Anyone help in choosing a new Kitchen?

theblindman

Hi, we are looking to buy a new kitchen to fit ourselves and have been looking all over but getting mesmerised by the choice and options. We like the Oak Shaker styles around. What size carcass thickness should we specify, should we get colour matched carcasses? What discounts should we be asking for from places like Howdens, MFI, B&Q, Homebase etc, or should we go to a smaller local outfit? Any advice and experience would really help


Thanks

Troubleatmill_2

Howdens are good - but you need to be in the trade to buy.
So..... do you know someone who can do you a favour...

If you are not into solid wood - Have a look at screwfix direct to give you an idea of units/ costs etc. https://www.screwfix.com


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Troubleatmill

theblindman

got a Howdens account, like the idea of preassembled carcasses, but they not open till Tuesday, so cant go back and look till then

Troubleatmill_2

To save me reposting my experience with Howdens...


http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=335279

Very very pleased with the result.
( builder probably did a reasonable markup on the units as well ) - but I'm happy with end result.

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tigertiger_3

This week B&Q have a great sale on, wish I had waited for this before ordering mine a few months ago!
Also MFI have a good sale on ( got some wardrobes today) the salesman was offering all kinds of extra discounts..worth a look

ozskin

if you want a quality kitchen look for solid oak doors, 18mm rigid, not pre assembled, colour coordinated carcase with solid backs, soft close drawers and doors. none of above offer this so check independant specialists. but depends what you want