New Kitchen - Who should I be considering?

Hoseman

My wife is doing the kitchen and wants to spend around 13k on doing most of it which includes units, appliances and fitting. We're getting someone independent to fit it.

What options should I considering for buying the units. My wife is thinking Ikea. Who and what else is out there that is worth thinking about?

kev25v6

We are using MLS for ours.

http://www.mlskitchensmanchester.co.uk/

newbutold

I purchsed my last kitchen from Howden and my previous one from Ikea. Both good but I'd recommend the Howden one over the Ikea one.

Watto30

Have you looked at diy kitchens? if you are anywhere near their showroom (Pontefract) it is well worth a visit, they have a row of units side by side to show the difference between them and others such as b&q, howdens, ikea etc I was quite impressed, compared to ikea they arrive fully constructed complete with doors, drawers & mechanisms fitted instead of flatpack plus 8mm back panel compared to 3mm for ikea and the doors are all bespoke drilled, just my 2 pence worth lol, good luck with new kitchen

Doozergirl

Ikea is below your budget. It definitely serves a purpose and I wouldn't buy a kitchen with a tight budget anywhere else but if you have a bit more, I would spend it on something with a rigid carcass.

leveller2911

kev25v6 wrote: »

We are using MLS for ours.

http://www.mlskitchensmanchester.co.uk/

Just had a look at their website and searched for cabinets,worktops,doors etc and they don't have any according to their website. Its a very basic website that only seems to sell appliances and taps..

Chanes

We've used B&Q for two kitchens both very nicely fitted, both delivered, installed and finished on time.

hellywelly1

I would highly recommend DIY kitchens,

teddysmum

I'm using a small local company, but providing my own oven, hob, extractor, sink, dishwasher etc. This company are very reasonably priced (no huge fancy showroom costs; they have moved to smaller premises) and encourage you to go along to the competition and compare the quality of their units, which are made to measure and not limited by DIY outlet sizes. (A special item pointed out for checking was the finishing of edges on internal shelving)

Hoseman

Thanks everyone and I have passed the feedback to my wife. :-)

teddysmum, are you in London by any chance? If yes can you tell me who you are using?

phoebe1989seb

Bit late to the party, but we bought our cabinets from Handmade Kitchens of Christchurch. Currently in the process of fitting them and are very happy with the quality