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Are Harvey Jones fitted kitchens worth their expensive price tag? And how does the brand compare to other UK kitchen suppliers? We take a closer look in this Harvey Jones kitchens review.
Harvey Jones has been making premium fitted kitchens for over 40 years.
All Harvey Jones kitchens are handmade to order in the UK, and in-house designers will work with you to select the best design, colour and accessories for your space.
The iconic Harvey Jones Shaker kitchen was designed 30 years ago and has classic, balanced proportions that suit virtually all homes, whether traditional or contemporary. It’s the brand’s most popular kitchen.
Harvey Jones offers installation and painting services to all customers, so you don’t need to lift a finger. Your kitchen will arrive fully primed with hard-wearing undercoats ready to be painted by skilled artisans in a colour (or colours) of your choosing. You can decide to incorporate unique patterns or special finishes in order to personalise your space even further.
The company will also source and supply work surfaces to complement your kitchen made from granites, Corian, composites and more.
Before you commit to any kitchen supplier, it’s important to weigh out the benefits and disadvantages of working with them.
You can book a complimentary virtual or in-person 90-minute kitchen design and planning appointment with a Harvey Jones designer to discuss ideas and plan your dream kitchen.
During this appointment, the designer will explain the process of selecting, ordering, manufacturing and installing your new Harvey Jones kitchen and guide you through the various ranges, colour options and storage solutions on offer. The company has developed an immersive virtual showroom experience, so you can get inspiration from the comfort of your own home.
Your designer will plan the internal specification of the cabinets and drawers and discuss any other functional requirements you may have. Once you are satisfied, the designer will measure the kitchen on site and submit the project to the workshop for production.
Harvey Jones kitchen cabinets are made by hand, using traditional in-frame construction. Doors are made from timber, set onto hardwood frames and secured with butt hinges. This creates a wood-to-wood bond that ensures they will not drop, even with frequent use. Each handmade kitchen cupboard is a fully rigid six-sided cube, tongued, grooved, screwed and pressure-glued for maximum rigidity and durability.
You will receive a delivery date for the furniture and the team will schedule a date for installation and painting.
During the final stage, the kitchen is installed and carefully painted by hand. Installation teams are overseen by experienced specialist installation supervisors who will visit your home to ensure everything is proceeding exactly as it should.
Harvey Jones kitchens are made to order, so costs can vary dramatically based on your design, materials, worktops and accessories. To get a precise quote, speak to a Harvey Jones designer.
As a rough estimate, online sources suggest you can expect to pay at least £18,000 for a kitchen. If your kitchen is on the large side, expect to pay up to £50,000, including high-end appliances and installation.
| Kitchen supplier | Cost of an 8-unit fitted kitchen (excluding installation) |
|---|---|
| Harvey Jones | From £18,000 to £50,000 |
| Homebase | £1,311 to £1,838 |
| Magnet Kitchens | £2,487 to £7,600+ |
| John Lewis | £4,203 to £9,552+ (12 units) |
| IKEA | £627 to £1,200+ |
| Wickes (Lifestyle ranges) | £979 to £1,300+ |
| B&Q | £1,053 to £2,798 |
| Wren Kitchens | £1,796 to £3,154+ |
Harvey Jones produces beautiful bespoke kitchens, but you might find the brand is a bit out of your price range, or doesn’t have the designs you’re after.
If you want a premium, hands-on fitted kitchen supplier with a lower price tag but high-quality products, we’d recommend Magnet. The brand shines through its customer service and beautiful designs.
If you’re already working with a builder, you might want to consider Howdens, a trade-only supplier with a range of high-quality fitted kitchens.
Harvey Jones supplies customers with a booklet that explains how to care for your bespoke kitchen after installation.
According to the company’s website, you can easily maintain your cabinetry using a damp cloth and non-abrasive detergents. Some work surfaces may need additional care, but this will be explained in detail by the designer before you make a purchase.
Harvey Jones is rated an impressive 4.8 stars out of 5 from close to 800 reviews. Happy customers highlight the quality of customer service and the knowledge and professionalism of the staff, from initial consultations to installation.
“What a wonderful experience we had with our Harvey Jones design expert. Hagar was incredible, very astute and aware of our budget and accommodated us so well constantly thinking of clever ideas to give us our dream Kitchen – I cannot recommend her enough. She listened carefully to my needs and that of my husband who is a keen chef, coming up with solutions we could only dream of – I cannot recommend Harvey Jones an Hagar enough – we have the perfect kitchen for a price that suited us. Thank you xx
“Lewis has been fab start to finish. He has helped us design a kitchen that we are beyond happy with! He suggested some lovely extra details which have made all the difference and set it apart from other designs we had looked at.
The installation was meticulous and there were lots of checks to ensure that the end product was just right. I had a bit of an issue with one component and Lewis did everything he could to help rectify the problem. Would highly recommend!
Harvey Jones’ made-to-order, handcrafted kitchen range combines traditional manufacturing methods with contemporary design aesthetics.
This brand is ideal if you’d rather the professionals handle most of the process for you. Harvey Jones staff will guide you through every stage, including choosing your kitchen, installation and post-installation maintenance.
Given the considerable price tag, you might be surprised that Harvey Jones only offers a 10-year warranty period for its cabinets. Other comparable brands offer a lifetime guarantee. However, if you have a generous budget and you want the freedom to personalise your kitchen, this could be the right supplier for you.
To compile this Harvey Jones kitchens review objectively, we read hundreds of online customer opinions (Trustpilot, Google and Houzz), technical documentation and media articles about the brand.
We then compiled a 100-point scoring system to rate the company, which looked at: