New Kitchen

Dolly

Dolly

Dolly

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Morning folks.

We've decided to replace our basic new build kitchen (& utility room) with a new kitchen. Moved in almost 4 years ago and the new build kitchen (we didn't have a choice when we purchased) was never really our cup of tea. As we cook a lot we've been wanting to upgrade to something we both would really enjoy.

So, we've been to Magnet, Premier Kitchens, Wren and Wickes. Prices are all relatively similar. Does anyone have any experience of any of these suppliers? I know a few people on here have recommended DIY Kitchens but I'd probably rather pay the extra to someone to ensure it is all done by the same firm (ripping out old kitchen, replacing flooring, installing new kitchen and tiling walls). We are close to Cambridge if anyone has any experience and feedback of the actual branch, that would be great.

At the moment we are likely to decide on supplier based on which worktop/cupboard design is our preference. However I'd like to factor in likely overall customer service / installation.

Any thoughts welcome.
 
Guess it's up to you, but I recently bought a kitchen from a local supplier. Hired a joiner who took out the old kitchen, fitted the new one and the joiner sorted the electrician and plumber to do their bits. He also sorted me out with a flooring contractor as well.

Saved a fair bit as most kitchen companies tend to charge an arm and a leg for fitting.
 
Well, after LOTS of research, initially ordered with Wickes and cancelled as didn't like their fitter and customer service was bad/patchy at best. Have now found an independent fitter and ordered through DIY Kitchens (heard lots of positives about them). I must say their customer service has been fantastic so far. Delivery booked for 16th January so roll on New Year .
 
A few images of designs (colours are not what we've actually ordered):

Main kitchen:



Utility room:



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I know you didn't specifically ask this, but I'd go built in ovens with induction hob if at all possible. It'll look much more modern and be better. Imo.
 
Each to their own I guess - I'm set on a big range cooker. Ordered and delivered in w/c 9th January.

 
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Glad you didn't pick wren. Was recently also researching and once you look deep Wren and maybe of the others have terrible reviews.

I'm still yet to find someone I'd put money behind... but currently looking at these guys - http://intoto.co.uk.
 
diy-kitchens.com

wouldn't buy a kitchen anywhere else tbh. Wren/Wickes/B&Q/Magnet/Benchmarx/Howdens all the same rubbish imho
 
Yes, we looked at Howdens, Premier Kitchens, Wren, Wickes, Magnet and a few others online.

Reading reviews on Wren made me shudder and so steered away from them early on.

DIY kitchens suited us as I could call in the showroom on my way up North to visit family and check out the quality of the units.
 
Jez said:
Than a proper range cooker? Ok :p
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There's no denying that a built-in oven (or two) paired with a separate induction job looks more modern than any range - but it's kitchen dependant.

With the OP's kitchen being shaker-style a range fits it perfectly well. If it was a modern, handleless design, a range would look rather out of place.

I don't particularly see the appeal of a range, but clearly people love them. I've spent enough hours cooking at a hob with an oven blaring away next to my shins to last me a lifetime - built-in all the way for me.
 
With a shaker style door like that I'd just go for a howdens kitchen and put the money into a very good fitter and a decent worktop.
Definitely wouldn't go to magnet - old boy has just fitted one and said it was awful quality and their quality control was poor for the money
 
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glitch said:
I've spent enough hours cooking at a hob with an oven blaring away next to my shins to last me a lifetime - built-in all the way for me.
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Having recently switched to a two oven and separately located hob I wouldn't go back to a hob over oven/range cooker setup.

Keeping the hob separate from the oven makes things so much easier, we have the draw directly under the hob full of spices/oils and all the things you regularly use when cooking on the hob. Then with the ovens on the other side of the kitchen you don't need to step away from cooking on the hob if someone has to put things in/out of the oven.

Plus induction hobs are sooooo easy to keep clean.
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I have used a few induction hobs and just can't get used to them - not my cup of tea at all. However I can see the appeal of separating the oven from the hob - I'm always asking the other half to move out of the way when he's using the hob so I've got access to the oven!
 
I'm set on an AEG HD955100NB for mine ;)

It looks stunning in the flesh, and you get to keep gas which is a win!

Be interested in seeing the finished kitchen op, looks like it'll be nice.
 
We used DIY Kitchens earlier this year after reading all the positives on here and would wholeheartedly recommend them. Excellent quality and at a great price - a company that really prides itself on what it does and does it spot on. Would definitely use them again.
 
mark66 said:
We used DIY Kitchens earlier this year after reading all the positives on here and would wholeheartedly recommend them. Excellent quality and at a great price - a company that really prides itself on what it does and does it spot on. Would definitely use them again.
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This looks interesting.

Did you fit yours on your own?
 
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