Discover what really happens in a 30-minute design call with Higham Furniture, from the questions you can ask to the advice you can expect. This guide explains why an early conversation can bring clarity, confidence, and a better starting point for your handmade kitchen project.
If you are starting to plan a handmade kitchen in London, the first question is almost always the same: what does it actually cost? It is a fair question, and it deserves a straight answer rather than the usual “it depends” that most kitchen companies hide behind. A genuinely handmade, bespoke kitchen in London typically…
Discover how a Higham kitchen is designed, crafted, and installed, from the first design call in Fulham to handmade production in their Hampshire workshop. This guide explains the full bespoke kitchen process, highlighting the benefits of working directly with a cabinetmaker for a truly tailored result.
When you are investing in a bespoke kitchen, visiting a showroom feels like the obvious first step. It is not. A showroom tells you how a kitchen company presents itself. The workshop tells you how it actually builds. The quality of a handmade kitchen is determined entirely by what happens at the bench, not on…
What is a handmade kitchen? Learn how to spot genuine bespoke kitchen craftsmanship, from dovetail joints and in-frame cabinetry to workshop-built furniture and hand-painted finishes. This guide explains the difference between a true handmade kitchen and mass-produced alternatives.
Our clients are split into two camps – those who love an induction hob and those who specify a focal-point range cooker
When you look at photos of kitchens with open shelving on the walls, you tend to find perfectly arranged matching cups & plates. But will they really look as neat in reality in a family kitchen that has not been staged for a photo shoot? If you are not very organized and have a mishmash…
Aga are soon going to be launching a new compact model specially designed for small spaces, the Aga City60. As a lot of our kitchens are designed for properties in London where space can be very limited, we think this is a great idea. There are two models available to suit traditional tastes or a…
We talk to many customers who would love to have a large range, but just do not have the space for it. This is particularly the case in London where space is at a premium. Generally this leaves the client with two options; either restrict yourself to a galley-style kitchen or create an extension. For…
One of our framed, shaker kitchens was featured in the July 2013 issue of Beautiful Kitchens. The client’s brief was to create a bright, functional yet sociable kitchen for entertaining. The perfect way to do this was to include an island in the design with bar seating, however the space was an…