Simons kitchen - North Manchester

Mr and Mrs Dick

"After showing a close friend our new extension and kitchen design that my husband and I had been working on for 9 months, she simply said, 'I'll send you to Diane Berry, I think she can do better!' As soon as we stepped into the showroom, the process began. We were welcomed, encouraged to browse, ask questions, and explain all the requirements of our new dream kitchen extension. The whole Diane Berry team were extremely professional and as my friend suspected within a week Diane had come up with a perfect design for the whole extension, that we couldn't believe we hadn't thought of. Once our budget had been decided, the design was made achievable, work began and the whole experience was painless, even enjoyable. Communication with ourselves, our builders, other tradesmen was excellent, friendly and always helpful. The fitters worked to an extremely high standard, nothing was too much trouble for them and they were precise and efficient. Our kitchen installation was finished on time and was better than we had imagined, we were so delighted.....just in time for the Christmas festivities.

That was in 2012, and our kitchen still continues to be the hub of the house and delivers the same pleasure and excitement as the day it was completed. We absolutely love it, wouldn't change a thing and would highly recommend Diane Berry kitchens to anyone. A very impressive, personal service that continues long after the work is finished. Thank you to all the team for a wonderful job."

Mr & Mrs Hodgson

 In this run of units we have a boiler, gas meter, hidden microwave, fridge, freezer, washer and a dishwasher along with the sink & tap!

26.01.2016

Dear Diane, Team, Plasterers and the Electricians

When we decided to have a new kitchen, we still wanted a free standing gas cooker and no gadgets in cupboards. ………… most of the Kitchen Showrooms we looked around, the assistants looked amazed and tried to change our minds.

Diane listens to what you want, and goes out of her way to design a kitchen to suit you.

There was just one problem we had with the kitchen itself …….. but we give Diane and her team 10/10 for their speed and efficiency for sorting our problem out, thanks to Michael who was working nearby, it was soon sorted.

We couldn’t ask for anything more …… Thank you

In the 46 years we have lived in our house, we felt ..……. Diane you are so passionate about your work, and it shows in the people who work for you, as mentioned below.

They have been the most excellent, tidy, courteous workmen, we have had in our house, they all cared, and took a pride in their work, to get the end result which we have now …..… which is Absolutely Fabulous.

We just want to thank you all …….

Diane, Stephen, Michael, Martin, John, Hazel, David, Vicki and Douglas.

Plasterers  …… Sandy, Rob, Wesley ….  and Electricians.

for being involved in making our little kitchen a pleasure to work in.

Thank you, again.

Regards

Cath and Pete Hodgson

Salford

Mr & Mrs T. Morris

We moved into our self build home at the end of June 2015.  Just after we bought the plot of land in early 2014 we met with our future neighbours and we were bowled over by their 'wow' kitchen, and that is how we were introduced to Diane.  When we met Diane we were still designing the house and our brief to Diane was a ground floor centred around a 'wow' kitchen.  She produced sketches and met with us and our architect to design the layout.  Diane did not stop at the ground floor but also helped with the layout on the remainder of the house.

Diane helped us with design ideas, material choices, material and furniture suppliers for the whole house.  This took considerable time & effort.

Diane not only gave us an amazing kitchen, which everyone comments on, but also played a major role in helping us to design and build our dream home.

Diane and her team are experts in design, not limited to kitchens.

Tom and Rachel Morris

Mr & Mrs Bradshaw

The Corrigan's kitchen from Stockport

Dear Diane

Thank you for your letter and email. I am very sorry that it has taken so long to reply. Since the kitchen has been finished we have been busy decorating the rest of the house and taking a few short holidays.

It was absolutely fantastic to receive a copy of “Lancashire Life” last week and to see our kitchen featured. This was the icing on the cake for our friends who said our kitchen was like something you would see in a magazine. Now it really is!

We would thoroughly recommend Diane Berry Kitchens to anyone who is about to embark on a new kitchen project. Before coming to Diane Berry, we had been to a number of kitchen companies but they all seem to be average, run of the mill kitchens. None of them seemed to have a wow factor that would significantly upgrade a cooking area into a central social hub of the house.

From the initial design work to the finished kitchen the whole Diane Berry team was a professional joy to work with. Nothing that we asked for was too much trouble. Some of our tradesmen said that the working drawings that Diane provided were the clearest and best that they had ever worked from. This enabled them to complete their work with absolutely no problems. Ensuring a smooth and hassle free environment for us while they progressed to the finished kitchen.

As a practical working kitchen, Diane’s design is a harmonious bliss to work in. From fridge to hob, cupboard to oven, sink to dishwasher, everything is just in the right place to make the whole experience of preparing a family meal an experience to savour. Incorporating a utility room into the available space was sheer genius on Diane’s part as it eliminates the washday untidiness from the cooking/social area that our kitchen has become. No need to scurry off to other rooms if friends arrive unexpectedly.

All in all we would thoroughly recommend Diane Berry Kitchens to anyone on the lookout for a kitchen that is beyond the average. A kitchen that would add more than value for money to any house.

Diane I would be grateful if you put this on your website and use “The Corrigan Family from Stockport” as in Lancashire Life.

Yours sincerely

The Corrigans

Mr & Mrs Ashford

We had consulted another company before deciding on Diane Berry but we felt we weren’t listened to nor were we too keen on the plan. After a meeting with Diane herself, we felt that Diane just ‘got it’ and understood exactly what we wanted. The visual drawings really helped us to see our home’s potential and envisage exactly how the space could look and work; we were truly impressed with Diane’s creative yet practical approach.

We have always spent a large amount of time in the kitchen, it was hugely important that the space was an efficient place to get to work! We’re delighted with the finished project, it’s as we imagined, only better. As well as the overall finish we’re pleased with the detail too, which includes a breakfast cupboard which cleverly stores the toaster and coffee machine. There’s no fiddling about with cables and plugs in the morning in this kitchen; it’s all self contained, neat and tidy and can be closed away when not in use.  

Innovative lighting in each area of the room works to highlight preparation and eating areas with no shadows spoiling the process.

As well as all the hard work, we have the space to relax and enjoy the room too. With a separate eating area within the room, the cook can always be part of the conversation with our guests. The light space reflects the garden beautifully and provides a lovely, open and colourful outlook which blends with the kitchen so well. 

Mr & Mrs Morris

Debbie & Danny Campbell

Tony & Lisa Wright

We first learned about Diane Berry Kitchens through a feature in Lancashire Life magazine but never thought that we would be able to afford one of her innovative designs. Now thanks to Diane’s vision, knowledge and expertise together with the work of her excellent team we have our dream kitchen.

Having had an architect draw up plans for a kitchen extension, we visited numerous kitchen showrooms in search of a design that would meet our requirements – more accessible storage, additional work surfaces, a dining area and a utility space – all within a specified budget. Disappointed by the ideas suggested we visited Diane’s very stylish showroom and she immediately identified why we were having difficulty finding a design for the space available. Within 24 hours she had produced a revised design that both we and our architect recognised to be superior, so our search for a kitchen was over.

In order to understand our requirements and wishes Diane spent time talking to us about our lifestyle. She then patiently guided us through the process of choosing all the units, appliances, worktops, and other items; she really does have an encyclopaedic knowledge of the vast range of products available. Diane appreciated that we had a specific budget and was able to advise us on items where it was worth spending more, such as the Miele larder fridge and freezer, but then she also suggested areas where savings could be made.

Once the building work started, Carl made regular visits to check that the builders’ work accurately matched the plans; this ensured that there were no problems with the kitchen installation.  John kept us well informed about when items or fitters were arriving and Ian then did a first class job carefully fitting our lovely new kitchen.  All Diane’s team share her high standards and like her were quick to identify any imperfections in the products supplied, these were then promptly rectified.

Thanks to Diane and everyone at Diane Berry Kitchens we now have a stunning, stylish yet practical kitchen where it is a pleasure to spend time and where it is a delight to prepare meals, we cannot recommend them highly enough.

Tony and Lisa

Mr & Mrs Harrison

Hi Diane & John

Just a note to express our sincere thanks for everything you have done regarding our new kitchen. This is the second kitchen you have designed for us this time surpassing the first which we thought would of been a tough call. However from the moment we approached you our needs and requirements where understood and translated  into a perfect environment that we love.

You even manage to know what we needed or didn’t and guided us towards the best possible outcome. I don’t think we are the easiest clients as both Mark and I agree on very little and with a grown up son also stating his opinions the individual requirements and expectations seemed impossible and difficult to re-produce however you exceed all our demands and expectations.

The individuality of our kitchen is demonstrated in the unique granite and appliances that you installed especially the hot water tap and the sparkling / filter water supply. You have also saved me from the toast crumbs that I despised giving a solution to an everyday nuisance.

Once installed you even managed to teach us how to get the best from our new appliances when we attended a cookery demonstration at your show rooms. Your attention to detail is enviable although it is your after sales service that has left us with the feeling of having made the best decision with regard to engaging your service.

Should we ever require another kitchen we will have no hesitation is asking you to design and supply.

Hope you are all well. Best regards

Mark & Diane