How to Buy New Kitchen Units Quickly & Cheaply (Without the Stress)
Have you also had a nightmare trying to buy new units for your kitchen?
You spend hours in the kitchen showroom going through all the choices, all the while being badgered by the ‘won’t take “No” for an answer’ salesman.
If you can relate to this, then I know exactly where you’re coming from. Let’s compare notes:
Option1: you go to a glossy kitchen showroom (but the prices are way too expensive – remember they’ve got large overheads to cover)
Option2: you invite a kitchen salesman to your home to measure up. 4 hours later after giving you his estimate, he’s promising you a 25% discount, but only if you sign right now (but he’ll have to confirm it with his boss first - he’ll actually be calling the Talking Clock)
Option 3: You go to one of the large do-it-yourself chains at your local retail park (you know the ones). You’re browsing the aisles sifting through their selection of doors and worktops, when their ‘kitchen designer’ sees you.
You then proceed to spend the next 3 hours sat at their desk as they go through a very lengthy and tedious catalogue of options.
Why not tackle the project yourself…
Depending on your circumstances it’s often better to grab the bull by the horns and tackle the project yourself. I’m not talking about fitting it (although there’s nothing wrong with that if you’re a confident DIY’er). What I mean is the design, specification and ordering of the kitchen yourself.
If you’ve never designed a kitchen before look on the internet for a kitchen design guide aimed at beginners - you can find a good one here: <a target=”_blank” href=”http://www.simplekitchendesign.co.uk”>www.SimpleKitchenDesign.co.uk</a> which explains the different layout options – like galley kitchens, U-shaped kitchens, L-shaped kitchens etc and the safety considerations you need to think about. It’s also a great way to brush up on your kitchen jargon, so you know just what to ask for.
Once you’ve created your plan – either on your PC or graph paper – you’re ready to buy the kitchen cabinets, work surface and appliances that you need.
Shop for your new kitchen online
These days, it’s often easier to shop for your new kitchen online – the choice is much bigger and you can browse without being bothered by salesmen. Try some of these useful keywords, depending on the look you want to achieve and your finances:
Fitted kitchens, kitchen sale, complete kitchen, cheap kitchen, budget kitchen, discount kitchen, kitchen units, kitchen cabinets, kitchen worktops, kitchen appliances.
Any of these search terms should bring up a big selection of online kitchen retailers to fulfil your needs. I’ll discuss what to look for from your kitchen stockist in my next article.
Andrew Fleming is a successful kitchen designer and consultant to UK kitchen companies. He is currently working closely with Icon Kitchens, an online supplier to the trade and public of fitted kitchens Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/kitchens-articles/how-to-buy-new-kitchen-units-quickly-cheaply-without-the-stress-1646507.html
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