Magnet Named ‘Kitchen Retailer of the Year’ at Ideal Home Awards

Magnet, the UK’s leading kitchen retailer, has achieved a major industry milestone by being named ‘Kitchen Retailer of the Year’ at the prestigious Ideal Home Awards. 

Cementing its position as the market leader in design and engineering, the heritage brand has also secured wins for its upcoming summer collections. The Reed Collection won 'Best Modern Kitchen Range,' while the Shallow Depth Units took home 'Best Small Space Design/Solution’ and the Bewdley range won the Highly Commended, Best Classic Kitchen Range’.

Retailer of the Year recognises Magnet’s dedication to its comprehensive, end-to-end service offering, the driving force behind its ‘Better. By design’ proposition.

This friction-free model seamlessly blends digital tools with physical retail across its 160+ UK showrooms. Key drivers of this award win include the digital My Project portal, an expert Home Measure service, an industry-exclusive one-year home aftercare visit, and a lifetime guarantee on all pre-built cabinetry.

This service-first approach has yielded consistent year-on-year customer satisfaction, reflected in Magnet’s 'Excellent' rating and 83% five-star track record on Trustpilot.

“To be named Retailer of the Year is an incredibly proud moment for everyone at Magnet. These awards recognise the complete experience we deliver, not just beautiful kitchens, but the care, expertise and quality that sit behind them.

To achieve this for five consecutive years is a powerful reflection of our consistency and ambition as a brand. We’re committed to continuing to raise the bar for what customers should expect from a kitchen retailer, in design, in quality and, most importantly, in service.”  Sophie Rose, CEO

Magnet’s design studio celebrated for innovation and democratising high-end styles with ‘Best Modern Kitchen Range’ and ‘Best Small Kitchen/Solution’ wins.

Beyond retail excellence, Magnet’s latest product innovations, set for launch on 2 June 2026, received recognition. 

The award-winning Bewdley Collection received the Highly Commended award for  'Best Classic Kitchen’, introducing a precision-engineered mock in-frame crafted from 20mm solid ash, offering the timeless aesthetic of artisan joinery without the complexities of bespoke installation. It features new, innovative shallow-depth drawers designed to unlock unused space in the kitchen - responding to the cultural rise of "Café-Core", which has seen the home become the new frontier for beverage artistry. 

The Reed Collection was named ‘Best Modern Range’ for its embrace of "Organic Modernism", introducing a delicate, micro-fluted texture and a market-first ribbed corner system utilising seamless 3D foil-pressed technology. It is a pioneering product in the mass-market category. It represents a pivotal shift in modern kitchen aesthetics - from cold, flat surfaces to more poetic, rhythmic textures that transform the kitchen into a sensory experience. 

Celebrating 100 years of British heritage

Reflecting Magnet’s century-long legacy of British joinery, all pre-built cabinets are manufactured in the UK at Magnet’s dedicated factory in Darlington, holding the industry's longest-running FIRA Gold Certification for 34 consecutive years. 

Katie Ashton, Design Manager at Magnet, said:

"Design is at the heart of everything we do, and to see our collections recognised in this way reinforces Magnet’s authority as a leader in kitchen design. Whether it’s the tactile modernity of Reed or the timeless detailing of Bewdley, our focus is always on creating spaces that feel both inspiring and deeply personal. We believe great design should elevate everyday life, and these awards show that considered, purposeful design really does make a difference." 

Magnet has been at the heart of British kitchens for over 100 years. Combining timeless craftsmanship with contemporary design, Magnet offers a full-service kitchen experience, from inspiration to installation. With a network of showrooms across the UK, each Magnet store is home to dedicated kitchen experts who guide customers through every step of the journey, supported by innovative tools, personalised planning, and a commitment to quality. Every Magnet kitchen is made in the UK and designed to stand the test of time, both in style and performance. Magnet was recently acquired by Alteri Investors, a UK-headquartered private equity firm, and now forms part of The Magnet Group. www.magnet.co.uk  

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