Good kitchens start with
good decisions.
Before visiting showrooms or committing to builders, establish total clarity. Determine realistic trade budgets, compare independent makers, and export a tender-ready 20-point architectural brief in 2 minutes.
60-Second Interactive Cost Estimator
Toggle your room dimensions, cabinetry discipline, and structural scope to see an instant realistic trade budget breakdown.
Matched to Independent British In-Frame Studio. Estimated production lead time: 6–8 weeks.
How Good Kitchens Works
From project scoping to a tender-ready brief with transparent trade benchmarks.
1. Diagnostic Intake
Answer 3 visual questions about your room layout, property era (Victorian, Edwardian, Modern), and target investment. No builder jargon required.
2. Unbiased Trade Pricing
Receive an itemized cost model benchmarked against Spon’s 2025 rates, including joinery fabrication, quartz worktops, and structural steelwork.
3. 20-Point Tender Pack
Export an architectural specification brief ready to tender to independent studios, architects, or bespoke makers without high-street sales markups.
Real Kitchen Scenarios & Verified Costs
Explore four typical UK property profiles to understand what your investment buys in the real world.
Compact Urban Flat
City apartments, terraced flats, smart space optimization
- Engineered rigid carcases
- Composite quartz surfaces
- Integrated compact appliances
- Concealed extractors
The Classic Family Living
Renovated suburban homes, busy family hubs, garden connections
- Solid oak dovetail drawers
- Painted tulipwood face frames
- Large island with breakfast bar
- Generous walk-in pantry
Architectural Victorian Extension
Side-return extensions, period conversions, architect-led builds
- Scribed to out-of-plumb brickwork
- Natural marble / quartzite slabs
- Structural steel bulkheads
- Concealed bi-fold breakfast bar
Artisan Smoked Oak & Stone
Substantial residences, bespoke new-builds, whole-house joinery
- Quarter-cut smoked oak veneers
- Patinated bronze hardware
- Gaggenau / Sub-Zero suite
- Multi-room architectural continuity
Why We Are Different
Compare the high-street showroom model with the Good Kitchens independent architectural approach.
| Decision Factor | High-Street Showrooms | Direct to Maker | Good Kitchens Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer Markups & Kickbacks | ✕ Hidden 15%–30% sales commission baked into cabinet prices | ⬦ Variable maker margins; no standardized pricing check | ✓ 0% Commission — transparent trade price benchmarks |
| Structural & Building Reality | ✕ Ignored until fitters arrive on site; high variation risk | ⬦ Requires separate structural engineer / builder coordination | ✓ Full building scope & RSJ beam indices calculated upfront |
| Period Wall Scribing | ✕ Standard modular boxes; wide filler strips hide uneven walls | ⬦ Dependent on carpenter skill; risk of on-site modifications | ✓ Scribed custom carcass specifications matched to your era |
| Tender-Ready Portability | ✕ Proprietary CAD files locked to their franchise showroom | ⬦ Informal quotes with ambiguous specification items | ✓ Exportable 20-point architectural tender pack for any maker |
| Maker Matching Bias | ✕ Limited to their own catalog regardless of suitability | ⬦ Unvetted word-of-mouth recommendations | ✓ Matched to studios or joiners using transparent published criteria |
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan your kitchen with total architectural confidence.
Take our guided 3-step assessment. Establish your realistic trade budget, structural parameters, and export your 20-point tender brief today.