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Straight answers from the designers at our Byfleet showroom: what a project really costs, how long it takes, and which brands, finishes and layouts we would choose for our own homes.
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What a luxury kitchen really costs, how long a renovation takes, how German and Italian kitchens compare, and honest reviews of the appliances we specify every week.
Explore: Luxury kitchens German kitchens Traditional handmade kitchens Kitchen accessories
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Realistic UK bathroom renovation costs and timelines, wet rooms and walk-in showers, brassware and basins, and ideas for creating a spa-like bathroom at home.
Explore: Luxury bathrooms Home spas Showers Baths Basins & taps
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Which tiles work best in showers and small bathrooms, how to use wall tiles to change the feel of a room, and how to keep luxury surfaces looking new.
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Built-in and walk-in wardrobe costs and storage ideas, plus interior design advice for creating a cohesive, high-end home.
Explore: Luxury wardrobes Interior design
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Short answers from our most-asked-about guides. Every figure is a guide price based on the projects we design and install in Surrey and London.
A luxury kitchen in the UK typically starts at around £35,000, and larger, fully bespoke designs with premium materials and appliances can exceed £100,000. Cabinetry, worktops, appliances and installation are the biggest parts of the budget.
Read the full guide: How Much Does a Luxury Kitchen Cost? →As a guide, an entry-level German kitchen costs £20,000–£30,000, a mid-range one £30,000–£50,000 and a high-end German kitchen £50,000–£80,000+. These figures usually cover the furniture, design and delivery; appliances, worktops and installation are often extra.
Read the full guide: How Much Does a German Kitchen Cost in the UK? (2026 Price Guide) →Most UK kitchen renovations take around 8 to 16 weeks from first design to completion. Installation itself is usually 1 to 3 weeks; design, ordering and manufacturing take up most of the time.
Read the full guide: How Long Does a Kitchen Renovation Take? From Design to Installation →A luxury bathroom renovation in the UK typically costs £12,000–£18,000 at entry level, £18,000–£30,000 mid-range and £30,000–£60,000+ for a high-end bespoke bathroom, depending on size, tiles, brassware and any plumbing changes.
Read the full guide: How Much Does a Luxury Bathroom Cost in the UK? →A bathroom renovation usually takes 6 to 12 weeks from first consultation to completion: 2–4 weeks for design, 2–6 weeks for product lead times and 2–3 weeks for installation on site.
Read the full guide: How Long Does a Bathroom Renovation Take? From Design to Completion →The wet room elements of a luxury bathroom — floor preparation, drainage, tanking, glass and the shower — typically cost from around £2,500 to £8,000+, with tiling, sanitaryware and labour on top for a complete room.
Read the full guide: Wet Rooms: A Complete Guide to Cost, Design & Installation →Every guide is written by the Brooklands Interiors design team, a family business that has spent more than fourteen years designing and installing luxury kitchens, bathrooms and interiors for homeowners, developers, architects and interior designers. The prices, timelines and product advice come from the projects we deliver from our two-floor showroom at 119–121 Oyster Lane, Byfleet, Surrey.
Visit our Surrey showroom
See finishes up close and talk it through with our designers at 119–121 Oyster Lane, Byfleet, KT14 7JW. Open Monday to Saturday, 9am–5pm, with free parking.
