Business Details
24 Years
experience
Luxury Kitchen & Bathroom Designers in Cambridge
By Design is a family-owned business with over two decades of expertise in designing and installing luxury kitchens and bathrooms. Established in 2002, we operate across Cambridge, Newmarket, and surrounding areas, offering tailored solutions for homeowners seeking premium interior transformations. Our showrooms showcase handpicked European kitchen collections from Ballerina and Nobilia, alongside high-end bathroom fixtures from Villeroy & Boch and Keuco. We provide end-to-end project management, from initial design concepts to final installation, ensuring a seamless experience. Our team utilises 3D visualisation technology to help clients envision their spaces before work begins.As members of the Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialist Association (KBSA), we adhere to rigorous quality standards. With a dedicated Contracts Division, we also supply kitchens and bathrooms for large-scale residential developments. Our commitment to sustainability is evident in our reuse of existing features where possible. Whether clients require a full renovation or a simple upgrade, our skilled tradespeople deliver exceptional craftsmanship. We pride ourselves on transparency, offering a refundable 500 design service per room, and maintaining open communication throughout every project.
Services
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Interior Design
Extensions
Installation
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Over 20 years of experience in luxury kitchen and bathroom design
- KBSA membership ensures adherence to high industry standards
- 3D visualisation technology for accurate design previews
- Flexible supply-only or full installation services available
- Commitment to reusing existing features to reduce costs and waste
Associations and certifications
- Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialist Association (KBSA)
What people say
Superb job
Thoroughly professional
Innovative ideas
Second to none
Courteous and careful
Services
Kitchen Design
Our kitchen design service combines European craftsmanship with bespoke solutions tailored to individual lifestyles. We offer handless, traditional, and contemporary styles from Ballerina and Nobilia, ensuring durability and aesthetic appeal. Clients benefit from 3D visualisations and expert guidance on layout optimisation, with options for full installation or supply-only purchases.
Bathroom Installation
Specialising in level-access shower rooms and traditional family bathrooms, we use Villeroy & Boch and Keuco products for lasting luxury. Our team manages complete installations, from plumbing to tiling, with a focus on accessibility and modern functionality while maintaining classic design elements.
Interior Design
We provide comprehensive interior design services for kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms, including space planning and material selection. Using advanced 3D technology, clients experience virtual walkthroughs of their new spaces. Our refundable 500 per room design fee ensures satisfaction before project commencement.
Extensions
Our extension services include structural modifications like wall removal and window installation to create optimal spaces. Skilled tradespeople handle electrical, plumbing, and finishing work, ensuring seamless integration with existing interiors while maintaining the highest craftsmanship standards.
Loft Conversions
Transform unused loft space into functional rooms with our expert conversion service. We manage all aspects from insulation to staircase installation, adhering to building regulations. The process includes design consultation, structural work, and final fit-out to create valuable additional living areas.
Questions
Do you offer both kitchen and bathroom design services?
Yes, we specialise in both luxury kitchen and bathroom design, supply, and installation across Cambridge and surrounding areas.
Can I purchase products without installation?
Yes, we offer a supply-only service for clients who prefer to use their own tradespeople or undertake DIY projects.
Are your showrooms accessible to the public?
Our Cambridge and Newmarket showrooms are open to the public during regular business hours for product displays and design inspiration.
Do you work on large-scale residential developments?
Yes, our Contracts Division supplies kitchens and bathrooms for prestigious residential developments in Cambridge, London, and beyond.
What design technology do you use?
We utilise 3D visualisation software to create detailed room renderings and virtual walkthroughs for client approval before installation.
Is your design service refundable?
Yes, our £500 per room design fee is fully refundable when purchasing a new kitchen or bathroom from us.
Reviews (5)
Sally Chalk
Jun 25, 2022
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We used this firm five years ago and parts of the bathroom they installed now needs to be replaced, the shower grout has blackened (and did so after about 3 months), the sink unit has also rotted and collapsed. I now need to find another firm to come out and fix it as the warranty expired after two years.
Jonathan De Groot
Dec 28, 2020
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An amazing customer service with the most varied collection in a relative small area. They offered much lower prices than Cambridge worktops. Would highly recommend.
Mark Illman
Dec 25, 2019
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Possibly the best place to buy a contemporary / German Kitchen in Cambridgeshire! Excellent service, very customer friendly, and not a hint of pushy sales tactics. Where others quickly sought to arrange a visit, get a feel for our budget, or draw us into lengthy discussions about their amazing prices 'this week only', ByDesign in Cambridge took a refreshingly understated, almost opposite, approach.
This really drew us to them. In particular we liked their listening ear, their patience while we considered options and, their ability to give guidance (not opinions) when asked. Mark and his team genuinely did a great job of helping create what's become a 'dream kitchen' for us. They helped us define where to invest (nice under-unit lights) and where to make concessions (worktop finish) to accommodate our very modest budget. Their after-sales support has also been superb. We can't fault them and would highly recommend!
This really drew us to them. In particular we liked their listening ear, their patience while we considered options and, their ability to give guidance (not opinions) when asked. Mark and his team genuinely did a great job of helping create what's become a 'dream kitchen' for us. They helped us define where to invest (nice under-unit lights) and where to make concessions (worktop finish) to accommodate our very modest budget. Their after-sales support has also been superb. We can't fault them and would highly recommend!
Laurence W.
May 07, 2019
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By design provided a design for our utility area quickly and the parts were ordered. When they arrived, small oversights in the dimensions of the room meant that a cupboard needed to be adjusted and fitted with new hinges. A fitter came round the very next day, even though we had the units on supply only. He made the necessary alterations, and now it looks great.
John Fenton
May 03, 2018
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We just wanted to say a very big thank you to everyone at By Design for providing such a beautiful bathroom last year (cheers Mark) and more recently our new kitchen - Sam, you managed our project from start to finish with 'attention to every detail' and never allowed us to worry about a thing! And the cheerful Ray, fitting everything (again with attention to every little detail) - we are so happy.
Finally and just as important to us, we are very impressed with the lengths you have gone to, ensuring anything which was not perfect was replaced! You cannot buy that type of service so thanks again! Jenny & John - Cambridge.
Finally and just as important to us, we are very impressed with the lengths you have gone to, ensuring anything which was not perfect was replaced! You cannot buy that type of service so thanks again! Jenny & John - Cambridge.
