Best kitchen brands Homebase kitchens

Homebase has more than 300 large, out-of-town stores throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland. It sells more than 30,000 products across DIY and decorating, home and garden ranges, and has a growing internet offering.

Homebase gives free planning and design advice in store, using 3D CAD drawings. Kitchen installation service includes a home survey and free delivery. Installation service comes with a two-year workmanship guarantee.

NB: Homebase prices include a half-price discount on cost of units when you buy three or more – current at time of writing.

Cheapest: Strasbourg kitchen £1,613 (self-assembly)

Most popular: Monza Kitchen £3,049 (self-assembly) See right.

Most expensive: Buckingham kitchen £4,876 (self-assembly)

How to buy: In-store, or select kitchens available to order online.

Planning service: Free in-store advice and individual plan included as standard.

Installation: Optional extra carried out by them – priced individually dependent on works required.

Customer verdict: One reader told us: ‘Good value service, and I’d say good quality with a good range of products.’

Prices are correct as of March 2011 and include a sink and base unit, one double base unit, three single base units, four wall units, worktops and housing for an oven and dishwasher, plus handles and fixings but not appliances or installation. Prices are non-sale and inclusive of VAT except where noted.