Kitchen Refurb

7 years ago

Hello wise men and women,

I love my kitchen layout but want to replace the kitchen doors but keep the carcass of the cupboards to utilise the drawer/ door space much more than the shaker framed cabinets we have currently.

To set the scene, we have a wall/ single galley kitchen (fridge/oven/ cooker etc) with a bench (dishwasher/ sink). A black glass splashback. A teal wall.

First question is; what can go wrong with a matt white intergrated handle kitchen? I want pessimism and problems I haven't thought of.

Second question is; where can I get these doors from? I have an amazing builder who is ready to put the doors on/ drawers in when we get them. I understand B&Q and Howden's do doors only. Anyone else recommended?

Third question; what drawers/ cupboards do people love with their kitchens? Ie a small 20cm Cans pantry that slides out? A deep junk drawer?

Thanks so much in advance.

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Daisy England
7 years ago
You should perhaps look for a smaller business for the purchase of the doors as opposed to Howdens and B&Q. We sell them so if you're close to Staffordshire we can help. Matt white handless is a good choice. I have Matt grey handleless and love them.

I've found that a narrow drawer at the top and then 2 pan drawers is very popular. An 800mm wide set is very practical.

If you're referring to chrome pull outs they're available for a 150mm wide carcase.
A S
7 years ago
Hi,

I am currently getting my kitchen moved and redone and although I am no professional I have found that the handless kitchen looks very nice and will too go for this option in a gloss finish (in Cashmere) as it looks sleek, elegant and clean.

With regards to drawers, I am not a fan off the narrow 2 top drawers and a larger bottom drawer (I have this at the moment). I find that I can't make full use off the larger bottom drawer as it is fairly deep and have now decided to opt for 4 drawers.

Don't know if this was off any help but all the best and let us know how you get on.

Best Wishes
Asifa x

Depending on where you are based, some companies do supply doors only.
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J
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The drawers had to be shallower as it had to accommodate the narrow panel that sits behind the top of the drawer front.
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This is my kitchen on the day we got the keys from the builder. Hope it helps explain what I talked about above.
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Solid Furniture Design
7 years ago
Hi Emma McCaughey,

Our company specialise in designing and making bespoke kitchens.

This means that we can design as well as make the kitchen doors in any colour (high gloss spray painted, matt spray painted, Veneer or any other finish).

If you are interested please contact us via the contact form and we will contact you back as soon as possible.

http://www.kitchenwardrobe.com/contact

Kind Regards,

A&S Kitchen Wardrobe

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