"When my partner and I decided to replace our tired galley kitchen with a new Wickes design, I assumed it would be fairly straightforward. We'd start with a bit of measuring, spend an hour or so making colour and unit choices at the showroom, and then after a couple of flat-pack building sessions (one of my specialities), we'd be done. Spoiler alert: I was wrong."
"In reality, fitting a kitchen - even a budget-friendly one - requires better-than-average carpentry skills, the right tools, some out-of-the-box thinking and a lot of patience."
"Don't get us wrong, the end result is beautiful (we're still proudly showing it off to visitors a year later). It looks far more expensive than it actually was, fits our space like a glove and has the timeless Shaker look and splash of colour we craved."
A tired galley kitchen was replaced with a new Wickes design, initially expected to be a straightforward project involving measuring, showroom choices and simple flat-pack assembly. Actual installation required better-than-average carpentry skills, specialized tools, creative problem-solving and a great deal of patience. The finished kitchen appears far more expensive than its cost, fits the space precisely, and delivers a timeless Shaker style with a splash of colour. Some problems were encountered during the process. Numerous practical lessons emerged about preparation, skills and planning that would have helped before beginning the project.
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