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Some of the biggest and most popular kitchen manufacturers in the UK include:

• Magnet

• Howdens

• Wren

• British Standard

• Wickes

• IKEA

All the major kitchen manufacturers have local kitchen showrooms where you can go and see a selection of their kitchens in person.

You’ll be able to talk with experienced kitchen professionals who can answer your questions, offer advice and discuss the details of the options that are available to you – as well as the costs of a new kitchen.

Tips for visiting kitchen showrooms in Oban

Here are some of our top tips to help you make the most of your visits to local kitchen showrooms:

1. Work out your budget – Knowing how much you have to spend will help you make the most appropriate decisions for your budget. Your future self will thank you for keeping the costs under control right from the beginning.

2. Do some online research – Take some time to look at kitchens online and find examples of the styles, colours and features you like the most. And before you go to a specific kitchen showroom, take a look at their kitchen ranges online to see which ones you like the most. That way, you can focus on your favourites and see what they’re like in person.

3. Take measurements before you go – It’s important to know what space you’re working with when planning a new kitchen, so take measurements of your existing kitchen before you go. Knowing the measurements also means you can also work out a more accurate price for materials.

4. Draw a rough floor plan – Not only are measurements important, it’s also useful to have a floor plan that shows the layout of your kitchen, including and architectural features that might impact the design of your new kitchen.

5. Take photos of your existing kitchen – As well as measurements, it can be really helpful to show the staff at local kitchen showrooms exactly what your current kitchen is like.

6. Speak with their in-house kitchen design expert – If a kitchen manufacturer has a showroom then they’ll most likely have in-house who can offer you practical advice for your new kitchen design. They’ll also be able to create draft layouts and kitchen plans for you.

As part of your kitchen project planning, you might find some of our guides useful for bedtime reading:

• Planning your kitchen revamp

• How to plan a kitchen

• New kitchen costs

• Kitchen renovation costs

• Kitchen design costs

• Kitchen fitting service costs

Need help finding kitchen design showrooms in Oban?

When planning a new kitchen, it’s always helpful to get advice from local kitchen showrooms as a first step. If you scroll up this page, you should see a list of kitchen showrooms in Oban that you can contact directly.

Alternatively, you can request a quote for your kitchen project and we’ll do the legwork for you and get kitchen showrooms in Oban to get in touch with you directly.

We would always recommend visiting local kitchen showrooms before making decisions on your new kitchen, whether you’re renovating your existing kitchen or installing a brand new kitchen.

Visiting a kitchen showroom lets you see the kitchen units, appliances, fixtures and fittings in person – and some materials, styles and colours do look different to pictures online when you see them in the flesh.

Benefits of visiting kitchen showrooms in Oban

Here are some of the reasons why might want to add visiting local kitchen showrooms to your to-do list:

• Expert advice – At a showroom you can talk to members of staff and kitchen experts about specific products or designs. If you have a vision, they can offer you ideas and suggestions on the spot, and they‘ll be able to show you different options in person.

• See what kitchens really look like – You can’t beat looking at kitchen ranges in person to fully appreciate the details and differences between the styles, colours, and the feel of the materials.

• Realise what you want / need – Being able to experience kitchens in a showroom can highlight which features you really want – some you may not have thought of, and others you might have wanted but then realise in person they’re not needed after all.

• Start designing – Most kitchen showrooms will offer a kitchen design service, where you can sit with an experienced kitchen designer and work on your kitchen plan. You just need to provide them with detailed measurements, or book them in to visit your home and measure up before you visit the showroom.

• Compare costs – It’s often easier to compare the costs of various kitchen options with the help of trained kitchen showroom staff. They’ll often be able to point out where you can save some money on products or appliances.

• Free refreshments – Any decent showroom will offer free tea and coffee, and maybe even biscuits if you’re lucky!

Ready to start visiting local kitchen showrooms in Oban?

As we’ve mentioned, there’s a whole host of reasons why visiting local kitchen showrooms is a good idea.

If you’re ready to get out there and start seeing kitchens in person, scroll up and get in touch with the kitchen showrooms around Oban that are listed at the top of this page.

Don’t have time to browse kitchen showroom options right now? Don’t worry, you can request a quote and we’ll reach out to multiple local kitchen design showrooms for you and they'll be in touch directly.