Kitchens International (KI) Unveils Growth Plans And New Advisory Board Following Management Buyout

Kitchens International, the award-winning Scottish specialist in luxury kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces, has announced an exciting new phase of growth following its transition to independent family ownership under new Owner and CEO, Graham Johnston.

Founded in 1994, KI has established an unrivalled reputation for delivering exceptional kitchen, bathroom and living space solutions, combining world-class brands, innovative design and outstanding customer service. KI works with British furniture brands including Callerton and Royal Warrant holder Stoneham, leading German manufacturers Poggenpohl and Leicht, alongside premium appliance brands Gaggenau, Siemens, and Sub Zero & Wolf.  

Kitchens International has featured on Channel 4's ‘Grand Designs’ and BBC’s ‘Scotland’s Home of the Year’, showcasing the business's expertise in delivering exceptional spaces for ambitious residential projects.

Now fully independently owned following its management buyout from the James Donaldson Group, KI is focused on long-term growth and innovation, underpinned by a commitment to exceptional quality, design and craftsmanship.

KI is investing in three new showrooms across Scotland this year, including a new appointment-only design studio at Orwell Farm, Loch Leven, and new showrooms in the prime locations of Edinburgh's Morningside and Glasgow's West End. The expansion will bring total employee numbers to 40, strengthening KI's team, as well as its presence, across Scotland, and reinforcing its position as one of the country's leading luxury kitchen, bathroom and living spaces specialists.

To support the growth plans, KI has established a new Advisory Board comprising;

·      Colette Grant, entrepreneur and business mentor

·      Tony Singh MBE, award-winning chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur

·      Emma Aitken, senior marketing leader

·      Martin Ewart, recruitment, technology and transformation specialist

Bringing together expertise spanning entrepreneurship, hospitality, luxury brands, marketing, recruitment, technology and business transformation, the board will provide strategic guidance as the business accelerates its growth plans while remaining at the forefront of design excellence, innovation and exceptional customer experience.

Commenting on the announcement, Graham Johnston, Owner and CEO of Kitchens International, said:

“Relationships, innovative design and lasting quality have always defined KI. Our structure and talented team provide a strong platform to grow sustainably, and as an independently owned business, we can operate with greater focus and agility - investing in our people, our partners and the spaces we create for our clients.

The introduction of our Advisory Board represents an exciting and important step forward for the business. Their unique perspective and wealth of experience will strengthen our ability to innovate, challenge convention and deliver exceptional experiences for our customers - while supporting our ambition to grow our presence across Scotland in a sustainable and considered way.”

Tony Singh MBE, Chef and KI Advisory Board member commented:

“I’m proud to be joining KI’s Advisory Board at such an exciting time for the business. Having experienced Kitchens International as a customer, I’ve seen first-hand the quality, creativity and attention to detail that goes into every project. The team has a genuine passion for design and customer experience, which is something I immediately connected with.

KI has a strong heritage, a clear vision for the future and ambitious plans for growth, and I look forward to supporting Graham and the wider team as they continue to build on that success.”

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Notes to Editors:

1. About Kitchens International (KI)

Founded in 1994, Kitchens International (KI) has established an unrivalled reputation for delivering exceptional kitchen, bathroom and living space solutions, combining world-class brands, innovative design and outstanding customer service. Under independent family ownership, the business is now focused on accelerating growth, expanding its presence across Scotland and continuing to set the benchmark for luxury interiors including kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces.Graham Johnston is Owner and CEO of KI, Scotland's award-winning independent luxury kitchens and living spaces business. With more than 20 years' experience leading retail, customer experience and transformation programmes across organisations including Three UK and Optical Express, Graham has developed a reputation for driving growth through innovation, operational excellence and a genuine commitment to customer experience.

KI’s talented team have won multiple industry awards throughout their 32-year history, including KBB's Review UK Kitchen Retailer of the Year, Designer & Young Designer of the Year and the Leicht Global Kitchen Design Award.   Their most recent accolade came in 2025 when they won the KBSA Concept Designer of the Year award for the 3^rd time. The  award-winning design featured a contemporary, multifunctional dining kitchen blending concrete micro-cement with industrial textures, raw woods, and Dekton.

2. Advisory Board:

Colette Grant is an entrepreneur, business mentor and leadership coach with extensive experience building and scaling successful businesses. Having founded and grown one of the UK’s leading property investment companies, she now works with business leaders, founders and executive teams across the UK, supporting growth, performance and leadership development. Her experience in entrepreneurship, business growth and organisational development brings valuable strategic insight to the Kitchens International Advisory Board.

Tony Singh MBE is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, broadcaster and entrepreneur with more than 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry. Widely recognised as one of Scotland’s most influential culinary figures, Tony has built a celebrated career spanning acclaimed restaurants, television, publishing and brand collaborations. His experience in hospitality, customer experience, brand building and creative entrepreneurship brings a unique perspective to the Kitchens International Advisory Board.

Emma Aitken is a senior marketing leader with more than 20 years’ experience building and growing brands across Scotland’s luxury hospitality and professional services sectors. Her career includes senior marketing roles with some of Scotland’s most recognised brands, including The Royal Yacht Britannia, Fingal Hotel, The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links, Lost Shore Surf Resort and AAB. With expertise spanning brand strategy, public relations, partnerships, digital marketing and customer experience, Emma brings valuable insight into brand development, audience engagement and sustainable business growth to the Kitchens International Advisory Board.

Martin Ewart is a business transformation, technology and recruitment leader with more than 20 years’ experience helping organisations improve performance, develop high-performing teams and deliver complex change programmes. Having held senior leadership roles across a range of sectors, Martin has built a reputation for strengthening organisational capability, driving operational excellence and creating sustainable, scalable operating models. His expertise in recruitment, leadership, technology and business transformation brings valuable strategic insight to the Kitchens International Advisory Board.

Kitchens International (KI)

117 Dundas Street

Edinburgh

EH3 5EF

0131 523 0477

Unit 2, The Stables,

Orwell Farm,

Loch Leven, Kinross, KY13 9HB

01259 237 010

Unit 2, Turnhouse Court

Brownrigg Yards,

Newbridge

EH28 8TQ

01506 862 780

For further information, please visit www.kitchensinternational.co.uk or contact:

Ross Craig

Tel: 01506 862 780

 Email: ross.craig@kitchensinternational.co.uk