On 7/7/2017 at 4:13 PM, lightningbolt said:

the PAX systems are solid, but the weak link is the backing which is quite flimsy. can vouch for the kallax shelves, but this time round i went for a newer range Eket. apparently this has a backing so is structurally even stronger than the kallax. its pricier too, but extremely customisable and aesthetically nicer. i believe you went for the butcher block countertop right? care to share your feedback on them in terms of maintenance and durability?

Oh I didn't go for the wooden butcher block countertop (sorry I realise that all my photos have suddenly disappeared, will be working on getting them up again), I actually got a laminate worktop (IKEA Saljan in wood effect) so it looks like a butcher block but none of the issues with actual wood (cannot let water stand etc). So far I have had zero problems with the laminate worktop and I do stuff like leave water puddles around the sink area and put super hot and super cold stuff on it and drop curry on it and it looks new still.

I've got a similar EM in the west too ! Can I ask what did you do with the washroom in the kitchen ? My ID said cant put a WC inside as there is no piping for that.