Buy kitchens at fairs, at fair prices

I wouldn't recommend a kitchen at a price per meter either. The one who ends up paying more is you. A reputable kitchen salesperson has nothing to give away. If you have corners in your kitchen, the backsplashes usually count as meters. So you might pay twice for one cabinet.

Go to a kitchen studio and have them make different offers for you. Maybe also ask two or three other studios. That's really the best way to go.

The price is as always too high. Trade fair prices are almost never a bargain, as you make a spontaneous decision and have little room for negotiation. Our kitchen was supposed to cost over €24,000, in the end we paid just under €11,000.

Yes, I thought so too.... We were also immediately tried to be persuaded: "... if you dare to sign today, you will get a flat price of €994,-- plus countertop for free...."

Where can I get the best advice?! Does anyone know someone?! Regards and thanks

I wouldn't buy a kitchen by the meter either. You don't buy a car by the meter and then decide later what it should look like ...

I see no advantage in buying at a trade fair. I would also be surprised if the prices are better.

We have a Nolte kitchen. We told the kitchen studio that we wanted a so-and-so front like, for example, this one and that one. Then they told us that for the front at Nolte, you can expect an average of 600/meter (excluding electronics). Then we planned our cabinets or gave them our plan. Since we don’t have an expensive Apo cabinet, we are now at 550/meter.

Basically, as a cook, you somehow already know what you want: nice wide drawers, some tall cabinets... or an island, or the sink in a slant, or whatever. It was important to me not to break the 60cm grid, and then have an L-shape with an island. So I knew during the floor plan planning that I would be at about 3 meters/3.60 on one side and have to plan for +plaster +built-in air. To help with planning: a kitchen planner on the web (for example Nolte or Ikea), so you get a feel for the widths and 3D views. Also, you should deal with the triangle of sink, preparation, cooling and rethink how many cabinets you need for what. I would only go to the kitchen studio after the building permit.

Thank you very much for your constructive answers and ideas. @ ypg -> We have the same idea, L-shape and island. Maybe you have a plan of your kitchen that you could send me sometime. I would be happy. Because the dimensions, as you specify them, almost match ours. Best regards Martin