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How much will a new kitchen cost, fitting included.

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Hulababy · 18/02/2005 08:53

Just trying to get a very approximate idea of costs here, including fitting - so we can do some budgeting ready.

We have bought a house and I want/need a new kitchen. I do know what I want kind of, but wondered if anyone has had a new kitchen recently and it they have some rough costs that can share - to give us an idea.

Kitchen isn't huge: see here It should give you an idea of how much we want.

We are getting separate fridge/freezer and cooker I think, as I have already seen what I want. And don't need washer or dryer in either as they go elsewhere.

We will need a dishwasher though - probably a slim line one I think - the plumbed space for one is only slim line at moment. And we are used to slim line and it is plenty big enough.

I think I want a high gloss type of kitchen units, rather than a wooden look. Quite a modern, clean feel - ina cream or buttermilk colour (think cream Smeg fridge).

Would like a light wood worktop (maple/beech). Doesn't have to be real solid wood though - happy with the effect

No wall tiles - want a glass splash back behind cooker instead.

Not decided on flooring yet but will probably just go for laminate stuff. It's practical for what we want and not expensive.

So, any ideas of how much I should expect to pay?

Hoping to go to house this weekend for a second look, and to get more accurate measurements.

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FineFigureFio · 18/02/2005 08:57

we are having a bespoke and with all building/plumbing/fitting work it is costing 45k

Kittypickle · 18/02/2005 08:58

It varies so much from region to region and builder to builder, you're best bet is to get a couple of local ones round to the new house and discuss your ideas with them in more detail.

Hulababy · 18/02/2005 08:59

45K!!!!!!

I am just looking for something pretty simple, and not too expensive. This won't be our last house - we are planning to be here for maybe 5 or 6 years, that's all. So not looking for something that will last forever. And we are quite fickle and our tastes change often! So I know I would be ready to change a kichen by that time probably anyway.

Oh, and I want those lovely round sinks/drainer with funky chrome tap.

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kkgirl · 18/02/2005 09:00

45k for a kitchen!!!! I don't think that is your average price for a kitchen is it.
I think depending on how much you are paying for your units, it could be anything from 4k - 20k, and also are you fitting it or someone else?

morningpaper · 18/02/2005 09:01

5-10K - ask a local builder.

Hulababy · 18/02/2005 09:01

I know it varies - and we will get someone round if we can. Trouble is we need the kitchen sorting as we go in, as we won't have a cooker, fridge or dishwasher on moving in - they are going with sellers.

Hence getting a rough idea for budgeting now.

Then we can look at getting someone round maybe.

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FineFigureFio · 18/02/2005 09:01

my house has a market value of 500k
I dont think putting in a cheap kitchen will do me any favours

Kittypickle · 18/02/2005 09:02

I had a bespoke one made and fitted in our last house for 3K. The only way as I said before is to ask around locally.

Hulababy · 18/02/2005 09:02

morningpaper - that's better

Don't know anyone round here who can give us a recommendation really. One of DH's secretary's DP has a kitchen shop and we have seen some nice ones in there - going to go and have a look tomorrow.

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Hulababy · 18/02/2005 09:03

Fio - think you are right for you.

Not going cheap cheap, bu 45K for 5 years use is just too much for me to shell out I think. It'd be worth about a quarter of house value!

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Kittypickle · 18/02/2005 09:04

Haven't you got any friends who have one done at all recently ? If not, then get trawling through the local papers and yellow pages.

Hulababy · 18/02/2005 09:06

No, no friends who have had new kitchens - not locally at all. Do know people who have had them done, just not round here.

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morningpaper · 18/02/2005 09:07

MFI will do a free design service. They will give you a quote as well - I would suggest you halve this and take your design to your local builders merchant and ask them for a quote. They can usually suggest fitters.

Potty1 · 18/02/2005 09:07

45K!!

Fio - as you know that would almost buy a whole house round here .

Hula - I had a man round last night to look at my kitchen. I'm hopeful for a quote under 5k including integrated fridge freezer, plus new oven/hob.

Hulababy · 18/02/2005 09:09

That's an idea morningpaper. Could get measurements and locations of sockets, gas points, plumbing, etc. this weekend. Take it to MFI for their design service, get copy of design to think about - and then ask other builders/fitters to see what they come up with. Hmmm....

Just thinking aloud now. LOL!

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AuntyQuated · 18/02/2005 09:10

we had a bespoke one made and fitted with appliances..no not oven or dishwashera s we altready had fairly new stainless steel ones anyway. it was 10K then about £1500 for flooring and wall tiles

katzguk · 18/02/2005 09:10

hula you could try creative designs (i think that there name) they are a local kitchen fitters, they have a showroom in commonside/crookesmore just up from you now. will just see if i can find a phone number, not sure of their prices though, middle of the road i think, more expensive than B and Q but cheaper than 45K. plus they'll be used to sheffield houses.

Hulababy · 18/02/2005 09:11

I have a feeling it will be the accessories that will add up. Like the idea of the metal bar under all wall units - to hang stuff on, and gadgets in corner cupboards to make them easier to use. And some funky taps. But I suppose that it negotiable depending on price.

I have seen a lovely free standing Smeg cooker I like in stainless steel, and I am also trying to persuade DH on the cream retro style Smeg fridge/freeezer. Kitchen is to be built round them

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katzguk · 18/02/2005 09:12

sorry got name wrong

Creative Interiors
180, Crookesmoor Rd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S6 3FS Tel: 0114 268 3900 Classification: Kitchen Planning & Installation
? Luxury Kitchens & Bathrooms. ? Planned,Designed & Installed. ? Complete To Your Specification. ? Distinctive Quality Designs. ? All Electrics & Plumbing. ? Full Consultation.

Kittypickle · 18/02/2005 09:12

Metal bars and stuff to hang them on are cheap in IKEA

Hulababy · 18/02/2005 09:12

Cheers katzuk. Can't remember name of people DH@s secretary has. Think there are some places on London Road and Eccessall Road too isn't there?

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Hulababy · 18/02/2005 09:13

I know kittypickle - will get full price from kitchen place and if they are silly prices I can go to Ikea - BUT if possible I will try and get them to do everything - as I am lazy and DH is rubbish at any DIY!!! Even the simple stuff.

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katzguk · 18/02/2005 09:15

glad to have been of assitance!!! i'm not sure how good they are but there shop has been there for at least 5 years and the window displays are regularly changed so i guess they must be doing okay!!

kid · 18/02/2005 09:23

We were adding up how much our ktichen cost and we reckon around £4000
We did fit it ourselves though, I wouldn't recommend it. It felt like we hit a brickwall at every turn. If something could go wrong it did! We were quoted £3000 to fit it. which is why we did it ourselves!

Chandra · 18/02/2005 09:25

Well, there ARE kitchens that cost 45000 ( I have seen some beautiful ones) but considering how fashions change, they will look dated (or you will get bored of the style) in a maximum of 10 yrs, even if they are build to last until the next glaciation.

Anyways, if you are happy with the current configuration of the kitchen you can have the worktop changed for around 250-300, and get new standard doors in the style you like for around a 1000 pounds (real oak, no veneers), and then spend more money in other nice details that would make it look georgeous (and expensive) like some well designed lighting scheeme and stainless steel/integrated appliances. And why not a beautiful Alessi expresso maker