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August 9, 2008
Kitchen Renovation Options
I am trying to figure out the most cost efficient way to do our kitchen (isn't everyone?)..
In our case this involves basically starting from scratch in our 1910 house, where we had to pull everything out of a mouse infested former kitchen. The shape is essentially a big rectangle. The architecht friend whose helping us has given us a few options in terms of design/layout.
Here's my question: in your experience is it going to be cheaper going to Green Demolitions and buying a whole used kitchen from a rich guy's house, or do I cave, bring my designs to Lowes and let them suggest lower-end stuff?
We would be pulling in appliances from Green Demolitions to and on first pass it seems significanlty cheaper to get fixtures, appliances, cabinets from them.
I just wonder if I am missing something.
Thoughts appreciated, and apologies for my poor spelling.
Comments
I think Ikea would be a good choice for you. Their Akurum cabs come with a warranty, their hinges are top-notch, and there's probably a door style that would work for you. Much cheaper than Lowe's or HD and quality I'd say is probably slightly better than their base lines. I think if you buy a whole used kitchen you'll find yourself spending a lot of time and money adapting it to your space. As a point of comparison, we spent $3,500 for a 10x11 kitchen at Ikea, including countertops, base cabs, and wall cabs up to a 9'6" ceiling. Really hard to top that.
Posted by: Bolder at August 9, 2008 1:24 PM
Try Tarallo Kitchen in the bronx. It is a famiy run business for 25 years. It is not fly by night.
It is easy to park there and it is also 1 block from the subway.
They take credit cards.
Lee Taylor is friendly and knowledgeable. They have several kitchens on display.
She will be happy to work with your architect, contractor etc.
If you want a contractor they will provide it. Either way, it is ok with them.
They are easy to deal with.
Tarallo is less expensive than the big box stores and the service more personalized
and their quality is better for less money.
They are dealers for many major brands.
If you mention my name you might get a discount.
It is Susan Miller-Stern from Modern Life Interiors.
Good Luck with any decisions you might make.
Posted by: madamlee at August 9, 2008 3:30 PM
I second Ikea - we've done it twice now (in 2 different kitchens) and love the results. Also, no formaldehyde glues and sustainable wood (means no off-gassing!) for that price is unbeatable. If you do Lowe's you will get tons of off-gassing.
Posted by: WTbound at August 9, 2008 4:14 PM
IKEA's prices are unbeatable. You get what you pay for. Nuf said!
Posted by: SenatorStreet at August 9, 2008 5:07 PM
Ikea also do very nice free-standing options. I have been very pleased with the quality of our ikea cabinets, shelves, and counter tops. Not to mention the only affordable farmhouse style sink I could find, which has held up beautifully and functions perfectly... yes, I got what I paid for and I saved at least $800.
Posted by: mshook at August 9, 2008 8:08 PM
I dunno, but I'd never buy major appliances from Lowes or HD. They aren't discount stores. Steve's Appliances in Bensonhurst(?) will usually quote you 30-40% less than Lowes. Just call them with the make/model. They deliver from PC Richards.
Posted by: Steve at August 10, 2008 12:53 AM
I'm not sure if the Green Demolitions route would be cheaper or not. But you are probably not comparing apples to apples (i.e. what are the cabinets {box} made out of). It could be done (re-using used cabinets), but it is going to be a puzzle to figure out. Some people like the challenge of that.
Posted by: dtrain at August 11, 2008 8:04 AM
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