Designing a new kitchen

[J-Wellington]

Hi all, I am currently looking at designing my new 'U' shaped kitchen, any tips or advice for a novice? And any recommendations for places to go (in Wellington)? I have spent some time with a guy from Placemakers but want to keep options open (low-med cost budget).

Cheers,
J-Wellington

[makanlah]

Hi; I had a Placemakers basic kitchen put in one of my two-bedders about 7 years ago. Someone from Placemakers did a computer-generated image of how it would look, seemed fancy at the time. Later I realised they didn't think about the positioning of the windows and placement of the fridge in the real place, compared to the template. So I ended up having to get a fridge with a right-opening door, as one of the windows encroaches onto the other side of the fridge. Another 'issue' is to do with the colour scheme. I went along with what they recommended, cream cupboards and laminate benchtop in sort of a mixed swirl of greys. Unfortunately over the years as properties in the area come on to the market, anyone with a kitchen update has those same colours and look! Can seem uncomfortably cheap after you see it so many times.

[Nice]

I find it worth the travel to visit Jette at Mitre 10 in Crofton Downs. She has planned several kitchens for me that have all worked well. Pricing is better than Placemakers, and they give Flybuys !

[Ahar]

Hi; I had a Placemakers basic kitchen put in one of my two-bedders about 7 years ago.......... Another 'issue' is to do with the colour scheme. I went along with what they recommended, cream cupboards and laminate benchtop in sort of a mixed swirl of greys. Unfortunately over the years as properties in the area come on to the market, anyone with a kitchen update has those same colours and look! Can seem uncomfortably cheap after you see it so many times.

I'm sure what you mean is that your kitchen colour scheme is very trendy.....the height of fashion no less

And the proof of your good taste can be found in the number of copy cats

Well done!

[klauster]

I built few kitchens, it doesn’t really matter what your preference is - Placemaker, Bunnings or Mega 10, measure up, put in the base units, colour scheme – basically the doors, draws etc and bench top. The bench top you can order completely (L or U-shape or what ever) add some shelves, and ready for assembling.
If you have got some problems, email and I show you how to do that.
Good luck.

[jimO]

i have a proper kitchen maker doing my kitchen in the latest purchase, he is making it and installing it for around about the same price as a flatpack

[Leftette]

Make sure the open end of the "U" faces towards the other rooms.

[ithink]

i have a proper kitchen maker doing my kitchen in the latest purchase, he is making it and installing it for around about the same price as a flatpack

We are looking at a new kitchen as well. Please could you share the details of your kitchen maker, any chance JimO? PM me if that suits better please..!

Thanks,

[Maccachic]

i have a proper kitchen maker doing my kitchen in the latest purchase, he is making it and installing it for around about the same price as a flatpack

Wasn't Joinery Specialists was it? My Brother is foreman there

[Maccachic]

Have a look at these guys I haven't used them but have heard there prices are pretty sharp http://www.palazzokitchens.co.nz/

[jimO]

Wasn't Joinery Specialists was it? My Brother is foreman there

no but he used to work there years ago,and JS have done a couple of kitchens for me in the past, pallazzo is nice but they have a 3 month wait time until your kitchen arrives from germany