From the showroom.
The Suga Küchen blog
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This is where we share what's happening at Suga Küchen: finished projects, events in the showroom and the occasional bit of news about the team. Over the years that has included a cooking evening for Cook For Ukraine, bread-making classes using our ovens and our place as a finalist in the 2024 Northern Design Awards.
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how long should you spend planning a kitchen before you buy?
Wondering how long to spend planning a kitchen before you buy? Discover why most homeowners need three to six months to plan…
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the kitchen triangle is out, here’s what designers use instead in 2026
The 1940s kitchen triangle no longer reflects how most modern kitchens are used. This article explains why designers now plan around five…
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what kitchen lead times actually look like in 2026 (and why german brands are worth the wait)
German kitchens take longer because they are made to order, not pulled from warehouse stock. Every Schüller and next125 kitchen is manufactured…
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what goes wrong during a kitchen installation, and how to avoid expensive mistakes
Kitchen installations can go wrong when key details are missed before the cabinets arrive. This guide explains the most common installation problems,…
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kitchen chain, independent or bespoke maker, which suits your home?
A practical comparison of kitchen chains, independent showrooms and bespoke handmade makers, helping UK homeowners choose the right option for their budget,…
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How to Budget for a Kitchen Renovation Without Going Over
A practical guide to budgeting for a kitchen renovation, including the three-bucket method, realistic contingency planning, hidden costs and how to avoid…
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german vs british kitchens: 7 engineering differences you can see, touch and hear
A practical comparison of German and British kitchen construction, covering the key engineering details that affect durability, performance, and long-term value.
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what to bring to your first kitchen showroom visit (to avoid wasting the trip)
A practical guide to what to bring to your first kitchen showroom visit, including measurements, inspiration, budgets, and the information designers actually…
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how long does a new kitchen actually take? a realistic timeline
A realistic guide to how long a new kitchen takes, from design and planning through to manufacture, installation and final sign-off.
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Looking for advice on your kitchen?
If you're planning a kitchen, our guides will probably help more than our latest posts. Danil, Cass and the team have written about costs, surveys, extensions, choosing between brands and what happens after installation, all drawn from the kitchens we design and fit. We've grouped them by topic on our guides page, so you can go straight to the questions you have.
On Manchester Road since 1986
Geoff Sharpe opened Keller Kitchen Centre at 338 Manchester Road in 1986. Danil Sugakov joined as co-owner in 2014, later taking over the business, and brought next125 to the showroom, and in March 2023 the business became Suga Küchen, a name that plays on Danil's surname. If you'd like the longer story, and to meet the people you'll be working with, it's all on our About page.
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