Kitchen makeover / replacement

Dave_5150

Our kitchen is looking tired. We are considering three options:

1. Re-fiinishing / repairing / spraying the existing units
2. Replacement doors / drawer fronts
3. Replacing the kitchen entirely but retaining the existing layout

We have well established local firms in mind for all three options.

Which is the most MSE solution in terms of value i.e. cost / quality / longevity?

grumpy_codger

Personally, I don't believe in good re-spraying, but this possibly depends on the existing finish.

Regarding (2), quality doors and fronts are likely to cost much more than the units that are relatively cheap.

Heedtheadvice

Unless it is really awful, live with it for a few more years save up and make your next one a quality one that will last ( very MSE!) ....or not if you do not plan to stay

WIAWSNB

Hi Dave.

How DIYish are you?

What style are the doors - piccie?

Dave_5150

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81913755#Comment_81913755

Not very DIYish. These doors / drawers.

WIAWSNB

The doors are of a style that will take a colour change, but I'm not suggesting you go this route.

Dave_5150

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81913838#Comment_81913838

Why's that? What are the problems with color changes please?

WIAWSNB

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81913870#Comment_81913870

Sorry - it's a viable option, tho' is unlikely to be as durable as the existing finish.

I phrased it poorly - I just meant I wasn't going to specifically recommend it over any other option.

I think the starting point would be to get quotes, and then you'll know if it's worth considering.

You'd need to be confident that a colour change would give you the result you'd want.

Dave_5150

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81913954#Comment_81913954

Ball park estimates are £2,000 for the refinishing / spraying, £3,500 to replace the doors / drawer fronts and £10,000 for a new kitchen.

We have lived in the house for 20 years. We plan are to stay here for another three years and then decide whether to stay here forever or retire to a new location.

WIAWSNB

Yikes. All three quotes are bigly.

Do the first two quotes include new worktops? If so, it should be nearly as effective as a whole new kitchen at a quarter-third the price.

jonnydeppiwish!

Have you looked at diykitchens?