Founded by creative director Alan Ramm in historic Stamford, Bakehouse Kitchens specialises in luxury handcrafted English kitchens using traditional joinery techniques. Inspired by Shaker furniture and the heritage of nearby Burghley House, the company creates bespoke furniture that balances centuries-old craftsmanship with modern functionality for clients worldwide.
Bakehouse Kitchens became a valued Ultrimax partner in March 2025. Under the expert guidance of our Business Development Manager for the Midlands and East Anglia, Michael Harrison, this collaboration has demonstrated our commitment to delivering exceptional paint solutions that meet the exacting standards required for luxury handcrafted furniture. Previously working with an alternative supplier, Bakehouse Kitchens experienced operational challenges that were impacting their productivity and finish quality.
"Working with Bakehouse Kitchens has been a fantastic partnership. Their commitment to traditional craftsmanship and quality perfectly aligns with our values at Ultrimax. By providing them with our complete paint solutions, technical expertise, and reliable same-day dispatch service, we've helped them maintain the exceptional standards." - Michael Harrison, Business Development Manager, Midlands and East Anglia
Previous Pain Points
Bakehouse Kitchens faced several operational challenges with their previous supplier:
- Delivery Delays: Regular delays with deliveries taking several days, disrupting their production schedules and project timelines.
- Technical Limitations: They were exclusively using DT1150 thinners in their topcoat applications, which limited their finishing capabilities and reduced working time for their spray operators.
- Colour Matching Inefficiencies: Slow turnaround times for colour matching services, causing project delays.
How We Helped
Ultrimax implemented a comprehensive solution leveraging our technology and Total Paint Shop Support:
Same-Day Dispatch Service: Replaced delayed delivery times with same-day dispatch for all orders placed before 2pm, ensuring consistent material availability and improved project scheduling.
Technical Product Optimisation: Michael Harrison provided expert technical advice on improving their paint finishes, recommending the incorporation of DT0090 thinners into their topcoat applications alongside their existing DT1150 usage. This upgrade delivered superior finish quality and extended working time for their spray operators.
Comprehensive Paint and Consumables Supply: Ultrimax became Bakehouse Kitchen's complete finishing solution provider, supplying a full range of products including:
- Complete paint systems: primers, hardeners, and topcoat
- Essential consumables: sanding discs, soft sanding roll, masking tape, and mixing cups
Advanced Colour Matching with Colormax Technology: Utilising our state-of-the-art Colormax technology, our in-house paint technician provided rapid colour matching services through:
- Sourcing and providing paint colour matches using our in-house colour chips.
- Processing colour match samples sent by the team at Bakehouse Kitchens.
- Delivering quick turnaround times on all colour matching requests.
In addition, Bakehouse Kitchens has gained access to our online trade ordering service, enabling them to place orders anytime of the day, providing complete flexibility around their production schedules. Through our MaxPoints scheme, Bakehouse Kitchens earns loyalty rewards on their purchases, adding further value to the partnership.
"Working with Ultrimax on our ordering has been so smooth. Michael, the sales rep for our area has done a brilliant job of procuring prices on items that we were ordering else where which meant I could save time and hassle of ordering different things from different places, and order everything for Ultrimax and keeping similar prices. As well as the ease of ordering, the product knowledge is next to none, if I have any product queries or need any assistance I know Michael will always pick up the phone and help in anyway possible.
Overall, Bakehouse’s experience with Ultrimax so far has been nothing but positive and I’m looking forward to seeing how they can continue to help us as we grow and expand." Sophie Hall, Design & CAD Consultant, Bakehouse Kitchens
Ready to Transform Your Operations?
Experience the Ultrimax difference, our combination of advanced Colormax technology, technical expertise, and exceptional customer service can revolutionise your paint operations too.
Contact our Total Paint Shop Support team to discover how Ultrimax can deliver:
- Same-day dispatch for orders placed before 2pm.
- Advanced colour matching with Colormax technology.
- Technical product optimisation.
- Unmatched customer service.
Don't let delivery delays and technical limitations hold back your business. Join Bakehouse Kitchens and experience why leading companies choose Ultrimax for their paint solutions.