Handcrafted since 1973
How We Work
One team designs, makes and fits every Andrew Ryan kitchen. Here’s what happens at each stage, and how long it takes, so you always know what comes next.
Timings are typical, and we confirm each one with you as your project moves forward.
Part One · Design
Step 01
It starts with a conversation, at our Altrincham showroom or in your home. We talk about how you live, what the room needs to do, the look you love and a guide budget, so your design starts from the right place.
Step 02
We invite you back to see your design come to life: floor plans, presentation drawings and full CGI renders of your room, with proposed costs for cabinetry, stone and appliances.
A design deposit releases your designs and reserves your slot in our production schedule.
Step 03
We go through every dimension, appliance, handle, paint colour and stone detail with you, with physical samples to hand, refining until it’s exactly right.
Nothing is made until you’ve signed off the full technical drawings. We then order your appliances, sinks and taps and schedule their delivery, so you have one team looking after everything.
Part Two · Making
We’ve been making furniture since 1973, and many of our cabinet makers have been with us for a decade or more. Nothing is bought in or mass-produced. Every component is made for your room.
Step 04
Before anything is cut, we take a full set of measurements in your room. Every cabinet is built to fit your home exactly, so scribes are tight and lines run true, even in older houses where walls are rarely straight.
Step 05 · 12–14 Weeks
Precision machined: every part is cut to the millimetre for your project, never from a standard range.
Built at the bench: doors, frames and drawers are assembled by hand by our joiners.
Hand-finished: surfaces are prepared by hand before spraying in our own paint booths.
Checked before it leaves: every cabinet is assembled, tested and inspected before delivery.
Part Three · Installation
Step 06 · 2–5 Weeks on Site
Delivery dates are agreed well in advance and confirmed one to two weeks out. Our own team delivers and fits, laying floor protection on day one and using dust extraction throughout, so your home stays as orderly as possible.
Most kitchens take two to three weeks on site; larger or more complex projects, three to five.
The Final Touch
Once everything is fitted, one of our specialist finishers hand-paints over fixings and scribed edges. We then check every door, drawer and gap, and don’t sign off until it all works exactly as it should.
Prefer to use your own trusted fitters? We can deliver your furniture fully made, with technical plans for your team.
“We recently had our kitchen designed and fitted by Andrew Ryan, and the whole experience has been outstanding from start to finish. From the very first design consultation, Mike and Selena really listened to what we wanted, offering thoughtful suggestions and expert guidance. Throughout the entire process, communication was excellent, and nothing ever felt too much trouble. Every detail was carefully considered, and the workmanship is second to none. Florin, the fitter, was professional, tidy, and a pleasure to have in our home, and the end result is a kitchen that not only looks stunning but works perfectly for our family.”
“Andrew Ryan is simply an incredible company to work with. Very rarely does reality outstrip renders – but with our kitchen/dining room project the already incredible design renders were outstripped by the install. Everything was faultless and perfect. Michael and Noel were fantastic. My builder (UK Master Craftsman of the year twice!) stated it was the best produced and finished kitchen he’d ever seen in his working life. If you have the chance to work with Andrew Ryan then don’t hesitate – they are a different class.”
“I visited several bespoke kitchen designers before choosing Andrew Ryan. Noel really understood the style I was trying to achieve and as we have 4m height ceilings this was the only company that could accommodate and be truly bespoke in the design. From start to finish Noel, Michael and the team worked with us and were easy to communicate and work with. I am truly delighted with the quality and the result. Friends are amazed at what has been achieved and the kitchen is a pleasure to work and entertain in. I would highly recommend this company.”
“The team at Andrew Ryan are fantastic. We had nothing but a positive experience across the initial discussions, design and installation process. They are friendly, professional and truly ensure that their customers are well looked after before, during and after their work is undertaken. Noel and Michael ensure that every detail is taken care of – we really enjoyed our time dealing with them! We had a kitchen and utility room installation and the quality of the product is exceptional. I would highly recommend Andrew Ryan.”
Every kitchen is designed for its room, so there’s no standard price. As a guide, our cabinetry starts from £40,000, with stone, appliances and fitting quoted alongside it. You’ll see a full cost breakdown at your design presentation.
Typically 12–14 weeks from signed-off design to delivery, then two to five weeks on site depending on the size of the project. We confirm every timing with you as the project moves forward.
Yes. We can deliver your furniture fully made, with technical plans for your own trades to install. Most clients choose our own team, who know our joinery inside out.
No. We design and make furniture for any room, including boot rooms, pantries, home bars, media rooms, dressing rooms and bathrooms.
In our own workshop in Ireland, where our family has been making furniture since 1973. Our showroom and design studio are in Altrincham, Cheshire.
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