Can anybody recommend any could shops in Cairo that sell good quality fitted kitchens? I am soooo tired of the kitchens that the local carpenters make and just want to fork out some extra money and have a decent, well made fitted kitchen put in. If anybody has ever had this done would be interested in costs and what shops you used etc. Would prefer individual experience than a list of links to websites.
Any help much appreciated.
Nafisa
jean_bean Member # 13715
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2 people I know of used Contistahl,and they came out beautiful. They are pricey, and you get onto a waiting list, but their work is excellent, and I believe there is a lifetime warrantee.
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I had mine made in Meffco Helwan on the Pyramids Road directly opposite Habitat. Meffco Helwan is a huge furniture store on 3 levels and they will make kitchens to order.
It has 4 double base units one with double drawers, plus one unit with 4 drawers, 3 double wall units with spice rack below and a side curved full length unit for liquiders etc plus long granite worksurface.
It was 6000 le a year and half ago.
The ones in Constantahl as Jean said are very nice but hubby always tries to buy 'Egyptian' so we got ours there.
jean_bean Member # 13715
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well, we looked at Contistahl, but they were outa my league. so we went to MFFCO -same place as you did, and had their engineer come out and measure, and design the kitchen layout according to what I had envisioned (he did a 3D computer layout from all angles), and then had a carpenter do it all. Lots cheaper than even MFFCO wanted to charge us.
Avali Member # 14242
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i got mine at woodpecker /city stars for 47 000 LE. Its a really cheap work ofcourse all done by a local carpenter.for the first look seems gr8,but if u start seeing the details!!!!!!!!!! In the contract they said they deliver in 40 days (!!!),we got it after 3 months instead! Conteshtahl is also damn expensive,they say they get everything from germany, its not true,but they still charge imported thing price. Good luck!!
TOOT Suite :) Member # 14248
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47,000le
was it gold encrusted????
Dzosser Member # 9572
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My kitchen cost me like 12000 EGP. and took like 6 weeks to finish..I chose expensive black marble..if you want granite is cheaper.The place is called "Homes" in Obour buildings opposite October 6th. Panorama on route to Heliopolis owner is Eng.Amr El Rayess mob.0122157921, excellent work.I bought it in May 2007.
karim Member # 3077
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Mine is made by Amr Helmy and I paid like 18K 3 years ago, and they sure did a good job.
nafisa Member # 11509
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Thanks very much for all this info.Dzosser - was yours a proper fitted kitchen, not one a carpenter made just to fit your kitchen? Also - Karim, please could you give me further information on Amr Helmy, is this the name of the shop? Where would I find it? Do they have a showroom where you can see the kitchens? Would be grateful if anybody else has info on any other shops/showrooms
nafisa Member # 11509
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Karim - I have managed to find the website for Amr Hemly. I really like the look of these kitchens. Which design did you go for? The price that you paid, did this include the cooker/white goods etc or was this on top of this price?
nafisa Member # 11509
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The more I am looking at Amr Helmy's website - the more I am lovin' his kitchens. I want one now!!
Dzosser Member # 9572
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Nafisa my kitchen is fitted..the material used is MDF and not wood,also bear in mind that the chasis is laminated contar wood..Amr Helmy is the top of the class in Egypt and uses wood and expensive material like Labrador marble and German accessories..excellent finish, you are paying for all that. Always go for the best when it comes to bathrooms and kitchen where excessive use is involved..you don't want any problems all the time,right.
nafisa Member # 11509
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I thought that the price Karim said he paid for his Amr Helmy was cheaper than expected. He said 18k, but in what currency? Egyptian pounds? That to me just seems very cheap for a top class place. If that pricing is correct then I am v happy.
karim Member # 3077
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I got the simple one, prices can hit up to 100k
quote:Originally posted by nafisa: Karim - I have managed to find the website for Amr Hemly. I really like the look of these kitchens. Which design did you go for? The price that you paid, did this include the cooker/white goods etc or was this on top of this price?
karim Member # 3077
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18K LE ya but I got simple one, you can pay as much as you want over there.
quote:Originally posted by nafisa: I thought that the price Karim said he paid for his Amr Helmy was cheaper than expected. He said 18k, but in what currency? Egyptian pounds? That to me just seems very cheap for a top class place. If that pricing is correct then I am v happy.
nafisa Member # 11509
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Phew! 100k gives me heart palpitations. Anybody else out there got a fitted kitchen?
MrAshraf Member # 12894
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I have used Amr Helmy also and recommend this company highly. You get what you pay for. Professional company and beautiful finished work on time.
esso7 Member # 12215
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i know a manager at wood pecker ,if u need anything from there pm me and we can make sure abt a good price plus delivery time and maintenance
Avali Member # 14242
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blah esso7,i just told u about woodpecker.they were jerks .we dealt with all of them,liars,liars,liars +thieves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
America101 Member # 18157
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Did anyone use "Amaken" for designing and building a kitchen? I am trying to have custom made kitchen in my new appartment.it is a large kitchen and i really do want your regular egyptian style ugly kitchen Did anyone use "Amaken" , "Homes","Decorama" OR ANY OTHER COMPANY THAT CAN DELIVER High end quality kitchen without losing an arm and a leg in the process I walked in and asked every compny if they had a profile or photo gallary of actual kitchen remodels that they have done and they all looked at me like iam out of space.HELP!!
Dzosser Member # 9572
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Used "Homes" back in 2007 for my Ain Sokhna kitchen..they were fabulous in everything, the cost was rather high due to the double black marble, you can replace it with granite if you wish..they're on Salah Salem, Obour buildings opposite Panorama 6 October..the owner is Amr El Rayes, mobile :0122157921.
America101 Member # 18157
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Did anyone use "Amaken" for designing and building a kitchen? I am trying to have custom made kitchen in my new appartment.it is a large kitchen and i really do want your regular egyptian style ugly kitchen Did anyone use "Amaken" , "Homes","Decorama" OR ANY OTHER COMPANY THAT CAN DELIVER High end quality kitchen without losing an arm and a leg in the process I walked in and asked every compny if they had a profile or photo gallary of actual kitchen remodels that they have done and they all looked at me like iam out of space.HELP!!
great8 Member # 18157
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Thank you so much Dzosser for attaching a picture and the contact number what kind of would did you use for your cabinets?how do you like your kitchen?was it exactly as you envisoned it?and how is the marble for kitchen use?everyone is telling me that it is not as strong as granite and it does stain easily and deos not wear as well as granite what is your opinion?
great8 Member # 18157
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sorry not a fast typer,i meant what kind of "wood" did you use
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