01
Measure the display and your room
Obtain a full plan showing every cabinet width, height and depth. Check ceiling height, door swings, windows, services and access at home. End panels and fillers may be cut to the display and impossible to reuse neatly.
02
Ask for a complete inventory
The sale list should identify cabinets, fronts, handles, plinths, panels, lighting, worktops, appliances, sinks and taps. Confirm what is excluded and whether fixing rails, legs, shelves and internal fittings are present.
- Check every door and drawer
- Photograph scratches and chipped edges
- Test hinges, runners and lighting
- Confirm appliance model numbers
- Ask whether the finish is still available
03
Consider discontinued finishes
A discontinued door or cabinet colour can make replacement difficult if something is damaged during removal or if an extra panel is needed. Ask whether matching parts can still be ordered and what lead time applies.
04
Price removal, transport and fitting
Showroom furniture must be carefully dismantled, labelled, protected, transported and reassembled. Stone worktops may not survive removal or suit the new room. Add alterations, replacement panels, new worktops, services and installation before comparing the real cost with a made-to-order kitchen.
05
Decide whether compromise is sensible
An ex-display works best when the room closely matches the original layout and the buyer is flexible about positioning and finish. If extensive adaptation is needed, a new kitchen designed for the space may provide better value and a cleaner result.