We are glad to hear that you are going to start renovating your kitchen. Or is it perhaps a newly built house and you have the possibility to do exactly as you please?
This project will run smoothly with the right information and right planning! Planning a kitchen requires a lot of accuracy, knowledge and a bit of patience. It is common that many different suppliers and handymen are working together so a lot of things need to tally. Make sure to plan with great margins and to give the right people the right information - this is usually crucial to guarantee that your kitchen project will run optimally.
In order to create a kitchen that will work for you, it can be a good idea to start by analyzing how your kitchen is planned today and how you work in it.
If you are building a kitchen from scratch, it can be a good idea to originate from the kitchen that you had in your previous accommodation or to visit a friend that has a similar room to the one that you are building your kitchen in.
A few things that might be good to think about regarding the kitchen that you have today:
- Is the workspace big enough?
- Can the new layout be improved or is it already good enough?
- How much storage do you need?
- What is stored in the kitchen?
- How do you work in the kitchen?
- Do you recycle?
- Do you cook a lot of food?
- Is it possible to move the sewage or fan?
Make a simple measurement sketch of the floor space and a measurement sketch for each wall. Make sure to include the following:
- All measurements from wall to wall.
- The placing and size of all doors. Include the doorframe while taking measurements.
- Placement of windows and sizes of these. Include the window frame while taking measurements.
- Measurements from sewage to wall. Start from the centre of the pipe.
- Mark off where ceiling lights, radiators, light switches, power outlets and water pipes are placed. Note if these can be moved or adjusted to suit the new kitchen.
It is a lot of fun to have the old kitchen documented so that you can compare the old with the new. But the pictures are also good to be able to look at an extra time during the planning of the new kitchen.
Practical and aesthetic elements are often seen as each other polar opposite, but at Superfront we are driven by a will to combine the two - with as few and as small compromises as possible. Here are a few aesthetic points to keep in mind while planning the layout of the new kitchen:
TOP CUPBOARD SYMMETRY.
A mistake people often make as beginners is that you try to create complete symmetry between top and bottom cabinets when it comes to the width of the fronts, in other words, you would think that a 40 cm wide bottom cupboard front should have a 40 cm wide top cabinet front above it. But from an aesthetic view, we think it looks nicer to strive for the same width within all the top cabinets fronts to then let the bottom cabinets "live a life of their own". That creates greater harmony and better aesthetic.
EITHER OR.
We like both streamlined and all over the place-aesthetics. But we think that it should be either or. If for example you can not have streamlined all the way but have to make compromises it might be better to mix formats instead.
This, of course, varies from case to case, but it might be good to keep this in mind while planning your kitchen.
CORNER CABINETS.
There are probably a thousand arguments as to why you should have a corner cabinet if you have a cornered kitchen. Sure, you will be utilizing the entire volume of the room, but nonetheless, we would still like to suggest that you skip the corner cabinet. In a corner cabinet, it is usually advised that you have a flywheel in order to be able to reach all the things at the back of the cabinet. It is a really nice thought, but we think that the mechanism takes up so much room that it would be better to just have normal pull-out drawers and leave the corner space empty.
Furthermore, we think it looks nicer without corner cabinets if you intend on following the lines of the drawers in the kitchen.
TRUST YOUR GUT INSTINCT.
It is your kitchen. These are your choices. Do not listen blindly to our arguments or any other know-it-alls. We do have a very large amount of experience when it comes to planning kitchens, but in the end, it is your home and your kitchen; so follow your own gut instinct. Your gut instinct is usually right, especially when it comes to kitchens.
DRAWING YOUR KITCHEN
You can book personalised help either online or in one of Ikea’s stores, or use Ikea's online planning tool. However, we recommend that you let Ikea’s staff help you. They know their stuff!
Ikea's kitchen planners will help you create a practical and workable layout based on your sketches. Make sure to also make a decision about the kitchen lighting under the wall cabinets and in the drawers, what furnishing you want for the drawers and also which white goods you wish to use.
WHITE GOODS
We recommend that you use white goods from Ikea's assortment. If you are interested in other brands we ask you to contact that supplier to make an order and have them confirm that their integrated products fit Ikea's frames and fronts. Remember the small details, an integrated oven might fit the frame - but if the front part, for example, stands out 7 mm from the doors it is not going to look or feel great.
ORDER FROM SUPERFRONT
There are two ways to go when ordering your Superfront products. A quicker, "do it yourself" alternative (A), and a slower alternative where you take help from our kitchen architect (B).
A. Visit Superfront.com and place your order yourself.
The simplest and quickest way is to go to Superfront.com and place the order yourself. Figure out how many fronts, drawer fronts, sides, plinths and excess pieces you will need in each size. Filler pieces are most easily made out of our 16 mm sides and fronts in a fitting format and cut to the exact measurements. Once you've placed your order, changes can not be made, so make sure to look through your order carefully.
B. With the help of our kitchen architect via mail.
We will gladly help you if you find it tricky to place the order yourself or if you are having troubles choosing. This could take a bit more time. Be prepared that it could take 1-2 weeks depending on the amount of customers we are helping at the moment. Our kitchen architect will help you choose patterns, colours, handles and legs in order for you to create a cohesive kitchen. If you already know how you would like the kitchen to look, that is fine too.
This service costs €85 including VAT. For this you will get:
- A design sketch of your kitchen. This also describes each individual products placement and will therefore work great as a basis for the carpenters that will be mounting your kitchen.
- Up to three colour samples.
- A clear quotation that describes each individual product.
- An account created in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
If you then place an order you will get the £65/€85 that you previously invested back. Read more about the Architect help here.
Superfront tip!
If you are just looking for a quote, this is easy to get by adding the products you wish to purchase to your shopping cart on the website.
ONCE THE ORDER HAS BEEN PLACED
Once the order has been placed it is not possible to make any changes, so make sure your order is accurate before you place it.
When ordering at superfront.com, you pay easily by card. In some countries payment by Klarna is also available. When ordering through Superfront's kitchen architect, advance payment applies.
ORDER FROM IKEA
When you know exactly what products you want from Superfront you place your order from Ikea, from their website or at one of their department stores. If you're a bit of a handyman it is possible to install the kitchen yourself. If you want someone else to do it, Ikea offers a number of qualified firms to do it for you. You can order the installation from Ikea at the same time as the kitchen frames. Choice of craftsmen can affect the finished result, so it is wise to choose someone with experience from installing Ikea's kitchens, it is often both better and cheaper. Whatever craftsmen you hire, make sure that they get to see the design sketch of your kitchen. It will help them during the installation. If you live in Stockholm we advise you to contact us so that we can recommend a local firm.
See our current delivery times.
You will receive an e-mail from us when the packages are ready to leave our joinery. The shipping company will also contact you before they come to drop off the goods.
We advise you to call and book eventual craftsmen after you have received the delivery e-mail from us.
IN CASE OF DELIVERY DAMAGES
If you receive damaged goods, make sure that this is noted by the driver upon delivery. Take pictures of the package and the damaged product and send this to: [email protected]. Freight claims have to be sent to Superfront within 7 days from delivery.
It is very important to us that you are very pleased with your Superfront kitchen, but also with the buyer experience as a whole. If you're displeased in any way we gladly accept any feedback.
If you want to, we would be very happy if you shared pictures of your new Superfront kitchen with us. E-mail the pictures to [email protected]. We are always interested in seeing the finished result and a lot of interior magazines contact us looking for new objects to photograph.
Privacy Policy
Version 2019-09-05
Superfront AB (”Company”, ”We” or ”Us”) Privacy Policy describes what data we collect, the purpose of the processing, how we look after your data, how you can control it and how to contact us regarding your data. This Privacy Policy applies when you use our Website (www.superfront.com), and services that are included in or on a website managed by the Company. With personal data we mean any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, such as (but not limited to) name, e-mail address, phone number, personal address and IP address.
Superfront AB is personally responsible in accordance with these terms and is responsible for processing according to current legislation. If you have any questions about this Privacy policy or your rights under it please contact:
Superfront AB, company number. 556911-0892, registered address Tegnérgatan 3, 111 40 Stockholm, Sweden, [email protected]
When do we collect your personal data?
We collect personal data about you when you provide such personal data directly to us by filling out a consent (for example placing an order or subscribe to our newsletter), when third parties such as our business partners or service providers provide us with personal data about you, or when personal data about you is automatically collected, this includes:
• When you access our website. Our website uses cookies, to find out more about the use of cookies, pixels and similar technologies and how you can manage them, please read our Cookie policy.
• When you purchase products from us in-store and online.
• When you contact us or we contact you to take part in surveys, competitions or promotions.
• When you contact our customer services team in store, online (chat, e-mail, social media or similar) or over the phone.
• When you subscribe to our newsletter.
• When you place an order or create a user account on the Website.
• When you engage with us on social media (by mentioning/tagging/ following us or by contacting us directly).
What personal data do we collect?
Beside any personal data that we collect described above, we also collect technical data, which may include the URL you are accessing the Website from, unique device ID, language, browser type, network and computer performance, information about which operation system you use, and location data.
Why do we need your personal data and how do we use it?
We collect your personal data to enhance and develop our Website to provide you with a better user experience and services. We also need your personal data to process your request or purchases from us and to be more useful to you by customizing offers, display of products and how we fulfill our obligations and commitments to you, this include:
• To handle the order, fulfillment and administration of your purchase.
• To fulfill Superfronts legal and compliance related obligations.
• To enable good customer service, like managing your requests or correcting incorrect order or customer information.
• To evaluate, develop and improve our services, products and systems through analyzing statistical data patterns and behaviour on our Website.
• To provide you with relevant recommendations, offers, and custom services based on what you and other people with similar behaviours have looked at and shown interest in, both of a general as well as a targeted nature.
• To create an account on our Website.
• To contact you via SMS, email or post about other offers, promotions or services that we believe may be of interest to you. Please note, this is only done when given consent and you may decline or opt-out from this promotion at any time.
• To take part in surveys and to measure customer satisfaction.
• To use your data to monitor the use of our website and ensure that our website is presented in the most effective and relevant manner for you and your device and setting default options for you (such as language and store location).
Who do we share your personal data with?
We can share information and personal data with other companies in order for us to provide our services to you. This includes payment providers, delivery companies and other carefully selected third parties, such as our customer database hosting provider, marketing agencies and advertising partners who assist us in providing you with a positive customer experience.
However, all handling of personal data always ensures high security and confidentiality. We will never sell any of your personal data to a third party. Whenever we share your personal data, we put safeguards in place which require these organizations to keep your data safe and to ensure that they do not use your personal data for their own marketing purposes.
The Company only collaborates with partners handling personal data within the EU/EEA or with companies that maintain the same high level of protection as in the EU/EEA by, for example, have joined the so-called Privacy Shield Agreement between the EU and the United States.
What are your rights and choices?
You have rights regarding your personal data and you are able to influence your information and what is saved. The Company will, on its own or the customer's initiative, rectify data that is found to be incorrect. You can also at any time request that your data be deleted or that its use is limited by contacting us (see ”How to contact us”).
You are also entitled to access any personal data we hold about you and request that we transfer that data to you.
If you believe that we do not respect your rights, please contact the Company or you can contact the Data Protection Authority in your country, please find the right one at
http://ec.europa.eu/justice/data-protection/...
You can at any time refrain from receiving marketing communications from us by updating your account settings in ”My Account” under ”Account Dashboard” by unsubscribing to our newsletter communication or directly in the newsletter that you received under ”Unsubscribe”. You are always welcome to contact our customer service to help you decline our communications.
You can, once a year, receive information about the personal data registered in a written form from Superfront AB by requesting it from our customer service [email protected].
How do we handle and protect your data?
You should always be able to feel safe when you provide your Personal Data to Superfront. We have therefore taken the necessary security measures to protect Your Personal Data against unauthorized access, modification, corruption of data and loss.
In accordance with current legislation and means that personal data are not retained for a longer period than necessary for the purpose described in this policy. The Company will store your personal data as long as you are a customer with us. For marketing purposes, information older than 3 years is not used. This implies that data will be erased when they are no longer relevant or necessary for analysis or direct marketing for the purposes for which they have been collected. Some information may be retained longer when required due to other legal requirements. However, all handling of personal data always ensures high security and confidentiality.
Changes to the Privacy policy
We may update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes we will let you know, but please regularly check this policy to ensure you are aware of the most updated version.
Miscellaneous
If the ownership of Superfront’s business changes, We may transfer your personal data to the new owners so they can continue proving you a user-friendly and a satisfying purchasing experience. The new owners will be obligated to honour the commitments we made to you in this Privacy Policy.
Please note, Superfront is unable to process your purchase order, or request to create an account on the Website if you do not provide us with the Personal Data mentioned in this policy.
How to contact us
This privacy policy applies from
Superfront AB, company number. 556911-0892, registered address Tegnérgatan 3, 111 40 Stockholm, Sweden, [email protected]
TERMS OF USE
Version 2019-09-05
These terms of Use (”Terms”) apply between You who create and use a user account (”You”) on www.superfont.com (the ”Website”) and SUPERFRONT AB (”Company”, ”We”, ”Us”) org. no. 556911-0892, address Tegnérgatan 3, 111 40 Stockholm, e-mail: [email protected].
1. GENERAL
1.1 Superfront provides user accounts on the Website where You who create and use such an account get an overview of Your orders, have Your delivery address and billing address saved and set whether you would like to receive Superfront’s newsletter or not [and take part of Superfront’s news and offers] (“The Service”).
1.2 In order to be eligible to create a user account on the website You must be 18 years of age. By agreeing to these terms, You confirm that you are at least 18 years.
1.3 By clicking [I agree to the user agreements], You hereby understand and agree to the terms and our Privacy Policy.
2. REGISTER USER ACCOUNT
2.1 You register a user account (the “User account”) by clicking [”New customer? Click here!”] on the Website, fill in name, e-mail address, choice of password and click [”Submit”]. You thereafter login to the Service with your registered e-mail address and chosen password.
2.2 The personal data that you provide Superfront will be processed in compliance with Superfront’s Privacy Policy, which you can read here.
3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
3.1 You understand and accept that all material on the Website, including but not limited to, intellectual property rights such as copyrights, design rights, trademarks, images, code and other similar rights fully belong to the Company, and may not be copied, modified, distributed or in any other way be disposed of by other than the Company. You understand that a disposal of such material in violation of these Terms, would harm the Company and You accept not to dispose of this material beyond what follows from these Terms, or with the prior written consent of the Company.
3.2 The Website and the Service are protected by intellectual property rights, included but not limited to, copyright of software. The Website and the Service, or parts thereof, may not be used, manipulated, extracted, copied, distributed or in any other way under any other circumstances than what follows from these Terms or with prior written consent by the Company.
3.3 It is allowed to copy images that have been made available on the Website, in order to show third parties Superfront’s products on paper or on another website. However, this is only allowed in combination with the origin www.superfront.com being stated, and information about that the image and the content of the image is protected by intellectual property rights belonging to the Company. It is not allowed to crop or in any other way rectify such an image. Regarding paper outputs, it is never allowed to print an image from the Website in more than 5 copies without prior written consent by the Company.
4. BREACH OF CONTRACT AND LIABILITY
4.1 The Company has the right at any time to cancel a User Account if the user violates these Terms, Superfront’s Privacy Policy or Terms and condition for sale, or otherwise uses the Service in a way that may cause the Company or third parties any harm.
4.2 You are liable for the use of the Service from Your user account and that this use is in compliance with applicable law.
4.3 You accept that You are liable for that all the information you provide when creating the User Account is up to date and accurate.
4.4 You accept that the e-mail address and the password You have chosen for the registration of Your user account on the Website, is personal information and that You are liable for them not to be distributed to third parties.
5. WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMER
5.1 The Company is not liable for any damages or any costs that are a consequence of typographical errors (typos) and outdated information presented on the Website and in the Service.
5.2 You understand and accept that the Service is provided ”as is” and ”as available”, without expressed or implied warranties of any kind, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
5.3 You acknowledge that the performance of the Service is dependent on, including but not limited to, the user’s available bandwidth and similar technical circumstances at the user’s end. The Company cannot be held accountable for whether the Service is temporarily unavailable or if any information or functionality does not work as expected or is presented as intended.
6. CHANGES TO THE TERMS
6.1 The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. If the Company would make changes to these Terms, we will inform You by publishing the changes here on the Website. If the changes are material, we will provide You additional, prominent notice as appropriate under the circumstances and in accordance with applicable law. The Company recommend that you keep yourself updated on the website regularly to be aware of any changes to the Terms.
7. FORCE MAJEURE
7.1 In event of war, strike, riot, cataclysm, significant increase of the prices at the world market, failure of electrical / telecommunications / data communications or other communications, as well as defects or delays in services from subcontractors or comparable events beyond the control of the Company due to circumstances stated herein, the Company will be able to apply themselves to force majeure. These circumstances shall then constitute grounds for freedom from liability and other sanctions, Superfront is then exempted from its obligations to fullfil these Terms. If this occurs, we will try to inform you.
8. MISCELLANEOUS
8.1 You may terminate Your account at any time. You terminate Your user account by sending us a written termination to [email protected] Your user account may also be deleted by inactivity after 36 months. More about how we treat your personal data can be found in our Privacy Policy.
8.2 The Company has the right to assign and transfer its rights and obligations, in part or in full, under these Terms. Furthermore, the Company has the right to subcontract the performances of their duties under these Terms.
8.3 If the ownerships of Superfront’s business changes, the Company may transfer your user account, information and personal data to such other legal entity so that they can continue to provide You the Service. This new legal entity that will hold Your user account after any changes to Superfront’s ownership will still have to honor the commitments the Company has made to You in these Terms.
8.4 These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Sweden. To the extent the law allows, Swedish courts have exclusive jurisdiction regarding disputes arising out of these Terms or your use of the website, with the exception of cases where the Company voluntarily choose to take legal action against a customer or user where it has residence.
8.5 Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms, or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof, shall be finally settled by Stockholm District Court to the extent the law allows.