Off Topic Kitchens (Homebase)

Sorry weird questions again,

I had B and Q design and quote me on a kitchen, then on my way home saw Homebase have a 50% sale. popped in and saw a very similar kitchen but without sitting through another design session I can't get a price don't suppose anyone know how the prices compare?
ideally someone in the trade (on here) will have a price list.

and to make matters worse Homebases sale ends tonight!!

Thanks in advance

 

Got a new kitchen a few years ago, had quotes from Homebase, B&Q, Wickes, Wren and Howdens. There wasn't enough difference among them to make one a significantly better option than the others. I ended up with Howdens because I thought it was better quality. Homebase will always have some sort of offer on, it's how they operate but I believe whatever the offer the end price will always be in the vicinity of the others.

 

Compare the thickness of the carcass, quality of doors, appliances and worktops. Can't think there is much else. I agree with Plum, I don't think there'll be much difference in price if you have quotes like for like. Magnet seem to have sales from time to time. Don't rush, take your time. The Homebase sale will come around again. To my mind, headline sales discount prices (50% ) are just a trick to get you through the door.

 

Personally I’d shop around and buy the right kitchen rather than rushing into it. It will be a reasonably long term purchase.

Buy once and buy right. It’s amazing how prices tumble when you wave money in front of people. I bet you would be able to get that discount or a discount from any other kitchen supplier pretty much all year round.

 

Discount hunters

 

GLP's response is spot on - don't fall for '50% off', and 'sale ends tonight' - take your time and get it right

Use the likes of Wren's showroom to chose your design and colour, and then ask them all for a quote on a like-for-like basis.

Remember to include all the gadgets such as swing-out bin, and pan shelves etc that go inside the units, as they can add a lot to the overall price.

 

Buy yourself a shed & let her sort herself out.

 

Build it yourself? Or built up ready to fit? If the latter try these people - https://www.diy-kitchens.com/

 

Have looked at them today funnily enough, but was looking at building myself for cost and storage.

 

Rose's of Beverley.

 

Ikea kitchens are good quality and not expensive. Obviously they don't come pre-assembled like Howdens etc.

 

Don't assume that you even have to get everything from the same place. I got a wren kitchen but went with a worktop from magnet because I didn't like any of the ones wren offered in my price range.

Also, don't buy the installation from the place(s) you buy the kitchen from. Go to an independent joiner instead (or fit it yourself if you like of course) - that's all that Wren etc would do anyway; just book a joiner on your behalf.