Spend or save?

How many appliances are you getting? That price seems very cheap, I think we spent that much on our appliances alone.
Ours was a new kitchen, so it made sense to go the whole hog.

I'd recommend getting in a firm to do a deep clean after the renovations too.
We didn't and the cleaning was extremely hard work!

Calendargirl

I’ve always saved, but realise that we are not going to live forever!

I’m quite happy with my 20 year old kitchen, and we don’t have heaps of holidays, but flying business class on long haul is something we now do.

And jobs such as decorating, gutter and fascia cleaning and similar, we intend to pay for it to be done.

Do not go on that holiday - at least not while the kitchen is being installed.

Any building work, you need to be on hand to confirm where you do - or do not - want the light switches, lights, door handles, which way up the tiles go up etc etc.

Go n the holiday to recover once the work is complete to your satisfaction.

We decided to have a new kitchen rather than replacement doors and we're older than you!
I'd recommend deep drawers rather than all cupboards, so much easier to access everything.

Your money, spend it. You're only in your 70's enjoy your kitchen don't worry about the future it will sort it self out.

Do it, you can't take it with you and probably worked hard for it. Why save and then not enjoy some of it. Whoever you leave it to will spend spend spend and not save it for a rainy day.

Would you be able to make practical changes if you update the kitchen?

I was looking at ours the other day thinking that it’s fine for me now but I won’t always want to be climbing on a step stool to reach a tin of tomatoes from the top shelf or scrabbling on the bottom shelf to get the casserole dish out! I would also like to change where the microwave is - currently built in above the oven, but just a couple of inches too high for me to be comfortable.

As suggested by others, get a few different quotes, and set about making your kitchen do its best for you.

dollydaydream68

Thanks for your encouragement. My head says spend, may heart's not so sure. I know if it all goes on care home later I'll be mad.
I know we can afford it, just scare about what it's?
We have good savings but also conscious that it can't be replaced.

I assume your kitchen is fit for purpose?

If so, continue saving. I've no need for a new 'nice' kitchen.

Opinions vary.

That's a suspiciously cheap quote. Get others

I would go ahead, but get another two quotes first.

I am in your situation ddd68 but a lot older.
I have savings but was brought up to always think before spending.
I do live well, don’t go without anything, good food, clothes but not so many now and until recently meals out with my friend but not on major purchases.
My kitchen needs work doing as does my shower room but I feel it is not worth the capital expenditure at my age.
Last year I did turn my redundant dining room into a small sitting room just for me with everything new in it but I think that will be it.
You are younger so do spend on things you want and not always need.

Thanks for your encouragement. My head says spend, may heart's not so sure. I know if it all goes on care home later I'll be mad.
I know we can afford it, just scare about what it's?
We have good savings but also conscious that it can't be replaced.

Rightly or wrongly if I want something I buy it. I bought myself a beautiful Magic kitchen 2 yesars ago and think it is beautiful every day.

I have spent a fortune on new hearing aids and I pick them up tomorrow.
I have a friend who is very well off finacially and doesn't even buy herself deent food.

I couldn't live like that/ Why otherwise did I work and save for so long?

Go for it, but incorporate things that will make your lives easier: better storage, less bending, easy taps, smooth running drawers, pull out shelves etc.

Go for it. If you have the funds with enough money leftover then is a no brainer.
As I always say ‘enjoy yourself it’s later than you think.’

I’ve always saved, but realise that we are not going to live forever!

I’m quite happy with my 20 year old kitchen, and we don’t have heaps of holidays, but flying business class on long haul is something we now do.

And jobs such as decorating, gutter and fascia cleaning and similar, we intend to pay for it to be done.

A new kitchen is not a fleeting moment of enjoyment - you'll get pleasure from it for a long, long time. And would probably make your life easier - all good!

You just have to grit your teeth whilst it's being done - or of course you could splash the cash and take yourselves on holiday and come back to a new kitchen

Oh for goodness sake - go on, spend it . I had a new kitchen a couple of years ago - I love it . I am always aghast at people in their 70s and 80s wanting to save. For what ?
You can cross the bridge of care costs , if and when you come to it.
Enjoy your money now.
Only yesterday, my sis-in-law were discussing Airfryers. I love mine. But she was not inclined to buy one.
To each his own…..

Spend and enjoy.