DIY Kitchens Design Service

Expert Planning for Your DIY Kitchen

Professional design meets independent advice with no profit margin, no hidden fees and no pressure.

Independent DIY Kitchens Design Service

Professional design, supplied for less

Let's be honest: DIY Kitchens is brilliant for your budget, but staring at that blank planner tool at 9PM on a Tuesday can feel a bit... overwhelming. You know you want the affordability of DIY Kitchens units, but you also want a kitchen that looks great and works in reality.

That's exactly where I come in.

I'm Gracie Davies, an independent kitchen designer who specialises in DIY Kitchens projects. I design kitchens that look expensive, function beautifully, and if you give me a budget - I'll stick to it.

Whether you’ve already played with the online planner or you’re starting from a blank page, I’ll bring a bit of calm, professional structure to the process: a clear process, practical detail, and straightforward decision-making.

Choose Your Level of Support

Service 1: The Expert Sense Check (£60)

A professional review of your DIY Kitchens online planner layout to help you avoid costly mistakes before you order.

This is ideal if you:

Have already created your kitchen in the DIY Kitchens planner
Want a second pair of expert eyes before spending money
Are open to exploring alternative layouts

You’ll get:

2 hours of my time to review your DIY Kitchens planner layout
Changes made on a copied version of your plan so you can compare options
Checks for symmetry, practicality, potential cost savings
Notes on anything likely to cause issues
Suggestions to improve storage, proportions, and flow

Upgrade option: If you want to move into the full service afterwards, you can upgrade and pay the difference. Your £60 is credited against the full fee.

Service 2: The Full Design Experience (£395)

A complete bespoke kitchen design from scratch, built around how you cook, live, and use the space.

This is the most popular option if you want:

A confident layout from day one
Full support through the ordering stage
A set of plans/notes to show fitters when obtaining quotes
Up to 10% off the value of your units and doors (see T&Cs)

Includes:

An initial briefing call to cover style, priorities, budget, must-haves and further calls to discuss if needed
up to 5 design iterations to refine the final plan
Floorplans and elevations
Design notes that make the fitter’s job easier - including how to assemble bespoke elements

Service 3: Price Comparison (£60)

If you’ve had a showroom design done elsewhere (Wren, Magnet, Howdens, etc.) and want to compare like-for-like with DIY Kitchens, this service is for you.

I’ll recreate the proposed layout as close as possible in the DIY Kitchens planner so you can:

Compare pricing more accurately
Take the design back to the other supplier to negotiate the cost

You’ll get:

A total cost with delivery
Images of each elevation

What’s Included in Your Design Pack

Depending on the level of support you choose, your design pack can include:

To-scale floor plans (unit layout, appliances, key dimensions)
Elevations (wall-by-wall visuals for ordering and install)
Fitting notes for your installer
Guidance through the DIY Kitchens ordering and aftercare

Same day first drafts

For many projects, I can send a first draft the same day (especially for straightforward spaces).

Revisions are typically turned around within 2-3 days however I work through revisions in order of how soon the order needs to be placed, so please do give me an ordering deadline when we begin work.

The Bonus: Up to 10% Cashback

When I place your DIY Kitchens order, you are eligible for up to 10% of the value of your units and doors as cashback.

Example:

Full kitchen value with delivery £10,000
Units and doors value: £6,500
Cashback rate: 10%
Cashback returned: £650

It’s a nice bonus, but the main value is knowing your kitchen is properly planned before you spend thousands.
(T&Cs apply)

Why Work With an Independent Designer?

Personalised design: your kitchen should reflect your style and the way you live, not a generic template. I take the time to get to know you and how you will use the kitchen
Objective advice: I’m not tied to pushing a particular product mix, so the layout comes first
DIY Kitchens knowledge: I know their ranges, components, and the small details that make ordering and installation smoother.

The Important Bit: Measurements

I produce plans using the measurements you provide. You (or your fitter) must verify all measurements on site before ordering.

I cannot accept liability for errors, omissions, or costs arising from incorrect measurements or incorrect site information supplied to me.

Before ordering, you should confirm:

all wall lengths and ceiling heights
window/door sizes and openings
service locations (water, waste, electric, gas)
any irregularities (out-of-square walls, bulkheads, boxing-in, sloping floors)

If you’re not confident measuring, it’s worth getting your fitter to survey first. Measuring guidance is here: measuring guide.

More than just kitchens

If you’re renovating other parts of your house, I can help make sure they’re just as considered and practical.

Utility, Boot & Laundry Rooms: Whether it's a spice kitchen, a back kitchen, or just a really hard-working laundry space, I can help you get the layout just right.
- Small (up to 4m²): £60
- Medium (4–8m²): £120
- Large (over 8m²): £200
Bathrooms: I charge a fixed fee of £395 for a full bespoke bathroom design. If we're already working on your kitchen together, I offer this at half price (£197.50).

Let’s Design Your Dream Space

My diary usually fills up 1-2 weeks in advance but it can be up to 3-4 weeks in advance during busy periods and when sales are on. So if you are considering using and independent designer for your DIY Kitchens project then get in touch today!

Contact me