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I need to keep my kitchen reno costs down but I don't want to skimp on appliances. So is it better to save money on the cabinets or the worktop do you think?
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"Order doors +drawers and worktop sink tap and appliances then get a fitter like me to install it, will save a few thousand for ordering everything yourself I can help with sizes"
Answered on 11th Nov 2022 - Member since Feb 2022 -
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"personally a cheaper cabinet and a better door will help save cost. worktop i would keep to mid range price as wear and tear is poor in cheaper tops"
Answered on 22nd Aug 2023 - Member since Aug 2023 -
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"In cabinets in my opinion because worktop need be some more quality because all day use this for day task"
Answered on 11th Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 -
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"The worktops can be purchased from a number of locations and as a result have a wide range of costs. The Cabinets need to stand the weight and abuse they get, so these need to be of a good quality. perhaps do not get Pelmets and end panels to help reduce costs. Also consider helping to do some of the work yourself if possible. Go direct to a fitter like myself and not via the larger stores as they will take a percentage of the cost and increase the price"
Answered on 28th Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 -
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"Best way to save money on kitchen refurbishment is
1. You can keep the basic wall and base units and just renewing the doors and draw fronts and new worktop and appliances this will reduce the cost if units are in good condition if not
2. You can get really nice looking kitchens and appliances from howdens kitchens if you have a kitchen fitter with a good account. Is I get 45% discount on kitchen from howdens as I’ve had account with them for some years. Or you could always look on eBay for ex display kitchens you’ll be very surprised how cheap but also very good but you must check it all out first"
1. You can keep the basic wall and base units and just renewing the doors and draw fronts and new worktop and appliances this will reduce the cost if units are in good condition if not
2. You can get really nice looking kitchens and appliances from howdens kitchens if you have a kitchen fitter with a good account. Is I get 45% discount on kitchen from howdens as I’ve had account with them for some years. Or you could always look on eBay for ex display kitchens you’ll be very surprised how cheap but also very good but you must check it all out first"
Answered on 11th Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 -
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"Y not keep base units replace work top and doors and put on new handles at will save some money Or even paint the doors and just new work tops"
Answered on 14th Nov 2024 - Member since Aug 2023 -
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"I think you can save money on cabinets bcoz worktop is a main part so don't compromise on it...."
Answered on 31st Jan 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 -
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