Strategic insight for KBB businesses that want to grow
Drawing on over 25 years in management in the KBB industry. Experience spanning across design, retail showrooms, manufacturing, and distribution — CKD offers B2B consultation services for Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom businesses at every stage of growth.
Six ways we can transform your business
Business Technology & AI Tools
Integrating AI into your business now will build resilience through times of fast technological change. Companies that embrace AI will have more chance to weather the rapid changes which are happening within the industry. CKD can help with which AI tools to embrace to enhance business performance and provide low cost management and design tools, enabling your business to be ahead of the curve.
AI Integration Roadmap
Supply Chain Strategy
Guidance on which product ranges to display, how to position them for your target customer, and how to maximise the impact of your floor space to drive conversion — and to ensure you have a resilient supply chain throughout economic change.
Display & Range Plan
Sales Process & Customer Journey
A deep dive into how your team handles enquiries, consultations, and follow-ups — including a thorough review of your customer journey, display strategy, and showroom sales process. Identify the gaps between your current process and best-in-class KBB retail practice.
Process Map & Action Plan
New Showroom Planning
Launching a new KBB showroom or relocating? Get expert input on concept, layout, supplier selection, and opening positioning from someone who understands both design and the market.
Concept & Launch Strategy
Design Team Coaching
Work directly with your design team to raise the quality and consistency of their output. Bespoke to your software, your ranges, and your client expectations.
Team Training Programme
Business Growth Strategy
Longer-term strategic support for KBB businesses looking to grow revenue, expand services, improve margins, or enter new market segments such as luxury or commercial.
12-Month Growth Roadmap
"Corrine's understanding of both the design craft and the commercial pressures of retail is rare. Her audit identified three immediate opportunities that directly increased our conversion rate within a quarter."
Independent Retailer · South East England
KBB businesses at any stage
Whether you're launching your first showroom, scaling an established retail operation, or repositioning your business towards the luxury market, CKD's consultation is grounded in real, frontline experience.
- Independent kitchen retailers
- Multi-branch KBB showrooms
- New KBB business founders
- Established retailers pivoting to luxury
- Manufacturers entering the retail channel
- Architects & developers with KBB fit-outs
Engagement models that fit your business
Single Project
A focused engagement with a clear brief, defined deliverables, and a fixed fee. Ideal for audits, launch planning, or a specific challenge.
Retained Advisor
Ongoing monthly access to Corrine as a strategic sounding board. Suitable for businesses in active growth or transition phases.
Workshop / Team Day
A structured full-day session with your leadership or design team. Diagnostic, strategic, and energising—leaves your team with a shared direction.
Let's talk about your business
All consultations begin with a no-obligation discovery call. Tell us where you are and where you want to go.