small flat / kitchen advice

[MulderitsmeX]

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I am a complete DIY dunce and have been putting off all work that needs sorting for 3 years!!

We live in sw London if anyone has any local advice.

We have tiny kitchen (3.9m long 2m wide at its widest) that needs re-doing. It's old and a bit scrappy, I'm not particularly fussed about what it looks like but want it to be a nice 'finish' as plan to either rent out or sell in next few years.

We previously did our bathroom with Homebase which I was pleased with but mostly chose it as I was too nervous to choose a builder myself!!

Can anyone recommend any other companies that might be worth investigating? I'm not really sure of budget, it's a tiny kitchen so I don't want to get an expensive one. I think 6-8k sounds right Inc builder? We paid 6 for the Homebase bathroom including tiles all over the walls.

I need an oven, fridge, sink and small dishwasher then a few cupboards.

If anyone has anyone else also has a tiny kitchen and has any dos and donts it would be appreciated!!

Thanks

London prices make me

We got our kitchen from homebase quite a large kitchen couple of appliances for 2k

We then paid separate plasterer, plumber and kitchen fitter probably another 2k all in

We love the homebase quality and prices so we'll probably go there again next time. Hope you get a local recommendation OP.

Ikea kitchens are great and they have lots of ingenious tricks for small tight spaces. I would recommend wall cupboards on one side only so you don't end up feeling like you're in a cave, get cupboards that go right to the ceiling, and maybe have open shelving on the other side. Under cupboard lights are a must and plinth lights look good too. Plinth heaters are good and mean you don't have to have a radiator. Try and fit in at least one full height larder, it's amazing how much stuff you can get in them. If worktop space is your thing (lots of gadgets etc) have a seperate fridge and freezer that fit under the counter tops. Go for a light colour, matching the work surface with the floor always looks good. High gloss tiles that reflect the light add to a feeling of space. We'll positioned spot lights in the ceiling make it feel bigger.

Howdens - they where great

fox i know, im originally from the west country so always compare prices with how far my money would go back home lol!

Thanks for the ideas nancy and ghosty - definitely food for thought.