Kitchen Design Professionals in Barkway, Hertfordshire

“We were having a significant amount of extension work carried out by a local professional project management company. A new kitchen was a major part of this project. The project management company directed us towards their usual fitter - an established company we were aware of. We saw this company and described a feature we wanted. We were told by them that there was no space for this feature. We were supplied with one black and white plan of what we were told could be done. We got the impression that no effort was being put in and the company assumed they already had our business and we were an inconvenience. We then looked around and found Arc+be. From the beginning it was a totally different experience. Jide is so enthusiastic about his work. He began by saying not only was there room for the feature we wanted but he could make it bigger if so desired. He was friendly and appeared as excited about our new kitchen as we were. He spent time with us finding out our likes and dislikes and what use was to be made of the kitchen - a lot of our cooking is not traditional western style, though much is. Jide came up with three suggested plans for us, not only showing the proposed layouts but, for each one, providing a colour, computer generated image of what it would look like. He talked through all the options with us and different finishes etc.. We had no hesitation in placing our order with this company. We were provided with a full cost breakdown, copy of the plan and image of the fitted product together with pictures of the white goods, cupboards, finishes (down to the draw handles) we had chosen. The whole extension was a stressful time but having the kitchen fitted was a pleasure. We were kept informed at all stages, work was done when we were told it would be done and when there was a glitch we were brought solutions not excuses. (e.g. the American style fridge freezer we had selected was not available, Jide told us this and offered us a better one, at the same price to us, that he had already ensured was available). Throughout the build, and after it had been completed, we felt that this project was as important to Arc+be as it was to us. Everyone we dealt with - the planner, the fitter, the tile fitter - came across as true professionals who took a pride in their work and enjoyed what they were doing and we're not just doing a job. They are craftsmen (and women). I am not in the habit of making recommendations but I have already recommended this company to a number of people. I would say to anyone thinking of a new kitchen, talk to this company and compare them to others. I feel sure they will come out on top.”

“So pleased with the work completed, which in the end included our new kitchen, granite work tops, our peninsular, appliances & inc some building works and also we decided on having new built in & matching free standing bedroom furniture. Nick was fantastic to work with from preplanning stage to completion and Louis and the fitting team were great guys, nothing was too much trouble and they were always on time, clean & tidy!”

“I have used Stone Heat for the past 4 years to completely refurbish a house including fitting of 2 bespoke bathrooms, repainting of walls and ceilings and consecutive maintenance. They have also helped me to fit wooden flooring in another house plus erect a fence. The quality of their work is always impeccable and the always arrive early, clean after themselves and e-mail you regular photo updates of the work progress and completion. So there is no need to be on site at all. I would strongly recommend them to anyone.”

“Jeremy Friendship designed the kitchen and laundry room and supplied the furniture/units, appliances and granite. Preliminary discussions had focus, taking account of budget and aspirations, with the result that the very detailed initial designs only needed minor tweaking. Jeremy's attention to detail and his product knowledge ensured that every aspect of the finished project was what we required. Liaison with our builders was effective and all deadlines were met, with deliveries coordinated appropriately. The resulting rooms were better than we had originally planned and we have recommended Studio 3 Kitchens to many others.”

“Exceptional service throughout the whole project. David has an amazing quality with regards to people skills, great listener & gives honest advice at all times. Unlimited time was spent during the consultation period to arrive at the perfect design. David & his team have a unique precision to detail, to a degree that I've never came across before. Every detail is discussed at length. En masse have leading designer knowledge in interiors with all the uptodate trends and colour schemes. After consultation you leave excited that the prospect of your kitchen being made by this company. Until completion we never experienced anything but 100% commitment & service. David & his team are one those rare experiences you come across, we feel very privileged that we have had this experience. To be cherished. Nigel & Louise”

“We are really happy with our kitchen project. From the moment that I went into the show room nothing was too much trouble for Willam. He was very patient and more than happy to keep making changes to the design plans until I was happy with the layout and price. The end result is an amazing kitchen that we use so much as a family and for entertaining. The installers were all great, polite and tidy workers, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them and left them to it while I was at work. Any snagging issues have been dealt with promptly and without any fuss. A very professional company that I cannot fault and I am hard to please.”

“Good company to deal with. Listened to design ideas. Came up with several solutions. Were in tune with customer needs. Very few problems that were not overcome. Friendly staff. Good communication Costing/quotes within budget. Only one or two delivery issues/ damaged goods/ missing pieces of equipment. Very good overall service and after service.”

“Both Elaine and Damien Turley are extremely helpful and knowledgeable in their professional field. They have produced some excellent kitchen solutions for clients of mine and have carried out the installations efficiently and superbly. They are my first call ...without hesitation.”

“We chose Brampton after talking to others who had used them and have not been disappointed by our choice. We found all their staff and tradesmen helpful and generally easy to deal with. Their designer, Carmel, was a good listener and took on board lots of small details we wanted to achieve in the design to ensure we made best use of the space. I cannot fault their after-sales service - issues including adjustments have been addressed in a timely manner without question”

“We were very lucky to have had a new kitchen installed by Dobsons. The workmanship was brilliant, with a very high quality finish. All the workmen were trustworthy, friendly and left my home clean and tidy. wE had a couple of snagging issues but these were dealt with promptly and at my convenience. A very professional company.”