way.

One point worth remembering is that it is easy to disregard the value a good designer can bring to your project. Practically anyone can arrange a set of units in a space. Making that relevant to you and your lifestyle with a sense of aesthetic balance and practicality is important.
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Kitchenpod - Temporary Kitchen Hire (Home use)
7 years ago
Hi don't overlook the flooring, window treatments, table and chairs etc. All of these go into an overall feel that create a space you want to be in. Are these factored into your plans? There could be more to be spent here that shouldn't be forgotten about. Ed
HU-470112571
2 years ago
2 of the main types of German kitchens are Pronorm & Warendorf, both super popular and can both range from around £13k up to £40k depending on what you are going for. I would check out both these guys if you are serious about getting a German kitchen https://kreativkitchens.co.uk/pronorm-kitchens/ & https://kreativkitchens.co.uk/warendorf-kitchens/ They give free advice which is great when your planning how much budget you have an exactly what it is you want done. Hope it goes well for you! :)
hedgehog99
2 years ago
I'm never quite sure what is meant exactly by a German kitchen - do you mean a true handleless design? If so, take a look at unitsonline and their true handless options - it's quick and easy to put a quote together yourself as all the prices are listed. Top off with a good worktop, buy good appliances, lighting and furniture and don't skimp on the fitter - and I think you can create something lovely for significantly less than £25k. But also a fan of independents as advised above, so worth looking around locally.
rinked
2 years ago
Well 25 does sound reasonable for a kitchen that size. (i'm a kitchen planner in the Netherlands, Rotpunkt mainly, German brand as well), especially when you have lots of drawers (let's say 60 per drawer) and fancy side panels on your island, for example. Quartz worktop I assume? Also quite a decent price. And if fitting includes water+elec that's quite ok as well.

Of course you can do it for way less (mine is IKEA's as budget ran out), but how long do you want your kitchen to last?
Sarah L
2 years ago
Old thread!
Elliot Morley
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Sorry didn't mention it! I just wanted to share my experience with people from Houzz. I was in the renovation process with my wife and we spent a lot of money for the exterior job. My house is not the biggest one but it still cost a lot of money to make it look good, the roofing took me a good part of my money too, gardening was a little bit more expensive as I thought it would be. When we finished exterior work we still had to do the interior and here is where the war starts, you have to choose the wall painting, the flooring, bathroom, furniture and kitchen of course. Gladly the kitchen was done fast, we both found what we like the most, bespoke kitchens country style. The flooring took us a month, but gladly it was done good and I still love the floor heating system, the cellar is great too, it was done in 3 days. We still have to finish the bathroom, its almost done but we have to buy some small things, and we are waiting for the bedroom to be finished, mostly we are waiting for our KingSize Bed

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