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Kitchens - an expensive investment?

If you have been shopping around for a kitchen, you will have realised how costly they can be. Unfortunately, the expense of a new kitchen is compounded by companies whose large factories and showrooms add a significant overhead component to their pricing.

Also, for a relatively small country like New Zealand, there is an abundance of choice for materials in kitchen manufacture, making every kitchen totally unique. This one-off uniqueness too can add significantly to the cost of your new kitchen.

While it's all very nice having a large selection of materials to choose from, I have found that the large majority of peoples' requirements are very similar.  Most people want something:
  • of good quality
  • that suits their requirements
  • that is well designed and fashionable
  • at a good price

Surprisingly, most companies fail to meet these requirements. They either get something that fits their requirements but is too expensive, or they get something less expensive but of inferior quality limited in colour options and often badly designed.

Why use Designer Kitchen Co?

It is this gap in the market I am endeavouring to fill. To this end, I have designed a semi custom range of units called the "Designer Series".  They are well designed, quality units. I have negotiated good rates with all our suppliers making this a cost effective solution to what would otherwise be an over expensive exercise.  Even trends overseas show how companies buying in bulk, negotiate better rates for raw materials, enabling them to pass on savings to their customers. I haven't cut corners by using cheaper products and materials, we have stuck with quality doors, tops and hardware.

With my knowledge of kitchen design and manufacture, I have 'averaged out' what clients have required over the past few years and have come up with an inexpensive range of units which can be easily adapted to fit most rooms. Being semi-custom, if you have your heart set on a certain unit or colour that isn't in the range, we just incorporate it. That way you don't have to compromise to get a better priced kitchen. (However, to keep the price down it is best to select units from within the Designer Series range).

As regards our colour range, we have a large range to choose from.

I cater for all clients. I am able to design one-off kitchens when required and can be flexible by including or excluding delivery, installation and/or project management. I also supply ex-factory to developers and builders and are ready to negotiate on multi-unit discounts.

I offer a five year guarantee on our workmanship and pass on guarantees from our suppliers.

Please read our company policies and the references from some of our clients which you will find in this web-site and consider how the 'Designer Series' range of units could work in your home.   Some kitchen layout suggestions have been included.

Finally, fill out our on-line questionnaire to establish what your needs and requirements are for your new kitchen.

I hope this information is of help to you and I look forward to making your kitchen dream come true.

Thank you.

Alex Marton

Company Policies & Terms of Payment

1. As there are many decisions to be made on a new kitchen it is important that all decision makers are present on all consultations.

2. Our initial consultation - No charge and written quotes - No charge.

FULL CONTRACT (including Installation) - 40% of price (+GST) upon accepting quote and signing contract and further 40% of price (+GST) when manufacture is complete but prior to supply and installation.  Balance of price (+GST upon completion of supply and installation.

EX- FACTORY CONTRACT (Excluding Installation) - 40% of price (+GST) upon accepting quote and signing contract and balance of price (+GST) when manufacture is complete but prior to shipping.

We also do a range of fully customed kitchens - click here