Kitchen and Bathroom Design Trends We’re Seeing Across Kent and Surrey in 2026

Every year, the requests we hear from clients shift a little, shaped by what people have seen online, in showrooms, and in each other’s homes. Having fitted kitchens and bathrooms across Kent, Surrey, Sutton, Crawley and South London for years, we get a fairly accurate read on what’s actually being chosen, not just what’s trending […]
Project Complete: A New Two-Bedroom Bungalow in Carshalton Beeches

We’re delighted to share the finished photographs of our latest project: a brand-new two-bedroom standalone bungalow in Carshalton Beeches. Seeing a build go from an empty plot to a finished home is always one of the most rewarding parts of what we do, and this project is one we’re particularly proud to put the Lion […]
From Loft to Kitchen: A Homeowner’s Guide to Getting More Out of Your House in Kent & Surrey

Most renovations don’t start with a grand plan. They start with a specific annoyance — a kitchen you’ve stopped enjoying cooking in, a garage full of things you can’t quite throw away, a loft you’ve never once climbed into except to change a smoke alarm battery. Solve one of these and homeowners across Kent, Surrey, […]
Garage Conversions and Kitchen Installations: Why More Homeowners Are Choosing to Extend, Not Move

Fewer people are moving house right now, and it shows in the calls we get. Stamp duty, mortgage rates, the general faff of chain-buying — a lot of it has pushed homeowners towards making better use of what they’ve already got rather than starting again somewhere new. At Lion and Leinster, that shift has quietly […]
How Much Does a Kitchen Installation Really Cost in the UK?

If you’ve started Googling kitchen installation near me at 11pm after another disagreement with your worktop, you’re not alone. Every year, thousands of UK homeowners reach the same tipping point — the kitchen that once felt fine suddenly feels like it’s actively working against you. Cupboards that don’t close. A layout that made sense for […]
