British Standard, produces off-the-peg solid wood cupboards – handmade but unpainted – from £425 each.Similarly, Brookmans by Smallbone, a sister brand of the upscale kitchen company Smallbone of Devizes, is made at the same Wiltshire workshop but has a more contemporary look, at a much lower price (from £25,000).
In today’s eco-conscious world, choosing pre-owned over new has become popular when it comes to both fashion and furniture. Buying a second-hand kitchen is not, as yet, quite so commonplace, but it’s one way to make huge savings on an expensive brand.
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