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Old Crank

(6,432 posts)
Thu Nov 6, 2025, 02:07 PM Nov 6

The new kitchen, almost done.

A month or so ago I posted about the joys of moving and having to supply your own kitchen in Germany. I said I would include some pictures of before and after.
It is functional. I combined some of our 4 year old IKEA kitchen with new IKEA cabinets. Kept the dishwasher but replaced the 10 year old fridge and went with a large oven, 36 inches. Along with the same size induction cooktop. Since IKEA doesn't do 90 cm, (35.6 inches) I had to order a cabinet from an other vendor.
Left to do is wait for the missing part of the counter top.
Set up a support for the drawer rail for the under sink drawer.
Hook up the under cabinet LEDs
Install the panels under the cabinets
Install the backsplash material
And decide on how to handle the storage of spices.

Oven, hood and cooktop waiting. Door goes to our balcony.


Some of the bits in the barren space


Getting there.


The other way


Nearly done.


Other view.


Now to get used to everything being backwards from the last kitchen.

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The new kitchen, almost done. (Original Post) Old Crank Nov 6 OP
Wow, that looks great. I suspect you're going to really enjoy that room and balcony. Biophilic Nov 6 #1
Yes Old Crank Nov 6 #5
so...uhhhmmm...when you inviting us all over? ret5hd Nov 6 #2
Starting next year Old Crank Nov 6 #6
man, i (we, lots of us) might really need to come sooner... ret5hd Nov 6 #8
It's not the kitchen Old Crank Nov 6 #10
Nicely done!! Nittersing Nov 6 #3
It will be nice. Old Crank Nov 6 #7
WOW!! elleng Nov 6 #4
It's the courtyard for the complex Old Crank Nov 6 #9
Cute dog. Is it common in Germany/Western Europe to supply your own kitchen? irisblue Nov 6 #11
It is very common Old Crank Nov 6 #13
So when is the party? What can I bring? twodogsbarking Nov 6 #12
Not sure, Old Crank Nov 6 #14
It is the thought that counts. twodogsbarking Nov 6 #15
Nice justaprogressive Nov 7 #16
Looks nice! I want butcher block counters Phentex Nov 8 #17
Thanks Old Crank Nov 9 #18

ret5hd

(22,010 posts)
8. man, i (we, lots of us) might really need to come sooner...
Thu Nov 6, 2025, 03:49 PM
Nov 6

depending on the situation here in the states.

work faster!

Old Crank

(6,432 posts)
10. It's not the kitchen
Thu Nov 6, 2025, 03:53 PM
Nov 6

Holding up invites. I'm getting sliced and diced Monday and won't be able to lift much for 6 weeks. Up for souschef duties?

Old Crank

(6,432 posts)
7. It will be nice.
Thu Nov 6, 2025, 03:48 PM
Nov 6

I will be kicking my feet up. I get some abdominal surgery next week and can't lift more than a few pounds for six weeks.

Old Crank

(6,432 posts)
9. It's the courtyard for the complex
Thu Nov 6, 2025, 03:51 PM
Nov 6

Or flat is in. There is a children's play area there also. South facing so that is a plus. I may get to do a herb garden starting in the spring.

irisblue

(36,566 posts)
11. Cute dog. Is it common in Germany/Western Europe to supply your own kitchen?
Thu Nov 6, 2025, 04:14 PM
Nov 6

Also is that a TV above the cooktop?

Old Crank

(6,432 posts)
13. It is very common
Thu Nov 6, 2025, 05:49 PM
Nov 6

To have to supply your own kitchen. Larger rental market and landlords don't have responsibility for appliances. People here rent in places for longer time horizons. The place we moved out of had 2 tenants who had been there for 20 plus years.
Since we bought this we had an empty shell to work with and didn't have to toss or keep any thing that was there. This also extends to light fixtures in most rooms. All of our rooms had a light bulb hanging from the ceiling. Always attractive.

No that isn't a TV. The face of the hood. Although having a screen there for recipes would be nice. But then you need a way to upgrade without junking the hood every 3 years. I hope this is my last kitchen.

Old Crank

(6,432 posts)
14. Not sure,
Thu Nov 6, 2025, 05:52 PM
Nov 6

It would be an expensive trip for most on this site, being in Munich.
I will extend an invitation for anyone who happens to be in the Nahe.

Phentex

(16,662 posts)
17. Looks nice! I want butcher block counters
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 11:37 AM
Nov 8

I'm in a tear down so I can't do much but I want to replace my counters with butcher block and get induction cooking. The paint needs a refresh but that would be easy.

I love the look of what you've done

Old Crank

(6,432 posts)
18. Thanks
Sun Nov 9, 2025, 02:30 AM
Nov 9

These are a laminate. I like the ease of care. In my old US home the laminate showed wear in heavy use areas after 20 years. I had one section of butcher block here and when it was unscewed from the base it warped. I found it to be a bit more fussy to keep up than laminates.
I love induction tops. Fast, easier to clean because the surface doesn't get as hot. For cast iron you need smooth bottoms or you could get scratching.
Prices for induction have come down depending on features. Plus if you move from a teardown you can take it.

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