Kitchen Fitting

Retrofit slimline integrated dishwasher to 500mm gap

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 4.04 PM

Hi I would like to add a dishwasher to a kitchen which doesn't already have one. Unfortunately the design of the kitchen means there's only one place that it will fit. I've measured the existing cabinet / door, which is 500mm wide, with a standard slimline dishwasher 450mm. I assume I'd need to remove the existing cabinet and then pack it out so that the dishwasher fits snugly in the gap. I think an integrated one would be the better option as the packing might look naff The kitchen isn't particularly old (about 15 years), and is light natural wood coloured. I can't find matching replacement doors so it looks like I'll need to reuse the existing cupboard door. The handle is on the left hand side but I have a spare which I could put on the right, rather than moving the handle to the center and leaving holes There's sufficient plumbing outlets so not a worry. I think there's an electric outlet but will get another added if not Is there anything else I need to consider? And has anyone else done something similar like this? I'll probably get a fitter to do it for me, but want to make sure it's actually doable before committing to anything Thanks in advance