New kitchens comparison - opinions please

BB1984

Hi there,
I'm about to move into my new house, and need a new kitchen asap!

I've seen units I like at the following stores:

Focus
B&Q
Homebase
Howens
MFI
Wickes
Ikea

I'd be interested to hear peoples' opinions on the above's value for money, price generally, quality, longevity, customer service, ease of fitting etc.

Thanks

BB

Incapuppy

I recently had the same question and a bit of time looking through this forum provided plenty of useful information.

wallbash

Last kitchen I installed was from ......MFI
Only had one small problem, ( damaged infil corner piece)
No problem , they sent one by courier within 48 hours.

I would use them again.

There will now be a flood of angry mfi customers with their tales.
but can only post my experiences.

Can see the advantage of places like BQ . go there pick the stuff, when you need it .
off the shelf.

oggy1511_2

Hi We have just had a black gloss kitchen fitted from wickes and we cant fault them whatsoever very much recommended
Oggy

Phirefly

oggy1511 wrote: »

black gloss kitchen

Hi, Mr Phirefly's keen on going with black gloss, I like it but I'm hesitant as while we're going to be here for the short-to-mid term, I'm doing up the house partially with a view to it being universally appealing for when we eventually come to sell. I'm concerned that black gloss might be offputting for some as its such a statement, what made you (and any others) choose that option?

richardw

Perhaps find a recommendation for an installer that can install a Howdens kitchen, also visit John Lewis for ideas.

DWTB

From your list, go for Wickes but make sure you get the stuff that's guaranteed for 5 years or more. The other stuff isn't great.

Ionkontrol

Try:

http://www.supplyonlykitchen.co.uk/
http://www.nationalkitchens.co.uk/
http://www.withknobson.co.uk/

You will get a much better quality kitchen than any of the ones you have mentioned.

jopsey

I love my Ikea kitchen it is fab quality for price

ginvzt

Why don't you put a poll on this? It will be difficult to see how many people recommend each supplier as there are varied experiences on all of them, I suppose. My friends just got an IKEA kitchen and it looks fantastic. Other than that I don't know anyone else with the experience of changing kitchen.

BB1984

Thanks very much for all the opinions. I'm getting the Howden's man round on Friday, then I'll take my quote round to other places and see how they compare price-wise.

Decided not to go with Ikea or Focus as they're both too far away from my house, in the event that there are bits missing, etc.

Also went to Trade Depot at the weekend, was very impressed with the quality of their kitchens on show - plus they SAY they'll beat any quote.....