Kitchen Revamp 2018
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After the Comfy Area had been revamped some members felt it was time to revamp the Kitchen a little.
Update 2019
Currently, there are no active plans to upgrade The Kitchen. The floor/painting and general clear out was done in summer 2018. Below is a record of plans outlined previously around 2016? Next job is likely the cupboards some of which are sagging.
Electrics rework to support a new hob
The sockets currently over the kitchen counter need moving and their supply cables rearranging.
A new feed for the hob will need fitting from the distribution board
Estimated cost £50
Estimated time required 1-2 days
New kitchen hob
Chosen for it's robustness based on experience of these in rented (i.e. multi-use) residences.
ElectrIQ Ceramic 60cm Touch Control hob Vitro Glass Black
http://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/p/eiqehceramictouch60/electriq-eiqehceramictouch60-4-zone-ceramic-hob
Cost £120
Time to install 1/2 day
Hob extractor
ElectriQ eIQCHCGBB70 70cm Curved Black Glass Cooker Hood Satin Black
http://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/p/eiqchcgbb70/electriq-eiqchcgbb70-70cm-chimney-hood
Cost £95
Time to install 1/4 day
New floor
Replaced 2018, vinyl over harboard.
Fixing up the Oven cabinet
It should be on legs and fit nicer under the worktop.
In fact a new carcass would only cost £33 from B&Q
IT Kitchens White Melamine Oven Unit Carcass (W)600mm
http://www.diy.com/rooms/it-kitchens-white-melamine-oven-unit-carcass-w600mm/37271_BQ.prd
Time 1/4 day
New sink Tap
Boston Chrome Effect Pillar Tap
http://www.diy.com/departments/boston-chrome-effect-pillar-tap/38614_BQ.prd
Cost £23
Time 1/2 day