Kitchen specialist

Are you looking for a new kitchen but afraid of falling for the salesman’s sales pitch? Read more about kitchen costs, options and buying tips on this page.

Kitchen prices

Kitchens come in many shapes and sizes. Do you opt for a standard or more elaborate or luxurious kitchen? Kitchen prices depend on quite a few factors. Here is a handy overview to give you an idea of the different costs of a kitchen.

 

Kitchen Renovation

Is your kitchen as a whole not yet in need of replacement, but your countertops or kitchen fronts, for example, need replacement? Then a kitchen renovation is for you. Read about the benefits here:

Little time is needed for measuring:

Because the base of your kitchen is still standing, little or no time is needed for measuring, for example, your kitchen cabinets or countertops.

You will have little inconvenience from the renovation

Only part of your kitchen will be tackled, so you will have less inconvenience, such as debris from the renovation, for a shorter period of time. An average renovation project takes 1 to 2 working days.

Water pipes no longer need to be moved.

With a kitchen renovation, the kitchen layout remains basically the same, and therefore time- and money-consuming chores, such as moving water pipes, are unnecessary.

Easily give your kitchen a new look.

Do you currently have a country-style kitchen but want to modernise your kitchen? By changing the colour of your kitchen cabinet fronts or choosing a different worktop, you can easily give your kitchen a new look. This will give your cooking area a fresh look and allow it to last a few more years.

Possible increase in the value of your home

A kitchen with a fresh look and new components adds value to your home. Since a kitchen renovation costs less money than a whole new kitchen, this is a good way to increase the value of your home.

This is what the kitchen specialist does for you.

A kitchen specialist will help you realise your kitchen project from start to finish. Here you can see an overview of the different tasks of a kitchen specialist. So you know exactly what to expect.

Kitchen design

The kitchen specialist will help you design your kitchen. He or she listens to your wishes and looks at the options for your home. The specialist is very knowledgeable about any additional options and will give you many ideas for decorating your kitchen. For example, a kitchen specialist can suggest making the shape of your kitchen completely different, saving you space. This is something you wouldn’t easily think of yourself. The specialist will help you put together your dream kitchen. For this, the specialist will come and measure your future kitchen at your home. If you have your kitchen installed by the kitchen specialist who draws your kitchen, you often do not have to pay for the drawing. It is possible to have your kitchen drawn both in 2D and 3D.

Disassemble your kitchen

Before your new kitchen is placed, it is, of course, important to disassemble your current kitchen. The kitchen specialist will dismantle your current kitchen and often dispose of it himself. This is convenient because it saves you considerable physical work. The kitchen specialist is also very knowledgeable, so you can be sure it will be done properly.

Kitchen installation

Most of the work goes into installing the kitchen. Kitchen fitting is done step by step and usually takes a few days. You can use these days to try the new restaurants in your neighbourhood or go to your parent’s house for dinner again.

Choosing kitchen parts

A kitchen is made up of various kitchen parts, which largely determine the look of your kitchen. While putting it together, it is important to think carefully about each component. Not only to determine the look of your cooking space but also because the different parts will affect the final price of your project. Check out a handy overview of kitchen components here.

 

When choosing a new kitchen, all the above items are important to examine carefully. Are you opting for a kitchen renovation? Then you only need to look at those parts you want to replace in your existing kitchen.

Choosing kitchen appliances

Kitchen appliances complete your kitchen, and your kitchen appliances ensure you cook delicious meals in your new kitchen. When it comes to kitchen appliances, there are quite a few choices. Kitchen appliances are becoming increasingly durable, making it easy to save a lot of energy. Pay attention to the energy label of your fridge or freezer, for instance, determining its consumption per litre. The best energy label an appliance can have is an A+. Read more about the different options different appliances have below.

 

Do you want to know more about the different options for kitchen appliances, or is your appliance not listed? A kitchen specialist will be happy to tell you more about the options.

Tips for buying a kitchen

There is a lot involved in the kitchen buying process. Here are some handy tips for buying your perfect kitchen.

Tip 1: Do some online research

Before joining forces with a kitchen specialist, it’s a good idea to do online research on what you want. Get inspiration at your pace and list what you do and don’t want in your kitchen. This way, you arrive at the kitchen specialist prepared and less susceptible to sales pitches.

Tip 2: Pay attention to quality marks

One of the quality marks you should look out for with your kitchen specialist is the CBW quality mark. Shops affiliated with this quality mark have general terms and conditions that give you extra protection as a consumer. They include strict conditions on, among other things, delivery time, (down)payments and guarantees.

Tip 3: Know what you are entitled to

Buying a kitchen is a big investment, and when you buy it, you make clear agreements with your kitchen specialist on, among other things, delivery and installation. If unexpected agreements are not met, such as the delivery day, knowing what you are entitled to as a consumer is good. Find out about your rights as a consumer in advance, for example, on the Consumers’ Association website. Consider late delivery, failure to honour agreements or failure to finish the job.

Tip 4: Small budget? Be creative

Are you looking for a cheap kitchen? You can find many second-hand kitchen offers on the internet. Do check beforehand whether your kitchen specialist will install a second-hand kitchen in your home. Another option is to look at showroom kitchens. As time goes by, new kitchens come into the kitchen specialist’s showroom and the current kitchens need to be removed. Since these kitchens are not brand new, you purchase them at a softer price. These showroom kitchens are often sold in kitchen outlets.

Tip 5: Compare different kitchens

Compare kitchens from different kitchen suppliers in advance to see where the differences lie regarding appearance, price and extra options. This way, you can clarify things for yourself and know which supplier is the best option.

Tip 6: Create a mood board

While you are looking for a new kitchen, you will, of course, find inspiration on the internet and look at magazines and brochures. Turn all your inspiration into a mood board. That way, you will know what you like and quickly decide which style suits you.