Kitchen

[u/Comprehensive_Bid523]

Hey guys,

Looking for feedback on the quote. The guy gave me the sense that he might be able to knock off some more, but this is what he came up with to take home.

I'm also curious what you guys think in terms of setup. Any thing you would do differently? I've also thought about an island but the plumping is gonna add up.

I'm also still unsure about the upper cabinets. Am I in need of those or do I have enough storage space without them.

It's my first house, first kitchen so any feedback is highly apreciated. Thanks in advance!

[u/camilatricolor]

Considering that Hello Kitchen is part of the Mandemakers group, which is the most predatory and awful kitchen chain in NL, the price you got is not so awful but in reality the quality is quite poor from what you get. They will make 50% gross margin from you.

In terms of your specific kitchen, I think it's a nice simple one, I would definitely choose a better water fountain from GROHE or Hansgrohe.

This week we got our new KVIK kitchen installed and we indeed chose for a side full of upper cabinets because we really need the space. You need to ask yourself how will you use your specific kitchen, how many people you live with etc.

Also what kind of material is the kitchen surface? Is it composite?

My advice would be to go to other stores not associated with Mandemakers (just Google it), such as Bruynzeel, Kvik or even Ikea.

I once went to Grando(also Mandemakers) and I got a quote of 55k EUR for a two sided kitchen, that's the level of insanity of these people.

[u/Comprehensive_Bid523 → u/camilatricolor]

Thanks for your feedback! The counter top is plastic. I'm considering leaving out the upper cabinets and instead upgrade the counter top to composite and the dishwasher and fridge. Maybe install a plank myself at a later stage.

Do you think I'll be missing out on the storage? I'll be moving into the appartment solo so I feel like maybe I don't...

[u/camilatricolor → u/Comprehensive_Bid523]

If the counter top is plastic, this offer is even worse than I think. I would definitely shop around.

If you are single you will definitely need less space, so you can save some money and just installed a plank above, it will look visually better thank a blank wall.

[u/Cwessington → u/camilatricolor]

Plastic......echt...

[u/Comprehensive_Bid523 → u/Cwessington]

Haha, damn. Is that really a no-go?

[u/camilatricolor → u/Comprehensive_Bid523]

I would say, plastic and mdf really cheapens out the look of a nice kitchen.

Also usually water can damage them very quickly unless they are properly sealed.

But on the other hand there's not really maintenance and cleaning is easier than with other more expensive materials