new member, new dilemma

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Thanks for your replies so far guys some useful information already. I'm not looking to take the step into having a showroom yet but want to offer higher quality product and more streamlined planning and pricing so I'm not reliant on Howdens doing my own seems the obvious route. 

I have a few local showrooms and I've fitted the odd kitchen for some and know some of the brands (Benchmarx, most of the DIY chains, Macintosh, Chippendale, Symphony, Laura Ashley etc) and in honesty am of the opinion that most of it is lower grade or equal to Howdens.

I am possibly going to try and make the KBB show myself though its rather last minute I think it'd be the perfect time to look at options first hand as most of the companies pictures & websites all look impressive. 

Lot of research to do and appreciate all the advice so far.