Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum 1 Nov 10, 2011 6:50 pm Hi Hoping this will get a response in here. We're putting in a new flatpack kitchen and are almost good to go but I really want another cabinet that fits an integrated fridge and freezer pidgeon pair (which we've purchased and are arriving Friday ), with overhead storage. This is quite a large unit that will measure approximately 3000hx1400wx700d. I was hoping a local kitchen guy would do it but I've done the ring around (that includes small and larger companies), and they all seem reluctant to build me a cabinet as they're chasing the bigger stuff. So we're left to do it ourselves. This leaves me scratching my head as the installation instructions for the integrated cabinetry from the fridge manufacturer is not as specific as I was hoping it would be, and I really don't want to stuff this up as it could significantly impact the performance of the appliances. Has anyone in here got any experience with this sort of thing? Our builder who has helped us in the most amazing ways has moved away and we really are trying to save money without cutting too many corners. We live in an area that has very few choices of trades and the good ones tend to take the bigger work which is fair enough. I can probably order the cabinetry in a flatpack style from Polytech which will mean a good quality product, but I need to give them specific measurements and I'm just unclear about that until at least Friday when the appliances arrive, but even then I'm worried there won't be enough detail in the specs as I've already looked at the installation guide online. In the meantime my kitchen plan needs to be finalised. I'm wanting to install the existing flatpack in the best possible configuration, whilst also leaving enough space for this cabinet which will be built later. Sorry for the long story. Can anyone give me tips on how to plan for the large cabinet? As it stands, I'm looking at losing considerable space to this cabinet so I need to increase my design efficiency iykwim. People make one happy, not houses? I do not think so. Houses are more to be trusted than people. Elizabeth Aston, Mr. Darcy's Daughters http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmDX0tgONFs http://lightndreamy.blogspot.com/ Re: DIY kitchen 2Nov 10, 2011 9:01 pm Is it truely intergrated i.e. the fridge has doors that match the cabinets or just in-built so the fridge fits into an opening to suit. What fridge and model? Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: DIY kitchen 3Nov 20, 2011 10:44 am Hi Chippy Not truly integrated. We're hoping to build them into a double fronted cabinet. So from the front they're fully enclosed (with a subvent) and a chimney like setup to the rear. I'm hoping to create two cupboards side by side so that each appliance is enclosed in it's own cupboard, rather than having them side by side in one large cupboard. I hope that makes sense. They're a Fisher& Paykel pidgeon pair: http://www.appliancesonline.com.au/451l-fisher-paykel-fridge-e450lww.aspx http://www.appliancesonline.com.au/389l-fisher-paykel-freezer-e388rww.aspx People make one happy, not houses? I do not think so. Houses are more to be trusted than people. Elizabeth Aston, Mr. Darcy's Daughters http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmDX0tgONFs http://lightndreamy.blogspot.com/ Re: DIY kitchen 4Nov 21, 2011 10:00 am Hi MrsSnowdon. I've just had a look at the F&P website and the instructions for integrating the fridges are quite comprehensive. I'm still not sure if you want full intergration where the fridge sits in a cupboard with a door that when it is opened it opens the fridge door or if you just want the fridge to fit in an opening that then shows the front of the fridge. If it's fully intergated then you need to buy the intergration kit and follow the cupboard dimensions, if it just sits in an opening then there are still dimensions to use to allow enough air flow. Full intergration is a little technical to make sure you get it working correctly so you may be better to get some professional help with that. Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: DIY kitchen 5Nov 22, 2011 8:47 am I was going to get the integration kit and yes put them each behind a door. I will see if our builder/carpenter will return to help us with this as I found the specs a bit tricky to understand. Thanks again for your help. People make one happy, not houses? I do not think so. Houses are more to be trusted than people. Elizabeth Aston, Mr. Darcy's Daughters http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmDX0tgONFs http://lightndreamy.blogspot.com/ Assuming the structure of your cabinetry is good then I would DIY everything as follows: - replace your counter tops entirely, - replace all drawer runners with soft close… 1 4782 Re my second point – yes exactly. And often it may take additional time if the manufacturer recommends no more than X meters… 3 5642 |