With January behind us and Q1 well underway, it feels like an ideal moment to consider where further opportunity lies for independent kitchen retailers in 2026.
One area that’s becoming increasingly relevant is bespoke kitchens.
By the end of 2025, searches for bespoke kitchens were up 83% year on year. Not something to shout about for the sake of it, but a clear signal of how buyer intent is developing.
Gareth Puckey and I explore this in a recent article we wrote for KBB Review, looking at what this growing demand could mean for independent retailers.
👉 Read the full article on kbbreview
We all know that bespoke means different things to different people.
For some, it’s fully made-to-measure, handcrafted cabinetry. For others, it’s layouts designed to make better use of space, tailored storage solutions, or simply a kitchen that feels considered rather than standard.
This isn’t about redefining bespoke. It’s about recognising that more customers are actively searching for it and considering how that demand shapes how independent retailers position what they already do well.
For many showrooms, bespoke has long been part of the offer. What’s changing is the level of intent behind it and the opportunity that creates. And, to go after that increase in demand, it starts with how your business is presented and how clearly ‘bespoke’ is represented in your marketing.
For more details on the insight and what’s driving this shift, read the full article on kbbreview.