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Fitted Kitchens Ellon

Willox Designs are rightly considered experts in the design and installation of fitted kitchens in Aberdeenshire, so if you are considering purchasing a new fitted kitchen in Ellon or the surrounding area, then a trip to visit us in our Ellon fitted kitchen showroom could be considered essential.


Birch Grove 14 | John Willox Kitchen Design, Ellon

Why Are Fitted Kitchens So Popular?

For many years British consumers and house builders have expressed a strong preference for fitted kitchens over an assemblage of freestanding kitchen units. Time and again fitted kitchens are the preferred choice. To understand why this is the case it is helpful to understand exactly what is meant by a fitted kitchen and recognise their many benefits… As you will see from our guide below, our in-depth understanding of the exacting requirements for designing and installing fitted kitchens elevates us to the obvious choice for discerning clients in Ellon. At the same time through our dedicated focus on customer service and attention to your design needs, we can assure you of a superb experience from concept to completion of your new kitchen project- and beyond.


Birch Grove 22 | John Willox Kitchen Design, Ellon

What Is A Fitted Kitchen?

‘Fitted kitchen’ is the term used to describe a kitchen installation wherein the kitchen units, cabinets, cupboards, and appliances are mechanically fixed to neighbouring units, as well as to the kitchen’s walls. This should produce a level, secure finish, with an exact and seamless fit. Any unaligned kitchen cabinets would instantly spoil the visual impact of the kitchen, and also impair use, so it is vital that a fitted kitchen achieves balance and security. This brings the kitchen together for a unified and continuous kitchen look, along with comfortable and easy kitchen use. It takes a skilled designer to exact this precision but even more so to produce a faultless fitted kitchen with an efficient space-maximising layout that meets all the kitchen owner’s personal needs.


Westburn House 03 | John Willox Kitchen Design, Ellon

What Are Freestanding Kitchen Units?

The alternative to a fitted kitchen is ‘freestanding kitchen units’ which are exactly that- each kitchen unit sits on the floor without being fixed to the walls of the building, nor to neighbouring units. Inherently this can leave units prone to tipping, sagging, and even failure. Instead, fitted kitchens offer a far sturdier method of installation; By being fixed to both the fabric of the building (i.e., fixing to the wall) and screwing each kitchen unit to adjacent cabinets, the mechanical loads are more evenly spread, and therefore more stable, compared with freestanding kitchen units.


Fernibrae Farmhouse 13 | John Willox Kitchen Design, Ellon

Design Benefits Of Fitted Kitchens

With few exceptions, interiors designers, architects and professional kitchen designers will usually favour fully fitted kitchens for clients’ homes. Beyond the improved structural integrity covered in detail below, there are many substantial design benefits to choosing a fitted kitchen over a freestanding kitchen design: –

  • Fitted kitchens maximise space, which means more storage availability, as well as more easily accessible kitchen storage.
  • Aesthetically, fitted kitchens achieve a more seamless design, with banks of cabinets forming clean, uninterrupted sightlines.
  • The structural properties of fitted kitchens provide more flexibility for kitchen designers who want to include features such as overhangs, cantilevers, and open unit features.
  • The availability of internal kitchen fixtures and fittings from specialist manufacturers is far greater for fitted kitchens. For example, convenient kitchen pull-out larders, corner unit solutions, and kitchen tambour units, are all easy to integrate within fitted kitchen designs.
  • Most kitchen appliance manufacturers have extensive ‘built in ranges,’ purposely designed for a seamless integration within fitted kitchens. There are few who could argue a dishwasher concealed behind a fitted door is less favourable than a free-standing lump of stainless steel or white plastic! And even beyond the aesthetic benefits, there are compelling ergonomic reasons for integrating kitchen appliances within a fully fitted kitchen. For example, a mid-height oven that is accessed whilst standing is far easier and safer to use than one which requires bending to floor level. Similarly, a hob recessed within a worksurface can be set back to reduce the risk of a pan falling on to the floor. Whereas with a freestanding cooker with a hob top, there is obviously no adjustment on this.
  • Practical offerings such as fitted plinth neatly finishes a kitchen with its sleek appearance. It is also simple to remove, allowing easy access at otherwise hard to clean areas; this reduces the possibility of dust traps, or worse, a home for pests such as ants or mice.

Westburn House 05 | John Willox Kitchen Design, Ellon

Who Makes The Best Fitted Kitchens?

There is no straight answer to the question of who makes the best fitted kitchens as this depends on many factors. Highly reputable kitchen manufacturers use top quality components in the production of their kitchens- but this is only half the story! It is the skill of the kitchen designer which greatly determines the useability, ergonomics, aesthetics and practicality of any sound kitchen design. Furthermore, the skill of the kitchen fitter, the tools they use, the process they work to, and the quality of the consumables used such as screws and brackets is also key. This determines how well the kitchen is actually fitted, how effective mechanical loads are transmitted into the walls and floor of the building, and how square and level the kitchen units are. This is why it’s essential to research the skill of the kitchen retailer rather than just the product they buy and sell. Unlike a retailer such as a clothes shop, the outcome for any new kitchen project comes down to the supplier’s ability to design, source and install- not just buy and sell.


Arn Cottage 01 | John Willox Kitchen Design, Ellon

How Much Does A Fitted Kitchen Cost?

How much a fitted kichen costs depends on a multitude of factors ranging from the size of kitchen to the selection of fittings, and the type of kitchen appliances specified. For example, a cheap kitchen cabinet made with low grade chipboard, a cheap vinyl door and low-quality hinges, would be a fraction of the cost for a kitchen cabinet made from high quality materials, and with a ceramic kitchen door finish from a globally renowned manufacturer. Similarly, a laminate kitchen worktop from a Chinese producer would cost far less than a worksurface made from DEKTON, which is an ultra-compact surface from Grupo Cosentino; whilst expensive, this is also very beautiful. For a good quality fitted kitchen for a standard size home, you can expect to pay from £15,000. If you want to include a kitchen island and kitchen appliances from a manufacturer such as Siemens, Miele, Inc. or AEG, as well as branded quartz worktops, expect to budget from £25,000 – £40,000. And if you want an even more luxurious kitchen finish from a top-quality British or German kitchen manufacturer you can expect to pay in excess of £50,000.


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We look forward to welcoming you to our kitchen showroom in Ellon, where you can see a wide range of kitchen styles on display and talk to us about how we can help you to realise your ideas.

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  • Unit 21, Balmacassie Commercial Centre, Elon, AB41 8QR

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What Makes John Willox Kitchen Design Unique

Trade Award Winner 2017

We were 2017 Trade Award winners

House Best of Service 2020

We won the Houzz Best of Service award 2020.

Fully Fitted Kitchen Service

Our kitchens are fully fitted with our made-to-measure service.

German Made Kitchens

We supply and fit German made Kitchens.

British Made Kitchens

We supply and fit British made Kitchens.

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