UK Kitchen Review - Price, Quality, Fitting & Design

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NEW 2023 KITCHEN COMPARISON VIDEO NOW LIVE - • 2024 UK Kitchen Compar...
I have spent the last 6 months reviewing the UK's top 10 kitchen brands. Myself, along with my 3 kitchen installers and carpenters have helped me to provide you all with an in depth review of everything you need to know when deciding which brand you choose.
Please see below for the timings of each brand so you can skip any you may not wish to view! Please subscribe to my channel and feel free to email me for any enquiries or advice (I am happy to help for free) to [e-mail] -
B&Q - £4101 - 7 mins 22 - MY SCORE 3/10
Benchmarx - £4252 - 10 mins 7 - MY SCORE 5/10
DIY Kitchens - £3605 - 15 mins 25 - MY SCORE 9/10
Homebase - £2078 - 24 mins 56 - MY SCORE 4/10
Howdens - £3988 - 29 mins 34 - MY SCORE 6/10
IKEA - £2795 - 34 mins 49 - MY SCORE 7/10
John Lewis - £7600 - 41 mins 28 - MY SCORE 7/10
Magnet - £4774 - 47 mins 04 - MY SCORE 8/10
Wickes - £4752 - 52 mins 22 - MY SCORE 6/10
Wren - £5800 - 55 mins 07 - MY SCORE 7/10
THE RESULTS - 57 MINS 22

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

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[@afnankhokhar5578]

Wow, I can't believe the amount of effort that would have gone into making this video. Thank you so much - it's so informative. My dad is in the property renovation business and he always buys his kitchens from IKEA and it takes him a week to fit them. I might suggest DIY kitchens to him seeing as their come put together

[@ijlal]

So far the best video I have seen for 2020 well done.. Please do a similar video for bathroom.

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Akbar Khan Thanks! It’s on the list when I have time!

[@ijlal]

Mate... any update on the bathroom comparison... ?

[@baijuthomas3716]

@@NicksHomeRenovations looking fwd to the bathroom sometime

[@keithstacey637]

Spot on Video, I'm a Kitchen fitter based in Kent and I agree with your reviews of the different Kitchen brands and their showrooms, I fitted most of the Brands you reviewed apart from John Lewis. I'm going to tell my customers to watch this before they think about ordering their new kitchens .....cheers

[@lazycarper7925]

which would you go for yourself or for a family member, not customer

[@mayhemofdarknessvideos2281]

How much do you charge to fit a kitchen

[@thebigeasy87]

Hmmm I'm watching this video and from Kent.... Don't suppose you've got a website or contact you wouldn't mind sharing

[@matthewfieldhouse101]

03:10 - The kitchen design being tested 07:24 - B&Q 10:09 - Benchmarx 15:27 - DIY Kitchens 24:58 - Homebase 29:36 - Howdens 34:51 - IKEA 41:30 - John Lewis 47:06 - Magnet 52:24 - Wickes 55:09 - Wren 57:24 - Final results

[@peterbarratt5312]

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[@Jenthesaint]

Nick should pin this comment.

[@sudeshpalkaur770]

John Lewis kitchen

[@jenniferingram1535]

Great video, very informative, especially for people who have no idea where to start and what to be looking for. Thank you for the effort you put in to make this content 🙌 x

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Thanks Jennifer 👍

[@sameenakhankhara8512]

Great help, this will be the first time im getting a new kitchen, so much out there in terms of kitchens and definitely dont want to pay too much if it's not worth the extra money. It would be great in terms of the showrooms giving a price list for Individual unit costs of units so you have a rough idea in order to chop and change units according to your budget.

[@KL-nw9mi]

This video is amazing so much effort went in. Very useful and much appreciated

[@floatybyboaty]

DIY Kitchens now have CAD software with online help. I designed my kitchen and sent it off for pricing and they come back with any alterations I had to make. Had a mini break in York so pencilled in a visit to their showroom in South Kirkby. Definitely worth every penny. Ordered some samples which came very quickly and as a added bonus they gave me a 10% discount for being a key worker. Highly recommended

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Wow that’s excellent! Thanks for the comment

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

And for being a key worker!!

[@manjitmarwaha8035]

Good old boy! Thank you for putting in the time and effort. 😁👌

[@joeg7537]

I just got my kitchen from Wren, seems like I had a very different experience: I received several beautiful CAD renders and even their new virtual reality experience. Really impressed. I went for their Infinity range which is still fully built but comes the standard 450mm drawers and 18mm thick doors, was surprised as it even came out cheaper than Howdens and Benchmarx quotes after their discounts. Definitely recommended.

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Joe G I liked Wren, they have excellent features that others didn’t and are well made. But they are more expensive than others. Otherwise can’t really fault them

[@jonhandle]

Wren kitchens are overpriced Howdens is best in my opinion

[@sameenakhankhara8512]

I'm waiting on a design from wren, I dont like the fact that the assistant suggests that I leave the layout to him without asking about what I really want and where I want it. He said the handlesless was the best selling and Matt finish on the infinity range but I sort of like the gloss better. Any ther tips on buying from wren, like can you haggle on the price or is it fixed. Any help would be usefull

[@sameenakhankhara8512]

Has anyone got any experience on after care if they find any faults later on, in terms of if they are willing to replace damaged parts or if they show reluctance to solve problems.

[@ian3343]

Really informative video Nick, thank you. Very clear, honest and not rushed. A good overview that will help a lot when purchasing my new kitchen to replace my one from 1996! Keep up the good work.

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Ian Thanks Ian 👍 - good luck

[@Himoutdoors]

Thanks for that Nick. Things may have moved on a bit since you did this, but it’s really useful to hear a builder’s view of the market. We’re currently dealing with a ridiculous Howdens price and trying to negotiate our 75% off, I’m a patient man, but it’s starting to grate, and we may just go elsewhere. I’m impressed with Wren, they are very customer focussed, they also do 0% over 5 years which is a great sell. Will definitely check out DIY kitchens, and Magnet, can’t do flat pack I’m afraid so IKEA, wickes are out. Thanks again!

[@cece2086]

This is better than anything Which could produce, please more. Thank you

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Cece Ohh Thank you! Glad it is of some use!

[@Smithb83]

Thanks Nick this is a really helpful, in depth video. Appreciate the effort it must have taken to compile the info 👍

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Thank you

[@paulstevenson8979]

DIY kitchens DO have a online kitchen cad design tool which is really useful and they check you’re order to make sure it fits, ive used it for my own kitchen

[@tilerman]

Im actually trying to get my head round the design tool as we speak!

[@paulstevenson8979]

Busyboy 42 it's easy to work out. Just need a quick ish pc to operate. I had about 10 plans saved

[@tilerman]

@@paulstevenson8979 Hi Paul. It took me about an hour to get my head around the menu but in the end managed to do it and plan my kitchen. All in all about 4 hours.Quite pleased with myself actually! Sent plan to DIY kitchen for their approval and just waiting for a reply. Thanks.

[@lisacowan8571]

DIY kitchens actually have a planner you can use to design your kitchen and then it will generate a shopping list. You can also submit it to be checked by their designers and they will mention anything they think maybe a problem or could be improved.

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

👍👍👍

[@InattentiveADHB]

Have you tried using it, Lis? It’s very difficult.

[@miriameagle1638]

So incredibly helpful! Embarking on a full refurb and have been getting headaches from the choices available - you really helped narrow it down for me! Thank you!

[@georgeplunkett3085]

Very clear and honest , i found wrens to be very high pressure sales technique, And under press to pay deposit as kept being in formed we know best and would be an idiot not to pay.

[@LoStDaRkAnGeL]

This is such an incredibly helpful video- thanks Nick! Was thinking of going with DIY kitchens and this has cemented the deal. Thank you for the effort in pulling this together!

[@robertchidley7692]

Nick - firstly a big thank you for time and effort in doing this and sharing your views etc. Having also done a few renovations/refurbishments etc I concur with most of yours and your fitters comments. However.....I am not sure how balanced it is to compare flat packed with ready built? With some of course it is not an option but other suppliers do offer both flat packed and ready built options and it would have been nice to see like for like in these, although I think only DIY are shown as having 22mm carcasses? If I may add my 'twopenneth'....For those employing a fitter or allocating time to the new kitchen fitout the build up factor for flat pack (even if it all is there and goes together well) can add quite a few hours overall and therefore has a cost to be factored in.

[@rowenathursby2389]

Excellent work - we're about to embark on a new kitchen and this has really helped set our minds at rest about Magnet and Wren. I have seen some nightmare stories about Wren but I'm hoping they are the exception to the rule, especially if you go for the Infinity Plus range as you have done here.

[@paulchapman7027]

Take a better look they are far from exceptions and did you miss the fact very expensive or turn a blind eye to that bit. Had a quote from Magnet 6k more expensive than DIY. |When told them going to DIT said we could of matched the price. To late had your chance and tried to take me for a mug.

[@robertt4176]

We had an IKEA fitted 7 years ago .. we were told by a builder that IKEA kitchens are fantastic. We were very pleased we used the kitchen planner then someone from IKEA came to double check before installation. I would throughly recommend IKEA

[@honeysett2]

Loved this video! Please could you do a similar video for bathrooms!

[@Zoeyw1]

Best video ever, thank you for creating this comparison kitchen video for us brits, my dream kit when be from Howdens but it could be ikea , much appreciated and I’ve subscribed 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@InattentiveADHB]

Absolutely brilliant video Nick. Well done mate 👍🏻

[@steveedwards1551]

This has been so helpful to me. Thank you very much!

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Thanks Steve 👍

[@AlanCairns-z3s]

Brilliant. So helpful - thanks a million

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

This is the latest one - 2024 UK Kitchen Comparison - Wren, DIY Kitchens, Howdens, Magnet & Wickes Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/epyxnpuvequLa7c

[@sandiagatha1288]

Great video, as a novice, you have provided a lot of value information. Thank you for uploading and sharing. :)

[@amrix1]

Great vid Nick, this has been most helpful as I’m in the process of purchasing a kitchen...really opened my eyes and given me much needed knowledge...👍

[@njscorney]

Very useful - thank you. For me the two things that really matter are price and durability. Poor showrooms and service don't matter a jot to me once the things installed.

[@Glennjamin87]

Appreciate the effort you put into this video, really useful!

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mikiex]

Great video, really good overview of the current state of kitchens you can buy in the UK. Thank you.

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

mikiex Thanks Mikie!

[@chithru2111]

Very thorough, informative and unbiased video. Helped me to decide which direction I shout head at a time when I was trying to decide between B&Q, Hawdens and Benchmark.

[@TurboShandy98754]

As usual Nick, fantastic video. I'm looking forward to using you in in future to pm my buy to sell projects in Surrey Kent and London. Keep it up! 😄

[@yoyoyowag1]

This is brilliant About to undertake my second renovation and il be using this to help inform my decision. Please do another for bathrooms . Great work

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

James .Morrissey Thanks! Good luck with the renovation

[@adamsullivan8923]

Very helpful video, thank you for making the time to record and share this

[@Mark.Cleworth]

Great in depth review. Thank you Nick for taking the time to make the video. It’s a big step ordering a new kitchen and I feel your post has made me more aware of some things I had not considered. I was learning towards a Wren kitchen and I’m pleased about what you said about Wren. 22mm carcasses will be better too.

[@chantalkamallecr]

Brilliant video! Im so happy I came across as its help me out loads!! Thank you 😊

[@mee5ful]

I have worked in w few of these companies and will always recommend IKEA. The drawer mechanism are good and quality hinges. Better than some others I would mention. For the price it is much better than most others.

[@turhandereli737]

how do you work out the lack of service void? Thank you.

[@joline2730]

Mee5ful: I too have always used IKEA, Nick's comment about them being difficult and time-consuming to make and fit is a little unfair. It rather depends how many times you have done them - the more you do them the quicker and easier they are. I especially like the fact that with IKEA you can specify each and every piece you want - for example I only ever have one shelf in all cupboards, and I always have the wall unit size of shelf for the base units. This enables you to see what is on the lower shelf, and more importantly to actually reach items at the rear of the lower shelf. Extremely good value, never had an issue with quality. But the main thing is: the price is right !!

[@yacine6708]

Thank you so much for the video just buying my first house and IKEA was the only place i was going to visit but now I am open to DIY kitchens.

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Thanks Yacine, good luck with the renovation!

[@mecano1us]

Great video, unfortunately the final comparison chart is completely obscured with play next and subscribe overlays. No frame is free to see the chart in its entirety.

[@joline2730]

Yes, this was very annoying . . .

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Thank you for pointing this out! I have now removed the end screen so should be fine! Sorry for the inconvenience

[@joline2730]

@@NicksHomeRenovations Thanks Nick - appreciated. Will be looking at your other vids too. Stay well.

[@CuriouslyInquisitive]

Superb analysis, thank you!

[@kerryhammond7998]

Excellent video. Such a huge help to us in trying to decide between all the kitchen brands. Thank you.

[@Deen_WestYorkshire]

Great video and fabulous commentary throughout

[@sameenakhankhara3460]

Thanks for all the brand comparison, really handy information. Do you know which company has the 22 mm carcasses as i thought most carcasses are a standard 18mm?

[@comeonman7423]

Awesome video, thanks for all the help and advice, liked and subscribed ✅

[@johndavies8355]

Very helpful as we are trying to move into our first house next week 😀

[@SPrincessbeneficialknowledge]

How do we get in touch with you to install my kitchen?

[@lobeatsendo8097]

This is so helpful Nick! Thanks for the video!

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

😊

[@SoundKing]

Do any companies do free 3D kitchen planning consultation which you do not have to commit to buying from them where you can also take the plan with you?

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Hmm no not take the plan with you as you could just copy it. But they all do free planning

[@SoundKing]

​@@NicksHomeRenovationsThank you it's very courteous of you to reply to questions. It's shows good character and work ethic. It's much appreciated

[@liliyast5951]

excellent video and comparision, made me change my mind on some things. Wondering if you tried IKEA units with Custom Fronts or Plykea doors, comes more expensive but wondering if it worth it!

[@doloreslipper6897]

Great video, con is I cannot read the small print results at the end, am I doing something wrong?

[@natalieconstable7090]

excellent video for complete newbies, thank you!

[@johndory2236]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@LocostR1]

​@Nick Morris Great video and DIY Kitchens are top of our list when we move into our new home hopefully in the next month or two. One question though as although some of their doors are certainly 22mm thick, the carcasses are listed as being 18mm chipboard according to the specs? If they're well made then I don't see that as an issue but is that correct or is there an option I've not seen that allows you to spec 22mm carcasses?

[@rmanzo]

Great video Nick and very helpful

[@taggthis]

Why do people talk negatively about ikea so much. Builders for some reason have some thing against them. Thank you for the non biased view and great video.

[@pt17171]

Because you can install them yourself and you don't need to pay them £3000.

[@topgazza]

Impressive job Nick

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Thank you. One for 2023 is coming soon!

[@LondonStuff.]

How are finding DIY kitchens vs Howdens? Prices seems to be the same for my chosen kitchen. It feels howdens might have an edge if the order is incorrect as you can go back and return stuff (I hope?)

[@TomWakeford]

Thanks for doing this - really helpful!

[@cabbiestales]

Thank you so much, mate!

[@AS-jm9uk]

Thank you. Found this helpful 👍🌷

[@matteomurino9052]

Hi Nick. Thanks for making the video, very useful content. Im a self employed kitchen fitter in London and looking for extra work, where and what would you recommend me to do? Thanks in advance

[@adisayin6475]

What is the best approach for novice to buy DIY kitchen? No CAD design help and one may miss parts. Any tips Nick?

[@HimanshuvMaheshwari]

hey nick, amazing video is this the total price ( products+ installments) or only the products price?

[@nathanjackson717]

Fantastic video! Thanks for the help

[@agentabs16]

This is brilliant! Thank you so much for all your hard work and information! I’ve learnt so much. I’m just buying my first home and will definitely use your advice when doing the kitchen.

[@JTKhopefuls]

Hi Nick ,can you something similar for bathrooms please 😊

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Working on it 👍

[@joeoutdoors2299]

Worth mentioning in pros that Howdens are glued and dowelled construction and with a much heavier duty foot but totally agree the business model is outdated, even as a professional who has dozens of kitchens off them every year my prices on the same item vary. Benchmarx have a 735mm high standard door which isn't compatible with hardly any dishwashers including the ones they sell! (the bottom of the door fouls the machine on opening) also their standard towers are around 100mm taller than standard which in turns puts your wall units 100mm higher than the competitors, in other words to high! thanks for the video :)

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Wow great tips and knowledge, thank you for sharing I’m sure people will find this very useful! Thanks

[@joeoutdoors2299]

@@NicksHomeRenovations Also Benchmarx and Wickes are the same kitchen, made by Gower.

[@no-oneman.4140]

Really found this useful. I live in Kent and am bemused trying to get a reliable fitter. They must all be busy . Nick - I'm an average diyer , I have the time to have ago at this, is it viable ( replacing like for like, nothing fancy ) how much longer , on average, would it take to fit a kitchen , flat packed v ready to go ? If not what advice would you give to find a good fitter, I'm in the ME12 area. Many thanks.

[@thetrevcom]

Great Video, currently looking at kitchens and getting quotes so seeing this has helped, did you find Benchmark and wickes the same doors and cabinets just benchmark had pre assemlbed them? any reason you did not go for the Infinity range and wren instead of the plus range? the main gripe I have with all these comanies is getting an itimised quote is very hard before you place the order, I would like to see what I am paying for, Wickes refused to give me anything not even a printout design to go away and look over,

[@annaitch7988]

Excellent video Nick. have you got one on bathrooms?

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Annie Aitch No but I am planning on doing one on bathrooms eventually but waiting for the right project! Thank you

[@spencerwilton5831]

I would never buy anything from a salesman / company who give ridiculous discounts off massively over inflated prices in the pretence that they are giving me a fantastic deal. It's a blatant con, and if they think I'm stupid enough to fall for it they don't deserve my business! I had a similar experience with Everest when I asked them to quote for double glazing. He tried to convince me that I should be looking to spend ten percent of the value of my home on windows as a benchmark. I live in a three bed period property in south London, so you can imagine the cost was ridiculous. I asked him if he would do a similar house in the north, worth £100,000 for ten percent of its value, and he floundered and tried to make excuses why his stupid rule didn't apply in that instance. Needless to say I kicked him out.

[@VanirCreations]

id love to get a kitchen with wren they seem to have a best quality for our price range and gave us a good quote, ive just heard to many nightmare reviews about them they sound like cowboys

[@InattentiveADHB]

You don’t become a billion pound company by employing cowboys.

[@stanzer3628]

Amazing video thank you.

[@derickhannant6947]

Hi Nick. I have to add my comment re Magnet Kitchens here in Edinburgh. The installation went well until…we have ongoing issues, out splash back is still not fitted, it took three weeks to have the guy come back to measure, out cupboard tops were replaced but although lying in their office still haven’t been fitted & out extractor unit doesn’t work, still not repaired. In spite of phoning they don’t reply, in fact I called yesterday, Thursday, was promised a call today & I’ll have to call them back as no reply yet. The customer service is a total shambles here in Edinburgh!!! Maybe someone from Magnet is reading this & can sort out their Edinburgh office, I live in despairing hope. Regards, Derick.

[@lbogaj]

Were your issues resolved with Magnet?

[@zc7876]

Great video Nick

[@michaeldennis1569]

good video. My only criticism is that except in one case , there is no mention. of what type of doors panels or drawer fronts are being used .Looking at each example I would guess that Foil/pvc or vinyl wrapped MDF has been used . This from knowledge and experience is an inferior form of door finish because after. a few years, the wrapping tends to peel away ,I have Benchmarx Turin myself which is 8 years old and is already beginning to peel behind two two doors. The one exception would appear to be the Diy Kitchen example you included which has a lacquered finish on MDF on its door and other frontages.That to me would be the preferred choice Its important to mention that because it raises a question about durability .Benchmarx may well offer 25 years warranty on their cabinets but only 5 years on their doors which kind of speaks for itself .All their doors would appear to be pVC wrapped bar one , Somerset, which according to them is made from "solid wood frame with veneered centre panel".Howdens are better in as much as they offer more painted options but DIY Kitchens are by far the most economical painted doors. One thing I do not understand is almost universal use of MFC from cabinet construction when Melamine faced MDF has better screw holding and load bearing capabilities making it much more durable. I notice for example, than in the USA Ikea market kitchens which use that material instead of MFC for their cabinets .Why is the same option not available here ?My guess is because people except MFC as the standard and therefore, do not demand what to my mind would be a better alternative

[@hannahelizabeth5490]

Thank you so much for this! So incredibly helpful

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

👍👍👍

[@richardprobert1176]

Great video - very informative - I was a bit confused why you compared a Wickes solid wood - true framed shaker kitchen in comparison to all of the other non framed MDF painted/foil or vinyl wrapped doors - The Heritage range is one of the few solid wood kitchens (not MDF) which is of a superior quality to every other kitchen reviewed - The Milton range would have been a better comparison to use and would have smashed the price of all of the competition - The comment that the drawers were flimsy doesn't seem honest also as they are supplied by Blum - (who also supply some of the competitors in this review) - If you compare 'apples with apples' then Wickes are leaders in value for money and especially customer service

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Thank you for this. This was my first comparison video so have learnt a lot since. Would love to know your thoughts on my 2023 one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/epyxnpuvequLa7csi=RVWbRiT-CG3EQR7-

[@lauannhk]

Thanks Nick. Amazing video which is particularly useful to me who is new to UK. I always wondered why the wall / high cabinet cannot be installed up to the ceiling is the ceiling is kind of standard one to avoid dust in between. Can I request the kitchen company to build/install up to the ceiling ?

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Thanks! Yes you can go up to the ceiling; lots of options, top boxes popular for extra space or just losing the space behind an end panel or similar to take it all the way up.

[@summayasiddiqui2037]

Thanks Nick, this is Excellent

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Thank you 😊

[@natashabailey6091]

Great Video!!!🤗😁

[@archiegadsby5020]

Good evening, I really hope your all well. That was not a fair representation of Wren as they offer three types of cabinets ( flat packed/ ready built 18mm & bespoke 22mm) you went straight to Infinty Plus. Also CAD drawings are provided in full 3D. With motion.

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Can only go on what I've installed and was offered I'm afraid. Salesmen couldn't wait to get rid of me, which was strange as I've ordered through them so often in the past too! Shame.

[@catlady306]

Hi Nick great video would you have any experience with Wren flat pack are they just as durable ? I have been quoted a price by wren and wanted to know before I pay my deposit any advice would be appreciated. great video really and very informative thank you !

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

I have no experience of flat pack I'm afraid, sorry!

[@catlady306]

@@NicksHomeRenovations thanks for replying and letting me know . 👍

[@latasingh3203]

Very helpful. I am just about to get a new kitchen. Can you give me the details of the company that can offer CAD design.

[@collcolin]

Wow thanks for the video I’ve been to B&Q Wren and currently planning drawing for DIY KITCHENS luckily we live 20 minutes from there show room been once and have Apointment for Monday 19th just to finalise Your vid has made my mind up we were swaying to them anyway. I’ll Mention you to reps in showroom.

[@turhandereli737]

Did you place order from DIY Kitchens? How was overall experience?

[@collcolin]

Turhan Dereli Hi yes we did the overall experience was quite good there was a couple of issues end panel missing and slightly damaged unit which can be expected from any supplier They answered my enquiries next day and got the items to me by special courier All my queries were answered promptly and fully. Over all I’m very pleased with the kitchen they did help me tweak the design to fit my kitchen without ant ugly infill panels. The only slight thing I had issue with was the corner post situation on the handless wall units as in there’s nothing specific made for it but being a joiner I was able to make something Thanks for you interest.

[@turhandereli737]

@@collcolin thank you for your reply. I want to order for my house but hear some horror stories. Your comment helped me a lot.

[@collcolin]

@@turhandereli737 No problem All in all I can highly recommend them

[@jamesbrannigan1667]

I enjoyed this video however one thing I picked up on is your description of an 18mm carcass being inferior to a 22mm carcass. In fact 18mm is the industry standard and even DIY kitchens don't offer 22mm. I think you are confusing 18mm and 22mm doors rather than units. Additionally calling any of the fully assembled is not true as even though they claim to supply rigid kitchens the fitter still has to fit the hinges and doors. A true rigid kitchen has doors, draw fronts, wirework pre-assembled. What people should be looking at when buying kitchens is the quality of the doors (PVC wrapped vs Laquored for example). Other than that I'd recommend staying away from Wren, B&Q and Howdens personally (and I do not work for a competitor that you have listed so I'm somewhat impartial).

[@francoisona]

An amazing video. Exactly what we were looking for but how disappointing not to be able to see the final comparator page at the end. Possibly the most important bit of the video if you dont have an eidetic memory :(

[@beckyb76563]

If you change the speed to 0.25 you can pause it to see that last page properly.

[@leilamusa9175]

Nick this is a great review and very detailed and honest. I am in the early stages of my renovation project and am trying to get a specification and scope of the works done, so I can get quotes from potential builders. Would like to send this to you for a quote. Also can I get details of your friend regarding cad drawings for the kitchen? I am based in London in Bow area

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Yes sure, please email me it’s on my info page 👍

[@darrenmillings3715]

Hi Nick, great vid can I have your mates details who did the cad design please ?

[@avinstallations]

Funny. My experience with Wren was not good. I found them to be shady in giving individual pricing - just a total price. Also, I felt the high-pressure sales technique not helpful

[@kirsty0374]

Have you heard much about Homebase's new range of kitchen's Kuchenmobel?

[@jadabadu8167]

Thank you! Subscribed!

[@samarshi539]

Brilliant video with lots of information. Thank you Nick

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Sam Richards Thanks Sam! Took a long time to make so I’m glad it’s of use!

[@pateltrisha]

great video, what are your opinions on Acrylic worktops?

[@zoepalfx6141]

This is so helpful thank you

[@RichardSlater]

Thanks for this. You always wonder whether kitchen places are trying to rip you off. This is a good comparison. Is there any haggling to be done at wrens?

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Definitely! There’s always movement with anyone, they give repeat customers 10%-20% off so why not try?!

[@RichardSlater]

@@NicksHomeRenovations I can't remember if you mentioned it, but was the price quoted to you including a repeat customer discount from wren?

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

No - have only used them a couple of times but they do often have deals on

[@jack66244]

just thought id let you know that diy kitchens do have a cad software for there kitchens but you have to do it your self on their website

[@gdou95181]

Looking at putting in a new kitchen in my house when the sale goes through my plan is to fit it myself having never done a kitchen before I will fit all the kitchen then get somone in to fit a marble worktop who would u suggest buying it from ideally I want it pre assembled to save time

[@NicksHomeRenovations]

Selco Minerva have some nice ones with built in sink (you’ll still have to cut out for the Hob though). Very high quality but very heavy!