Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
What does an independent kitchen designer actually do?
An independent kitchen designer designs your kitchen without being tied to any particular supplier or brand. Unlike a showroom designer who is limited to their own product range and motivated to sell it, an independent designer starts with what you want and works backwards to find the best products and suppliers to deliver it. At Beau Bijou Design, we design first, then recommend. This means the kitchen is always built around you, not around what we happen to sell.
How is Beau Bijou Design different from a kitchen showroom?
A showroom designer works within the constraints of their own range, their own pricing structure, and their own sales targets. We have none of those constraints. We design your kitchen based entirely on your brief, your space and your budget, then recommend whichever supplier or combination of suppliers best delivers that. We also have access to trade pricing across multiple premium suppliers, which typically saves our customers significantly compared to showroom retail prices.
How much does the design service cost?
We charge a £299 design fee to get started. This covers unlimited design revisions, ultra-realistic renders, a full product specification, supplier recommendations and ongoing support throughout the process. Importantly, this fee is deducted in full from your kitchen order when you proceed if using a recommended supplier, so if you go ahead, the design effectively costs you nothing.
What happens if I don't proceed with a kitchen order after the design?
The £299 design fee is retained as it covers the significant time invested in your design. However you keep the renders, and are free to use them however you wish and may come back to us anytime.
How do you make money if you're independent?
We charge the £299 design fee and additionally receive trade discounts from our recommended suppliers. These trade discounts are built into the supplier’s pricing structure and don’t increase what you pay. In all, cases our buying power means you pay less through us than you would going direct. We are always transparent about how we work and will never recommend a supplier for commercial reasons over your best interests.
Do you work nationally or only in Yorkshire?
Our design service is entirely remote and available nationwide. We work with customers across the whole of the UK. Home visits for measuring are currently available in Manchester, Hebden Bridge, Leeds, Doncaster and Hull. Our Hebden Bridge showroom is open for customers who wish to visit in person, and we’d always encourage a showroom visit for customers considering Hallas & Hill or any of our displayed kitchen brands.
How long does the design process take?
From initial consultation to completed design is typically 1 week, depending on the complexity of the project and how many revisions are needed. We work at your pace, some customers are happy with the first design, others refine over several weeks. There is no time pressure and no limit on revisions.
Do you Offer Kitchen Project Management?
Yes, we can design your kitchen, arrange the order and delivery dates with each supplier ensuring all products are delivered in time for installation.
Do you install kitchens?
Installation is currently available in West Yorkshire. We will add more regions but the priority is ensuring we get the right teams that share our values and offer exceptional quality.
We have partnered with “The Page” for kitchen installations in and around London. The Page | Find Home Renovation Contractors in London
How do I pay?
Bank transfers, debit and credit cards including American Express. We always ask for bank transfers where possible as this reduces costs ensuring we keep our prices as low as possible.
Can I order specific kitchen products through you?
We help source a wide range of high-quality kitchen products at the best prices, including renowned brands such as Quooker, Qettle, Bora, Miro, AEG, 1810, Schock and many more. Our goal is to provide you with the best options available, ensuring that your kitchen is not only beautiful but also functional and efficient.
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I'm not very happy with my finance, can I make a complaint?
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