Have you ever considered buying a preloved kitchen? Let’s be real: Brand new kitchens can cost a lot of money. With the median price anywhere from £5,000 to £12,000 and costs exceeding £50,000 in some cases, it’s little wonder that homeowners panic when they realise they need to replace the kitchen. A new kitchen, simply put, isn’t cheap.
But did you know you can buy preloved kitchens? A kitchen that is either an ex-display or has already been installed and used in someone else’s home? And we don’t just mean that random Facebook post from someone ripping out their old kitchen with a few bits you might be able to salvage; it’s the full kitchen.
Not convinced? Let’s take a closer look at why replacing your kitchen with a preloved option might be the best choice for you.
HUGE SAVINGS
The first and obvious, of course, is that preloved kitchens or ex-display kitchens come with a considerably lower price point. Sure, there will be some sacrifices, and this will be included in the price, but if you can overlook minor imperfections, you can grab an absolute bargain.
In some cases, you can save around 50 to 70% of the full retail cost by simply going down this route. For example, ex display kitchens from Rehome can often be found at around half the price of the brand new cost. But if you can find a kitchen in the right dimensions for your home, you could save yourself some money that you can use for other upgrades.
SUSTAINABILITY BUILT IN
Buying preloved is a great way to divert materials from ending up in landfill. Every year, thousands of kitchens are ripped out of homes only to end up being discarded. And many times, these kitchens are perfectly usable but aren’t given the chance to continue life elsewhere.
If you want a more sustainable option and you don’t mind a bit of work to make it perfect and save some money, this is the perfect compromise; you’re doing good for the environment and saving yourself some money at the same time.
FASTER TURNAROUND TIMES
When you order a new kitchen, there’s a long lead time – it can be weeks or even months before it’s ready to be installed, and then there’s the installation process. If you don’t mind waiting, great! But if time is something you don’t have a lot of, a pre-loved kitchen can often be ready faster and work better on tight time frames for a faster turnaround. For those who need things done fast, it’s often a better option.
QUALITY THAT LASTS
Generally, kitchens that are being ripped out to be replaced, especially on reputable preloved sites, are of a higher quality. They’re built to last, and if they’re removed from their current location correctly, they can be used in a new home for many years. And it goes without saying that if you’re choosing a pre-owned kitchen from a high-end property, it will be made of better materials with better craftsmanship and have a longer lifespan than cheaper, mass-produced options. So from this point of view, choosing preloved does not actually mean a reduction in quality. Sometimes you can get a better quality kitchen for less.
Would you consider buying a preloved kitchen?
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