About Us
Howdens was established in 1995 to provide trade customers with kitchens, joinery, and hardware products, which are available from local stock at depots across the UK, France, and Belgium. Starting with just 14 depots, there are now nearly 900 locations supporting the trade achieve exceptional results for their customers. As a British manufacturer, we were founded on the principle that the business should be worthwhile for all concerned. That includes our customers, the homeowners they serve, the local communities we operate in, local and national charities, our large network of suppliers, our investors, and of course our people. Our commitment to these areas has led to many accolades, which include being voted in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to work for by the Sunday Times in 2020. We also hold a Royal Warrant by Appointment to His Majesty the King to supply goods and services to Royal Households since 2025. And in 2025, the Mintel group named us as the UK’s number one supplier of trade kitchens.
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About Us FAQs
Can I visit Howdens to view the products?
Within each depot, we display a vast number of our products, which includes fitted kitchens, doors, joinery products, flooring, appliances, and more. You can find a depot using our locator tool. We also have two Howdens Expo locations, in Raunds and Howden, where you can see full kitchen sets, new products, and material samples. Alternatively, you can view our products online, or request a brochure to see all the products available from local stock at your nearest Howdens.
Do Howdens have showrooms?
Howdens have hundreds of depots. Instead of having large showrooms, each depot has a selection of products on display available from local stock. This includes fitted kitchens, appliances, sinks and taps, flooring, doors, and more. As well as our depots, we also have two Expo showroom locations in Raunds, Northamptonshire and Goole, Howden, which have kitchen sets, product ranges, and information on hand. For more information on these locations, take a look at our Expo page - with details, downloads, and directions. Our depots are also fully stocked, which means depot staff can show you products that you are interested, plus they have a wealth of knowledge about our products, so can answer any product queries you may have. To find as depot, use our postcode lookup to see stores in your area.
Is Howdens open to the public?
All of our depots and Expo showrooms are open for the public, whether that is to speak to our staff about services and goods, to book a design appointment, pay your trade account, or simply to see many of our products on display. To see the local opening times for your nearest depot, see our find a depot page to locate your nearest Howdens and to get contact information to plan a visit. For our Expo locations in Raunds and Howden, take a look at our Expo info page.
Is there a Howdens near me?
With hundreds of depots - there will be a Howdens local to you which supplies products from local stock for our trade customers to purchase and collect. You can find a local Howdens on our find a depot page, using our postcode lookup, which will point you to your nearest Howdens. It will also provide an address, directions, opening hours, and contact information for that depot. We also have two Expo showrooms in Howden, Goole and Raunds, Northamptonshire, which feature kitchen sets and a wide selection of products. You can also contact your local depot through our Contact a Depot form, where an enquiry will be sent to your depot of choice.
What are the different Howdens kitchen unit sizes?
Our range of kitchen units features more than 100 different designs with a range of dimensions to suit different room sizes, layouts, and customer needs. You can download the specification sheets for our kitchen cabinet sizes and view our collection of styles at our kitchen pages. To learn more about particular ranges, dimensions, and unit thicknesses, explore our full fitted kitchens collection.
What are your opening times?
Our depots are open six days a week from Monday through to Saturday, including bank holidays. Opening times may vary from depot to depot to best serve their local communities. You can see specific opening hours for your nearest Howdens through our find a depot page.
Where is Howdens head office?
Howdens have several key offices, including:
London Head Office
105 Wigmore St, London, W1U 3SB
Dublin Registered Office
Suite 3, one Earlsfort Centre, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, Ireland
For any local enquiries, updates on an order, or visiting us in person, find your nearest depot and get in touch with them directly. You can also visit our corporate site, for more information about media relations, investor insight, annual reports, and business strategy.
Who do I talk to in order to get started?
If you are a trade professional and want to learn more about opening a Howdens Trade Account, you can learn more on our Trade Account and Services page. You can also speak with your local Howdens to discuss account options. To get in touch, you can use our Contact a Depot form or you can find a depot in your area using our Find a Depot page, where you will find contact information to get connected.
If you are a homeowner looking to buy from Howdens, we only sell to the trade to ensure your products are installed to the highest possible standard. To learn more about buying from us, please visit our How to Buy page, where you can understand how to access our great range of products and the design services available. You can also book a design appointment online to get started.
Will Howdens sell to the public?
We only sell to the trade, rather than the public, to ensure our products are installed to the highest possible standard. In turn, by using a trade professional, you can be sure that your products are built to last and are fitted exactly the way you want them. To learn more about buying from us, please visit our How to Buy page. If you need help finding a trade person in your area, please contact your local depot using our find a depot page, who can help point you in the right direction.
Do Howdens fit kitchens themselves?
At Howdens, we trust the trade to install our products to a high standard, which is why you need a trade professional to buy from us. By getting a fitter on board, you can guarantee that the products you select will be built to last and exactly the way you expect. For help finding a trade person, please contact your local depot.
Does Howdens offer a kitchen design service?
Yes, we offer a free kitchen design service where our expert designers can help to visualise your ideas into a 3D plan. This service is available at depot. To find out more, please visit our Book a Design Appointment page.
To get started right away, you can contact your local Howdens to arrange an in-depot design appointment.
Does Howdens offer a home survey service?
Yes – a home survey is included within our free kitchen design service. One of our design specialists from your local Howdens depot will visit your property to take measurements, evaluate the space, and determine the best layout, style and design. For more information about our home survey service, pleased visit our Book a Design Appointment page or contact your local depot.
Can Howdens help find a solid surface fitter?
We offer a solid service fitting at an additional cost to save time on a project, so a trade professional can focus on the job at hand. This also saves on expensive tools. To find our more, please visit our Trade Account and Services page, or contact your local depot who can connect you with an engineer in your area. Please be aware that solid surface fitting is not available in the Republic of Ireland.
Do Howdens products come with a guarantee?
Many of our products are supplied with a guarantee to offer total peace of mind that they are built to last. For full details on our warranties, please visit our Guarantees and Accreditations page.
Are Howdens kitchens good value?
With an extensive collection to suit any style, we believe Howdens kitchens offer exceptional value for money, as they can be tailored to suit any layout, size, and budget. Our kitchen cabinets also include a 25-year guarantee, while our kitchen doors come with a 5-year warranty for a robust fit and long life. Please visit our Guarantees and Accreditations page for more information.