New kitchen planning

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Queenofheart · 20/01/2026 09:38

Hi all

We’re about to redo our kitchen and have a B&Q planning appointment this weekend.

However, I keep seeing ads for other companies all claiming 50% off/cheapest prices ever etc🙄 Before I start approaching a few of them for plans and quotes, I wondered if anyone’s used a kitchen planner they’d genuinely recommend who didn't charge the earth.

I'm looking for decent value rather than luxury, and preferably without aggressive sales tactics, can anyone recommend? Thanks

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JanuaryJasmine · 05/02/2026 15:14

Roastbeefandyorkshires · 05/02/2026 13:30

Having a DIY kitchen delivered this week so I’m hoping it lives up to its reputation. Their customer service is great if you have any problems or questions.

Ooh exciting! Which style & colour did you choose?

JanuaryJasmine · 05/02/2026 15:18

Littlestofthemall · 05/02/2026 12:37

Another vote for DIY kitchens. We designed our kitchen ourselves, and although we attended a Magnet appointment, they didn't come up with any other ideas and were more expensive. Tried a Howdens fitter, who was more expensive as well. Went to Oxford to have a look at the DIY showroom. Our independent kitchen fitter was fab and we got a massive dream kitchen including lots of drawers, which we could have never afforded with Howdens or Magnet. Loved playing on their design tool too!

Which design & colour did you choose?

yeah their cabinets are great quality & arriving assembled saves on fitter time (&£££)

EnchantedDaytime · 05/02/2026 15:19

JanuaryJasmine · 05/02/2026 15:10

So a couple of people didn't have a horrible experience, it does not outweigh the thousands who did. Feel free to read the many threads here or on other platforms.The issues are mainly with supply but they are also known for things like putting a drawer set where there's something like a gas meter.

DIY are a superior quality cabinet, but as long as you are happy with yours 💁🏻‍♀️

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I suspect it's more than a couple of people or they'd have gone out of business. We had a good experience and I'm happy to recommend Wren as a designer and supplier as a result. Can't comment on their fitting as we used our own team.

Roastbeefandyorkshires · 05/02/2026 15:44

Luca Reed Green cabinets with quartz surfaces

JanuaryJasmine · 05/02/2026 15:50

Roastbeefandyorkshires · 05/02/2026 15:44

Luca Reed Green cabinets with quartz surfaces

Nice!

I have a sample of the Reed, I like it, but it's not great either the light in my kitchen. The sage is too bright green for what I want.

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