PWS Aalborg micro-Shaker kitchen — Fawn and Truffle
November 12, 2026

How to compare two kitchen quotes fairly

Two kitchen quotes can look very different while describing almost the same room—or very similar while leaving important work out. Use this practical checklist to compare the scope, specification and responsibilities fairly.

PWS Aalborg micro-Shaker kitchen — Fawn and Truffle
November 10, 2026

How to choose colours for a painted timber kitchen

Steve's practical guide to choosing a painted timber kitchen colour that works with your daylight, floor, worktop and the way you want the room to feel.

 
October 22, 2026

Howdens Kitchen Prices: What Your Quote Should Include

Short answer: Howdens does not operate with one universal public retail kitchen price list. It uses confidential trade pricing, and the final supply-and-installation price is agreed with …

 
October 22, 2026

Are Wren Kitchens Good Quality? What to Check Before You Buy

Short answer: Wren kitchens can be a good-quality option, but the answer depends on the exact collection, specification and installation route—not the brand name or headline offer …

 
October 22, 2026

Are Magnet Kitchens Any Good? A Buyer’s Checklist

Short answer: Magnet kitchens can be a good option for buyers who value a guided design process and want a choice between Magnet installation and using their …

 
October 22, 2026

Are Wickes Kitchens Any Good? A Buyer’s Checklist

Short answer: Wickes kitchens can be a good fit, particularly where the chosen range, design support and buying route suit the project. The more useful question is …

 
October 22, 2026

Wren Kitchen Cost: What Affects the Price? (2026)

Short answer: there is no single useful “Wren kitchen cost” because the total depends on the exact kitchen you choose and what is included in the …

 
May 21, 2026

Kitchen Flooring Guide: Tiles, LVT, or Laminate? A Trade Supplier’s Honest Answer

Let me start by saying something that might upset a few interior designers: you do not need to spend £150 a square metre on Italian porcelain to …

 
May 18, 2026

Kitchen Lighting Guide: The Three Layers Every New Kitchen Needs

Let me start by saying something that might upset a few high street kitchen designers: if your kitchen supplier hasn’t asked you about lighting before they take …

 
May 14, 2026

Kitchen Splashbacks: Tiles, Glass, or Acrylic? A Trade Supplier’s Honest Guide

Let me start by saying something that might upset a few traditionalists — the era of the tiny 100mm tile upstand is over. When you are investing …