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Kitchen work surfaces

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didireallysaythat · 09/08/2015 08:45

After a disastrous discussion with a Howden's kitchen planner, I've talked to a more upmarket independent store and had a much better time. I'm not positive we're actually going to do this (and I've made this clear from the beginning but as the guy said things were slow I don't feel too bad). But of course we are getting closer to the quotation stage now and I'm curious.... The guy suggested quartz counter tops which I feel indifferent too (why spend so much on something you don't really like?) But then suggested that wood (my preference) would cost about the same. For an island (6-8 units) and one run with a sink (4 units) ishould I really be expecting to pay £2-3k ?

The initial guesstimate is high (it is a higher end shop) but included everything including fitting and all appliances so maybe it's actually not going to be crazy after all ????

But £2-3k on quartz ? My car cost less....

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StarBaker75 · 18/08/2015 16:05

didireallysaythat - if you are still thinking of going for wooden worktops have you tried Norfolk Oak (www.norfolkoak.com/worktops/oak-worktops/)? They have a fab range of timbers and stave designs to choose from and everything is made to order. They also offer a couple of different options for finishing, one of which looks to be far more hard wearing than traditional oiling. They even have a little price calculator for you to get an idea of costing, so you can find out whether it's within budget quickly and easily!

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