Online Kitchens UK

Online Kitchens UK: modern and traditional kitchens with online sales

Online Kitchens UK is a British retailer specialising in the sale of kitchens and individual components via the internet. Its catalogue ranges from complete kitchens to replacement doors, appliances, sinks, taps, worktops, handles and accessories, with the stated aim of offering quality products at affordable prices. The company handles orders online and provides advice to help customers select the right products according to their specifications.

Kitchen styles and starting prices

The website organises its kitchen range by style, with starting prices shown in pounds sterling:

• High gloss kitchens from £1,495
• Shaker kitchens from £1,995
• Modern kitchens from £1,895
• Handleless kitchens from £1,995
• Inframe kitchens from £2,025
• Traditional kitchens from £2,275

The ordering process is set out in steps: select the door style, add appliances, add sinks and taps, add accessories and leave the rest of the order to the company.

Replacement doors and brands

In addition to complete kitchens, Online Kitchens UK distributes replacement doors from several brands. The range includes replacement doors from Burbidge, Multiwood, Second Nature, Kitchen Stori and Pronto. It is also possible to source doors from the Uber range by contacting them by email; the website notes that these are not complete kitchens. The company describes Burbidge as a very British collection in both manufacture and design, with the ability to choose non-standard doors and drawer fronts across many of its ranges. It highlights Kitchen Stori's development to promote affordable high-quality products in various styles, finishes and colours. Second Nature features traditional and modern style doors, while Multiwood is presented as a supplier of quality products with high levels of service.

Appliances, sinks, worktops and handles

The appliance catalogue includes built-in dishwashers, built-in microwaves, built-in ovens, built-in refrigeration, built-in washing machines, cooker hoods, freestanding refrigeration and hobs. The appliance brand mentioned is CDA.

For sinks and taps, the company works with Second Nature and The 1810 Company. For worktops, the range includes Axiom, Second Nature Timber, MAK Timber, worktop accessories, Prima and the budget Oasis Budget Laminate range. Handles are organised by finish and material, including aged brass, American bronze, American copper, antique bronze effect, black nickel, black satin effect, brass antiqued or chrome, bright copper effect, bright nickel, brushed copper, brushed gold, brushed iron, brushed satin brass, brushed satin nickel, chrome, chrome industrial, matt black, matt black iron, matt black nickel, nickel, pewter, painted handles, polished pewter, polished nickel, satin brass, stainless steel and timber. The handle brands mentioned are Burbidge, Croft & Assinder and Second Nature.

Design service and customer care

Online Kitchens UK offers a kitchen design service that includes a dimensional plan, a 3D rendered drawing and a full, free, no-obligation quotation. The company states that, instead of using middlemen, it endeavours to source the products it sells directly from their origin or as close to it as possible, in order to pass the savings on to the customer. The website also mentions a price match guarantee, fast delivery and the possibility of requesting brochures. The contact telephone number listed on the site is 01242 523879.

Customer reviews

The page includes numerous customer testimonials highlighting product quality, the service received during planning and the final result of their kitchens. Among the comments are those from Melissa Oldfield, Matthew Hipkiss, Mark & Elaine, Michael Ruston, Dan Bailey, Paul Kay, Tasha Sewell, Stuart Douglas, Kevan Pearson, Richard and Suzie Miller, Axel Schuttpelz, Susan Powers, Jane Edwards, Mrs Breckon, Mr Blockley, Mrs Len, Mr Barnard, Mrs Matthews, Mr Clubley, Mr & Mrs Dodd and Alan & Trude. Several of them mention having received help from specific team members, such as Chris or Jason, and some say they would use the company again or recommend it.