mooncake Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I believe Howdens and Wickes do free home visits and measure up for you... but you might then need to be a little sneaky to grab their measurements for use at other stores!!Otherwise there's a paid for service at John Lewis where I think you can keep the plans whether or not you go ahead (online it says it costs ?50). The kitchen designer we ended up with must have spent at least 14 hours in total actually with us present, carefully designing all of the details - and that was even though we already had a strong idea of the layout and appliances we wanted. That meant that by the end of it, we were essentially already committed as couldn't bear to go through the whole process again with anyone else!! In hindsight that made it difficult to negotiate on prices - particularly as we had to get the kitchen ordered in time for moving house / tied in with the building work. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40440-have-any-mums-got-awesome-kitchens/page/5/#findComment-812989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonethebeaver Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Howdens measure up but don't exactly 'design'. It's pretty much left to you. That was our experience anyway - it may vary. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40440-have-any-mums-got-awesome-kitchens/page/5/#findComment-813013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
loulou26573 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 We are going with Howdens at the moment, been back and forth a few times but we're getting there.Can I ask, does anyone have a recommendation for places to purchase integrated appliances? Howdens' Lamona range is so expensive and I'd rather go for names I know. Looking online is a stab in the dark at the moment! ThanksLouise Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40440-have-any-mums-got-awesome-kitchens/page/5/#findComment-815450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyruskin Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 John lewis has a large range of integrated appliances as does Currys/Comet I think. There's ao.com which is supposed to be quite competitive with prices Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40440-have-any-mums-got-awesome-kitchens/page/5/#findComment-815557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeccaL Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 We did a combination of ao.com and Currys for appliances - went to Currys to actually look at the appliances, to compare things like placement of shelves, internal dimensions, etc - bought some from them (think oven and fridge) so we knew we were definitely getting the exact thing we'd looked at, and bought others from ao.com (hob, extractor fan and dishwasher) - got v good service from them and good prices. There is something a bit tragic about sitting and watching videos about how a cooker works and where all its shelves go (there are lots of these on ao.com), but they were surprisingly useful!! Integrated fridges are pretty small, so it is worth having a good look at where everything goes inside. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40440-have-any-mums-got-awesome-kitchens/page/5/#findComment-815568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
loulou26573 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 BeccaL Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> We did a combination of ao.com and Currys for> appliances - went to Currys to actually look at> the appliances, to compare things like placement> of shelves, internal dimensions, etc - bought some> from them (think oven and fridge) so we knew we> were definitely getting the exact thing we'd> looked at, and bought others from ao.com (hob,> extractor fan and dishwasher) - got v good service> from them and good prices. > > There is something a bit tragic about sitting and> watching videos about how a cooker works and where> all its shelves go (there are lots of these on> ao.com), but they were surprisingly useful!!> Integrated fridges are pretty small, so it is> worth having a good look at where everything goes> inside.Tragic indeed but necessary! Thanks so much too, ladyruskin. My husband and I had a play in Currys the other day. Was surprised at how reasonable the prices seem there. APparently all we have to do is email dimensions of appliances to howdens and they will check they fit. What could possibly go wrong???!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40440-have-any-mums-got-awesome-kitchens/page/5/#findComment-815645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooncake Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Also try boots kitchen appliances!! you can get quidco cashback as well as boots points - and their installation charges are reasonable if you need them to fit.we also got free tickets to ideal home show and grand designs where you cab get some great deals and see demos of things actually being cooked.usually the kitchen supplier will take model numbers of your appliances to get the right measurements. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40440-have-any-mums-got-awesome-kitchens/page/5/#findComment-816163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmiliaSanders Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 We have designed our kitchen almost ourselvesIn short, the basic kitchen design steps are:Kitchen planning.Sketch basic kitchen area.Determine kitchen floor plan style.Determine locations for all kitchen storage items (design cabinets).Create kitchen design drawings.And after that you can hire workers and implement your plan into action)of course you should take care about what appliances you prefer to use, as for me, I chose http://rangestoreoutlet.com/there are a big range of ovens (http://rangestoreoutlet.com/7-ovens) and microvaves (http://rangestoreoutlet.com/10-microwaves) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40440-have-any-mums-got-awesome-kitchens/page/5/#findComment-888722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylviamaria Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 We recently finished our kitchen. IKEA carcasses, doors from Picky Living in Sweden (another forumite gave me the details) and corian worktop. Pretty happy with the instant boiling water tap too! :) Wrote a brief entry on my blog about it - http://bighungryfamily.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/new-kitchen.html#comment-form Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40440-have-any-mums-got-awesome-kitchens/page/5/#findComment-1032655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Stephenson Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Hi sylviamariaHow did you find the service from Picky Living? I love their designs but they've got such mixed reviews! Plus they don't seem to deliver to UK and you have to organise a courier to pick up from Sweden...Thanks for any help!SuePS.Kitchen looks great on your blog! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40440-have-any-mums-got-awesome-kitchens/page/5/#findComment-1092453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylviamaria Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Hi Sue,I found their service to be very good and prompt. But you are right - they don't deliver to the UK and you have to sort out delivery yourself which is both a pain and an added cost (though still cheaper in total than getting a kitchen from many of the places in the UK)... Hope this helps! :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40440-have-any-mums-got-awesome-kitchens/page/5/#findComment-1093354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Stephenson Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Hi again - thanks syliamaria for your message. Do you mind letting me know who you used to courier the kitchen doors etc over from Sweden to East Dulwich? Also was the packaging good and all parts included first time? Ie no issue that they had to resolve?ThanksSue Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40440-have-any-mums-got-awesome-kitchens/page/5/#findComment-1093470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 The superfront website might offer options too. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40440-have-any-mums-got-awesome-kitchens/page/5/#findComment-1093608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylviamaria Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 SueAll packaging was intact and all parts arrived. One door had a mark on it and we emailed them and they replaced it within a month (sent it over themselves). We used a swedish company called artmove for the shipping. They were ok, but not great. You could check for alternative companies. Generally very happy with the end result and the pickyliving service. Best of luck with it all! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40440-have-any-mums-got-awesome-kitchens/page/5/#findComment-1094386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Stephenson Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Thank you for your answer - will look into it! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40440-have-any-mums-got-awesome-kitchens/page/5/#findComment-1095603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Stephenson Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Sorry Sylviamaria - any chance you could let me know how much shipping was with Artmove? Thanks again! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40440-have-any-mums-got-awesome-kitchens/page/5/#findComment-1095604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swisscheese Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 If it is a beautifully made bespoke kitchen you were after, simon benjamin in sussex. They are a smaller family run company and our kitchen is most definitely awesome! Really recommend them highly for quality and service. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40440-have-any-mums-got-awesome-kitchens/page/5/#findComment-1097706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatmissbooth Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Hi, we have an awesome kitchen! We used West and Reid, a local company who designed and built it to our exact specification. It's been in a year now and there isn't anything that I would want to change, the layout works really well, it's very solidly built and looks great.www.westandreid.co.uk Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40440-have-any-mums-got-awesome-kitchens/page/5/#findComment-1165186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginster Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Looked at this thread for inspiration and now finally 4 months on I can say yes we have an Awesome Kitchen!It's "Pronorm" from Germany (built there, shipped over) so fits quickly (tho our delivery was 2 weeks late). Bought from and designed with Alaris kitchens in Bromley who both listened to my ideas and offered suggestions. They also fit it. Builders were Martins. Very happy with the quality. Extension already there but they made great improvements. Very happy. Best bits....- either side of oven is a pantry cupboard. I love them!- nearly all drawers and actually wish now the cupboards either side of hob were too tho we have found stuff that fits in ok. - built in bin cupboard next to sink. Cannot live without.- porcelain wood effect tiles inside and out and underfloor heating. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40440-have-any-mums-got-awesome-kitchens/page/5/#findComment-1165314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChloeDunbar Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Definitely a second shout out for local kitchen makers West and Reid. We searched all around for a nice kitchens and went everywhere from John Lewis to Ikea to higher end before we came across West and Reid who made a super stylish, bespoke kitchen for us which I absolutely love. They were great to work with and surprisingly well priced. You can see our kitchen with dark green handless units and marble worktop.https://www.westandreid.co.uk/Chloe Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40440-have-any-mums-got-awesome-kitchens/page/5/#findComment-1165614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannahSE23 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Just wondered if anyone could recommend a good quartz worktop supplier and fitter... ours has let us down!Thanks! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40440-have-any-mums-got-awesome-kitchens/page/5/#findComment-1179300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
n11 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Have a look at mrworktop http://www.mrworktops.com/We had our worktop from them, very knowledgeable and very efficient . Came to measure and 4 days later installed worktop Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40440-have-any-mums-got-awesome-kitchens/page/5/#findComment-1179437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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