Ely, UK. January 14th 2025 – Nicholas Hythe Kitchen Design Studio, Cambridgeshire’s only Trading Standards Approved kitchen designer and installer, has opened a second showroom in Ely, complementing its long-established site in St Ives and marking an important milestone in the company’s continued growth.
Founded in 2009, the family-run business has built a strong reputation for bespoke kitchen design and installation, working with homeowners across Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas.
Over the past decade and a half, Nicholas Hythe has become known for a considered, thoughtful approach to kitchen design — one that prioritises practicality, craftsmanship and long-term quality rather than chasing short-lived trends.
Each project is carefully tailored around how clients live and use their space, with a strong emphasis on detail, durability and clear communication throughout the design and installation process.
The new Ely showroom has been designed to provide both inspiration and reassurance for customers at the early stages of planning a new kitchen. Rather than overwhelming visitors with endless displays, the space features a carefully curated selection of kitchen layouts, finishes and materials.
This allows homeowners to explore different styles while experiencing build quality and attention to detail first-hand. The showroom is intended to feel welcoming and informative, offering a calm environment where customers can discuss ideas, ask questions and understand how thoughtful design choices translate into practical, real-world kitchens.
Being Trading Standards Approved sets Nicholas Hythe apart within the local kitchen market, giving customers additional confidence that the business operates to recognised standards of fairness, transparency, and workmanship.
This approval reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to doing things properly — from clear and honest pricing, through detailed design work, to professional installation and reliable aftercare once a project is complete.
For directors Ross and Bill Halliday, the move to Ely carries particular personal significance. The brothers trace their family roots in the city back to the 17th century, making the opening of the new showroom not only a commercial expansion but a genuine homecoming. Establishing a presence in Ely allows them to strengthen local connections while continuing to grow the business in a measured and sustainable way.
Nicholas Hythe offers both a fully managed kitchen design, supply, and installation service, as well as a design-and-supply option for customers who prefer to manage fitting themselves. This flexible approach ensures clients receive the level of support that suits their individual needs, while maintaining the same high standards of design, service, and workmanship the studio has become known for.
With showrooms now in both Ely and St Ives, Nicholas Hythe Kitchen Design Studio continues to build on its reputation as a trusted local specialist, helping homeowners create kitchens that are designed to work beautifully not just on day one, but for many years to come.
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