What you could actually end up with more often than not, is all the features looking pretty much the same. For example, you may have chosen a cream hand-painted kitchen – so you think you’ll pick a matching cream based wallpaper, flooring with matching cream, the end result – the whole room, including the kitchen furniture just looks, well… totally cream.

One must remember that the world is full of contrasts. We can see in nature where a natural mix of colours work, and those which do not. For example we all love to look at magnificent sunrises and sunsets with the wide range of reds, blues, orange, yellows and purples – as opposed to gloomy cloudy days where all the shades of grey smudge together.

This is why Dulux recently encouraged customers to be more bold with colours and advised on which colours work well together and which do not. If you choose to commission a hand-painted kitchen you have the advantage that it can be repainted at any time in the future to a new colour scheme.

Using RAL charts like the one on the left can help you decide on colours but you can also give the RAL numbers to us and we will match the paint exactly when we make bespoke hand-painted kitchens.

Designers and artists have used a colour wheel to decide which colours and shades go together and contrast against each another (see image at the top).

Here we explain the colour wheel and how it can be used to make complimentary colour schemes:

Primary Colours

Red, yellow and blue are the three primary colours. They are at equal intervals on the wheel, and all other colours are made up from a combination of these three colours. They are base colours and cannot be created by combining other colours.

Secondary Colours

Secondary colours are formed when two of the primary colours are mixed together. The secondary colours are in between each primary colour on a colour wheel.

Tertiary Colours

When a primary colour is mixed with the secondary colour next to it on the colour wheel – you get a tertiary colour.

Complementary Colours

Complementary, or nicely contrasting colours lie directly opposite one another on a colour wheel. Use two complementary colours sparingly though, otherwise they could be too dominating.

Tints

Paint charts typically include tints and shades of the above mentioned main colours. Tints are created by the addition of white to a colour in infinite proportions to make infinite lighter tints.

Shades

Shades are created by the addition of black to a colour in infinite proportions to make infinite darker shades.

Combining Colours and Shades

Tints and shades are a great way to help decide on a harmonious and complimentary range of tones based on one colour scheme. Black, white and greys are a “lack of colour” but can be used to good effect with any colour scheme. A frequent design idea in choosing a colour scheme is to pick one colour from the wheel, then use the colours either side for accenting.

Don’t forget to consider the colour or shades of certain pieces of furniture that will definitely be in the room before choosing a colour scheme. Can they be painted to match your new colour scheme or is that not possible or necessary?

And finally, remember that different colours create different moods – there are warm colours and cool colours, and some shades of colours make a room appear to look bigger or smaller, etc.

Broadway kitchens clients, Morris and Carol Austin from Sutton Coldfield were amazed at the difference that the soft furnishings made to their recently fitted bespoke kitchen.

Morris and Carol had a contemporary kitchen fitted from Broadway Kitchens in January 2012 and were extremely pleased with the kitchen and appliances chosen. They are repeat clients who chose to return to Broadway following the completion of their fitted bedroom furniture recently. Both the service and the quality were first class and they decided to opt for the same hassle free experience again. Key to the successful completion of their finished kitchen was the planning and design.

Morris explained, “Originally we thought the design would be similar to the original plan which worked well and we thought the central island was a good feature. Broadway advised that we remove the island to open up the kitchen area. It was the right choice and again we are extremely pleased with the planning, organisation, skilled installation, finished look and quality.”

Mr and Mrs Austin were also pleased with the additional interior design advice they were offered at the kitchen planning stage. They were introduced to Interior Designer Joy Craddock (from Window Dressings), who offered advice and a quote on a free no obligation basis.

Mrs Austin said, “I was amazed at the way Joy put the scheme together. I would never have chosen wallpaper, in fact I was totally against it! The contrast of the two colours with the additional texture was an amazing design finish. Joy presented a scheme with the Amtico flooring to compliment the kitchen colours. She suggested a couple of shades darker than the kitchen cupboards with a deeper border to add detail and contrast. It worked perfectly. Not too busy and not plain, just right. A perfect contemporary feel. It hit the button straight away and yet again, was something that we would never have chosen. The clean lines match the kitchen well.

Following an initial consultation, Joy presented a mood board which we originally thought was too bold! We took her advice and placed it in the kitchen and looked at it in different lights. Joy advised that the dramatic colours of pink, aubergine and lime green with the silver glint would lift the kitchen and compliment the subtle plain shades.”

Joy also suggested a white voile blind with a silver oval pattern to match the background colour of the pelmet. The pelmet fabric had a silver background with textured chenille leopard lines in aubergine, so yes, yet again, something that I would never have chosen but absolutely love! The finished look is really fantastic. The fabric emphases the lights fitted above the reveal of the kitchen. What was the probability of us ever choosing a finished look like this? Nil! The soft furnishings were really the finishing touch to our beautiful kitchen. We really liked the pelmet fabric but then Joy suggested a lime and silver contrast to the pelmet base which again complimented the voile blind. Together they make a real statement. Everything was just so perfect. The fabrics and wallpaper are soft, warm and match the sparkle in the silestone.

The final contemporary twist was added when we finalised the artwork. We chose two long pictures with a brushed silver frame. We had never seen artwork like these before. One was a wine glass and the other was a martini glass. Both the paintings were hand-painted onto black glass with Swarovski crystals added to give the extra sparkle to again match the kitchen and soft furnishings. Joy also re-upholstered the seats on our dining chairs and made us a lime green table runner which was the same fabric as the contrast used for the pelmet.

Carol had many compliments for the Window Dressings Team and explained that she and her husband would never have moved on without the professional help that was given. The soft furnishings and artwork were installed on schedule to fit in with our decorating and also within budget. Joy even advised us exactly where to hang the artwork. We were going to hang the pictures much higher which would not have impacted on the kitchen as much.

“We would definitely recommend Broadway Kitchens. The professional advice from Broadway together with the full interior design package surpassed our expectations. Thank you so much.” Morris and Carol Austin

The artwork mentioned above can be seen at Broadway Kitchens who are the only local gallery for this new contemporary retro artwork which is hand-painted onto a number of various finishes and frames. Artwork can be supplied to match any existing colour palette or scheme.

1. Its a matter of personal taste
2. the time frame in which they wish to stay in their property
3. how much they wish to spend
4. the value of their home
5. how exclusive they want the kitchen to be
6. whether their property is listed
7. the style or period of the house and other houses in the local vicinity

If you find it hard to decide the style of kitchen for your home then my best advice would be for you to spend time researching and exploring the various styles and options available, whether it be the traditional kitchen or a modern contemporary kitchen – study brochures, look online, visit showrooms and locate an experienced company who are specialists both in the design and installation of bespoke high quality kitchens.

Most modern/contemporary style kitchens have a time span of approximately 5-10 years before they start to look dated. A modern kitchen which has been professionally designed is more likely to stand the test of time because it can incorporate a fusion of texture, colour and style in order to be an exclusive and different kitchen and therefore not subject to current trends. Please refer to the following article for further information: How-to-avoid-your-new-kitchen-soon-becoming-out-dated

Traditional kitchens are clearly designed and built to last and suit the style of their property for many years, if not centuries, after all traditional kitchens have been around since the Victorian times. Traditional hand painted kitchens can be repainted rather than being replaced which would create a whole new fresh feel to the kitchen and also extend their years of service.

If you find it hard to make a decision, you could always opt for a traditional style hand made kitchen but choose to accessorize with modern handles, surfaces etc in order to create an exclusive custom made kitchen for your home.

Custom made kitchens as the name implies are made individually for you, so they can either be modern/contemporary or traditional, or can be a combination of the two.

Why not give Broadway Kitchens a call, to discuss your ideas. We take great pride in being able to listen to our customers in order to be able to design and create a bespoke, high quality individual kitchen that you would cherish for decades.

Naturally where you live will have an influence on the house values and your own property will have an upper and lower value depending on many factors, including current economic conditions.

One thing to bear in mind is that a bespoke kitchen is generally one which will last a lifetime, giving you decades of pleasure and valuable memories that you will treasure forever. So although initially you may decide to spend more than your original budget allocated, the investment made when converted, will not only increase the house valuation but exceed your expectations each time you enter the kitchen the whole room gives you a lift. Instantly you feel that you could not have created, planned and installed a better bespoke kitchen or more importantly created a better use of space. Luxury kitchens will be planned to every fine detail from a design prospective and to each client’s functional requirements. Failing to plan correctly could make or break the square footage available. It is often the small extra creative touches that are not only the most talked about features that the kitchen has to offer but makes the whole room stand above and beyond the average kitchen installed in today’s difficult market.

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world”. (Albert Einstein)

When collating a list of requirements from clients, everybody is very individual, some require a very traditional look, others contemporary and finally the modern classic mix that is created from both design eras.

The hub of the kitchen has always been the central focal point of every home (and where everyone ends up at parties!) but today it is quite often the only room fully used in the house! The functional retreat is now not just the kitchen but also dining room/lounge and study rolled into one. The kitchen space has expanded beyond the cooking space it was originally designed for and now often extends into the garden space bringing the outdoors inside with functional folding doors. The design is key to obtain full use from this space. A skilled kitchen designer will show how full use of the space provided can be maximised to its true potential. When investing in a kitchen, particularly one with highly skilled craftsmanship, if any design detail has been overlooked or not planned to its full potential, clients will be disappointed with the lack of planning details. Often points that have not been considered until clients start to use the kitchen. If the correct questions had been asked in their list of requirements, no such problems should arise. Again, a skilled designer will often point out potential hazards or improvements as the design evolves.

“Imagination is more important than knowledge”. When planning a luxury kitchen, is it?? Every bespoke kitchen needs a highly skilled team of fitters to complete the installation professionally but first impressions are also so important. There is no greater compliment, when following your investment, when it is admired by friends and family. Particularly with additional features that set your bespoke luxury kitchen apart from other kitchens. A smooth skilled installation is essential but imagination and those extra finishing touches complete the full interior picture above and beyond every client’s wish list.

“For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world”. So although the knowledge is essential to the planning and installation, imagination with your own individual creative space will be the main factor that sets your luxury kitchen apart from others. Quite often an ugly feature such a pillar can be transformed by a few creative touches that make it a focal point to be admired instead of an awkward wall in the way. Lighting can be emphasised to change the atmosphere and mood the kitchen generates. Flooring will also compliment and change the look to a truly desirable kitchen.

The central hub of the home will also not only create an attractive and functional area but statistics from Readers Digest have shown that the house valuation will increase by 11% when a luxury kitchen is installed. This will not be the case however, for a badly designed or cheaper kitchen. Buy cheap buy twice! In today’s economic climate, people do try to cut corners but this mistake can often be an expensive one, when the quality is poor or the kitchen is not planned correctly it can have a detrimental effect on the home and not add the true potential value to the house. The true value is extremely important as the house is often the single largest investment that people make in their lifetime. The balance therefore of increased value and perfect use of space to prepare, cook, eat, talk, relax, and observe in will repay itself very quickly when fully used and appreciated by family and friends.

In modern society today, the dining room is used less and less and not always considered an essential room in the house. The kitchen is and always will be several rooms rolled into one. Functionality is so important, When the kitchen has been meticulously planned to each homes specific requirements, taking into consideration all the family members, it will be a place where memories of your own children growing up, completing homework, chats with family and friends and entertaining. Mistakes can be expensive ones.

Long Lasting Luxury kitchens have guarantees that speak volumes far beyond any written confirmation of workmanship and appliances. The high quality materials and craftsmanship will not only be obvious to the eye but will be of an equally high standard on the interior of the bespoke units too. The standard needs to be of an equal quality, inside and out to be in the luxury kitchen class.

Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors is the world’s leading professional body of qualifications and standards in land, property and construction. They have reported that investment made in a bespoke kitchen will return its value back to the clients when the property is sold dependent on the obvious, the quality of the work, style and location.
RICS research looks at a changing trend in the property market.

Increasing numbers of homeowners are deciding to improve rather than move home, according to new research from RICS.

Overall, 48 per cent of chartered surveyor estate agents revealed the slow sales market is prompting people to improve their properties rather than move. Across the UK, this was most prevalent in areas where the property market is more depressed, such as Northern Ireland, where 75 per cent were improving rather than moving and the West Midlands (71 per cent). However, even in more buoyant areas such as London, buyers are facing high property prices which are also prompting them to stay in their homes.

For those undertaking work to their homes, 44 per cent of surveyors reported additional bedrooms were the improvement which added the most value. Traditional improvements such as adding a new bathroom or kitchen were the next most valuable, at 18 per cent.

When choosing a kitchen company to design your new functional kitchen, the above points and cautions need to be carefully considered so the full use of your investment cannot only be fully appreciated but also have its value truly realised when selling your property.

Broadway is at the forefront of design when utilising all the functionality and transforming a space that was formally known as the kitchen into a bespoke luxuriously appointed area that everyone in the home will love and cherish for years.

When choosing a bespoke luxury kitchen think Broadway – design as individual as you are but never fades with age. The handcrafted masterpiece that is designed above and beyond every client’s expectations. The testimonials that support the list of happy customers speak volumes for the time that Broadway invest in making every kitchen in a class of its own. At Broadway we manufacture and install high quality bespoke kitchens in Birmingham, West Midlands and have customers all over England and Wales.

Bespoke kitchens are as individual as each and every client is. Each client has very different requirements and spaces available but we feel that being able to manufacture and install all our own very unique kitchens sets us apart from other companies.

Broadway clients are offered free Independent Interior Design advice to help them with the finished look of their kitchen. So not only will clients have the quality and planning that is essential to every luxury bespoke kitchen that is manufactured on their own premises but also have the option, if they choose, to be able to complete the look with the additional design solutions that helps to really set their bespoke kitchen apart with those extra finished touches. These often include accessories, new to the Interior Design field and again takes “Imagination” beyond the client’s expectations.

So how does one buy a new kitchen without it becoming out-of-date within a few years?

The answer may seem obvious – buy or commission a time-less classic traditional kitchen such as a Victorian kitchen, Edwardian kitchen or a Shaker kitchen. However much of the market demands are for modern kitchens, which may become dated soon unless one adopts a few strategies to ensure modern kitchens stand the test of time.

Consult a Professional Kitchen Designer

There are a few ways to minimise your risks of becoming a victim of an out-dated recently purchased kitchen. One of the main ways is to talk to a professional kitchen designer or planner and not a salesman disguised as a kitchen planner. A professional kitchen designer can help you create an exclusive bespoke kitchen that’s not necessarily subjected to current trends but is still modern.

Sometimes space can be limited and very little can be done to have a truly exclusive kitchen design because of the restraints of windows, doors, radiators and the spaces allocated to an oven, microwave, sink, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Fortunately there are other ways which I shall now discuss.

Your professional kitchen designer can advise not only on the finishes available but the fusion of colours, textures, natural woods combined with matt or high gloss finishes. Furthermore a fusion of different materials for your work surfaces such as granite, wood, Corian, slate, coloured glass, and quartz. These combinations of different materials can be used sympathetically, even in the smallest of kitchens. So be sure to let your professional kitchen designer guide you as to the possibilities.

With the right mix of textures and colours your new kitchen should look as if it’s been designed as a one-off and not subject to current trends.

The photo at the top shows examples of exclusive features that add a touch of individualism to assist in avoiding a kitchen looking derivative and easily dated.

Carefully Choose Your Floor and Wall Coverings

Another way to create a look of a ‘time-less’ kitchen is to choose flooring which compliments or contrasts nicely with your chosen fitted kitchen.

Nowadays there is a wide choice of floor coverings available: ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles and natural materials such as travetine, limestone, marble, cobalt, slate and granite.

Amitco and Kardene are also good choices for those who want a hard-wearing floor with the look and feel of real tiles or wood without the risk of breakages. The Amitco and Karndene ranges are also warmer without the need for under floor heating. Some people wish to choose a real wood floor – however wood is not really suitable for high humidity rooms as it susceptible to warping.

You can also get a very exclusive kitchen look by careful choice of wall coverings. These range from ceramic and porcelain tiles right through to coloured glass, trevertine, marble, granite etc.

Similar considerations need to be given to your choice of wall colours, curtains, blinds, etc – which can also be used to create a bold and desirably different kitchen style.

By careful planning with your professional kitchen designer you can create a wonderful kitchen which will hopefully stand the test of time.

Mood Lighting Control Panels

Lighting needs very careful planning too. Not only do you have a wide choice of under and over cupboard lights and ceiling lights – you can also have customised mood lighting at the touch of a button; various moods which are pre-set by you in conjunction with a qualified electrician.

Mood lighting control panels are displayed in many kitchen showrooms, including our own and I would recommend that every kitchen should be fitted with one.

Create a Bespoke “Modern Kitchen”

Although traditional kitchens are associated with bespoke kitchens it is still possible to commission a bespoke modern kitchen. An example of this is where customers have a Shaker style kitchen and have it hand-painted or spray painted with modern colours such as purples and greys (rather than the typical cream shaker kitchens), adding long stainless steel handles and bright coloured appliances. This look may not be for everybody but it vividly paints a picture of the possibilities for your new potential kitchen.

Take Your Time Planning Your Perfect Kitchen

I recently received two enquiries regarding bespoke kitchens from Leicester. One in particular shared with me with great enthusiasm her ideas for her “latest kitchen project”.

I complimented her on her ideas and particularly her colour scheme, her innate sense of balance with regards to where the kitchen cupboards would go, the kitchen island, an informal dining area and her lighting ideas. What she was planning was unusual, exciting and in my opinion a desirably different kitchen. I had to ask her where she had gained such significant insight (the idea that she secretly designed and sold bespoke kitchens for our competition did cross my mind). She told me that she had been planning this kitchen in her mind for over two months – she even showed me her scrapbook! This is good advice – take your time planning your perfect kitchen, as this lady from Leicester did.

In Summary

So in summary the secret to creating a modern kitchen which is not going to date too soon is to work with a professional kitchen designer/planner who understands your needs and not to overpower the kitchen with too much mixing and matching. Carefully use materials, colours and styles which create a look of exclusivity and desirably, so that it doesn’t look like every other kitchen on the market. Also, take a bit of time to decide – as the lady from Leicester did with her scrapbook of kitchen ideas.

We at Broadway Kitchens are professional kitchen designers; therefore we give free advice on all aspects kitchen designs including lighting, floor and wall coverings as well as colours that compliment or contrast depending on your taste.

Georgian Style Kitchens and Regency Style Kitchens

• The Georgian Era  : 1714 to 1837 with a sub-period of the Regency 1795 to 1837
• The Victorian Era : 1837 to 1901
• The Edwardian Era : 1901 to 1910-18

During the Georgian and Regency eras there were no kitchens as we know them today – they did not exist! All the cooking was done over an open fire in Britain. However these time-frames did have an influence on the architecture of magnificent buildings such as Carlton House (best known as the town residence of the Prince Regent for several decades from 1783), The Royal Brighton Pavilion (building commenced 1787 onwards) and Sir Christopher Wren’s St. Paul’s Cathedral (re-built 1677), which later went on to have influence on the designs of all aspects of furniture, including fitted kitchens.

Thus one can have Regency kitchens or Georgian kitchens because it’s simply a reflection of the architraves, skirting and other moldings copied from the architecture of the relevant period. What one might call a Regency kitchen or Georgian kitchen nowadays is more closely representative of a what others would call an Edwardian style kitchen, rather than a Victorian style kitchen. This is because Victorian kitchens were and are far more luxurious, opulent and detailed, using high quality materials and craftsmanship; whereas Edwardian kitchens looked back and reflected the more understated Georgian and Regency styles.

It was under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558–1603) that a strong naval force was built to protect British waters, Britain also started to expand the British Empire. As Colonialism spread, a widening range of never seen before foods, materials, commodities and other goods and riches were brought back to Britain by merchant ships. Tea houses were set up, along with bakery shops, lodges, eateries, clothing fitters, etc. These shopkeepers could now afford their own homes and merchants from different trades demanded better and more exclusive homes and as a result architecture not only started to evolve but actually gained significant momentum.

Individuals who previously lived in a feudal system could now break away from the land and find their own way in cities and the New Worlds. Some to set up their own businesses, some became very wealthy and as a result commissioned their very own manor houses to be built, or their own lavish homes. This was when the influence of the Greek/Roman architecture started becoming very popular amongst the very rich especially on the exterior of the buildings.

Luxury Victorian Kitchens

It was with the invention of the ‘range cooker‘ during the Industrial Revolution and the Victorian era – that the first proper ‘unfitted kitchens’ originated. With the developing spread of household running water and drainage, and the introduction of a sink – the concept of the first real unfitted kitchen took shape; where cooking, refrigeration (on the cold slab in the pantry), sinks and storage areas formed what later was to become the precursors to the modern fitted kitchen.

For the first time we had china cupboards and high tables (which in today’s terms are referred to as kitchen islands) where chefs would use them to chop, slice and prepare meats and fish. Next to the high tables were normal height tables where women would sit and natter and prepare vegetables.

The area above the range cooker, generally the chimney breast, took away fumes from cooking and a few utensils were hung above for convenience of reach (this area later came to be referred to as the mantle).

These first kitchens were usually in the basement next to the scullery and servants’ quarters, and the meals were taken upstairs to the dining room by the servants. After that the servants would sit and eat together at the kitchen table. This is origin of the first ‘unfitted kitchens’ or as is often referred today as ‘free standing kitchens’.

Because kitchens were located out of the way in the basement, it was an area of very little natural light, so some servants started to paint their kitchens and sculleries to brighten the rooms and thus was born the concept of ‘painted kitchens’.

Kitchens increasingly became more fitted with the introduction of cold slabs and pantry cupboards. The surrounding rooms started to have skirting and architraves around the kitchen furniture and luxurious ornamentation became increasingly important as a status symbol. Certainly this was true for the rest of the house, and eventually aesthetically pleasing furniture and ornamentation filtered into kitchen areas too.

Elegant Edwardian Kitchens

During the Edwardian era the concept of ‘painted kitchens‘ were taken to a whole new level with improvements in the quality of new paints and a new art of painted furniture.

Throughout the Edwardian period the craft of furniture making continued to evolve and bespoke pieces of furniture were commissioned by wealthier households which eventually filtered down to the kitchen areas. The Edwardian elite much preferred simpler moldings in their homes compared to wealthy Victorians and it became known as the era of under-stated elegance.

Therefore in today’s terms this means that an Edwardian kitchen is less intricate and less fussy than a luxury Victorian kitchen with regard to moldings and other details. However both should still conform to high standards of craftsmanship and the use of high quality materials.

With the spread of gas lighting in homes in the later part of the industrial revolution (1820′s onwards), and later incandescent light bulbs (1920 onwards) more time would have been spent in kitchens and thus a greater desire to further improve its attractiveness, features and uses.

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The photo at the top of this article is a representation of a luxury Victorian kitchen with all the fine detailing. This kitchen is our Broadway bespoke kitchen – we call the ‘Knightsbridge‘.

We at Broadway design and manufacture Kitchen styles taken from the Georgian, Regency, Victorian and Edwardian eras. These styles are representations of the architecture of the relevant period. In addition, we have designed, built and installed period kitchens in both Grade 1 and Grade 2 listed buildings.

In the photos of our wide range of bespoke traditional fitted kitchens – the Knightsbridge, Westminster, Bloomsbury and Heritage are representations of Victorian kitchens; whereas the Winchester, Warwick and Cotswold are themed as Edwardian kitchens.

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In future articles I shall be discussing the influence of Art Deco on fitted kitchens, and also the influence of William Morris (1834 – 1896) and Charles Rennie Macintosh (1868 – 1928) on furniture; and the Arts and Crafts Movement and its relevance to fitted kitchens.

In the past people used to use the Yellow Pages – but as you know they only include local firms, and only those that choose to advertise. However you may need to travel across a few counties to find a luxury bespoke kitchen of your dreams.

Google Search is a fantastic tool – from there you can try and find kitchen planners, designers and kitchen manufacturers to satisfy your specific needs.

Of course Google Search shows pages and pages of kitchen companies, so if you are looking for specially made exclusive or bespoke kitchens – custom designed exactly to suit the period of your home and your desires – you need to make your search more specific.

Search using “bespoke kitchens” – rather than “kitchen company”, use “luxury traditional kitchens” rather than “kitchen shop”. Use “hand painted Edwardian kitchen” rather than “period kitchens”, etc.

Back to “How far would you travel for your perfect kitchen?” My personal opinion is that if you want a greater choice of say “exclusive kitchens” or “Victorian handmade kitchens” or “bespoke kitchens”, then you need to be prepared to travel a few hours. After all, real handmade bespoke kitchens are built to last a lifetime and should create fantastic memories over many years – so well worth putting in some traveling time.

Saving money without compromising quality is another reason you may wish to travel a bit to find a bespoke kitchen that suits you and your home. This is indeed true if you live in relatively more expensive London or the South East. You will be surprised how much you can save if you commission a Midlands kitchen firm with lower overheads (like us, for example) – thousands rather than just hundreds of pounds. See “Why Broadway Kitchens” page to see why our prices are sensible.

Buying kitchens direct from a manufacturer can also save you money. In the past our family business only ever supplied kitchens to retail outlets; we made the decision to supply direct to the pubic some 30 years ago and so glad we did. It has been a win-win situation – we’re paid sooner and get the immense satisfaction of working very closely with customers to ensure they get exactly the bespoke kitchens they want, and our customers get the same great quality craftsmanship along with great savings.

I know I am clearly biased towards Broadway Kitchens, but the truth is with any big ticket purchase its worth traveling a bit to not only find a specific kind of kitchen firm but also to get value for money. If you are traveling some distance to visit our showroom, please call us in advance and we’ll arrange a light lunch, without any obligation.

Feel free to give us a call anytime – for advice about bespoke kitchens, the various kitchen designs, styles, materials and finishes, to get a competitive quote or arrange a design consultation.