Seven year old with an opinion
Patrina
6 years ago
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Comments (53)I can't help but speculate that perhaps the reason so many houses featured are London based or more high-end properties is because most of the case studies are uploaded by architecture or design professionals who employ professional photographers to show off the finished results. These services aren't cheap and I don't imagine these companies get too many requests from owners of smaller 30's - 70's era homes, especially from outside the capital, because the homeowners won't see a return on the investment. I would have thought requesting design-savvy home owners load more of their own photo's would help bridge the gap. Perhaps on the next newsletter you can ask homeowners to consider contributing any photos of spaces they are particularly proud of?...See MoreMy visit to Wren. Opinions welcome...
Comments (43)We've ordered a Wren Kitchen (Milano too) and so far so good for us. I love the design we've come up with together, they've been more responsive than the smaller local companies we spoke with, and more creative than the Howden's plan we had. We got quotes from 4 companies - handle-less kitchens were dearer than shaker etc in all. Wren have a 'list price', and a price that they say is the 'discounted' price which is the one they offer customers. Discounted is closer to the actual price, but you can still negotiate - they have the space to move. I hate that they do the whole 'this price will be held for 24hrs' routine (ugh! I wish they'd cut that out.), however they will price match if you get a better quote for a similar kitchen elsewhere. Initially their designs were fine, but nothing startling, but with a bit of thought and a moving things around we've got something really creative. We've had 4 x 2hr slots with our designer to get to a point where we're proper excited about our plans. They're also had a surveyor come round to measure up. We are using our own fitter - he's someone who's done a lot of work locally on friends kitchens so we've seen the quality of his work. When I was seeking advice on the quality of Wren kitchens v others from him, he said they are as good quality as any, and kitchen issues are usually a result of a bad fitter rather than a bad product. Our fitter will be meeting with our designer over the next couple of weeks to run through everything with them. Trust Pilot reviews for Wren are good (8/10), and they've won 'kitchen designer of the year' or something similar from one of the interiors magazines recently (sorry I can't remember which mag!). It seems that the main issue with them is their post-sales customer service when things go wrong so we'll see how it goes and report back. Colleen your update has prompted us to check our measurements again with our fitter. If you're keen on the Wren kitchen I'd say trawl through the Photos section on Houzz and see if there's anything that takes your fancy in there, then see the designer again and play with the plan. I LOVE Wren's midway shelving (thin shelves which sit under the wall units). I'm getting those, with lockers instead of traditional wall cupboards. It's rotten to hear of any bad experiences though - it always feels like a gamble when you're spending thousands on your dream kitchen....See MoreWhat are your opinions or experiences with building a prefab home?
Comments (18)I would recommend, without qualification, a Dan-Wood home. I had one built and after completion of the foundation to the Dan -Wood requirements, the first lorry from Poland, plus troops. arrived at 0700 hrs on the Monday. I moved into the fully completed eco house six weeks and three days later. All the builders were trained in the factory and worked quietly and consistently. As the build developed the trades changed to the building needs, electrical, plumbing, roofing etc. The first lorry had the downstairs sections and was loaded in Poland in the order required on site. Nothing touched the ground. The next lorry from Poland arrived within five minutes of the first leaving. The house was pressure tested on completion and lost only 2% leakage. I cannot understand why we tolerate building in silly brick sizes glued together with mortar and dependent on the 'training' and 'skill' of the labour. Everything was delivered and installed in an organised and managed way and I would be happy to discuss further if anyone is interested. Dan-Wood also took care of the planning for £600 which is remarkable. There is a 20 year structural warranty included as well. There is a prejudice against timber framed houses in the UK for reasons that escape me but these houses are factory made and everything fits, all rooms are square and exactly as the plan dimensions. There is no downside. Alan Latham...See MoreA B
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