Kitchen Designers in Hitchin, 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.”

“We have no hesitation in recommending the work of Darren. He is an outstanding cabinet maker whose workmanship and attention to detail is incredible. He is able to interpret clients ideas produce furniture in either contemporary or traditional styles. He has done individual items of furniture and whole room projects. He has undertaken work for several of our friends and family, who have all been delighted with the furniture Darren has produced.”

“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.”

“We were looking for a new kitchen but found the usual high street names couldn't do what we wanted, but wanted to charge us more than our budget anyway! I contacted Lloyd, told him our requirements and he put me in touch with a local sole trader. Within a few days, plans were drawn up, a kitchen was chosen and we were on our way! We now have a beautiful kitchen, fitted to the highest of standards and the quality far surpasses the high street ones. I can't recommend Lloyd enough, he listened to us and found us the perfect company to work with!”

“Absolutely amazing work. Refurbished my whole apartment and did an excellent job. I had an idea of how I wanted my flat to look and they got it spot on. The quality of work was second to none. Couldn't recommend them any higher.”

“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.”

“I hired this company to design and install our kitchen project. From the initial contact, we were treated like real owners and not a potential client. All our concerns and request were taken on board and handled with respect and professionalism. The design was jointly agreed and our time scheduled was met. They really worked as a team. Post installation follow up and customer service has been excellent. No complaints whatsoever Highly recommended”

“Excellent job done with our new kitchen,delighted with it .all who enter are pleasantly surprised at the transformation into a whow factor kitchen. Evelyn and Eric Silver”

“I used Eternal for the kitchen of my dreams. The end result was far beyond my expectations. The quality is amazing and the personal touch and understanding of my needs made it a perfect match for me. Highly recommended.”

“I can not recommend Kitchen Ergonomics highly enough. From concept through to completion, there was exactly the right amount of guidance whilst not stifling personal design ideas. Level of workmanship was exemplary with an acute attention to detail throughout. Budgets and timescales were adhered to. From our very first communication with Kitchen Ergonomics it was immediately noticeable that they are a cut above "the norm" when it came to kitchen design and fitting - a level of service that was maintained down to the last cabinet being fitted.”