New Kitchen

[catholic]

I have a tiny, outdated kitchen with an archway leading to a small dining area. I'd like to makeover the whole space into a bigger kitchen but where to start? There are so many kitchen companies, plus all the B&Q's, Ikea, Homebase etc. Has anyone done anything similar & have you any recommendations? before I start asking for quotes. Thanks.

[gness]

Catholic.....if I were you I would ask a number of companies to give you a no obligation quote and plan which would be a starting point to give you some ideas.....and of course you could then compare prices and service....x

[murraymints]

B&Q offer a kitchen design and fitting service...my friend used them and they were very good and much cheaper than kitchen showroom type places...she also moved a wall..

[kjn2]

I recommend Howdens, look up your local showroom and obtain a brochure, then request that you have a plan drawn up. As they only sell to the trade, you will have to get a kitchen fitter to get a price for the complete job. (They get a big discount from them) (Howdens should be able to recommend) I have found their units to be well built , good quality and a good choice,of colours etc. the bare units come built saving the fitter a lot of time. As a guide rough costs of kitchen fitter in SE England £200 perday

[pixie373]

I used Howden's too, at trade prices. They were excellent.

[Old_Geezer]

I did my own last time, but wouldn't advise you following suit. You could get recommendations for a local firm though. A bespoke job may be best fit.

[Sycamore3House]

There is an interactive planner on the b&q website that let's you build your own kitchen. All you do is put in your measurements and choose which kitchen then you drag & drop units where you want them.

www.diy.com/nav/rooms/kitchens

[Baldric]

Lets try this

http://www.diy.com/nav/rooms/kitchens

[Baldric]

I've used B & Q for a couple of my Rentals, good service and not a silly price!

[AliFlump]

We measured our kitchen then made an appointment with a b and q kitchen designer who designed it with our requests. We then purchased the relevant cupboards and work tops and installed ourselves. I'd recommend b and q. We love our kitchen and it wasn't expensive. We completely gutted it back to brick and new tile floor for under £3k using BandQ stuff. Kitchen is 5m x3m