Kitchen remodel project

GSXRMovistar · 22 May 2016 at 13:24

SPG said:
What is the multicolour light switch and where did you source from chief ?

It's a touch panel RF controller (so it doesn't connect to the lights directly).

Each side of the kitchen has a separate LED controller unit being powered by a 12v drivers. The touch panel then talks to them over RF allowing each side to be controlled independently.

I also have a WiFi unit hooked into it which can be controlled via phone/tablet which in turn sends an RF signal to the controllers.

I got this gear from a company called Hi-Line but there are loads of places doing similar.

I had considered the Philips Vue stuff but at the time of purchase they didn't offer RGBW LED strips, just RGB (wanted a cool/clean white for food prep). Also the strips i'm using are fully waterproof and can be cut/joined as needed (handy when going around hob the extractor).

JRJ · 22 May 2016 at 21:34

Kitchen looks stunning, How did you find Wren? Would you recommend them? They have recently opened a store near us and the wife has fallen in love with a kitchen there.

GSXRMovistar · 23 May 2016 at 09:09

JRJ said:
Kitchen looks stunning, How did you find Wren? Would you recommend them? They have recently opened a store near us and the wife has fallen in love with a kitchen there.

Thanks, Wren were okay but like most of these places they will bend over backwards to get your cash and then once they have it they will need to be poked/nagged for anything else above beyond the basics.

Obviously ignore all the sales stuff, 'If you don't sign today you will miss out on the one time only deal". They have massive mark-ups so keep pushing them to cut more and be looking to knock at least 50% off whatever RRP they are quoting.

Russinating · 23 May 2016 at 09:19

Looks really nice! Very similar doors to those we're getting from Benchmarx.

Rids · 23 May 2016 at 13:22

That's a stunning kitchen, congratulations.

Although I'm shocked that used to be two rooms! They both must have been tiny.

booyaka · 24 May 2016 at 08:38

GSXRMovistar said:
Thanks all.

Stools were from http://www.atlanticshopping.co.uk, they have a stupid amount to choose from.

great website - thanks - just about to start a full kitchen renovation myself.

izzop · 24 May 2016 at 10:45

Very, very nice. Certainly job well done.

Looks great.

neilw · 24 May 2016 at 12:28

That's looks really nice. You've even painted the wall in Dulux OCUK Forum Blue

JRJ · 24 May 2016 at 14:16

GSXRMovistar said:
Thanks, Wren were okay but like most of these places they will bend over backwards to get your cash and then once they have it they will need to be poked/nagged for anything else above beyond the basics.

Obviously ignore all the sales stuff, 'If you don't sign today you will miss out on the one time only deal". They have massive mark-ups so keep pushing them to cut more and be looking to knock at least 50% off whatever RRP they are quoting.

Thanks, how do you find the quality compared to others? We have a Howdens kitchen in our current house, some bits are very good others are terrible quality.

GSXRMovistar · 25 May 2016 at 09:24

JRJ said:
Thanks, how do you find the quality compared to others? We have a Howdens kitchen in our current house, some bits are very good others are terrible quality.

So far everything seems really good, cabinets are sturdy and well finished, and all mechanisms (hinges, pull/slip out units are smooth running).

There is just over a ton of quartz sat onto of the units so this obvious helps will securing everything in place, however I guess only time will tell with how well it all wears.

JRJ · 25 May 2016 at 10:48

GSXRMovistar said:
So far everything seems really good, cabinets are sturdy and well finished, and all mechanisms (hinges, pull/slip out units are smooth running).

There is just over a ton of quartz sat onto of the units so this obvious helps will securing everything in place, however I guess only time will tell with how well it all wears.

Excellent we'll be popping in once we get plans from the architect and see what price they come up with.

Skiddley · 25 May 2016 at 11:29

Looks really great.

Can't help thinking the vertical blind looks totally out of place in a contemporary room though.

the_r_sole · 25 May 2016 at 12:10

what's the radiator in there?

Adam · 25 May 2016 at 12:36

Very nice, thanks for sharing the pictures.

Kris_90 · 25 May 2016 at 12:48

Looks awesome. How much did it cost if you don't me asking? I'm looking to do something similar myself.

GSXRMovistar · 25 May 2016 at 21:44

the_r_sole said:
what's the radiator in there?

Generic anthracite oval design which you can pick up from various sellers on eBay/amazon. We have a number of matching upright rads in other rooms which have been great. Very solid and fantastic finish, really can't tell the difference between these and those that cost x5 the amount.

This kitchen one is a double but sits very flush to the wall so not obstructive in any way.

Kris_90 said:
Looks awesome. How much did it cost if you don't me asking? I'm looking to do something similar myself.

Which bit? We have had a load of work done so the overall cost probably wouldn't be very useful.