We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Kitchen base units
sidler
Posts: 23 Forumite
Where's the cheapest place to buy kitchen base units and worktops?
I'm not after doors or appliances, just the base units themselves. B&Q seem a bit steep but i get 20% off anyway because i know someone who works there (always V handy)
his crewcard number is....
I'm not after doors or appliances, just the base units themselves. B&Q seem a bit steep but i get 20% off anyway because i know someone who works there (always V handy)
his crewcard number is....
0
Comments
-
I went to ikea cash in hand to buy a complete kitchen. i went up the assistant, gave them my plans, dimensions etc. I explained that the shape of my kitchen didn't match anything in their kitchen planner software.
their response was 'sorry if its not in the program, we can't help'. :mad:
what a waste of a journey. customer service is non existant so they lost my sale there and then.
Drove straight to B&Q and booked their kitchen planner who will turn up on monday.
I was just trying a backup plan to see if anyone knows any cheap kitchen suppliers0 -
Don’t buy from IKEA. Their cabinets fit flush to the wall, taking no account for pipes and electrics. There should be a gap behind!
My dads a very good kitchen fitter and he curses them for it
0 -
howdens are a cheap supplier of kitchens , they have branches nationwide
They have either flat pack or ready assembled base units"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page."
happy travels !!
"No matter where you go, there you are."
albalad0 -
Sorry - I don't agree with the comment above about Ikea kitchen units. We had our kitchen fully refitted last year with Ikea units, using our own installer (recommended by a friend). He said that he always encourages people to chose Ikea units because they are much better value for money than the big DIY store ones.
As far as fitting flush to the wall is concerned. The advantage if this is more storage space inside the cupboards. Also, is was apparently quite easy for him to drill holes in the sides of the base units for pipes to go through. This was a big bonus when we had a minor leak in a joint as it could be accessed and fixed from inside the cupboard. The alternative would have been to remove the back of the cupboard - a much bigger job.
Incidentally, we also fitted solid granite worktops, using a company called Diapol (excellent value for money) and Neff appliances, so we now have a fantastic luxurious looking (quite big) kitchen for under £5000 - all in!0 -
There is a big difference 50%-60% between the full recommended price of Howden Kitchen units and the Trade price. The application process for a "Trade" Account is straightforward.albalad wrote:howdens are a cheap supplier of kitchens , they have branches nationwide
They have either flat pack or ready assembled base units
My weight loss following Doktor Dahlqvist' Dietary Program
Start 23rd Jan 2008 14st 9lbs Current 10st 12lbs0 -
Wickes have cheap take away kitchens - from about £20 for a unit, and they also have the ones with the planner which are reasonably priced.0
-
I would also recommend Ikea units, really cheap and very solidly made and a pleasure to put together.
I you have any electical points below the worktop these can be accomodated as the drawers do not fill the carcass completely. Also snap on doors and easy fit hinges.
Bob.0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 352.1K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.6K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 454.2K Spending & Discounts
- 245.1K Work, Benefits & Business
- 600.8K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.5K Life & Family
- 258.9K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards