rosebud Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Does anyone out there have an experience with Ikea kitchens and their fitters? We are thinking of taking them on for a fitted kitchen.... comments and experience/advice would be greatly appreciated. Is it cheaper/better to buy in the UK and take out with us, or to buy in France? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 If you put ikea kitchens in the search box there are quite a few posts about them, not sure any posts include comments about ikea fitters though. I didn't know they had any ![:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Ikea don't have fitters as such, but they will recommend a firm. I fitted an Ikea kitchen for my sister here in UK, and one point that is worth bearing in mind is that the units go flush back to the wall with no gap to accomadate pipes, so unless all your plumbing is exterior you need to adapt it so the pipes fit behind the units. As to the price differencial, the items I have priced up are about the same whether bought here or in France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 [quote user="Jo"]Ikea don't have fitters as such, but they will recommend a firm. I fitted an Ikea kitchen for my sister here in UK, and one point that is worth bearing in mind is that the units go flush back to the wall with no gap to accomadate pipes, so unless all your plumbing is exterior you need to adapt it so the pipes fit behind the units. As to the price differencial, the items I have priced up are about the same whether bought here or in France.[/quote]No problem to fix two timbers along the wall top and bottom and there you go - one gap. The worktops come in different depths to accomodate thisCheck online at both UK and France website to compare prices (not necessarily the same as instore prices)Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matelot Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Hi Foxy!I took out a flat-pack kitchen from Ikea from the UK to our cottage last Easter. It was very reasonably priced, well constructed and if I can put it together – anyone can! Also, all the units, hinges and drawer fittings come with a 25 year guarantee! (Not the doors, for obvious reasons). The oven and hob was purchased from local guy, but all the cupboards, worktops, sink and taps came from Ikea. You can go online and download a brilliant kitchen design tool. All you need are the dimensions of your kitchen area. Now that Ikea are expanding in France, check out your nearest store. Prices are similar and if you buy in France, you don’t have to lug umpteen boxes hundreds of miles! Really pleased with Ikea stuff – go for it!I've tried to add some photos, but failed miserably! Drop me a e-mail if you want to see the finished result. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosebud Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 Hi thereI wold love to see the finished result of your kitchen.Foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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