If you are planning a new kitchen in Riyadh, you will often hear the same advice: “visit the showrooms on Takhassusi”. Takhassusi Street and Imam Saud bin Abdulaziz Road host a large number of kitchen and interior showrooms, which makes it possible to compare several in one trip. But so many options can be confusing if you are not prepared. This guide explains how to plan your tour, what to check in each showroom, which questions to ask, and how to leave with a clear decision rather than more confusion.
Before the tour: prepare your kitchen file
- Approximate measurements: wall lengths, ceiling height, and the positions of windows, doors and columns.
- Photos of your current kitchen from several angles, showing water, electrical and gas points.
- Photos of kitchens you like, with a note on what you like about each — the colour, the layout, the island.
- A list of appliances you plan to use, with sizes if available.
- An approximate budget range to help designers suggest suitable options.
Our guide to planning a new kitchen helps you prepare this information.
Plan the tour: how many showrooms, and when?
Visiting too many showrooms in one day can be overwhelming. It is better to shortlist three or four after browsing their websites and completed projects, then allow enough time for each. Weekday early evenings are often quieter than weekends, giving you more time with the designer. Where possible, book an appointment in advance.
What to check in each showroom
- Open and close doors and drawers: do they move smoothly and close softly? Do drawers extend fully?
- Look at edges and gaps: are the edges well bonded, and are the gaps between doors even?
- Look inside the cabinets: carcass material and thickness, and how shelves are supported.
- Ask about the sink cabinet: what material is used, and how is it protected from water?
- Touch the finishes: the difference between gloss and matte is clear in person. See our gloss vs matte guide.
- Ask to see completed projects: real photos from customers’ homes show the quality of execution better than display pieces.
Questions to ask in every showroom
- Do you manufacture the kitchen in your own factory?
- Who measures and who installs — your own team or a contractor?
- What materials are used for the carcass and doors?
- What hinges and drawer runners do you use?
- Are the worktop and installation included in the price?
- What is the timeline, and is it written into the contract?
- What is the warranty, how long, and is it written?
- Are the 3D design and site measurement free?
Record the answers for each showroom in a simple table — comparing afterwards is much easier than relying on memory. Our guide to comparing kitchen quotes explains how to compare line by line.
After the tour: how to decide
After the tour, choose two or three showrooms and ask each for a site measurement, a design and a detailed quotation. Do not rely on an initial price quoted in the showroom before measuring, as it may change. Compare the designs first, then the quotations line by line, then after-sales service and warranty. Be wary of pressure to decide immediately or “limited-time” discounts. Our ready-made vs custom kitchens guide helps if you are undecided between the two.
Practical tips for the tour
- Start with the furthest showroom and work your way back to save time.
- Photograph samples you like with the showroom name and sample reference.
- Bring the person who will use the kitchen most.
- Do not sign a contract on the day of the tour; give yourself time to compare.
The Modern Palace showroom on Takhassusi Street
If your tour takes you to Takhassusi, we would be glad to welcome you at the Modern Palace Kitchens showroom in Ar Rahmaniyyah. We have been a kitchen factory in Riyadh since 2015, build custom kitchens in seven materials, and offer a free site measurement and 3D design with a 10-year written warranty. We encourage you to compare us with others — a customer who compares understands the value of good materials and workmanship.
Frequently asked questions
Why do people visit kitchen showrooms on Takhassusi Street?
Takhassusi Street and Imam Saud bin Abdulaziz Road host a large number of kitchen and interior showrooms in Riyadh, so it is easy to compare several showrooms in one trip.
How many showrooms should I visit before deciding?
Three or four showrooms are usually enough to understand the differences in materials and prices, followed by detailed quotations based on a site measurement.
When is the best time to visit kitchen showrooms?
Weekday early evenings are often quieter than weekends, and booking ahead ensures a designer has time for you.
What should I bring on a showroom tour?
Approximate measurements and photos of your kitchen, photos of kitchens you like, your appliance list, and a way to note the details and prices from each showroom.
Where is the Modern Palace Kitchens showroom?
On Takhassusi Street in the Ar Rahmaniyyah district of Riyadh. You can open directions from the showroom page on our website.
Add our showroom to your tour
Book time with a designer at our Takhassusi showroom, or request a free site measurement.
