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82,958
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Considering 9,549 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. People frequently praise the exceptionally friendly local staff for their expert guidance, incredible patience, and personalized design support throughout the entire kitchen planning process. Consumers also deeply appreciate the remarkably high quality of the kitchen products and the smooth, efficient service provided during all branch visits. However, some people mentioned encountering frustrating communication hurdles, such as unanswered phone calls or completely ignored customer support emails and messages. A few reviewers additionally reported receiving damaged decor panels, poorly fitting components, or incorrect item specifications during their recent home renovation material orders.

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Product

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a new kitchen from Broadstairs depot years ago. Brilliant experience from the planning with Sami to the aftercare with Matt, John and the team. Really helpful, knowledgeable and no matter how s... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from the fantastic team at Howdens Southall. Every member of staff, including Nash, Jay, Manish and Vimal, to name just a few is incredibly polite, friendly and genuinely helpful... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had the pleasure of working with Becky! I honestly cannot thank her enough for all her help, patience and hard work throughout the whole process. From the very beginning, she took the time to lis... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have recently had my kitchen done and I'm in love. I am a perfectionist and knew exactly what I wanted and both Farid who helped me design it and Joe Sharpe my carpenter helped bring it to life. I... See more

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Company details

  1. Kitchen Supply Store
  2. Bedroom Furniture Store
  3. Door Supplier
  4. Flooring Store
  5. Kitchen Furniture Store

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The UK's No. 1 Trade Kitchen Supplier.

The UK’s largest manufacturer and supplier of fitted kitchens, appliances, and joinery products.

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'UK's Number 1 Trade Kitchen Supplier' - Fitted bedrooms, doors, joinery, and hardware - everything you need to complete the job, plus projects around the home including flooring, skirting and architrave, stairs and stair parts. Over 850 local depots, local stock, ready to go. UK manufactured cabinetry with a 25-year guarantee. Trusted trade quality - everything we make is tested in our FIRA Gold-Accredited lab - the only one of its standard in the world, Free home survey and design service, work with the trade to create a space that is right on quality, price, and style.
Available Through the Trade
Anyone can have a Howdens kitchen, bedroom or doors, joinery and flooring products, when they are installed with the expertise of the trade. Howdens only sell to the trade, to provide products and a service you can trust. The trade has the skills and experience to complete the whole job, including complex tasks like moving utilities, services and walls and fitting to awkward angles. Local trades also have the best knowledge of local homes and building practices, helping a project run smoothly. Howdens work with the trade to customize their products for non-standard fits at the best price, supported by exclusive trade prices. The Trade add value to your home.
Click & Collect
Howdens trade customers can see their confidential trade prices across thousands of products, add items to a project list, and send their order request straight to their local depot. Whether planning ahead or ordering on the go, Click & Collect is designed to save the trade time on site. Download our Trade App to make collecting products easier. Check local depot stock, build and manage orders, and get in and out of the depot quickly, when it suits your working day. With 24/7 access to your Online Trade Account, you can view live trade prices, order items for collection with Anytime Ordering, manage invoices and payments, track your account balance, and stay in control of your projects from start to finish.
Howdens Expo
Visit Howdens Expo showrooms in Raunds or Howden, to explore their largest collections of kitchens and bedrooms on display, as well as everything you need to complete the job, including sinks, taps, worktops and appliances. Get help and personalized advice from their expert team, see product details up close and find the right solution for your project. You can also view their showrooms online through their Virtual Expo.
Fitted Kitchens
Explore their wide range of high-quality fitted kitchens, from classic styles to contemporary handle less designs, available in a variety of colours and finishes. Their kitchen cupboard doors are designed to provide style and durability, making the kitchen a functional and striking centerpiece for the home.
Joinery
Anyone can have Howdens doors, joinery, and flooring products when they are installed with the expertise of the trade. Visit your local depot to get started and transform a home with joinery products, including skirting and architrave, stair parts, stair cladding, stair winder boxes and flights, decorative mouldings and wall panelling, door casings and linings and loft access and boards, suitable for renovations and new-build projects. Products are available from local stock, with solutions for every budget.
Fitted Bedrooms
Our Bedrooms Mean Business. Organize and optimize space with a wide choice of designs, colours, cabinet sizes, and storage accessories for every space and budget. Make the most of the space you have with flexible fitted bedroom solutions that utilize redundant areas such as corners and alcoves or create a bespoke walk-in wardrobe or dressing room. Sliding door options also mean fitted bedrooms work in even the smallest of rooms. With a wide choice of fitted bedroom ranges and dozens of accessories to personalize your space, Howdens' designers have the expertise to bring your ideas to life.
Template & Fit
Precise and personalized – every detail of your Howdens quartz worktop, Howdens acrylic worktop, or Dekton stone worktop, is chosen by you and expertly created by us. Choose your surface, specify the features, and we will measure, make, and fit it in just 5 working days from template to fit. Our surfaces are created from high-end materials by our expert team, making them a lasting statement in your home.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic

Fantastic company, competitive prices. Highly recommend. Some wood was too long to fit in our car so they let us cut it down to the size required. The warehouse was extremely helpful.

September 4, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Howdens in Accrington our fabulous new kitchen

Howdens in Accrington supplied our new kitchen which has just been finished today. It was designed by the super Liz who listened to our ideas and suggestions, she overcame any problem areas and once ordered kept in touch and informed us along the way. The sturdiness and quality of the whole kitchen are excellent. Nothing was too much trouble and we can highly recommend Howdens Accrington. Chris & Kath

September 12, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service, great results 👍

We've just had our kitchen installed and are very happy with the end result. We had several consultations with Corey at the Thurmaston branch who is extremely knowledgeable and have us some great advice and ideas, he also came to measure up on site to ensure everything was spot on! Great service and great results.

September 12, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I enjoy dealing with Howdens as the…

I enjoy dealing with Howdens as the staff are proactive in helping me to find solutions and often also make savings. It is a pleasure to have a supplier that you feel is genuinely alongside you and pleasant to do business with.

September 10, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently bought a kitchen from the…

Recently bought a kitchen from the Kirkintilloch store. Fantastic service from Evelyn who was not only very efficient, knowledgeable and helpful but also very patient whilst I took time to make my decisions. I am delighted with the kitchen now it’s finished, thanks Evelyn and Howdens Kirkintilloch.

September 11, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cannot recommend enough!

Cannot recommend enough!! From planning to getting the best deal over the line 👌 Awesome service and a special mention for Beth for tweaking the design to fit everything we wanted. Thankyou

September 3, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely disappointing quality and…

Extremely disappointing quality and appalling customer service
I purchased a Howdens kitchen from the Kylemore Road branch approximately a year to a year and a half ago, with the black matt finish doors. Unfortunately, what should have been a beautiful new kitchen has turned into an absolute disgrace.
The doors are impossible to keep clean. Fingerprints, marks, stains and general everyday marks are constantly visible, and despite trying every cleaning tip I have received from Howdens, as well as advice from other customers experiencing exactly the same problem, nothing removes the marks properly.
I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to keep these doors looking clean, yet they still look marked and dirty. This is completely unacceptable for a kitchen that was purchased from a company like Howdens.
What is particularly concerning is that I have found numerous other people on Facebook and other social media platforms reporting exactly the same problem with these same black matt doors. This strongly suggests to me that this is not a cleaning issue or normal wear and tear, but potentially a manufacturing defect with the finish.
I have contacted Howdens and sent emails making a formal complaint about the problem, but to date I have received absolutely no response. The lack of customer service has been just as disappointing as the quality of the product itself.
When you spend a significant amount of money on a new kitchen, you expect the product to be fit for purpose and you expect the company to stand behind what it sells. Instead, I have been left with a kitchen that looks permanently marked and a company that appears completely uninterested in resolving the issue.
The customer service has been extremely poor. Ignoring a customer's complaints and failing to respond is simply not acceptable.
Howdens needs to take responsibility for this and investigate whether there is a manufacturing fault affecting these doors. Customers should not have to live with a kitchen that cannot be kept looking clean under normal everyday use.
I am extremely disappointed with Howdens and, based on my experience, I would not recommend these black matt doors to anyone considering a new kitchen. Do your research first and look at the number of other customers reporting the same issue before making your decision.

September 11, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

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Really pleased with my new kitchen from Howdens Lowestoft. The team were so helpful, friendly and patient throughout, especially while I was making decisions and changing things around! I would definitely recommend Howdens Lowestoft. ❤️

September 11, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic

Absolutely fantastic! From walking through the door with a blank canvas to the end result we had impeccable service. Every thing worked really well and a massive Thank You to Evelyn and the team.

September 11, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing!

We can't recommend Howdens enough, specifically Callum! He helped us create the kitchen of our dreams and we will be forever grateful! He listened, advised and always had the time for us, despite the many questions we had! We felt reassured throughout the whole process and we were very grateful for the time Callum spent helping us. Thank you Callum!

July 1, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Howdens Selby

The staff at Howdens are always willing to help, offering solutions when difficulties arise. One of the better companies to deal with for me.

September 10, 2026

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