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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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Chandra · 18/02/2005 09:31

PS. Ika is now doing 40mm real wood worktops (numerar?) and they cost around 50 per meter which I believe is a steal compared to the 600 pounds per metre my neigbour paid for hers.

morningpaper · 18/02/2005 09:33

But you will have to go to Ikea! Worth paying the extra not to hae to darken their doors IMO...

Hulababy · 18/02/2005 09:44

Cahndra - DD was been eyeing up a coffee maker

However, I am not keen on the overall layout and have some changes I want to make. So I think new completely is the way forward for us. Looks like we should be able to get something decent done, for not too excessive a price.

Don't worry - I won't be fitting myself!!!

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kid · 18/02/2005 09:47

One good thing about fitting it ourselves is looking at it finished (well almost finished!) and know we did it. We think it looks really good and are very proud that we fitted it. Also makes me feel better knowing how much money we saved!
Wonder if we will re-tile the bathroom next, not sure how I feel about that yet!

Cod · 18/02/2005 09:48

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Hulababy · 18/02/2005 09:55

Cod - been warned about finger marks - but I still like it We'll cope!

Luckily bathroom doesn't need doing at all in new place

Just need to do kitchen and add a conservatory (to be used as dining area).

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AuntyQuated · 18/02/2005 10:32

this is the company that did ours

would really recommend this ...look at the table on the left of the 9th photo...you can see the coffe machine but the shelving is in a unit called a tamba(sp?) so you can close it. we ahve 2 of thse in one we ahve the food processor and braed maker, in the other we have the radio/cd and use the bottom as the bread bin. it means all our gadgets are on the bench but out of sight. apparently these are very popular in France.

Hulababy · 18/02/2005 10:38

Great idea - oh, I do like all these gadget-y bits

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fairyfly · 18/02/2005 11:08

My kitchen is a lovely arrangement of free standing seventies units in mottled brown, with a green seventies oven. Now before you get jealous hula you are welcome to the lot fo 50 quid

FineFigureFio · 18/02/2005 11:11

I am suprised some of you are shocked
Our kitchen runs along the whole floor area on the basement level of the house, so is a big space and the kitchen is traditional so I am hoping it will not date and it is extremely well made. What with marble worktops and slate flooring, the cost soon mounts up. Moving radiators etc

Hulababy · 18/02/2005 11:14

LOL FF!!!

I suspected it must have been much larger than mine Fio.

If you saw the picture on first post, then you will see that this kitchen is way smaller! And I want a very modern kitchen and not willing to pay loads for a kitchen that will date. And I know that I am very fickle - I don' t go in for things/styles that will last me forever. I like to change stuff often as I eg bored!

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fairyfly · 18/02/2005 11:15

All i want in this world is a pink smeg fridge and aga, all problems would fade into insgnificance as i stroked them tenderly

LipstickMum · 18/02/2005 11:15

Kitchens (and bathrooms) are the easiest thing in the world to run over-budget on unless you are strict! We did with ours

nasa · 18/02/2005 11:16

I bet they would answer your calls ff

Hulababy · 18/02/2005 11:16

I did look at the pink fridge - but have kept umming and ahing over it. Think we will play safe and go for the cream. BTW, John Lewis do a pink glossy kitchen that would look ab witht he pink fridge

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fairyfly · 18/02/2005 11:20

They would never have to Nasa as they would be forever in my arms.

i have to stick up for my kitchen a bit now, it is revolting, but i have followed suit and turned it into a retro type thing. Pretend i did it all on purpose. Old fashioned scales and kettle etc. |Even the most bad taste oven gloves born. I like it. No actually i hate it. Who am i trying to kid.

Blu · 18/02/2005 11:22

Hulababy - about 18m ago my sister got a kitchen just as you describe from MFI, of all places. It was really quite classy - and v cheap. I think they got worktops elsewhere because the MFI ones were very melamine-y.
IKEA do maple worktops - but you must follow the instructions and oil and wax both sides of the wood before fitting - not just one side like I did - or it warps!!

Hulababy · 18/02/2005 11:23

Thanks Blu - going to go window shopping tomorrow I think.

Now have to think of a polte way of telling sellers that I want to measure up for a new kitchen, 'cos I don't like their choice. Eeek. There must be a way.

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fairyfly · 18/02/2005 11:27

Just tell them you want to see if your..........will fit

Hulababy · 18/02/2005 11:33

I know - but we need to measure the whole room up - and note down where electrics, gas point and plumbing is. Might have to be honest. Might say it is something I have always wanted to do - choose my own kitchen, etc. and no reflection on hers.

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katzguk · 18/02/2005 13:15

you mentioned wanting a SMEG fridge, someone is selling one on the sales page, needs its door fixing but otherwise perfect, just thought i'd draw you attension to it, its in london but you've got family there right?

CountessDracula · 18/02/2005 13:17

Fio I am shocked! We spent bugger all on ours! Whole thing for say £6k incl granite worktops and fitting!!!

pleaserewind · 18/02/2005 13:46

how much did it cost from queensline, auntyquated? website looks good and we're fairly close to bolton.

starry · 18/02/2005 14:47

I would say 45k for a kitchen in a house of fio's value is very reasonable. Kitchen and bathrooms sell houses and I would expect a bespoke kitchen in that situation.

If you are looking for something cheap and cheerful B&Q is your best bet. I'm sure as long as it's fitted properly you wouldn't be able to tell and you can always change handles and things to update it.

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