KBB furniture fittings distributor Häfele has announced the finalists of its eighth Studio Partner Awards.

Studio Partner Awards event in 2023

Häfele’s Studio Partner programme is a network of independent kitchen studios, hand-selected based on their customer service, business excellence and growth.

The awards recognise innovative design, business excellence and customer experience within Häfele’s network of independent kitchen showrooms.

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Häfele has shortlisted 26 studios across seven award categories – including, for the first time, Kitchen Designer of the Year.

The category has been included as a demonstration of the company’s commitment to recognising “truly exemplary” talent in the industry.

Al the winners will be announced at on June 19,  at a ceremony held in the Earth Hall at the Natural History Museum.

The finalists of the Studio Partners Awards 2025 include:

Best Functional Space
· Ironbridge Interiors
· Mike Hughes Fitted Interiors
· Tefore
· In2 Group
· RM Joinery Kitchens and Bedrooms

Showroom Experience of the Year
· Walrow Kitchens
· HBC Kitchens
· Farnham Furnishers
· Willetts Kitchen & Bedrooms

Sales and Marketing Initiative of the Year
· Regal Kitchens
· Ironbridge Interiors
· Round Oak Interiors

Kitchen Design of the Year
· Alexander Paul Kitchens
· HBC Kitchens
· Ironbridge Interiors

Kitchen Designer of the Year
· Sarah Hale (Alexander Paul Kitchens)
· Holly Spittal (Duncans of Grantown Ltd)
· David Wilson (Jackton Moor)
· Shannon Dutton (Tefore)
· Nathan Damarell (KF Kitchens)

Rising Star 2025
· Farnham Furnishers
· Walrow Kitchens
· Alexander Paul Kitchens

Studio Partner of the Year
· Designer Kitchens Direct
· BMS Kitchens & Bedrooms
· Duncans of Grantown

Commenting on the shortlist, chief sales officer – Trade at Häfele UK Gareth Bevan, said: “The quality of this year’s entries has been incredibly impressive – it’s clear to see that our Studio Partners are working hard to set the highest possible benchmarks for excellence when it comes to kitchen design.

“Our event at the Natural History Museum promises to be something very special.

“While surrounded by the most intricate artefacts that chronicle the development and progression of our beautiful planet, we’ll be simultaneously celebrating the people who go above and beyond to develop designs that homeowners find just as exciting.

“We hope it will be a truly unforgettable occasion and a fitting tribute to our Studio Partners’ hard work.”