This is really handy as I have just had an offer accepted on somewhere that needs a whole new Kitchen and bathroom. It's given me a few tips on where to look etc.
We did the Ikea thing. The online design program was great the build quality appears excellent. We went for the solid wood work surfaces which ned to be treated with oil for the first few weeks but look very posh . We had a local fitter who we know and trust install it .People who see it are impressed and it is nice to use.
Friends have real horror stories about the HomeBase style of operation where there seems to be comunication issues between store, designers and installers.
Got my units from BnQ they had a good deal on and they quoted £7K to fit(tiling electrics and removing a wall) decided to do it myself.Its not rocket science and you can always ask the STW massive I did!
It took 3 weeks and had to get a tiler in to do the floor as it was originally 2 rooms and the floor were not level.Granite tops were done by tradesman.
Have a go and build up your power tool collection!
And go intergrated! 😆
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Howdens are similarly priced to everywhere else (B&Q & Wickes etc) but the cabinets are built up. Someone did mention that their Howdens supplied one is losing it's doors - these are put on by you or your joiner.
When getting a joiner make sure you get one that has been recomended for finishing of the worktops as it's the hardest bit.
A good quality kitchen can be done for just a few thousand but will look nasty if you skimp on the finishing.
