The Grouptrader Member Spotlight: Rooms Inc

This is the first in a series of spotlight profiles on a variety of Grouptrader members. Head of Membership at Grouptrader, James Armitage is currently looking for a new kitchen, and focuses the spotlight on the Essex-based kitchen company, Rooms Inc. 

As part of my research for this spotlight profile, I went to visit the Rooms Inc showroom in the picturesque town of Maldon, Essex. I located the showroom, set behind large grey pillars within a beautiful Georgian building on the high street, and was impressed to see the charming kitchens, catering for all tastes, budgets and different-sized spaces on sale.

The showroom includes a wide range of kitchens from the more traditional English solid wood kitchens, which happens to be more my cup of tea, through to the ultra modern, sleek lined, German kitchens, and many styles in-between. 

You can spend big and make your kitchen a real feature of your home or equally, work within a more modest budget with Rooms Inc’s very own ‘Inspired By’ range, which offers great quality, fantastic flexibility and choice, but is more affordable.

Service with a smile

The main thing that stood out during my time at Rooms Inc was that it didn’t seem to matter what the customers were spending – the big spenders, or those on a more modest budget – everyone received the same great service. You get the impression that the staff genuinely love matching the perfect kitchen to the right people, which is so refreshing and different to how the huge plc chains I’ve previously visited operate.

In fact, there were no signs of a ‘sales person’ anywhere, just people who know, and care, about kitchens. And, whilst it is a new showroom, they certainly don’t lack in experience, as the small, friendly team has over 10 years’ experience in kitchen design.

Equally impressive is their attention to detail in the full installation service for their kitchens. The personal attention they offer extends from the first design idea to the last soft close of the door on your new kitchen. They can even provide you with a full range of every possible kitchen appliance you may need, all at competitive prices.

Talking and listening

The person I spent most of my time with, and observed in action the most, was the delightful Corinne Emery. Her passion and enthusiasm for giving people the best kitchen for their budget really shone through and her knowledge is second-to-none. She’s also incredibly inspiring and bursting with ideas.

Corinne demonstrated the ability when she met a couple who wanted very different kitchens from each other. Through a bit of talking, a lot of listening, and no small amount of patience, I watched her find them a kitchen, at the right price, that they are both delighted with. 

If you live in the Essex area and are looking for a new kitchen I highly recommend a visit to the showroom to find out what they can do for you.

We will be replacing our kitchen shortly and will definitely be putting Corinne’s skills to the ultimate test. Let's see what she can do with my wife and my differing kitchen styles! 

The Sneak Special Offer

Call Rooms Inc for a free, no obligation design consultation worth £100. This includes survey and 3D perspective designs using exquisite German and English kitchens.