April 6, 2026

Kitchen Door Styles Explained: Shaker, Slab and Handleless — Which Is Right for You?

Choosing a kitchen door style is one of those decisions that sounds straightforward until you actually sit down and try to make it. Then suddenly there are …

 
April 5, 2026

The Truth About Kitchen Worktops: Materials, Durability, and What You Should Actually Pay

Let me start by saying something that might upset a few high street kitchen salesmen — you don’t always need to spend £3,000 on a worktop for …

 
April 2, 2026

The Showroom Tax: Why You’re Paying Too Much for Your New Kitchen

If you’ve been shopping around for a new kitchen lately, you’ve probably noticed something. The prices are absolutely mental. You walk into a glossy high street showroom, …

 
April 2, 2026

Kitchen Fitters in Greater Manchester: How to Find a Good One (And What to Avoid)

I’ve been in the kitchen trade for over 20 years, supplying kitchens across Greater Manchester, Oldham, Stockport, and beyond. In that time, I’ve seen some incredible kitchen …

 
March 30, 2026

Supply-Only Kitchens: What They Are, What They Cost, and Whether They’re Right for You

There’s a term that gets thrown around a lot in the kitchen industry — “supply only” — and I’ve noticed it confuses people. Some homeowners think it …

 
March 30, 2026

The Showroom Tax: Why You’re Paying More Than You Should for Your Kitchen

I want to tell you about something I call the showroom tax. It’s not a real tax. Nobody’s going to send you a bill for it. But …

 
March 26, 2026

Bespoke Kitchen Units vs Standard Sizes: What’s the Difference and Which Is Right for You?

Should you buy bespoke made-to-order kitchen units or standard sizes? Steve at SJB Trade Kitchens explains the real differences — construction quality, fit, Blum hardware, and why made-to-order costs less than you think.

 
March 23, 2026

New Build Kitchens: What Developers and Builders Need to Know

If you’re a developer or builder sourcing kitchens for a new build, you already know the basics. You need something that looks good, fits the room, arrives …

 
March 19, 2026

SJB vs Howdens: What’s the Real Difference?

Let me start by saying something that might sound strange coming from a trade kitchen supplier: Howdens isn’t bad. Their kitchens are decent. Their depots are convenient. …

 
March 16, 2026

How Much Does a New Kitchen Cost in the UK? (A Straight-Talking Guide)

Wondering how much a new kitchen costs in the UK? Steve at SJB Trade Kitchens breaks down the real numbers — supply-only costs, fitting, worktops, and total renovation budgets — and explains where trade prices make a genuine difference versus the big showrooms.