Thanks, it’s not so much mould as it is a bad smell.
I have mould allergies but I haven’t been getting any respiratory symptoms.
I agree though I don’t know what I’m doing so that’s why I come on here for advice.
Now I regret the cabinets & will have to figure something out.
The Kaboodle kitchens cost a lot more than the Ikea ones.
Now I think the Ikea one was a waste of time.
The $2000 did include the $500 hood range.
I’ve found the cabinet maker rude and I’m disappointed now as I was so excited to get this done.
It’s just hard for me to organise anything as I work a rotating night shift / day shift roster which is always changing along & I have insomnia.
Going forward what recommendations would you have?
Just pay the extra and buy a Kaboodle?
I’m going to ask the cabinet installer if he can change the panels to matte (might be easy) he was a very rude made though and I’m not going to hire people off Gumtree any more.
He demanded all the money up front when he hasn’t even put in the range hood which js not available in Ikea yet.
He messed me around saying the cabinets would be delivered on two days when they weren’t without so much as letting me know, don’t wait around they won’t be there today.
He ended up dropping the cabinets over the day before install.

I will pay the extra and get it done properly next time to save the stress and so I won’t feel bad communicating my concerns to him.

While I’m on the topic with people who are aware of my situation, what colours would you all recommend on the bottom cabinets.

Honestly the colours in the house feel a little cold and I wouldn’t mind a beige but I also want something that will be timeless and not look very “2021” in 30 years.

I like white, but I also like the two toned kitchen. I do find I focus better and feel so much more relaxed in spaces that are generally monochromatic.

I’m not sure whether to go for a dark grey, taupe grey, beige, black or a white colour.

I think I will go for no handles as I can add them later on.

I’m not sure whether to just use Ikea Metod to match the above cabinets, or if I should use Kaboodle or a local cabinet maker that is a similar price to Ikea who sources cabinets from China at an affordable price which look just like the Ikea cabinets.

Also if I am to have brand new cabinets on the bottom installed I will need to choose a new bench top and I have no idea what colour to pick - I am figuring a light colour would be best? Or a dark grey? As I said I don’t like too many different colours and tones in the one space.

Here is a good example of what you are describing. This is a kaboodle kitchen. Work out what carcasses (internal cabinets) can be saved, and look into replacing water damaged cabinets, cabinet doors, and bench top, which might be able to be saved as well. OR Save up your money, and get the entire kitchen done. As mentioned on another post. Don’t get ikea unless you are going to replace entire kitchen, because the cabinets are not standard Australian sizes.

https://www.kaboodle.com.au/design-blog/bring-your-dream-kitchen-to-life-today

Do not spend anymore money on your kitchen, in its present state.

Okay thank you :)

To which?

I think I see, the answer you liked. Yeah, good advice but for your situation previous reply is sensible.