Best kitchen brands Magnet kitchens

Magnet has a network of 177 retail showrooms. Its kitchen cabinets come with a 15-year guarantee.

Cheapest: Faro £2526.30 (custom-made) See right.

Most popular: Shaker Cream £3928.31 (custom-made)

Most expensive: Linton £5610.34 (custom-made)

How to buy: In-store, or from home with design consultant in mainland UK plus Isle of Man and Guernsey.

Planning service: Online planning tool, free in-store or home design consultation as standard.

Installation: Optional extra carried out by contractor – average cost £1245.

Customer verdict: One reader's summary was:‘Generally happy with our kitchen although cost far more than we expected. Their 50% sale did not apply to doors or cupboard sides so was a bit misleading’.

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.