Häfele, the UK’s leading distributor of furniture fittings to the KBB market, has announced the finalists of its 8th Studio Partner Awards, ahead of what promises to be a glittering celebration of the best in class in the sector. Häfele’s Studio Partner programme is a network of independent kitchen studios, hand-selected based on their superb customer service, business excellence and growth. The coveted awards recognise innovative design, business excellence and customer experience within Häfele’s network of independent kitchen showrooms.
Häfele has now shortlisted 26 studios across seven award categories – including, for the first time, Kitchen Designer of the Year. The winners will be unveiled on Thursday 19th June 2025 at the Earth Hall at the Natural History Museum.
Gareth Bevan, chief sales officer – trade at Häfele UK, said: “The quality of this year’s entries has been incredibly impressive – it’s clear to see that our Studio Partners are working hard to set the highest possible benchmarks for excellence when it comes to kitchen design. Our event at the Natural History Museum promises to be something very special. While surrounded by the most intricate artefacts that chronicle the development and progression of our beautiful planet, we’ll be simultaneously celebrating the people who go above and beyond to develop designs that homeowners find just as exciting. We hope it will be a truly unforgettable occasion and a fitting tribute to our Studio Partners’ hard work.”
The full shortlist comprises:
BEST FUNCTIONAL SPACE
Ironbridge Interiors
Mike Hughes Fitted Interiors
Tefore
In2 Group
RM Joinery Kitchens and Bedrooms Ltd
SHOWROOM EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR
Walrow Kitchens
HBC Kitchens
Farnham Furnishers
Willetts Kitchen & Bedrooms
SALES AND MARKETING INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
Regal Kitchens
Ironbridge Interiors
Round Oak Interiors
KITCHEN DESIGN OF THE YEAR
Alexander Paul Kitchens
HBC Kitchens
Ironbridge Interiors
KITCHEN DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Sarah Hale (Alexander Paul Kitchens)
Holly Spittal (Duncans of Grantown Ltd)
David Wilson (Jackton Moor)
Shannon Dutton (Tefore)
Nathan Damarell (KF Kitchens)
RISING STAR 2025
Farnham Furnishers
Walrow Kitchens
Alexander Paul Kitchens
STUDIO PARTNER OF THE YEAR
Designer Kitchens Direct
BMS Kitchens & Bedrooms
Duncans of Grantown Ltd
