When choosing fitted furniture, the company you work with can make all the difference. From the first design sketch to the final installation, you deserve a partner who listens, adapts, and brings your ideas to life with care and precision.
At Furniche, we recognise that there are many well-known names in our industry – and Hammonds is one of the largest. Many of our clients come to us after comparing us with others, often asking what sets us apart.
In this article, we’ll provide a detailed and honest comparison between Furniche and Hammonds, focusing on quality, design approach, and customer experience – and demonstrating how our bespoke, in-house service enables us to deliver furniture that’s truly made for you.
Truly Bespoke, Made-to-Measure Design
The biggest difference between us and Hammonds lies in our approach to design.
At Furniche, all our fitted furniture is completely bespoke – made to measure, tailored down to the millimetre, and built around your home’s unique shape and style. Whether you have sloped ceilings, uneven walls, or a challenging alcove, we’ll ensure every inch of space is utilised beautifully and efficiently.
Hammonds, while offering a wide selection of styles and finishes, uses modular furniture systems. This means their pieces are based on standard unit sizes that are adjusted with fillers to fit into your space. While still high-quality, it’s not the same as a fully bespoke, made-to-measure design.
We take pride in crafting furniture that feels like it was built into your home – not just placed in it. Every project we create is individually designed, ensuring a flawless, seamless finish every time.
Discover our bespoke fitted wardrobes to see how we design around your space.
In-House Manufacturing for Complete Quality Control
All of our furniture is manufactured in-house at our facility in Milton Keynes, where we oversee every stage – from initial design to production and installation.
This allows us to maintain complete control over quality, ensuring that every hinge, finish, and panel meets our exacting standards. It also means that if you want to make changes or ask questions, you can speak directly with the team that’s building your furniture.
Hammonds, while manufacturing within the UK, operates a much larger facility with multiple production lines. This can make their process feel more standardised.
For us, it’s about craftsmanship. We’re not mass-producing; we’re creating something unique for every client. That’s what makes our furniture truly stand out.
3D Design Technology: See Your Vision Come to Life
We believe in helping you visualise your new space before a single piece is made. That’s why we use 3D design technology to bring your ideas to life.
Our designers work closely with you, exploring different layouts, colours, and finishes until you’re completely happy with the final plan. You can make as many design revisions as you like – we’ll guide you through each step until it’s perfect.
Hammonds also offers digital visualisations as part of their design service. However, their design process tends to follow a more structured format, which can sometimes limit flexibility.
We take a more personal approach, working collaboratively without rushing, and ensuring you feel confident and excited about your final design.
Customer Experience: Personal and Pressure-Free
At Furniche, our focus is always on you – not on sales targets or time limits.
From your first consultation to installation day, we make sure the process feels enjoyable, not stressful. Our team offers honest advice, transparent pricing, and no-pressure consultations. You’ll never find us using pushy sales tactics or “today-only” offers.
Hammonds, being a larger national brand, often runs promotions and discounts, which can create a more sales-driven experience. While these offers may seem appealing at first, many homeowners prefer our relaxed, personal approach – one that allows you to explore options and make decisions that feel right for you.
Book a free design consultation at our Milton Keynes showroom to experience our approach for yourself.
Reputation and Reviews
We take pride in the feedback we receive from our clients. Many of our projects come through word of mouth and recommendations – something that means the world to us.
Our customers regularly praise the attention to detail, craftsmanship, and friendly service they experience with us. As a family-run business, we believe every project deserves care, communication, and pride in the final result.
Hammonds, on the other hand, has received a range of reviews from customers. While many are satisfied with the quality of their furniture, others mention variability in service or post-installation support. As a larger company, maintaining the same personal touch across all projects can be challenging.
At Furniche, our size is our strength. We know every project inside out, and our clients always have a direct line to our team.
Guarantee and Aftercare
We provide a 12-year guarantee on all our fitted furniture, covering materials and workmanship. Because we build everything ourselves, we have complete confidence in our quality — and we’re always here if you need support down the line.
Our aftercare is simple and personal. If you have a question, you’ll speak directly with our team in Milton Keynes – no call centres or long waits.
Hammonds offers a 10-year guarantee, which provides good coverage; however, their size means that aftercare is handled through broader customer service channels. We prefer a more local, relationship-based approach, ensuring you always have someone you know to turn to for help if needed.
Local, Family-Run Values
We’re proud to be a family-run business based in Milton Keynes, serving clients across the surrounding areas. This gives us a personal connection to every project and a deep understanding of our community.
Unlike larger national brands, we’re flexible, approachable, and genuinely invested in helping our clients create spaces they love. When you visit our showroom, you’ll meet the people who design, build, and install your furniture – no middlemen, no hidden steps.
Hammonds is a long-established national company with a strong heritage, but its scale can make it harder to deliver the same one-to-one service that we provide.
At Furniche, we believe in keeping things simple, honest, and personal. That’s what makes our service truly special.
Transparent Pricing, Real Value
We believe that great design should come with honest pricing. When we provide a quote, it’s clear and complete – covering design, manufacturing, and installation. There are no hidden extras or unexpected costs.
Hammonds’ pricing is often promotion-based, which can make it harder to understand the real cost of your furniture.
Our approach is straightforward: we provide high-quality craftsmanship at competitive prices, with full transparency throughout the process.
Why Choose Us?
We know there are many great furniture brands out there, but what makes us different is our personal approach, complete design freedom, and in-house craftsmanship.
When you choose Furniche, you’re not just ordering furniture – you’re working with a passionate team that designs, builds, and installs everything to the highest standard.
Our focus is simple: quality, honesty, and individuality. Every project we create is as unique as the person it’s made for. Explore our fitted wardrobes in Milton Keynes and start your design journey today.