Second-Hand KITCHENS
Second-Hand Kitchens, Is That Even A Thing?
Buying second-hand isn’t anything new, we’ve all been doing it for years be it with clothing, garden items or toys – and often with huge success. But did you know you can also buy a second-hand kitchen? Here, Looeeze Grossman – founder and CEO of The Used Kitchen Company – reveals the benefits of buying a used kitchen.
Save money and cut waste
The Used Kitchen Company sells ex-display and used kitchens for up to 50-70% off RRP. Meaning you can have the kitchen of your dreams – whether it’s Bulthaup or Tom Howley – at a fraction of the cost. For those on a budget, it also means you can pick up a beautiful, often near-perfect used kitchen for as little as £1500 and that can include appliances and worktops.
With the average kitchen generating between 1-2 tonnes of waste, buying a used kitchen also means you’re preventing it going to landfill and doing your bit for sustainability too.
Designer kitchens generally don’t come in under £40k, but you can halve that by going for an ex-display model.
Start personalising
Traditional wooden kitchens are a great second-hand purchase. They’re built to last and are easy to personalise. Whether you choose to sand and re-varnish, stain to keep the grain or choose one of the latest neutral colour choices with luxury handles, they certainly make for a solid investment.
If you’ve dreamt of a luxury designer kitchen or spent hours scrolling through Pinterest or Instagram looking at all the amazing property renovation accounts but find yourself restricted by your budget, then a second-hand kitchen could be for you.
Ex-displays are often current, so if you want to add to it with additional units these can usually be ordered in. You can also buy these at a discounted rate, so the overall cost will still be considerably less that a brand-new designer kitchen.
Get more for less
The beauty of investing in a second-hand kitchen means that you’ll undoubtedly save money which you can then spend on those added extras. Whether that’s new appliances, adding in a bold statement island, or even using the money you’ve saved to extend your space. You can consider underfloor heating, new flooring or bold accessories and lighting fixtures. The age of second-hand means that you get the best of both worlds, great quality, great price and the chance to add your own independent touch.
Get creative
The age old saying of picturing the house you’re looking at with the potential it has, rather than how it is now, is particularly important when buying a used kitchen too. If you’re going for used as opposed to ex-display, you may find a style that you love with the right number of units, and a some spare to use as extra panels where needed. Or you find that cracking island you’ve dreamed about, but it might just be in the wrong colour. Don’t let this put you off. There are countless firms now that will come and paint your kitchen for you if DIY isn’t your thing, and this can be from as little as a few hundred pounds depending on the size of your space. Allowing you to have the ultimate kitchen in the colour you’ve always dreamed of.
Finally, don’t forget about selling your existing kitchen. Not only can you buy a used kitchen, but you could also sell your own kitchen bringing in a tidy sum to help pay for your next renovation!
