Buying & Process

  1. How long does a kitchen really last?

    As of October 2026

    How long does a kitchen last: appliances 8 to 12 years, fronts 15 to 20, carcass 25 to 30. The longest-lasting component decides the service life.

  2. Kitchen installation: process, duration and acceptance step by step

    As of October 2026

    A kitchen installation takes an experienced team 3 to 5 days. From your 3D site survey to the installed kitchen, it is usually 6 to 8 weeks. Last updated: September …

  3. Checking a kitchen quote: the fixed installation price, the order confirmation and the named special items

    As of October 2026

    Checking a kitchen quote: installation as a fixed sum not by time, the order confirmation as a copy of the offer, special items named. With a checklist.

  4. Kitchen deposit: what a fair payment plan looks like

    As of October 2026

    A fair payment plan looks like this: 20% after the order confirmation, 65% after your design approval, the last 15% only after acceptance. Last updated: September 2026. What matters is …

  5. Kitchen studio or furniture store: who plans, who builds, who installs?

    As of October 2026

    Kitchen studio or furniture store, joiner, Manufaktur: five supplier types compared. Who plans, builds and installs, and how many contract partners you have.

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All 35 decisions in the right order: Kitchen buying guide.

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