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Bespoke Kitchen Design for Bedford Homes
Tamaru Kitchens & Interiors designs and supplies bespoke kitchens for homes in Bedford and across Bedfordshire from our studio in Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard. We offer Häcker German kitchens alongside Handmade English cabinetry, with design, specification, supply and installation available through our team.
Homes in Bedford vary considerably, from older properties to more contemporary homes and properties that have been extended or altered over time.
That means every kitchen project can bring different priorities.
For some homeowners, the focus is creating more storage or improving the existing layout. For others, the kitchen forms part of an extension, renovation or wider change to the ground floor.
Our starting point is the space itself and how you want it to work.
Book a free design consultation for your bespoke kitchen in Bedford at our Hockliffe studio. Call 01525 210 795 or WhatsApp 07388 493193.
Book a Design ConsultationKitchen Design for Bedford Homes
A successful kitchen needs to feel comfortable to use every day.
We look at preparation space, storage, seating, appliance positions and how people move around the room.
Where an island is being considered, we also think carefully about the space around it, including access to ovens, dishwashers and seating, rather than focusing only on the size of the island itself.
For open-plan spaces, the kitchen also needs to sit comfortably alongside dining and living areas without dominating the whole room.
German and Handmade Kitchens in Bedford
Tamaru offers both German kitchens and Handmade English kitchens.
That gives us flexibility when deciding how best to approach the room, whether you prefer a contemporary handleless kitchen, a painted shaker design or something in between.
Häcker German Kitchens
Our Häcker kitchens are designed by our team and manufactured in Germany.
We offer Concept130 and Systemat, with a wide selection of contemporary, handled and handleless designs, cabinet configurations, finishes and storage solutions.
Concept130 offers excellent flexibility across a broad range of styles, while Systemat provides additional options for specification and detailing.
Handmade English Kitchens
Our Handmade English cabinetry is available in LayOn and InFrame styles and can be made to measure.
It is well suited to shaker kitchens, painted finishes and projects where individual proportions or details are important.
You can compare both approaches in our studio and see the differences in construction, finish and style before deciding which direction suits your home.
Designing Kitchens for Bedford Properties
Bedford has a rich and varied historic environment, with historic buildings and established areas forming part of the town's character.
That can influence the way a kitchen is approached in an older property.
Existing openings, chimney breasts, extensions or previous alterations may all affect the layout, while more open or contemporary spaces can bring different opportunities for islands, storage and connections between the kitchen and adjoining rooms.
Bedford also has a designated conservation area. If you're planning structural or external changes to a property within a conservation area as part of a wider renovation, it may be worth checking the relevant Bedford Borough Council conservation guidance early in the project.
Kitchen Renovations and Extensions in Bedford
A kitchen is often part of a wider change to the home.
You may be opening up adjoining rooms, extending the property, relocating the kitchen or rethinking the whole ground floor.
Tamaru is part of the DreamBuild Group, so structural and building work can also be incorporated where required.
Planning the kitchen alongside the building work means decisions around cabinetry, lighting, electrics, plumbing, extraction and appliances can be made together rather than revisited later.
Interiors Beyond the Kitchen
We can also help with other areas of the home, particularly where the kitchen forms part of a wider interiors project.
Tamaru designs and supplies:
- Utility and boot rooms
- Bedrooms and fitted wardrobes
- Home offices
- TV and media furniture
- Bathrooms
- Amtico flooring and more
We can also help specify worktops, sinks, taps and appliances.
Our appliance offering includes brands such as Sub-Zero & Wolf, Miele, Siemens, Liebherr, Bora and Lacanche, alongside Blanco, Quooker, Perrin & Rowe and more for sinks, taps and finishing details.
This can make it easier to coordinate adjoining spaces and finishes across the home.
Our Kitchen Design Process
The first stage is understanding what you would like to improve and what is currently missing from the space.
We can begin with a conversation over the phone or at our Hockliffe studio.
An early discussion around budget is also useful, helping us develop the design and specification around the priorities that matter most to you.
Developing the layout
We work through storage, appliances, seating, worktop space and circulation before refining cabinetry styles, finishes and materials.
Your plans and visuals are presented in our studio, where we can review the design together and make any necessary changes.
Quotation, manufacture and installation
Once the design and specification are developed, we prepare a detailed quotation for the project.
Manufacturing typically takes around four to eight weeks, depending on the cabinetry selected.
Installation is also available and usually takes around two to three weeks for a typical kitchen. Projects involving more extensive renovation or building work may take longer.
Visit Our Kitchen and Interiors Studio
Our studio is on Watling Street in Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard.
Here you can see kitchen displays, compare German and Handmade cabinetry, explore materials and finishes and discuss your project directly with our designers.
We work throughout Bedfordshire, including Bedford, Ampthill and Flitwick, as well as Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire and Greater London.
How Much Does a Bespoke Kitchen in Bedford Cost?
Every project is different, so the final cost depends on the size of the kitchen, cabinetry, appliances, worktops, internal storage and installation requirements.
As a broad guide, fully fitted kitchens can start from around £15,000 for a smaller scheme, with medium-sized kitchens and island layouts often moving into the £20,000–£25,000+ range.
Larger kitchens and higher specifications will naturally increase the overall project value.
Discussing budget early helps us understand where you would like to prioritise your investment and develop the specification accordingly.
Interest-free finance and Buy Now, Pay Later options may also be available depending on the project value and products selected.
Why Work With Tamaru?
Our team can help with more than the kitchen cabinetry itself.
You can compare German and Handmade English kitchens, specify appliances and finishing details with us, and include installation as part of the project.
For extensions, structural changes or larger renovations, our connection with DreamBuild also allows the kitchen and wider building work to be planned together.
What Our Clients Say
“Our kitchen design picture by Kavita and Neil at Tamaru Kitchens came to fruition, in real life, which gave us our stunning, desired kitchen, just completed, we are thrilled with the result... Kavita and Neil listened carefully to what we wanted, didn't try to upsell and were able to supply all that we wanted in our kitchen from their quality German kitchens range.”
— Jackie Roberts
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Tamaru designs and supplies kitchens for homeowners in Bedford and across Bedfordshire from our studio in Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard.
Yes. Our kitchen and interiors studio is on Watling Street in Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard. You can view our displays, compare German and Handmade cabinetry and discuss your plans with our design team.
There is no fixed price because every project has a different room and specification. As a broad guide, fully fitted kitchens can start from around £15,000, with larger kitchens, islands and higher specifications increasing from there.
Yes. Installation can be included as part of your kitchen project, or you can arrange your own installation if preferred.
Yes. Older homes may have existing architectural features, previous alterations or room proportions that influence the layout. We can explore either German or Handmade English cabinetry depending on the property and the style you prefer.
Yes. Through DreamBuild, we can also support projects involving structural alterations, extensions and wider renovation work.
Once your design and order are finalised, manufacturing is typically around four to eight weeks. Installation generally takes around two to three weeks for a typical kitchen, with longer programmes for projects involving more extensive building work.
Alongside Bedford, we regularly work across Bedfordshire, including Ampthill and Flitwick, as well as surrounding areas within around an hour of our Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard studio.
Get Started
If you're planning a new kitchen, extension or renovation in Bedford, you're welcome to visit our Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard studio.
Explore our German and Handmade English kitchens, compare materials and finishes and discuss your ideas with our design team.
Book a design consultation, call 01525 210 795, WhatsApp 07388 493193 or email sales@tamaru.co.uk.
