GREENHILLS-BASED QK Kitchens (01-450 0776) has two ex-showroom Valcucine kitchens reduced to clear. The Arimatica Vitrium is a sleek design with red gloss doors, toughened glass countertops and an oak-finish breakfast bar.

Its recommended retail price is €35,000 but it is for sale for €25,998, a reduction of 34 per cent. This offer includes appliances worth over €5,000; double pyrolitic self-cleaning ovens, a mirror-finish gas hob, a dishwasher and integrated fridge freezer, all by Smeg, and a Valcucine extractor. The contemporary Arimatica Juglans has stone or Cristalite countertops and normally retails at €28,000. It is being sold for €20,293. This offer includes appliances worth €5,800 – Neff fully integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher and a five-ring gas hob, a Miele multi-function oven and an Elica extractor.