Well here goes, the renovations begin
Aug 22nd 2007, 12:36 am
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Re: Well here goes, the renovations begin
Our kitchen was done beforewe moved in and it's styled reasonably neutral and won't need doing for a while - good for 10 years plus.
We're not massive snobs on this front, its adequate and doesn't look so old it's not fitted or has a sort of spartan look you see alot.
At the end of the day, alot of kitchens are made out of MDF! Next time around, I'm thinking of buying decent 19mm hardwood panels and making the cabinets myself with a suitable precision joiner.
We're not massive snobs on this front, its adequate and doesn't look so old it's not fitted or has a sort of spartan look you see alot.
At the end of the day, alot of kitchens are made out of MDF! Next time around, I'm thinking of buying decent 19mm hardwood panels and making the cabinets myself with a suitable precision joiner.
Aug 22nd 2007, 12:55 am
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Re: Well here goes, the renovations begin
Our kitchen was done beforewe moved in and it's styled reasonably neutral and won't need doing for a while - good for 10 years plus.
We're not massive snobs on this front, its adequate and doesn't look so old it's not fitted or has a sort of spartan look you see alot.
At the end of the day, alot of kitchens are made out of MDF! Next time around, I'm thinking of buying decent 19mm hardwood panels and making the cabinets myself with a suitable precision joiner.
We're not massive snobs on this front, its adequate and doesn't look so old it's not fitted or has a sort of spartan look you see alot.
At the end of the day, alot of kitchens are made out of MDF! Next time around, I'm thinking of buying decent 19mm hardwood panels and making the cabinets myself with a suitable precision joiner.
Aug 22nd 2007, 1:02 am
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Re: Well here goes, the renovations begin
Judging by people's tastes, I'd say you have it. I like it. In some ways, I like the MDF look - it gives a clean look. Whereas hardwood might be quite dark and heavy. I'd go for a light hardwood with a poly or oil coating.
Aug 22nd 2007, 1:29 am
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Re: Well here goes, the renovations begin
C, as long as you and yours like it, then it's great. After all you are the ones who will look at it every day for the next number of years. And, if you sell up in years to come, the new owners can change it if it's not their taste.
Oct 3rd 2007, 11:37 am
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Re: Well here goes, the renovations begin
Getting there now, still quite a bit to do but at least I can use the kitchen now. New front door went in yesterday too.
Oct 3rd 2007, 11:41 am
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Re: Well here goes, the renovations begin
Looking good NB. Who did you use to do your kitchen? We've had a quote from Ikal in Osbourne Park - great kitchen design but I went a bit greyer when I saw the price!
Oct 3rd 2007, 11:44 am
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Re: Well here goes, the renovations begin
We used Kitcraft and have to say they were very good, we were lucky with the fitter we got though. Kitchen only, no appliances was $14,500 but we did go for upgraded cupboard doors, handles and benchtops. Not the cheapest in the world but I am pleased with the end result. Glass splashbacks have been ordered (although no nearer picking a bloody colour) and blinds will be about 6 weeks so hopefully all done for Christmas.
Oct 3rd 2007, 11:47 am
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Re: Well here goes, the renovations begin
Our kitchen was done beforewe moved in and it's styled reasonably neutral and won't need doing for a while - good for 10 years plus.
We're not massive snobs on this front, its adequate and doesn't look so old it's not fitted or has a sort of spartan look you see alot.
At the end of the day, alot of kitchens are made out of MDF! Next time around, I'm thinking of buying decent 19mm hardwood panels and making the cabinets myself with a suitable precision joiner.
We're not massive snobs on this front, its adequate and doesn't look so old it's not fitted or has a sort of spartan look you see alot.
At the end of the day, alot of kitchens are made out of MDF! Next time around, I'm thinking of buying decent 19mm hardwood panels and making the cabinets myself with a suitable precision joiner.
Oct 3rd 2007, 11:54 am
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Re: Well here goes, the renovations begin
We used Kitcraft and have to say they were very good, we were lucky with the fitter we got though. Kitchen only, no appliances was $14,500 but we did go for upgraded cupboard doors, handles and benchtops. Not the cheapest in the world but I am pleased with the end result. Glass splashbacks have been ordered (although no nearer picking a bloody colour) and blinds will be about 6 weeks so hopefully all done for Christmas.
Oct 3rd 2007, 12:00 pm
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Re: Well here goes, the renovations begin
I've heard they are good and that's not a bad price - might give them a call. The quote we got from Ikal is expensive but it does include Corion worktops, glass splashbacks, loads of lighting and blum (sic) soft close drawer and cupboard mechanisms - as a gadget man, show me those kind of things and they're getting bought!
Oct 3rd 2007, 1:11 pm
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Re: Well here goes, the renovations begin
Looking good C 
Is that a nice dessert I see in the oven
Is that a nice dessert I see in the oven
Oct 3rd 2007, 7:14 pm
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Re: Well here goes, the renovations begin
Love your kitchen NB 
lovely and modern 
cant cook now though cos it'll get all dirty
lovely and modern cant cook now though cos it'll get all dirty
Oct 3rd 2007, 7:38 pm
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Re: Well here goes, the renovations begin
Looking lovely C
