Whilst buying a new fitted kitchen can be a significant investment, the benefits of renovating your kitchen make it an attractive option for many homeowners. Custom-made fitted kitchens are characterized by professional planning, assembly and finishing and can significantly increase the value of a home or breathe new life into a family home. But given the recent housing slump and the pressures of the global recession, how often do people decide to switch kitchens during these tough economic times?

Although the exact number of new installations each year is not immediately available, activity in the UK kitchen market is a good indication of the relative popularity of new kitchen designs among homeowners. According to AMA Research, the UK kitchen furniture market grew between 2002 and 2007, reaching a total market value of £1.4 billion. This indicates a growing trend to install new kitchen cabinets as homeowners look to update their …