How much to spend on a kitchen?

[BurningTheToast]

We've recently bought what will hopefully be our dream 'forever house'. Seriously, it's amazing with the sea lapping beneath the windows and a folly in the garden. With covid and the amount of work that needs to be done, we got for a pretty good price, comparatively. We're very lucky.

However, it is possible, though not likely, that we may sell it in a couple of years, depending on family needs, caring responsibilities and so on, and move back to the city, so we're renovating with a bit more of an eye on resale that we would otherwise.

Without getting into prices, is there a ballpark percentage of house value that we should expect to spend on the kitchen? On the one hand, I could install Ikea jazzed up with good sink/taps and worktop or should I venture into seriously fancy bespoke territory? If we're looking at the middle - most likely - the only thing I've decided is that I won't be letting Magnet fitters through the door after the last time!

Any thoughts? Thanks

Magnet- large Fusion blue kitchen, all appliances incl American fridge freezer/ £15k

@Flamingolingo

Oh there is a mumsnet consensus that if you have an expensive house you need to have an expensive kitchen. But I don’t agree.

Hear, hear.

Ten percent of house value, give or take.

Don’t skimp on quality of tradesman/fitters.

@PirateCatQueen

Ten percent of house value, give or take.

Don’t skimp on quality of tradesman/fitters.

So somebody with a £1m home should spend a £100k? Are you feeling ok? Do you realise how many £1m properties there are in London?

Yes, I’m feeling absolutely fine @Smallgoon. Thank you for your concern.

I do realise how many £1m properties there are in London, as I have lived there several times.

However, I currently live in rural Scotland, as does the OP, so I was basing my recommendation on her situation.

That ok with you? Or do you have another unwarranted snd unsolicited opinion you’d like to add (again)?

So based on OP's situation, you're suggesting she spend £75-80k on a kitchen?

Great advice, keep it coming!!!

Your house sounds fab. Haven't read the whole thread. Somewone said country/classic style. This is exactly what I was thinking when I read your op. I'd give it a couple of months and do some basic decorating in the mean time. Personally I don't see the point in doing this for a house you may not spend that long in, unless you're looking to renovate the whole house and turn a profit? Then go for something mid range.

10%?! Are you having a laugh? There is no way I would spend £90k on my kitchen, and if I had a £200k house I’d probably be reluctant to pay £20k either. You do need to be mindful of the finish, eg in a higher value house I would be sure to do things like decent worktops, nice handles, posh appliances etc. But this 10% rule is one of the more ridiculous things I’ve seen on mumsnet.

@Flamingolingo

10%?! Are you having a laugh? There is no way I would spend £90k on my kitchen, and if I had a £200k house I’d probably be reluctant to pay £20k either. You do need to be mindful of the finish, eg in a higher value house I would be sure to do things like decent worktops, nice handles, posh appliances etc. But this 10% rule is one of the more ridiculous things I’ve seen on mumsnet.

My thoughts exactly!

burning I’m getting a 150+ everhot. It stays on all the time like an aga but is used a lot less electricty. It does heat the room, but not as much as an aga.
It’s more adjustable than an aga as well, has grill as well. But it still has the classic look of an aga. Our new house is old and cold so it’s going to be great to have a warm kitchen once it’s been fitted (in February!)