Budget kitchen advice?

[Nikhedonia]

I need to refit the kitchen in my house. It's not huge, but not small either. Probably about 12x10.

The cupboards must go, so changing the doors aren't an option. New worktops are a must and

I need all new appliances, including dishwasher, fridge and freezer, double oven sink, hob and washing machine.

Which companies would you recommend and avoid at all costs? How do IKEA kitchens or Wren kitchens last? Are there any companies who offer cheaper kitchens? I'm only going to be here for about 5 more years, so want it to be useable for me with all the gadgets I want but don't particularly care if the kitchen last 25+ years (but don't want it falling apart in the next 5-10)

Can anyone experiences offer their thoughts?

TIA

@GymSloth

I can't help I'm afraid but I'm watching this thread with interest. We seem to be in an almost identical situation to you. Not a huge kitchen, also plan to move in a few years and also had a quote from Howdens of just under £9000! We'll also have to pay someone to fit it, which I'm guessing is another few thousand, so would end up pretty pricy for a small kitchen (ours is probably smaller than yours).

Looks like IKEA and DIY kitchens are the ones to go for!

I know seems like a bonkers amount of money for flat pack furniture

My quote doesn't include the worktops, so will add about £600-700 to the quote. Plus I need to buy tiles and flooring and get these fitted... it's feeling like it won't come in for less than £12k.

I wonder if my Howdens quote has any movement in it though, or if it is a fixed price now.