7 London Kitchen Companies Worth Considering for a Renovation

There isn't really one type of kitchen renovation in London. Replacing the cabinetry in a modern flat is completely different from knocking through the back of a Victorian terrace and rebuilding the ground floor.

That's how I've approached this list. Rather than ranking seven companies that do essentially the same thing, I've picked businesses that stand out for different types of kitchen project.

My London Kitchen Renovation Shortlist

Company Best for
RoundhouseBespoke luxury kitchens
Beams RenovationKitchens involving multiple trades
Plus RoomsKitchen extensions
Day TrueDesign-led kitchens
DeVOLCharacter and period kitchens
PluckContemporary kitchens
houseUPKitchens within whole-house renovations

1. Roundhouse – Best for Bespoke Luxury Kitchens

Roundhouse would be high on my list if the kitchen itself was the centrepiece of the project.

Its proposition is firmly at the bespoke end of the market, with kitchens designed around the individual property rather than standard combinations of cabinets.

I think it makes particular sense in higher-value London homes where cabinetry, finishes and detailing justify a larger budget.

If my main priority was commissioning a genuinely bespoke kitchen, Roundhouse would be one of my first appointments.

2. Beams Renovation – Best When Several Trades Need Coordinating

I'd look at Beams for a different reason.

Beams becomes interesting when what starts as a “new kitchen” is actually a fairly complicated renovation.

Maybe the sink is moving. The electrical layout needs changing. The floor is being replaced. New lighting is going in. There's decorating, joinery and plumbing to organise, and perhaps a wall needs altering too.

At that point, I'd be less interested in finding somebody who simply sells great cabinets and more interested in who is coordinating everything around them.

That's where I think the Beams model works particularly well.

What I'd use Beams for

Beams can handle the design stage and help define the work before connecting the project with vetted builders.

That planning matters more as the number of trades increases. You don't want the electrician discovering halfway through the job that the lighting plan doesn't work with the kitchen layout.

I wouldn't necessarily choose Beams if I had already ordered a kitchen and only needed someone to install the units. That's a much simpler job.

I'd use Beams where I wanted to change the room itself, not just the kitchen sitting inside it.

3. Plus Rooms – Best for Kitchen Extensions

Plus Rooms would move towards the top of my list if the project involved creating more space.

It is particularly well suited to the classic London side-return and rear extension.

For a narrow Victorian kitchen, extending into the side return can create enough width for an island, larger dining area and much better connection with the garden.

That's a very different project from replacing kitchen units, and Plus Rooms has a clear specialism in this type of structural work.

4. Day True – Best for Design-Led Kitchens

Day True is the sort of company I'd visit when I wanted to spend time getting the actual kitchen design right.

Its showroom-led approach gives homeowners the opportunity to explore different layouts, finishes and products rather than choosing everything from a catalogue or online.

I'd put it high on the list for somebody who cares particularly strongly about the kitchen aesthetic and wants specialist design input.

5. deVOL – Best for Character and Period Kitchens

deVOL has one of the most recognisable kitchen styles in the UK.

I'd consider it for a period London property where I wanted the kitchen to feel as though it belonged in the house rather than looking like a generic contemporary installation.

Its cabinetry and design style are the attraction here.

If I owned a Georgian or Victorian property and wanted painted cabinetry, traditional detailing and plenty of character, deVOL would definitely be on my inspiration list.

6. Pluck – Best for Contemporary Kitchens

Pluck goes in almost the opposite direction.

Its kitchens have a distinctive modern aesthetic, with clean cabinetry and interesting use of colour and materials.

I'd consider Pluck for a contemporary London home or a period property where I deliberately wanted the new kitchen to contrast with the original architecture.

Again, the reason to choose it is largely the product and design identity.

7. houseUP – Best When the Kitchen Is Part of a Whole-House Renovation

Sometimes it doesn't make sense to treat the kitchen as a separate project at all.

If I was replacing the kitchen while also renovating two bathrooms, changing the flooring, rewiring the property and altering the layout, I'd look at companies capable of treating everything as one refurbishment.

That's where houseUP fits this list.

It specialises in substantial London property renovation and reconfiguration, making it more relevant when the kitchen is one part of a much bigger project.

Which One Would I Choose?

I'd start with what is actually changing.

If I was only replacing cabinets and worktops, I'd concentrate on the kitchen product itself.

If walls, plumbing, electrics, lighting and flooring were all changing as well, I'd approach it as a renovation. That's the point where a company such as Beams becomes much more interesting because coordinating the room properly matters just as much as choosing the cabinetry.

And if the project involved physically extending the house, I'd bring an extension specialist such as Plus Rooms into the conversation.

For me, that's a more useful way to choose a London kitchen company than pretending the same business is best for every type of project.