We are pondering the same q. Many people here use DIY kitchens here but you need to have your own fitter/painter and be confident in designing and measuring. I don’t know if I can take the stress of it! Where I live it’s hard to get fitters and my builder says that most builders aren’t good at fitting kitchens (full marks for honesty!) so I’d rather a single company to manage the whole thing.
I considered Tom Howley but heard they’re £££. Would anyone here share their quote and size of kitchen?
I’ve had a £££ quote from John Lewis of Hungerford but when I’ve thought about their excellent design, they’ve got the dimensions all wrong but they don’t give you a copy until you commit. It sounds like I’d be in for a surprise forced redesign once committed. The doors are a veneer too, not wood.
Devol did a much less fancy 2D initial design which we got to keep but it actually would fit unlike JL of H! It was also cheaper although still ££ - the fitting is expensive if you use theirs. Wood doors which felt substantial.
I looked at a local guy who had the same price as Devol for wood doors and dovetail wood drawers.
John Lewis - Longest lead items but good value. Again a veneer type door or if you upgrade, a wood frame with a veneer centrepiece. The drawers are metal though so you don’t get the dovetail finish.
I haven’t explored Howdens etc as they have the same metal type drawers as JL, Ikea etc. They look good though and they’re good value for money.
How big is your kitchen or run of cabinets?