New kitchen on a budget lkwd

amother

Mon, Jul 15 2024, 9:22 pm

I am putting in a new kitchen but on a very tight budget. I am just replacing cabinets and counters not running any plumbing or electrical. Which lkwd kitchen place would you recommend to help design and then supply the cabinets and counters.

amother

Natural

Mon, Jul 15 2024, 9:42 pm

Would u do just cabinet doors and paint them? Much cheaper

amother

Mustard ↓

Mon, Jul 15 2024, 9:44 pm

We used express kitchens and were very happy

amother

Lotus

Mon, Jul 15 2024, 9:53 pm

Sounds like an oxymoron

amother

Purple

Mon, Jul 15 2024, 9:54 pm

Ikea

amother

Chartreuse ↓

Mon, Jul 15 2024, 10:36 pm

Amother who used express -
Which line of cabinets did you do?

amother

Coffee

Mon, Jul 15 2024, 11:07 pm

Express or prestige

amother

↑ Mustard

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 12:27 am

amother Chartreuse wrote:

Amother who used express -
Which line of cabinets did you do?

I don’t remember exactly… we didn’t go with the cheapest options, but our kitchen is on the smaller side so it was still very affordable

amother

↑ Chartreuse ↓

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 1:00 am

amother Mustard wrote:

I don’t remember exactly… we didn’t go with the cheapest options, but our kitchen is on the smaller side so it was still very affordable

And the cabinets held up well? Thinking to go with the most expensive option from express
Just worried it’ll be falling apart on me

amother

Fuchsia

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 9:28 am

Do you have a realistic budget?

Changing the cabinets is generally the most expensive part of a kitchen remodel. Most people don't move the plumbing.

If you change cabinets and counter you are almost certainly going to need a new sink and probably faucets as well.

What are you trying to achieve with your new kitchen - just aesthetics because a lot of what makes a kitchen more functional like deep drawers in lower cabinets versus just doors adds to the cost but really makes a huge difference in terms of function.

Some things make sense to have done when your kitchen is gutted like getting under cabinet lights or just better overhead lighting as well.

What kind of floor do you currently have? Most people change the floor when they have new cabinets because the best results are when cabinets are installed over the floor or in tandem with the floor because otherwise you have potential issues with appliances. Not to mention that you have to get stuff that complements a floor.

amother

Cyclamen

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 9:55 am

amother Chartreuse wrote:

And the cabinets held up well? Thinking to go with the most expensive option from express
Just worried it’ll be falling apart on me

I got the most expensive from express. It’s only 3 years old but perfect

amother

↑ Chartreuse

Tue, Jul 16 2024, 10:53 am

amother Cyclamen wrote:

I got the most expensive from express. It’s only 3 years old but perfect

CNC?