Richmond upon Thames · London
Bespoke Kitchens in Richmond upon Thames
From one end of Richmond upon Thames to the other, we can design, make and fit bespoke kitchens. Every job starts with a design visit, then a written quote.
Bespoke Kitchens across Richmond upon Thames
Bespoke kitchens across Richmond upon Thames
What it covers: bespoke and fitted kitchens with cabinets made to the room. Every neighbourhood has its own page, listed below. To get started, use the contact form.
Larger neighbourhoods
Other services in Richmond upon Thames
- Window seats
- Walk-in wardrobes
- Fitted home offices
- Alcove units
- Wall beds
- Built-in bookshelves
- Loft storage
- TV and media units
- Under-stairs storage
- Fitted cupboards
- Fitted wardrobes
Postcode areas we cover
Bespoke kitchens in Richmond upon Thames: how it works
We often use moisture-resistant MDF in kitchens, because it copes with a room that gets steamy. For drawer boxes and shelves, birch plywood is a good choice. Cabinets are spray painted in the workshop or hand painted, in colours agreed with you. Typical reasons to get in touch are spaces sized for your oven and fridge and more storage in a small kitchen, and the answer is built in our workshop from moisture-resistant MDF and strong birch plywood, with a painted finish.
On the morning of the fitting, the first job is covering the floors and protecting the way in from the front door. Next, we carry in the sections made at our workshop, one at a time. How long the fitting takes depends on how many units there are and how the room is laid out, and we confirm the fitting days in your quote.
- You contact us about a bespoke kitchen.
- At the design visit we plan the kitchen and talk about colours and finish.
- Your written quote sets out the design, the materials and the finish.
- The cabinets are built in our workshop from moisture-resistant MDF and birch plywood, and a spray finish is applied there for a smooth, even surface.
- The kitchen is fitted and scribed to the walls, with any hand painting done in the room.
- Plumbing, gas and electrics are for your plumber, a Gas Safe engineer and your electrician; new paintwork needs gentle use while it cures.
What affects the price in Richmond upon Thames
There’s no price list: each design is priced in writing after we’ve seen the space. The price depends mainly on the size of the piece, how many doors and drawers it has and what goes inside.
Why work with us
- Made in moisture-resistant MDF and birch plywood
- Finished by spray or by hand
- We work across all London boroughs
- A design visit, then a written quote
How to get a quote
To get a quote for bespoke kitchens in Richmond upon Thames, get in touch through our contact form. Let us know the room and the rough idea, with sizes if you have them. We will arrange a design visit, then send a quote in writing.
Near you in Twickenham
In Twickenham, that includes homes near The Cabbage Patch pub, St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School and Marble Hill Park and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Richmond upon Thames School (under half a mile north) and St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School (under half a mile east). For rail, the closest station is Twickenham station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find South Middlesex Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Treaty Centre (1.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Twickenham include Ham Lands.
Kitchens across Richmond upon Thames
Many period kitchens in Richmond upon Thames sit in a narrow rear extension with uneven walls. Cabinets are scribed to those walls and levelled on site. Your plumber, electrician and a Gas Safe engineer handle the services.
Homes built before 1919 make up about 38% of the housing in Richmond upon Thames, with about 24% built between 1919 and 1939, going by the Valuation Office Agency’s 2025 council tax figures. Knowing roughly when a home was built helps, because walls and fixings change from one era to the next. 9 of the 19 places in Richmond upon Thames with their own pages here have their centre inside a conservation area, going by Historic England’s records. The rules mainly cover the outside of buildings, so fitted furniture inside a house doesn’t normally need planning permission.
Since August 2023, the Ultra Low Emission Zone has covered all of London, and red routes, run by TfL, have strict rules on stopping, so we plan access to your home in Richmond upon Thames ahead of fitting day.
Twickenham: If your children go to St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School or a school nearby, a tall cupboard by the door can take school bags and coats as part of the kitchen. If you live near Marble Hill Park, a cupboard by the back door for boots and coats can be built in with the kitchen.
DIY, flat-pack or bespoke
Bespoke work comes into its own in rooms that aren’t square. In period homes, walls lean, floors slope and the alcoves on each side are often different widths.
Off-the-shelf furniture can be a sensible choice. If the walls are straight and the space suits standard sizes, it often does the job.
Is bespoke worth it?
Neither choice is right for every home. If the room is square and the budget is tight, a ready-made kitchen may do the job. Where the room is awkward, the house is older or you want a painted kitchen that suits it, bespoke is typically worth considering.
Questions to ask before you hire anyone
- A written quote that sets out the job
- How they’ll get the furniture into the room
- Whether they can show you real projects they’ve done
- Which materials they’ll use, named in the quote
The problems bespoke kitchens solve
People also want a kitchen that’s built to last and can be repainted, which suits a long-term home. Hand-painted finishes are easy to touch up over the years.
Here are some of the needs we’re asked about most:
- A painted kitchen in a colour you choose
- A larder for food and small appliances
- Room for everything in the kitchen
- Cabinets built around the appliances you choose
How we price bespoke kitchens
A few things affect what fitted furniture costs:
- The number of doors and drawers
- Access to the room, like stairs, lifts and narrow halls
- The internal fittings
- How square the room is
Parking is part of the price picture in London. The boroughs run controlled parking zones across much of the city, so a van may need a visitor permit, a paid bay or a bay suspension. Tell us about parking during the design visit.
Getting in touch
A little information at the start saves time later. If you can, send:
- What you’d like to store or use the space for
- A few pictures of the space, taken from the doorway and from each corner
- Radiators, sockets, pipes or meters on or near the wall
- Rough sizes: width, height and depth
Rough sizes are fine at the start. We measure everything properly at the design visit, including how level the floor and ceiling are. To get started, tell us about the room on our contact form. The written quote follows the visit.
Where other trades come in
Our work is the furniture itself: designing it, making it in our workshop and fitting it. In practice, that means:
- Wiring for appliances and lights
- Connecting a gas hob or cooker
- Plumbing, which is for your plumber
Your questions about bespoke kitchens in Richmond upon Thames
What if the wall is cold or damp?
It can be done with some care: leaving ventilation behind and inside helps stop condensation. We don’t treat damp, so any damp should be sorted before fitting day.
Does someone need to be home during the fitting?
We need access, so someone has to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work, but it helps to be around at the end.
How are bespoke kitchens priced?
Prices are quoted for your room, once we’ve measured and talked through the design. Every kitchen is different, so we price it after the design visit. To get started, use our contact form.
Do you fit furniture for landlords?
Yes. We make and fit furniture for landlords furnishing a let as well as for homeowners. Access has to be agreed with the tenants.
What are your kitchens made from?
Our kitchens are made from moisture-resistant MDF and birch plywood, then spray painted or hand painted. The materials and finish are agreed in your quote.
Do I need the building owner’s consent?
Possibly. Some leases need the building owner’s consent before you make alterations. We can’t advise on leases, so please check yours.
Is the furniture made to order?
We make it in our workshop, to the sizes taken at the design visit. Then we bring it to your home and fit it.