Director of Hoth Kitchens in Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, Rich Stone has opened a second Caple studio in Lechlade, Gloucestershire.

He has 23 years of kitchen design and management expertise across independent and multi-national companies, having worked in Australia and UK.

With 12 displays, he believes his 7,500sqft Caple Studio could be one of the largest independent kitchen showrooms in the region.

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Rich Stone explained: “Having such a large showroom helps our customers visualise their options and the design potential, which is available in their space.”

He adds: “The first Hoth Kitchens Caple Studio opened more than two years ago and, due to its success, this made the decision to open a second showroom easy for me.

“I have expanded all aspects of my business and appeal to a wider geographical area, which ultimately boosts brand awareness.”

Explaining why he chose to work with Caple, Stone said: “I have found their products appeal to all markets, whilst being reliable with fast lead times. I also benefit from a great backup service, ranging from their dedicated customer support to their expert service engineers.”

The showroom features a ‘mixing desk’, where consumers are encouraged to mix and match door, handle and worktop samples and has plans for an outdoor presentation area and use of virtual reality headsets.

Managing director of Caple Danny Lay commented: “Hoth Kitchens continues to grow with a well-planned expansion strategy.

“We’re delighted Rich Stone has now launched a showroom in Gloucestershire on the back of the success of his first Caple Studio in Wiltshire.”