Please recommend me a kitchen company!

fiona-f

Hi, does anyone have recommendations for good quality (reasonably priced) kitchen installers in Dublin? Preferably someone who would look after the whole thing from design to installation, etc?

STForSale

Hi,
Looking into this at the minute myself.
From speaking to builders, fitters and people in the kitchen trade, IKEA kitchens are getting rave reviews.
We are seriously considering one.

KevArno

I am not a fan at all of Ikea kitchens. They are very poor quality, and for your money you get a pallet of standardised components. Each cabinet is riddled with holes to be used in numerous different cabinet types.
If you want real design expertise, and excellent quality then there are a huge amount of top notch kitchen manufacturers in Ireland who can make literally anything you want and to your spec, depending on budget of course.
Maybe you could tell us what style you are looking at, and where you are based and I could give you some recommendations.

fiona-f

Thanks for taking the time to reply. Interesting that Ikea is mentioned - it never even would have occurred to me. I'm asking on behalf of my in-laws and they've said that they'd probably prefer to support an Irish company if I could so would be keen on hearing any recommendations. They're looking for something fairly classic and pretty standard - preferences so far are maybe for white timber press doors with timber and/or granite worktops. Kitchen would be a U-shape, with units all round the 3 walls. They'd also need new tiles and maybe repainting on the walls.

I don't know if recommendations can be made on thread or by PM? They're based in south Dublin (Templeogue area).

Many thanks.

lifes good

i shopped every where for a budget solid kitchen and i went to carlow its the biggest display of kitchens and they also have the time for you ... no rush in buying i was sattisfied

paddy147

Tierny Kitchens in Balbriggian (Huge kitchen showrooms) or In House Kitchens.In House are in various places around Dublin and Ireland,Santry,Long Mile Road and other places.

Both are very very good and will design,supply and fit an entire kitchen for you.

Got my kitchen from In House.Couldnt be any happier with it or with the service from In House.They sorted me out big style.Ive no link with either company,just a happy customer,thats all.:)

tullyhumphrey

Hi fiona

We are just building a house at the moment and are putting in a bespoke kitchen. There is a huge variance in prices. We got quoted between €11,000 and €35,000.00 for the same design and worktop. We are getting a top end kitchen (in-laid/ solid/ painted) and quartz worktop with large island, window seats and pantry. A friend of ours had their kitchen made by the same company we are going with and it is top notch. If you decide to go with a bespoke in-laid kitchen i will send you on details. The company is based in kilbeggan but Im sure they would travel to Dublin. No harm in getting a quote.

fiona-f

Thanks again to everyone for their suggestions and recommendations. Lots of shopping around to be done!

One more question - we've noticed that not a lot of kitchen companies do flooring so is it better to get kitchen fitted and then get the tiler in (tiling arouind the presses) or get the old one ripped out, new tiles laid right up to the wall and put the presses on top? Anyone any experience of this?

paddy147

fiona-f wrote: »

Thanks again to everyone for their suggestions and recommendations. Lots of shopping around to be done!

One more question - we've noticed that not a lot of kitchen companies do flooring so is it better to get kitchen fitted and then get the tiler in (tiling arouind the presses) or get the old one ripped out, new tiles laid right up to the wall and put the presses on top? Anyone any experience of this?

Floor tiles down 1st.
You then get your waste fittings (washing machine,dishwasher, etc) installed,aswell as any floating sockets that you may need (for washing machine,fridge freezer,dishwasher,cooker,dryer etc etc) and then get the kitchen put in last.

Kitchen Expert

Hi fiona-f,

In relation to your query on tiling the kitchen floor, you have two options.

You can have the kitchen fitted and then have the tiles laid, but you don't want to tile under the kitchen units. You are only wasting tiles and money. You can get your kitchen supplier to mark out the layout of the kitchen on the floor (but allowing for the step-in of the kickboard and the positioning of the floor standing appliances). You will have to tile under floor standing appliances so they can be pulled out easily if need be.

The other option is to have the floor tiled after the kitchen has been fitted. The appliances and kickboards will have to be fitted after the floor has been laid but this generally isn't a problem. The kitchen supplier will have to come back to fit them afterwards but this shouldn't be a problem. Just square it with them when you are ordering.

Hope this helps

murnhome

You should see if the fitter you choose can provide you with refrences and at the very least photos of his previous fits.

Any fitter worth his salt will have a photo gallery of his work I know I do.
Have a look you might get some ideas.
http://picasaweb.google.com/murncraft/MjbKitchenPhotoGallery#

Remember a good fitter can make a cheap kitchen look expensive and a poor fitter can make an expensive kitchen look cheap.

A designer can only work with what information you supply him with so if you are having a new kitchen fitted in a empty room, try and imagine yourself in your new kitchen(Eating,Working and Socialising).

If having a replacement kitchen use the above but also make a list of what you both love and hate about your existing kitchen.

TIP: when planning your kitchen pick your appliances as they are a fixed size and place them in your mind roughly where you want them, and fill the gaps that are left starting with your important units i.e corner units ,drawers,sink and oven, then storage and finally the decorative units wine racks, baskets etc.

Best of luck with your project.

P.S you might post some photos of the final product and let us know how you got on.

Kitchen Expert

Basically, kitchen design has gone beyond the working triangle. You need to consider the different zones in a kitchen so "designing by zone" is important.

Basically this means taking the following into consideration:

1. Consumables: Chilled and un-chilled food items
2. Non-consumables: Non food items such as plates, cups, glasses etc.
3. Cleaning Zone: Sink, dishwasher, waste bin, cleaning utensils and detergents
4. Preparation Zone: Work surface, chopping boards, spices, mixing bowls, small appliances like food mixer etc.
5. Cooking Zone: Oven, hob, extractor, microwave, storage for pots and pans, utensil drawer, and sufficient counter space.

Sorry if this is very pedantic but it's so important to get it right. A good kitchen designer will lead the way but it is important for the customer to know it as well.

lavenderlady

Hi I know this is a really old thread .... Just wondering can you pm me the name of this company as they sound great thanks!

tullyhumphrey wrote: »

Hi fiona

We are just building a house at the moment and are putting in a bespoke kitchen. There is a huge variance in prices. We got quoted between €11,000 and €35,000.00 for the same design and worktop. We are getting a top end kitchen (in-laid/ solid/ painted) and quartz worktop with large island, window seats and pantry. A friend of ours had their kitchen made by the same company we are going with and it is top notch. If you decide to go with a bespoke in-laid kitchen i will send you on details. The company is based in kilbeggan but Im sure they would travel to Dublin. No harm in getting a quote.