Hi guys, I need a little advice.
I am having a kitchen extension that is nearly complete, and then have the wall knocked through to the existing kitchen to create a big kitchen.
However, one or two things that have come up during the build that as eaten into my 'kitchen budget'.
So here are the questions. We are having a mix and match of two kitchens i.e. Oak and Gloss Black (it does look good). And the Oak doors are solid wood. There is however, a similar door that is a Foil Wrapped door which is £600 cheaper overall. Would I big making a huge comprimise to save £600?
We were against granite at first due to cost/maintenance, but warmed to it as people were saying laminate is old hat. However, we want a laminate that has hardly a rad on the outside, in a black/slate matt/gloss finish that was hard wearing and didn't show scratches up alot (a big ask, I know). Upstands and a Splashback to match as well. Looked at Bushboard and nothing really jumps out at me compared to granite.
So here's the million dollar question. The difference between granite and the laminate option is 2.5k, and I could use some savings but really dont want to. But by having a laminate over granite, would I be cheapening the look of my kitchen? And would it be robust enough?
Any other worksurface tips and help would also be appreciated.
Thanks
I am having a kitchen extension that is nearly complete, and then have the wall knocked through to the existing kitchen to create a big kitchen.
However, one or two things that have come up during the build that as eaten into my 'kitchen budget'.
So here are the questions. We are having a mix and match of two kitchens i.e. Oak and Gloss Black (it does look good). And the Oak doors are solid wood. There is however, a similar door that is a Foil Wrapped door which is £600 cheaper overall. Would I big making a huge comprimise to save £600?
We were against granite at first due to cost/maintenance, but warmed to it as people were saying laminate is old hat. However, we want a laminate that has hardly a rad on the outside, in a black/slate matt/gloss finish that was hard wearing and didn't show scratches up alot (a big ask, I know). Upstands and a Splashback to match as well. Looked at Bushboard and nothing really jumps out at me compared to granite.
So here's the million dollar question. The difference between granite and the laminate option is 2.5k, and I could use some savings but really dont want to. But by having a laminate over granite, would I be cheapening the look of my kitchen? And would it be robust enough?
Any other worksurface tips and help would also be appreciated.
Thanks