We Are Independent Kitchen Designers

 
 
 
 
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 Gemma 
 
28. October, 2026.
 
 
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We honestly couldn’t recommend Mark highly enough! His advice and guidance throughout the whole process have been invaluable. He clearly knows his stuff and has made what could have been a stressful experience feel straightforward and enjoyable. He’s responsive and beat his own lead times. Couldn’t be happier with this service.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 John Narayan 
 
28. October, 2026.
 
 
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We used Mark to help us design our kitchen and he was pleasure to work with. Mark worked with us and listened to our initial ideas and has helped bring our ideas into reality. He has a great feel for both functional and aesthetic design and importantly is also not adverse to telling you what won't work in your space (e.g. our space was too narrow for an island). After the initial consultation Mark creates visuals and drawings with measurements for your space. Our design included double wall units on one side and tall units and top boxes on tall units on the other side and Mark worked design miracles to make everything fit.   He also offers multiple edits of your design - including a final one that is then used to generate a pack that includes what to order. We went with DIY Kitchens for our kitchen units and Mark's final design pack included everything we needed to order from the supplier complete with instructions for our joiner on how to create our mantle and a bespoke top box unit above our pantry.  All in all, Mark was worth every penny we paid for his services and then some. Thanks Mark, can't wait to send you the pictures of when it is all installed.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Karl Dsouza 
 
26. October, 2026.
 
 
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Great experience working with Mark through the design process.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Katie Ridley 
 
11. October, 2026.
 
 
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**Worth every penny – we couldn't recommend Mark highly enough!**

I'll admit, when we first considered using Mark at Design a Kitchen, I was a little reluctant because of the cost. However, having now been through the whole process, I can honestly say it has been some of the best money we've spent on our kitchen. When you consider that his fee is less than the cost of some kitchen cupboards, the value of his service is incredible!

From our very first meeting, Mark took the time to really listen to us, understand our needs and explore exactly how we wanted our kitchen to look, feel and function. What makes his service so valuable is that he's completely independent. He's not trying to sell you a kitchen or earn commission, so every idea, suggestion and recommendation is genuinely about what will work best for you and your space.

After our initial design, we visited various kitchen showrooms to get a feel for what we liked before returning to Mark to make amendments. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and at every stage he offered thoughtful, practical advice, helping us understand what would work, what wouldn't and why. The final design is everything we hoped for and more!

Another huge benefit has been the level of detail in Mark's plans. We've been able to send them to numerous kitchen suppliers and worktop companies to obtain like-for-like quotes, giving us a much clearer understanding of the options available and the differences in cost. We've explored everything from DIY Kitchens to independent kitchen companies, some of which we'd previously assumed would be completely out of our budget. Thanks to Mark, we've discovered that isn't necessarily the case!

Looking back, I genuinely think using Mark has not only helped us design a much better kitchen but has also put us in a far stronger position to make informed decisions about where to spend our money.

Would we pay for Mark to design our kitchen again? Absolutely, without a second thought! His expertise, patience, independence and attention to detail have been invaluable. We really couldn't recommend him highly enough. If you're considering a new kitchen, speak to Mark before you do anything else. You won't regret it!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Katharine Das 
 
22. September, 2026.
 
 
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For such a large investment as a kitchen, I would thoroughly recommend Mark as a brilliant kitchen designer. Mark balances big picture vision with clear and accessible expertise of the details. Mark listened to us and then designed a stylish kitchen far exceeding what we hoped for, with so many practical tips to improve everyday use.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Andrew McCallum 
 
9. September, 2026.
 
 
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We would highly recommend Mark - he was with us every step of the way - with clear concise communication guidance which enabled the creation of a kitchen design that developed the ideas we had in to the kitchen we really wanted. Thank you so much Jo & Andrew
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Joe Taylor-Eves 
 
8. September, 2026.
 
 
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We have had an amazing experience working with Mark on the design of our new kitchen as part of a major home extension.

From the outset, Mark took the time to really understand how we wanted to use the space and what mattered most to us. He struck the perfect balance between functionality and aesthetics, often spotting practical considerations that we hadn't even thought about ourselves.

Mark's expertise in DIY Kitchens is incredible. His knowledge of the available modules, options and limitations is exceptional, and he knows exactly how to make them work in a real space. He challenged our thinking in all the right ways, from advising on island size and layout to helping us maximise value by making the most of standard worktop sizes and minimising waste. He even went into the level of detail of suggesting alternative solutions for things like bin storage when we weren't keen on the standard options.

He was also incredibly helpful in advising what would need to be custom-made and how to brief the joiners, which gave us a lot more confidence moving into the build phase.

We worked with Mark entirely remotely and would encourage anyone considering doing the same not to worry. Communication was excellent throughout. He was always responsive, turned around revisions quickly, and was patient as we worked through different ideas and changes. He was also very accommodating of our family circumstances, including working around the fact that my wife is expecting.

The visualisations Mark produced were outstanding. They were both highly accurate and easy to understand, which made it much easier for us to make decisions and feel confident about the final design. Just as importantly, he clearly understands all the small practical details that make a kitchen enjoyable to live with day to day.

Overall, the service was professional, knowledgeable and great value for money. The quality of the output was excellent, and we genuinely couldn't be happier with the result. I would not hesitate to recommend Mark to anyone designing a kitchen, particularly if they are using DIY Kitchens and want expert guidance on how to get the very best outcome from the space available.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Nicola Porteus 
 
3. September, 2026.
 
 
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We recently had our kitchen designed and planned by Mark at Design A Kitchen and we couldn’t be happier with the service we received. Mark was excellent from start to finish he explained everything clearly, listened to what we wanted, and was always happy to help.

He really went above and beyond to make sure everything was right for us, and his knowledge and attention to detail were fantastic.

We would highly recommend Mark to anyone looking for someone to help design and plan their kitchen. Excellent service  thank you, Mark! 😊
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Tina Brown 
 
2. September, 2026.
 
 
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I would highly recommend Mark at Design a Kitchen - very professional and helpful from start to finish and I am delighted with the end design thank you
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Nicola Webb 
 
25. August, 2026.
 
 
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Mark has been fantastic from start to finish. Our kitchen and utility design had lots of bespoke elements, but Mark has been so thorough so explain options, give advice and guidance and is always professional. We're so happy with the designs and would highly recommend Mark to anyone undertaking a kitchen renovation.