Christmas in London has a magic all of its own. Homes fill with family and friends, glasses are raised, and everyone seems to gather in the kitchen. You can almost picture the champagne being poured.
If a new kitchen is part of how you picture Christmas 2026, now is the time to start the conversation.
Multiliving designs, supplies and installs premium Scavolini Italian kitchens across London. Depending on the requirements of your project and our remaining availability, we may be able to complete your new kitchen in time for Christmas.
Before we go any further, let us say this simply: Speaking to our team as soon as possible — ideally during September — will give you the best chance.
The size and complexity of your kitchen, your chosen finishes and appliances, any building work required and the installation schedule will all influence what can realistically be achieved.
We’ll assess your project carefully and be completely transparent about the timeline. We certainly won’t promise a pre-Christmas completion date unless we’re confident we can deliver it.
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Potentially, yes — but every kitchen project is different, so there isn’t one universal order deadline.
A relatively straightforward kitchen replacement may require less time and coordination than a complete redesign involving structural changes, specialist finishes or significant preparation work. At this stage, you may not even know exactly how complex your project will be — and that’s something we can help you establish.
Product availability and remaining installation dates will also influence what is possible. As premier suppliers of Scavolini kitchens, we order each premium Italian kitchen specifically for the project, which means lead times can vary depending on the collection, finishes and level of personalisation involved.
Speaking to us as early as possible gives you the best chance of a pre-Christmas installation. It allows us to understand your requirements, develop the design, confirm product availability and secure a suitable installation date.
Once we know more about your space and ideas, we’ll give you an honest assessment of the likely timeline.
A premium kitchen involves much more than ordering cabinets and arranging a fitter. Before installation can begin, it needs to be carefully designed around your space, lifestyle and practical requirements.
We want to understand how you live and how your new kitchen can elevate your everyday experience — through better functionality as well as beautiful design.
There isn’t one set timeline for designing and installing an Italian kitchen. It will vary depending on the space, design complexity, chosen finishes, product lead times and any preparation work involved. However, a Multiliving kitchen project will usually move through the following stages.
We begin by learning about your home, how you use your kitchen and what you want the finished space to achieve.
We’ll discuss your preferred style, practical priorities, desired investment and ideal completion date. We’ll also review the room’s measurements, architectural plans and any proposed structural changes that could affect the design.
From there, our designers can begin developing a kitchen layout that makes thoughtful use of the available space.
Once the overall direction has been established, we’ll help you select the cabinetry, finishes, worktops, appliances and smaller details that bring the design together.
When working towards a fixed deadline, making these decisions promptly can help keep the project moving. We’ll guide you through the available options while considering how different choices may affect manufacturing and delivery times.
Our Italian kitchens in London are designed around the individual home rather than selected as an off-the-shelf package.
Manufacturing and delivery times can vary according to the chosen Scavolini collection, finish and level of personalisation. Some specialist materials and products may require longer lead times than others, which is why it’s important to come see us early. Book your kitchen design consultation today.
Before the cabinetry is fitted, the room may need to be prepared. This could include removing the existing kitchen and completing electrical, plumbing, plastering, flooring or structural work.
Then, the exciting part! Installation can begin, followed by worktop templating where required, appliance fitting and the finishing details. We’ll also allow for the final checks and snagging needed to complete the kitchen properly.
Several factors will determine whether a pre-Christmas installation is realistic.
A kitchen that retains the existing layout will usually be more straightforward to coordinate than a project involving an extension, structural work or major changes to plumbing and electrics.
Larger kitchens and projects spanning multiple living spaces may also require additional design, manufacturing and installation time.
Cabinetry, worktops, finishes and appliances can all carry different lead times. Bespoke details, specialist materials and particular appliance models may take longer to source or manufacture.
If your completion date is a priority, our designers can help you explore options that suit the overall vision while remaining mindful of availability.
If your new kitchen forms part of a wider renovation, the schedule may depend on architects, builders and other trades completing their work first.
Sharing architectural plans and building schedules with us at the beginning will help us understand how the kitchen installation fits into the wider project.
Designing a kitchen involves a series of important decisions. Prompt feedback and approval can make a meaningful difference when working towards a fixed date.
It’s worth thinking about your practical priorities, preferred aesthetic, appliances and desired investment before your first consultation. Having said that, you don’t need to arrive with every detail decided. Our Italian kitchen designers will help you make considered choices.
Pre-Christmas installation dates are limited and become more difficult to secure as autumn progresses. Beginning the conversation during September gives us the strongest opportunity to explore what can be achieved, so you’re in your new kitchen before the holiday season begins.
We understand. Once you’ve decided you’re ready for a beautifully designed Italian kitchen, you’ll naturally feel eager to meet that Christmas deadline. Welcoming family and friends into your new space over the festive season will feel extra special!
Here’s what you can do to help the project progress smoothly:
We’ll always be honest: starting early doesn’t guarantee that every kitchen can be completed before Christmas. It does, however, give your designer more options and make it easier to create a realistic schedule.
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If speed is the overriding priority, a stocked kitchen from a national retailer may be the most appropriate choice. These kitchens often provide a more limited range of readily available units designed for a faster turnaround.
An Italian kitchen is different. It is better suited to homeowners who value considered design, premium materials, personalisation and a space shaped around how they live.
At Multiliving, we’ll look for ways to work with your preferred timeframe without compromising the quality or integrity of the project. If we don’t believe your kitchen can be completed properly before Christmas, we’ll tell you.
Beginning the design now may still allow you to secure an early installation date in the new year, and give you more time to create the right kitchen rather than rushing an important investment.
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If a pre-Christmas installation isn’t realistic, it is still worth starting the design process now.
Planning ahead can give you:
A kitchen is a significant part of your high-spec home. While we’ll always do everything we can to work towards your preferred deadline, creating the right space matters more than rushing the process and compromising the final result.
Ultimately, we’re here to deliver the kitchen you’ve been envisioning — thoughtfully designed to elevate the way you live, and completed to the standard your home deserves.
Multiliving is a family-owned Italian kitchen specialist based in North London. From our Hampstead showroom, we design, supply and install Scavolini kitchens for clients across London.
We manage the journey from the first design conversation through to installation, helping you make informed decisions and understand what is happening at every stage.
If you’re hoping to have your new kitchen ready for Christmas, or want to be planning in the early new year, tell us about your space, ideas and desired timeline. We’ll take a look at your your project and give you an honest answer about what can realistically be achieved.
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There are several routes to a new kitchen before Christmas. National retailers and suppliers offering stocked kitchens may be able to provide a faster turnaround, particularly if speed is your main priority.
If you’re looking for a high-spec, luxury Italian kitchen designed specifically around your home, Multiliving may also be able to complete your project before Christmas. This will depend on the complexity of your design, product lead times and our remaining installation availability.
Speak to our designers as soon as possible — ideally during September — and we’ll give you an honest answer about what can be achieved without compromising the quality of your kitchen.
Kitchen installations can be delayed by structural or preparation work, specialist finishes, appliance availability, worktop fabrication and longer product lead times. Delays in approving the final design or coordinating architects, builders and other trades can also affect the schedule. Sharing your plans early and making prompt decisions will help keep your project moving.
Depending on the complexity of projects, 4-6 weeks. But there isn’t one set timeline for designing and installing a Scavolini kitchen. It will depend on the size and complexity of your space, the collection and finishes selected, manufacturing lead times, any building work required and installation availability. Once Multiliving understands your project, we’ll map out each stage and provide a realistic timeline for completion.
