buying from us

Why Howdens

With more than 800 depots nationwide and open 6 days a week, discover why thousands of tradespeople, and homeowners alike, choose Howdens for their home renovation project.

UK Number 1 for Trade

Thanks to our close relationships with trade professionals, builders have confidence in us to have the stock they need and when they need it. This is why we are trusted by the trade, and recognised as the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier.

Locally stocked depots

Our products are available from local stock at depots nationwide, so we can offer timely collection and deliveries to get projects started sooner. This also allows us to make changes quickly, should they arise, so work can continue without delay.

Free design service

Expert planning advice is available at every depot. This includes a free home survey and design service, where our designer will visit your home, take measurements, explore products, and provide advice on how to get the best from your space.

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Wide product choice

With more than 75 kitchen designs to choose from, including shaker, slab, integrated and handle-free designs, plus more than 10,000 products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware - there is plenty of choice to find the right style and design for any home.

Which? Best Buy

Our rigid cabinets were awarded a Which? Best Buy in April 2022. Which? said that the cabinets are solidly built and received an excellent rating for the strength of the drawers and hinges. Of all the customers surveyed, Which? also established that Howdens customers were the least likely to have problems with their units after it was installed.

Quality guaranteed

Our products are rigorously tested at a dedicated, in-house facility and by industry-recognised testing associations, so we know our products are built to last,. This is why we offer a 25-year guarantee on cabinets, a 5-year guarantee on kitchen doors, and a 3-year guarantee on our Lamona-branded appliances.

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Royal Warrant Holder

We were granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment by Her Majesty the Queen as a supplier of fitted kitchens in 2015. Through the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust we continue to support UK craftspeople – keeping important skills alive. We have also supplied kitchens for the royal estates.

Made in the UK

Traditional craftmanship is at the heart of our business, which is why one in four of our products are manufactured in the UK. We have two dedicated manufacturing factories in England, which includes our site at Runcorn, Cheshire and at Howden, East Yorkshire.

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Sustainably sourced

We are committed to protecting the environment, which is why 100% of the chipboard and MDF materials used at Howdens is from certified sources. 98% of all waste produced in manufacturing and logistics is also diverted from landfill and re-used to produce heat energy for our factories.

Manufacturing Guild

In 2020, we were awarded the Manufacturing Guild Mark by The Furniture Makers’ Company, which is awarded to companies that demonstrate high standards across design, product development, manufacturing, human resources, financial stability, sustainability, and sales and marketing.