I have spent the last week mainly fitting the kitchen in the "investment" flat Isabelle has bought. Nothing too complicated, just 5 DIY Shed cabinets in an L shape with the usual cut-outs for sink and hob.
A fair bit of the time went on plumbing for sink and washing M/C which Isa wanted in a different position from the old layout plus fitting and wiring three new powerpoints along the back of the work surface. The big hassle was fitting the upstand at the back of the worktop under the sloping ceiling. Nothing was straight or square, including the corner of the room which was so far out that the worktop needed to be 3cm longer at the back than at the front. What was most unexpected was the floor - nearly 4cm difference in height right to left to keep the work surface level... 18thC builders - rubbish !
Not surprising really, but I was shocked by the price of accessories, and especially the price differences between stores. The little stainless trim for joining the worktops was 24€ in one shed and 8€ in another - same brand. It pays to spend a bit of time shopping around, the accessories and bits and pieces of plumbing and wiring plus daft little things like a tube or two of silicon sealer added up to nearly 30% of the project cost. None of it budgeted.
All done now, except to fit the doors and drawers which are on back order.
I'm going over there later today, so I'll take a couple of photos and post them later.