Frequently Asked Questions

About Millbrook Kitchens

Who are Millbrook Kitchens?

Millbrook Kitchens is a designer and manufacturer of high-quality kitchens for all sizes and price ranges, built by experienced craftspeople in Rangiora, Canterbury.

Where is Millbrook Kitchens located in Rangiora, Canterbury?

Millbrook Kitchens is centrally located on the main road into Rangiora at 25 Southbrook Road.

How long has Millbrook Kitchens been designing kitchens in New Zealand?

Millbrook Kitchens has been designing and manufacturing kitchens in New Zealand since 1991.

Do you design kitchens only for Rangiora, or across Christchurch and Canterbury?

Millbrook Kitchens designs kitchens for all areas of the South Island, including Canterbury, the West Coast, and Kaikoura.

Are Millbrook Kitchens a family-owned joinery business?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens is a family-owned business.

Who leads the Millbrook Kitchens team?

The founder of Millbrook Kitchens, Andrew Silcock, leads the team at Millbrook Kitchens.

Why choose Millbrook Kitchens over other kitchen designers in Canterbury?

Choose Millbrook Kitchens over other kitchen designers in Canterbury for our long-standing reputation, quality craftsmanship, and proven results across Christchurch, Rangiora, and the wider South Island.

Kitchen Design & Renovations

What kitchen design services does Millbrook Kitchens provide?

Millbrook Kitchens provides the full range of kitchen design and manufacturing services to residential homeowners and commercial premises, including new builds and renovations. Our services cover all sizes of kitchens and all price ranges.

Do you design custom kitchens in Christchurch and Rangiora?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens designs custom kitchens for Christchurch, Rangiora, and the surrounding Canterbury region.

Can you help with full kitchen remodels or renovations?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens can help with full kitchen remodels and renovations of all sizes and for all price ranges.

Do you provide 3D design or CAD drawings before building the kitchen?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens provides full 3D design and CAD drawings to our clients before we build their kitchen.

Can you design kitchens for new builds as well as renovations?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens frequently designs, manufactures and installs kitchens for new builds as well as renovations.

What is the process for designing a kitchen with Millbrook Kitchens?

Millbrook Kitchens has a clear step by step process we work through with all our clients, ensuring every project goes smoothly and they’ll get a result and kitchen that they love.
1. Free initial consultation
2. Concept design
3. Presentation
4. Finalising
5. Project management
6. Delivery and installation

Read more in our blog.

Do you offer luxury kitchen designs?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens designs, manufactures, and installs luxury kitchens.

Can you design contemporary, modern, or traditional kitchens?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens can design contemporary, modern, and traditional kitchens.

Do you create bespoke joinery and cabinetry for kitchens?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens creates bespoke joinery and cabinetry for kitchens.

Do you provide advice on kitchen layouts, like galley or U-shaped kitchens?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens provides advice on the best kitchen layouts for your home, like galley and U-shaped kitchens.

Benchtops, Cabinets & Materials

What benchtop materials do you supply? (e.g. stone, laminate, engineered stone, wood).

Millbrook Kitchens supplies all popular benchtop materials. Our benchtop range includes engineered stone, stainless steel, porcelain, acrylic, laminate and wood.

What colour benchtop goes with white cupboards?

The best colour benchtop with white cupboards depends on your style. Many people prefer dark benchtops with white cupboards for contrast, but others like white benchtops that incorporate a contrasting pattern or detail for a modern finish.

Do you supply cabinets in custom colours and finishes?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens supplies cabinets in custom colours and finishes.

Can I mix and match benchtop and cabinet materials?

Yes, you can mix and match benchtop and cabinet materials to create a personalised look you’ll love in your Christchurch or Canterbury home.

Do you provide soft-close drawers and modern fittings?

Yes, all Millbrook Kitchens have soft-close drawers and modern fittings. Even our lowest cost options are soft-close.

Can you design handleless or minimalist kitchen cabinetry?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens can design minimalist kitchen cabinetry that is handleless.

Do you provide splashbacks as part of a kitchen design?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens can provide splashbacks as part of our kitchen designs.

Can you design feature islands and breakfast bars?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens can design feature islands and breakfast bars.

Wardrobes & Joinery

Do you design and build custom wardrobes in Rangiora and Christchurch?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens designs and builds custom wardrobes in Rangiora, Christchurch, and all areas of the South Island, including Canterbury, the West Coast, and Kaikoura.

Can you create walk-in wardrobes?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens can create walk-in wardrobes.

Do you supply built-in wardrobes for bedrooms?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens can supply built-in wardrobes for bedrooms.

Do you design other custom joinery like vanities or storage solutions?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens can design other custom joinery, like vanities and storage solutions.

Do you build cabinetry for laundries or sculleries?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens can build cabinetry for laundries or sculleries.

Renovation Support

Do you handle both small kitchen makeovers and large kitchen remodels?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens can handle both small kitchen makeovers and large kitchen remodels.

Do you coordinate with builders, electricians, and plumbers?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens can coordinate with builders, electricians, and plumbers.

Can Millbrook Kitchens manage the full renovation project?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens can manage the full kitchen renovation project from design through to installation.

How long does a kitchen renovation usually take?

The length of time a kitchen renovation takes depends on the scale of the project; the bigger it is, the more time it tends to take. However, for an average kitchen renovation in Christchurch and Canterbury, we estimate six to eight weeks following complete sign-off of the plans.

Do you remove and dispose of old kitchens?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens does remove and responsibly dispose of old kitchens.

Do you work with architects and interior designers?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens frequently works with architects and interior designers on kitchens, bathrooms and other cabinetry.

Location Queries

Do you design kitchens in Christchurch as well as Rangiora?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens designs kitchens for clients in Christchurch as well as Rangiora, and all areas of the South Island, including Canterbury, the West Coast, and Kaikoura.

Do you supply kitchens across the South Island or only in Canterbury?

Millbrook Kitchens supplies kitchens throughout the South Island.

Can I visit your Rangiora showroom?

Yes, everyone is welcome to visit the Millbrook Kitchens showroom at 25 Southbrook Road in Rangiora.

Do you provide quotes for kitchen renovations in Christchurch?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens provides quotes for kitchen renovations in Christchurch and all areas of the South Island, including Canterbury, the West Coast, and Kaikoura.

Who are the best kitchen designers in Canterbury?

With decades of experience, a wonderfully skilled team, and countless satisfied clients, we can safely say that Millbrook Kitchens has the best kitchen designers in Canterbury and Christchurch.

Quality & Sustainability

What makes Millbrook Kitchens different from other kitchen companies in Canterbury?

Millbrook Kitchens is a better choice than other kitchen companies in Canterbury due to our dedication to quality at every price level, 
our talented kitchen designers, and our long list of happy customers since we began designing, building, and installing kitchens and premium joinery in 1991.

Are your kitchens made in New Zealand?

Yes, all Millbrook Kitchens are made in New Zealand at our factory in Rangiora.

Do you use sustainable materials in your cabinetry and benchtops?

We use sustainable materials wherever possible. We also go one step further and support Trees For Humanity and other local initiatives.

Do you guarantee the quality of your kitchens?

Yes, all Millbrook Kitchens are guaranteed. We have a 10-Year transferable guarantee on workmanship, and there are also our suppliers’ guarantees which are from seven to twenty years, depending on the item.

How long will a Millbrook kitchen last?

Yes, all Millbrook Kitchens are guaranteed. We have a 10-Year transferable guarantee on workmanship, and there are also our suppliers’ guarantees, which are from five to twenty years, depending on the item.

Practical Information

How much does a new kitchen cost in Christchurch or Canterbury?

The cost of a kitchen in Christchurch or Canterbury depends on its size, the materials used, and the appliances it has installed. At Millbrook Kitchens, prices range from $10,000 to $150,000 depending on size, style, and materials. The average kitchen we design in Christchurch and Canterbury costs around $20,000.

Do you provide free quotes for kitchen designs?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens provides free quotes for our kitchen designs.

Can I get a fixed-price quote for my kitchen renovation?

Yes, Millbrook Kitchens will provide a fixed-price quote for your kitchen renovation so you know exactly what to expect.

How do I book a consultation with Millbrook Kitchens?

To book a consultation with Millbrook Kitchens either call us on 03 313 5764, drop into our showroom at 25 Southbrook Road, Rangiora, or email us using this contact form.