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Kitchens - where do I start? Any recommendations?

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Aero · 20/02/2007 13:59

The extension is now well underway and we need to choose our kitchen soon. It's not going to be very big, but I just don't know where to begin. So far we've looked in Magnet, B&Q, MFI and another local joinery firm. Can anyone recommend any of these in particular. I wasn't over impressed with B&Q as some of the shop displays looked flimsy. MFI had the biggest range on show, but I've found some I like in Magnet and my builder has an account there too, so it'd make good sense if I could choose from there. I guess I'm wondering if people are happy with their kitchens (particularly if they're fairly newish). Is there any reason I shouldn't shop at any of these, or product I shouldn't buy that perhaps looked like a great idea, but wasn't in the end? Or one that I should consider that's been invaluable?

I'm probably going to have two corner cupboards and I like the look of the ones with wire baskets which pull out. Does anyone have one of these and are they worth the expense. I really don't want to use my torch any more for something I need from the back of the corner cupboard, but I will need to utilise all that space.

Help please. TIA

Going out now, but will look in later.

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SelfishMoo · 21/02/2007 22:55

When we were looking recently we were told ( by a Magnet salesman) that their carcasses are only 15mm, not 18. TBH, we weren't impressed by the 'finish', IYSWIM.

viticella · 22/02/2007 20:20

There is one way to check that - take a tape measure to the showroom!

Aero, if your budget stretches to Magnet and you have a friendly joiner, I'm sure you will end up with a gorgeous kitchen , good luck with it!

Aero · 22/02/2007 21:05

Thanks viticella. Have an appointment in the morning, so will keep you posted on how it goes.

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SelfishMoo · 22/02/2007 23:12

Hope it went well, Aero - didn't mean to sound quite so 'down' about Magnet!

Aero · 23/02/2007 09:52

Don't worry SM (think you should change your name though - I'm sure you're not like your nickname implies ). It's all a matter of personal taste I guess. I'll be going shortly. I'm sure these people know what they're doing much better than I do and I'll leave it to my builder to do the haggling over price!

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Twinkie1 · 23/02/2007 09:56

Habitat and Fired Earth do lovely units that aren't fitted - sort of farm house free standing ones.

One of my friends has bought the Fired Earth ones and they are so beautiful - she has painted them a lovely green colour.

They are quite expensive but are beautifully made and you don't have to have them professionally fitted - just a plumber and a gas man to do the utilities!!

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