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Recognised among the UK's best Kitchen Installers We're incredibly proud to share that we have been named a finalist for Kitchen Installer of the Year at the 2026 BIFIS Awards. The award, organised by the British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS), recognises some of the most skilled and respected kitchen installers across the UK. Being shortlisted alongside some of the country's leading installation professionals is a huge achievement and reflects the dedicati

If you’re planning a new kitchen, there’s a good chance you’ve come across Wren Kitchens and German kitchens (such as Nobilia). They’re two of the most popular options in the UK, but they offer quite different approaches when it comes to design, manufacturing and flexibility. We install both across Cardiff and South Wales, so we see first-hand how they compare, not just in a showroom, but once they’re actually fitted and used day to day. Here’s a straightforward breakdown to

If you’re planning a new kitchen, there’s a good chance you’ve come across Wren Kitchens and German kitchens (such as Nobilia). They’re two of the most popular options in the UK, but they offer quite different approaches when it comes to design, manufacturing and flexibility. We install both across Cardiff and South Wales, so we see first-hand how they compare, not just in a showroom, but once they’re actually fitted and used day to day. Here’s a straightforward breakdown to

After installing more than 500 kitchens across Cardiff and South Wales, you start to notice the same patterns. What works well, what causes problems, and what people wish they’d done differently once the kitchen is finished. Every project is different, but experience counts for a lot in this industry. Over the years, we’ve worked with a wide range of kitchen designs and suppliers, including Wren Kitchens and Nobilia, and we’ve seen first-hand what makes a kitchen renovation r

One of the most common questions we get is: how long will a kitchen renovation actually take? For most projects across Cardiff and South Wales, a typical kitchen renovation takes around 10–14 days, depending on the level of work involved. Some kitchens can be completed quicker, while others, especially those involving structural changes, may take a little longer. Having completed hundreds of kitchen renovations, we follow a clear, structured process that keeps everything run

Planning a kitchen renovation is exciting, but it’s also natural to wonder what the process will actually look like once work begins. For many homeowners, it’s the first time they’ve undertaken a project like this, so understanding the steps involved can make everything feel much more manageable. At Craig Vaughan Kitchens, we carry out kitchen renovations across Cardiff and South Wales, managing everything from preparation work through to final installation. While every proje

If you’re planning on choosing a Wren kitchen, choosing the right installer is just as important as the design itself. We’re based in Cardiff & work across South Wales, and have been a Wren Kitchens Approved Installer for over 10 years! We don’t just arrive at the fitting stage, we work closely with Wren’s internal teams, designers and store managers to make sure each kitchen is properly thought through and installed exactly as it should be. That experience makes a real diffe