Schueller kitchen

ferdie123

Hi all

Wondering if anyone can recommend a Schueller kitchen supplier in the London area? Looking for a good price and of course a really great design. (We have our own fitter.)

We have also been considering a Sheraton kitchen - so would welcome any thoughts. I suspect the quality would not be as good, but would be cheaper.

Our budget for the units is not huge - around £5k (kitchen will be L-shaped -3m by 5m, with island).

Thanks!

Ferdie

CKdesigner

Hi Ferdie

I think its fairly safe to say I'm the 'Schueller kitchen expert' on these forums!;)

Please send me a PM and I will send you a link to our website and we can have a chat if you want to.

CK

ferdie123

Hmmm - not happened...yet!

Still hoping for some more recommendations for Schueller stockists in London/SE....

ferdie123

Seems you are right! Thought I might find some regular punters who could share their experiences...

CK - will be in touch!

Ferdie

Furts

Ferdie, I am not a kitchen company and cannot comment on Schueller. I have a new and relatively expensive kitchen - I did look at Sheraton. My conclusion was subsequently confirmed by the carpenter who installed the kitchen. Basically, there is very little difference between most of the kitchen units - they are all chipboard carcasses of similar or identical construction. Once you say I want solid back panels, adjustable feet, decent worktops and doors and handles to your requirements. door buffers/soft closers/180 hinges, etc you have got there. Accreditation, trade membership and guarantees are also worthwhile

There are enormous profits in kitchens and you pay for brand names and virtually pointless novelty gadgets.

It is vital to remember a good installer can make the most cheap/ mediocre kitchen look good. Conversely a poor installation can ruin an expensive kitchen.

Buy an expensive kitchen if that is your desire. Do not expect your neighbours or peers to appreciate the expenditure or brand.

aditig01

frieda
I built a new kitchen before 3 months after I conducted a comprehensive survey on the subject, I can say that money you pay is not always due to quality kitchen materials. Good example was not the kitchen worktop that I bought at CaesarStone. CaesarStone's quartz tiles mostly made ​​of strong material, not biodegradable and responsibility. His cost was not high and therefore I say that not everything that cost a lot of money is worth it!

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ferdie123

Thanks Furts for the advice. Have just started my research and am coming to similar conclusions.

Do you mind telling what you plumped for in the end? And how you found your fitter?

Furts

Hi Ferdie123, The answer may not be conventional to most people. I opened accounts at builders merchants. Result : I was treated as a professional, or equal, to them. In essence, not treated as a cash cow or punter.
The merchant sourced the kitchen through their trade contacts to my specification - right down to door buffers, 180 hinges, soft closers, storage, handles, glass etc. The kitchen was "hand made"or bespoke at a tiny workshop in, I think, Leicester. The product and price was superb. Wickes had quoted for a lesser kitchen in a January sale promotion. My kitchen was superior and undercut Wickes by perhaps £10-15000.

The fitter was a very experienced, almost perfectionist - his knowledge surpassed that of the builders merchant. He was mentioned to me by a self employed roofer who was working for me.(Basically word of mouth/recommendation), He said I will come and do a days work for you.......write me a long list of any carpentry work you want doing on your house......meet me at the end of the day and inspect what I have done.....If the quality and rate of production meet your standards please pay me for the day, if not fire me, no bad feelings, and I do not expect any payment for anything. In essence, a trust and respect basis.

leveller2911

Furts wrote: »

Hi Ferdie123, My kitchen was superior and undercut Wickes by perhaps £10-15000.

I would love to see photo's of your kitchen and it was £10,000-£15,000 cheaper than Wickes sounds almost too good to be true.;)

Furts

leveller2911 wrote: »

Furts wrote: »

Hi Ferdie123, My kitchen was superior and undercut Wickes by perhaps £10-15000.

I would love to see photo's of your kitchen and it was £10,000-£15,000 cheaper than Wickes sounds almost too good to be true.;)

You have my assurance this is correct - forums do not, or should not, exist to mislead or tell lies.

The kitchen is to a high standard and in a different league to the average. - the worktops are not and are subject of a different post. The reality is (and no offence to Wickes because their kitchens are fine) kitchens in many retailers are subject to enormous margins. I have no issue with this - I just do not wish to make unnecessary payments for middle men and commission.

If it helps the kitchen is huge...and the units have solid European oak doors, plinths and cornice; fully veneered: heavy duty carcasses,end panels and plinths; plus top spec European handles, hinges and drawer boxes, This is top spec, The price was approx £12000 plus fitting.

Wickes were, I think, well over £10000 dearer.

leveller2911

Furts wrote: »

leveller2911 wrote: »

If it helps the kitchen is huge...and the units have solid European oak doors, plinths and cornice; fully veneered: heavy duty carcasses,end panels and plinths; plus top spec European handles, hinges and drawer boxes, This is top spec, The price was approx £12000 plus fitting.

Wickes were, I think, well over £10000 dearer.

I'm confused, so what is solid oak and what is vaneered.Its very easy to say "heavy duty carcases" ,"top spec handles" "top spec etc" but what is top spec?.Some photo's would be good.

I don't think the margins on standard kitchens are that great, thats why they need to sell so many, profit is not huge.It may well be huge with companies like Smallbone etc.