burners19 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 (edited) Hello All, I need to put a small kitchen in a new house. I'm new to CM and don't really know where to start. Can any of you shed some light on these different stores re quality and value? Personal experience would be most appreciated. Thanks Index (http://www.indexlivingmall.com) Homikitch (www.homikitch.com) Kvik (www.kvik.co.th) Kitchen Cultures (kitchencultures.com) HomePro Boonthavorn (www.boonthavorn.com/kitchen/) Edited September 1, 2016 by burners19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMac Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 You could try Boontavorn. Huge mall at the Superhighway, just after the 121 passing towards the city. Mayby not the cheapest but you could look around what you like. http://www.boonthavorn.com/kitchen/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burners19 Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 Thanks MM ... I have seen Boonthavorn I'll add it to my list and check it out. Not independently wealthy, tho I will say, quality rates above price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMac Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 One more, probably the biggest DIY store around (although not sure about kitchens) is UbonWatsadu / DoHome on the 11 down to Lamphun, 6km after the Thai Watsadu (Iook there too). On the side of the highway towards Chiang Mai, orange themed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burners19 Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 Going to need a good DIY store anyway, will do. Plus I'm near Saraphi so that works. Thanks MM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) We just built one Thai style.. Which is mostly brick and concrete with holes for the under-counter doors (they're not actually cabinets) nad then some actual cabinets on top from Global House, Home Sukhapan, etc.. That goes like this: And then inevitably #$(&#cking it up.. .both my choice of tile as well as the execution..: So then you just rip it all out and try again.. But then somehow it comes together in the end. So that's most affordable, if you don't mind a couple gray hairs on the way. It even looks like the design, pretty much. Edited September 2, 2016 by WinnieTheKhwai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMac Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 That worked out pretty cool. Sooner or later we have to replace ours too, the wood gets old. Gives me some ideas. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sappersrest Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Defiantly the way to go so the worst thing that can happen if you get invaded by the dreaded termites the only thing you will loose is the doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Its an idea to get whoever to put the shelves in those base cupboards too, its alot easier done before the cupboard doors are fitted. as the apertures are smaller than the cavity/hole behind, or you'll end up with stuff stacked on the floor, big hole and just floor space. Just a suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 2 hours ago, sappersrest said: Defiantly the way to go so the worst thing that can happen if you get invaded by the dreaded termites the only thing you will loose is the doors. If somebody is using the kitchen, they will see the termite trails before damage is done if they are plugged in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMac Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Not really, they cover their tracks very well. We had them once in Singapore in a terrace house in the under the stairs storage. When we discovered them it was too late, they ate everything, even plastics. The current wooden kitchen in CNX also has some trails under the sink from the previous owner. You don't look at these spots, until it is too late. Even though you regularly put poison everywhere. I just found some behind the house that were digesting an old bamboo table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie69 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Eat out - cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 One big problem with the "Thai style" design (as shown) is that there isn't a place for the front part of your foot to go under the cabinets when you work at the counter or wash the dishes. You end up bending over the counter and getting a sore lower back. This photo shows a modular kitchen design mounted on a base where there's room for the feet and comfort during working. However, it does have one feature (very common here) that drive me nuts. For some reason, most refrigerators have handles on the left side. Then why put it on the left side of the kitchen? Wouldn't it have been better located on the right side of the kitchen? Just asking..... And most microwaves open on the right side. The microwave should have been placed on the left side of the kitchen..... just thinking ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMac Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I believe you can move the handles on either side. Just a few screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stament Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 you cant on most fridges we were told by the shiwroom staff recently. hardly any are chaneable apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMac Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) Probably the showroom staff missed the related training, or were playing on their phones when this was explained Edited September 3, 2016 by MadMac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manfredtillmann Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 14 minutes ago, MadMac said: Probably the showroom staff missed the related training, or were playing on their phones when this was explained in the not so distant past fridges and ovens had inter - changeable doors / hinges. for most brands, incl. the top priced miele and gaggenau etc., you have to order left hand / right hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stament Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 20 minutes ago, MadMac said: Probably the showroom staff missed the related training, or were playing on their phones when this was explained I dont think so mac as they did point out the only one which they said was changeable. It wasnt any good for us a as too big. I think it was an LG from memory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stament Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) 6 minutes ago, manfredtillmann said: in the not so distant past fridges and ovens had inter - changeable doors / hinges. for most brands, incl. the top priced miele and gaggenau etc., you have to order left hand / right hand. A lot of things used to be better. I am sure its all uniform now as cheaper to build them like that. Lower cost dictates design rather than flexibility and customer choice. Edited September 3, 2016 by stament typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manfredtillmann Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 here are images of a '36 - all -drawers' kitchen, incl. corner cabinets. no bending, crawling, searching in the musky dark. it was nice to work in. i re - organised my pathetic thai kitchen to have everything i need often to be hanging of the wall now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burners19 Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 Thanks Winnie for that post - the final result was great !! Most of my projects run just like yours did - twice as long and twice as many materials because of the "start over" once I find the snags. Manfred, can you tell me more? The transformation is eye-watering !! Was that custom built ? If so, by who? If not, where did you go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manfredtillmann Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Just now, burners19 said: Thanks Winnie for that post - the final result was great !! Most of my projects run just like yours did - twice as long and twice as many materials because of the "start over" once I find the snags. Manfred, can you tell me more? The transformation is eye-watering !! Was that custom built ? If so, by who? If not, where did you go? transformation? are you having a lend of me? sorry, born german, no good with jokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burners19 Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) Oh wait ... I think I misunderstood !! The top photos were your kitchen in Europe and the bottom photo is your "new' kitchen - is that right ?? Edited September 3, 2016 by burners19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manfredtillmann Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 2 minutes ago, burners19 said: Oh wait ... I think I misunderstood !! The top photos were your kitchen in Europe and the bottom photo is your "new' kitchen - is that right ?? why make fun of it? the top photos where of my last australian kitchen. it was expensive but extremely practical. the last photo is of something i am dealing with now. it also allows me to cook food and it's price tag was 95% lower than the flashy thing i had before. in domestic home building the two most difficult tasks for the clients are deciding how to lay - out kitchen and bathrooms. as non of the fixtures can be changed easily people are often stuck with decisions they made weeks before they ended up using the finished product. there is a reason why bathroom and kitchen renovations are the most lucrative building alteration businesses. my post intended to offer options. nothing else. today, most of my food is cooked on a charcoal clay - bbq. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burners19 Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 Thanks ... 95% cheaper :-). My compliments on your Australian kitchen !! And clay BBQ ... yeah baby !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMac Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 The difference probably is you can afford to eat 95% outside compared to Australia and still save money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manfredtillmann Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 1 hour ago, MadMac said: The difference probably is you can afford to eat 95% outside compared to Australia and still save money the difference is that i now know what i really need. my present wife can cook the most delicious food on the set - up of pix #4... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) On 9/2/2016 at 5:51 PM, sappersrest said: Defiantly the way to go so the worst thing that can happen if you get invaded by the dreaded termites the only thing you will loose is the doors. Lots of those doors and frames now available total plastic, some look quite good design / nice texture/ good quality appearance, etc. Neighbor did the same but had a good Thai tradesman make it all so that the door frames were blended fully into the tiles, rather than totally on top of the tile work (the outer upright structure walls I mean). Took extra time, the tradesman clearly knew what he was doing, no visible raw concrete anywhere, all total white (tiles, frames, doors). They used bigger doors than you mostly see (for more access into the cupboards), tradesman also paid attention to well finished inner walls and total sealing at the bottom so water on kitchen floor cannot go under the tiles and into the concrete. About 5,000Baht more all up, but very big kitchen with many cupboards on 3.5 walls. I will repeat same later when we need to replace the wood stuff we currently have, guess about 4 years from now. Edited September 3, 2016 by scorecard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burners19 Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 We recently remodelled our kitchen in France. It was done by a local artisan. There are no more shelves, rather these very smooth, fluid drawers made by an Austrian company called Blum (www.blum.com/th/en/01/). Surprisingly practical and well made !! As it turns out Blum has a supplier in Bangkok. Have any of you run across these products in CM? Either used by custom builder / installers or modular, ready to install cabinets. I'm thinking these products could work well with the build it Thai Kitchens as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) Friend in Pattaya has the drawers shown in the photos and they are also fitted with a mechanism which assists full closure of the drawers after you manually start closing the drawer. Fully imported, cost a fortune, fitted about 4 years back by a new kitchen company which went bankrupt within a few months. Edited September 11, 2016 by scorecard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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