Kitchens Chelmsford: Designed, Supplied and Fully Installed
Essex Home Kitchens designs, supplies and installs complete kitchens from our base at Warley Business Park in Brentwood, and we manage every trade the job needs under one contract.
Prefer to talk? Call 01268 264240 or send photos on WhatsApp.
10 years
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£5m
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Kitchens in Chelmsford
Chelmsford became a city in 2012, and its housing covers more than a century of building. When people compare kitchens, Chelmsford gives a designer plenty to think about: Victorian terraces close to the centre, 1930s semis on the main roads out of town, post-war estates and newer homes along the A12 corridor.
Two of our recent projects are in the city: a sage green Shaker kitchen with an oak island top and range cooker, and a cashmere handleless kitchen with a breakfast bar and LED plinths.
- £18k to £50k+Typical complete kitchen project
- 2 to 4 weeksTypical installation on site
- FreeHome design visit and quotation
- One contractEvery trade managed by us
Homes in Chelmsford
Planning kitchens: Chelmsford homes and their layouts
Walk from Moulsham towards Great Baddow and the houses change every few streets. In the older terraces, the kitchen usually sits at the back of the house, long and narrow, with the dining room next to it. Many Great Baddow semis from the 1930s keep a separate kitchen and dining room, which is why opening the two rooms up is a common idea. West of the city, the parkland around Hylands House frames some of the larger detached homes in Widford and Writtle, where there is room for an island or a walk-in pantry. Newer developments off the A12 tend to be open-plan already, but the original kitchen is often basic, and the lighting rarely suits the space.
Each of those starting points calls for a different plan. This is how our five styles line up with common Chelmsford house types:
| Chelmsford home | Typical starting point | Style that often suits it |
|---|---|---|
| Victorian or Edwardian terrace | Narrow rear kitchen beside a dining room | Shaker (suits period homes) |
| 1930s semi | Separate kitchen and dining room | Shaker (suits 1930s semis and family kitchens) |
| Detached family home | Larger room with space for an island | Traditional (suits detached family homes) |
| Newer home off the A12 | Open-plan room with a basic kitchen | Modern (suits new builds) |
| Home with a recent extension | Large kitchen-diner | Handleless (suits contemporary extensions) |
We call the Shaker kitchen "the Essex favourite", and it is easy to see why. The framed door with its recessed centre panel is painted in any colour you choose, in hand-painted or factory-painted timber, and it sits comfortably in both a period terrace and a family semi.
Our Kitchens
Five ways to begin
Modern
Slab doors, clean lines and considered lighting.
Shaker
Framed doors, painted finishes and a settled feel.
Handleless
Uninterrupted runs with integrated grip rails.
Traditional
In-frame cabinetry with proper joinery detail.
Bespoke
Made to your measurements and your ideas.
Design
Kitchen design Chelmsford families can see before they commit
Every design starts with a visit to your home. Your designer measures the room, checks the services and structure, and asks how you cook and live. We then present the kitchen in 3D, with plans, elevations and photorealistic visuals, so you can walk through it before anything is ordered. Revisions are part of the process.
Want to try a few ideas first? Our online Kitchen Builder lets you choose a layout, door style, colours and worktop, then turn the room to see it from every angle. When you like what you see, send it to us, and we will turn it into a proper design.
Kitchen Builder
Design your kitchen in 3D before we visit
Choose a layout, door style, colours and worktop, then turn the room to see it from every angle. Send us what you like and your designer will bring it to the first visit.
Installation
Kitchen fitters Chelmsford homeowners can hold to account
Most kitchen suppliers hand you a list of trades to find yourself. We employ them. Here is how a project runs:
- 01EnquiryContact us online, by phone or on WhatsApp, and we will call you back within one working day.
- 02Design consultationA measured survey and a clear brief.
- 033D designPlans, elevations and visuals, with revisions part of the process.
- 04Final quotationA fixed, itemized price covering cabinetry, worktops, appliances and every trade.
- 05InstallationOur own fitters and trades work to a written programme managed by one project manager. Typical installations take two to four weeks.
- 06HandoverWe snag, clean and walk you through the room, then hand over your ten-year installation guarantee and appliance registrations in writing.
Electrics are carried out by NAPIT Registered Electricians, worktops are laser templated after the cabinets go in, and we come back after a month to check and adjust.
Our work
One recent project, start to finish
A family home in Brentwood: a load-bearing wall removed, a new quartz island and a full rewire, completed in three weeks on site by our own team. See the full project.
Handleless kitchen
Brentwood
Handleless
★★★★★
"Everything was handled by Essex Home. The electrician, the plasterer and the tiler all turned up when we were told they would, and Dan managed it all. We never had to chase anyone."
Sarah & Mark T.
Questions
Questions Chelmsford customers ask
How much does a new kitchen cost in Chelmsford?
Complete kitchen projects with Essex Home typically range from £18,000 to £50,000 and above. The figure depends on the size of the room, the cabinetry, worktops and appliances you choose, and any building work involved. Your quotation itemizes every element, including the trades.
How long does it take to fit a kitchen?
Typical installations take two to four weeks. You receive a written schedule before work starts and daily updates from your project manager while it is under way.
What is a Shaker kitchen?
It is a framed door with a recessed centre panel, painted in the colour you choose. We describe it as timeless without being old-fashioned, and easy to live with for twenty years.
Nearby
Other towns around Chelmsford
Get a Quote
Book a free home design consultation
For new kitchens, Chelmsford homeowners can start with a free visit. We will measure, listen and come back with a design and an itemized quotation, with no obligation and no pressure. Call 01268 264240, send photos of your existing kitchen on WhatsApp to 07496 559464, or get your free design & quotation online.
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Essex Home Kitchens
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Brentwood, Essex CM14 5NA
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