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Would you replace this kitchen?

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Pleasebeafleabite · 12/02/2018 16:52

Was watching Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb last night and to my surprise horror saw the same kitchen as mine featuring as needing to be replaced so the house in question would sell

I didn't think my kitchen was that bad, a bit tired maybe and I never really liked the tiles much

I would like to sell my house in about 3-4 years once my dc would be leaving home and thought that I might replace at that time (possibly just the door fronts and worktop/tiles)

I am wondering whether I should do this now so that I can enjoy the new kitchen or whether I should wait so that the kitchen I choose is more modern at the time and probably in better condition

Would be grateful for any opinions on my current kitchen (is it that bad?) and also whether you would look at updating now or in the future

Would you replace this kitchen?
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PaintingOwls · 13/02/2018 09:01

It's dated and I don't like it, it looks exactly like my parents' kitchen! But I would buy the house because I'd feel zero remorse about ripping it all out!

FluffyWuffy100 · 13/02/2018 09:11

No way!

It isn't a 'wow' kitchen but it is totally inoffensive, neutral and looks like it is in great condition.

Baxdream · 13/02/2018 09:15

Gosh people are so judgemental! Yes it's not brand new but if I was viewing houses it certainly wouldn't put me off. I've lived with an awful kitchen for years as I had to option but to leave it!
I really wouldn't worry too much. I'd much rather a liveable albeit slightly dated kitchen than a modern kitchen that I didn't like.

ferriswheel · 13/02/2018 09:16

I think your kitchen looks great.
Whats the current trend if yours is 'dated'.

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Pleasebeafleabite · 13/02/2018 09:20

Thanks very much to everyone (even the hideous comment Grin ) it’s really helping

I am leaning towards just updating the tiles and worktop into something lighter that I like better rather than replacing the doors etc. and doing it sooner rather than later

I am already saving up for new stools TwitterQueen the current ones are losing their air pressure and create a weird Alice in Wonderland effect whereby you start eating your dinner at full height and finish with your chin on the worktop not quite realising how it happened

Moreis I may have tidied up a little Blush

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lifechangesforeverinjuly · 13/02/2018 09:23

Ours was quite similar to this - we painted it grey and replaced with modern copper handles and now it looks amazing and modern.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with it but we inherited it from the previous owners and it just wasn't our taste but we couldn't bare to start again either when there was nothing wrong!

If you like it then that's all that matters. Smile

lifechangesforeverinjuly · 13/02/2018 09:26

We also painted the tiles white (they were red) and replaced the worktops with wood. Little changes make a huge difference.

longtompot · 13/02/2018 09:29

Not read the whole thread, but I agree with those who say just replace the tiles. The kitchen is fine, and buyers will want to replace it anyway. Our house has a perfectly sound if dated kitchen which I believe was put in 1985! Its from a very reputable local kitchen fitter, so would have been a lot of money, and it shows. Our previous place had one from the same era, but cheap chipboard etc and it was knackered.

Chrys2017 · 13/02/2018 10:15

I wouldn't change it. It's clean and functional, and the buyer will want to choose their own new kitchen without feeling guilty about replacing a brand-new kitchen.

fussychica · 13/02/2018 11:09

Well it's the kitchen we put in in our last house about 10 years ago so yes things have moved on in 10 years but it's a perfectly good kitchen and looks like you have kept it in great condition.
It wouldn't put me off buying.
If you want an update for yourself I would lighten it up by changing the tiles and worktop. You could go further and paint the doors but you might not like the effect and then you are a bit stuck.
When we moved to our current home it had a 1980s kitchen. It didn't put me off buying the place as I knew I'd replace it. It was good quality though and it landed up being the last room we modernised because of that. It's now handle less matt white and grey but I've no doubt some will say that's dated even though it's only a couple of years oldWink

Feelings · 13/02/2018 11:10

Just paint the cupboards and you're good to go Smile

WhyAmIEvenHereLOL · 13/02/2018 11:15

lol looks new to me

SimonBridges · 13/02/2018 11:25

That doesn’t need replacing. It’s got a good few years in it yet.

The problem with the one on Selling Houses was that it was chipped and in bad condition. That meant it would need replacing. This doesn’t.

daisychain01 · 13/02/2018 13:24

I am leaning towards just updating the tiles and worktop into something lighter that I like better rather than replacing the doors etc. and doing it sooner rather than later

That's a great compromise. It will save you a lot of money, and will save the planet in terms of minimising waste.

I would personally caution against painting kitchen doors, it can look great for the first year but then it quickly deteriorated.

New tiles will transform it, you can get beautiful ones nowadays. I love tiling, if I had the time I'd offer to help but I think you want it done double-quick lol.. Please can we have a photo of the makeover when done Smile

fireflame · 13/02/2018 16:45

I also updated my kitchen for less than £500 pounds
New black doors from Ikea (didn't change them all) was a cheaper way of doing it
Spent a little more on the work top but it was well worth it
Looks like a brand new kitchen 👍😀

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