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Awards And Endorsements

From achieving the Best Modern Kitchen 2025 to our rigid cabinets accredited as a Which? Best Buy 5 years in a row in 2026, this awards and endorsements page showcases all the accolades we have won. Producing innovative kitchens that capture the latest trends is at the heart of our business. So, we are proud of our nomination by leading interior design publishing houses, like Ideal Home and Real Homes. To help you learn more about us, we’ve included information on our awards and winning styles, plus recommended reads to inspire your next project.

Handleless bronze kitchen with white worktops, chevron flooring and an island in an L-shape. Winner of an Ideal Home Award

Ideal Home Kitchen Awards

Explore our winning Clerkenwell Matt Metallic Bronze and Sandstone kitchen design, which was crowned the Best Modern Kitchen 2025 thanks to it's bold design and textural innovation.

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Sweeping Up At The SOMOs

With £1.6m invested every year to an apprenticeship levy, we're leading the way in supporting social mobility. We're proud to be recognised by the Social Mobility Awards (SOMO) for innovation.

Which? Best Buy Rigid Cabinets

As of June 2026, we’ve been accredited as a Which? Best Buy on our rigid cabinets 5 years in a row. Our commitment to unrivaled build quality and lifespan mean that are customers can buy from Howdens in confidence that their kitchen will last for years to come.

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Which? 5-Star Hobs From Lamona

As of November 2025, we are proud to say that all our Lamona hobs have been rated 5 stars by Which? for their reliability. Real customer feedback, low fault rates, and rigorous, independent testing of our hobs reinforce the trust that Trade has in Lamona.

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Our appliances are Quiet Mark certified

Quiet Mark is a global certification programme that identifies the quietest products on the market through rigorous, independent scientific testing.

The Quiet Mark certification is a trusted stamp of approval, recognising products that significantly reduce noise pollution in everyday life. Choosing quieter appliances helps create a calmer living space, boosts productivity, and supports overall wellbeing.

We’re proud to announce numerous Lamona appliances are now Quiet Mark certified, including our Lamona Stainless Steel Ceiling Cooker Hood and Lamona Integrated 7kg 1200rpm White Washing Machine.

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$A mist blue, shaker Ilfracombe kitchen in an island layout. It has stone-effect flooring, marble effect breakfast bar.$

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