A number of UK kitchen companies have faced difficulties despite earlier success, including one that was among the UK's largest independent wholesale distributors of kitchens and bathrooms15:44, 17 May 2026Updated 15:44, 17 May 2026As businesses ranging from high street eateries to airlines tumble into administration or liquidation, the kitchen industry has not been spared.‌Four kitchen firms in particular have collapsed into administration or liquidation - with one closing its doors with immediate effect.‌These businesses have encountered challenges in recent years despite previous success, including one that ranked among Britain's largest independent wholesale distributors of kitchens and bathrooms.‌Others have led to over 100 job losses - or worse still - left owing staff and HMRC hundreds of thousands of pounds.KaboodleKaboodle Ltd launched in 2005 but recently stopped trading with immediate effect after the business encountered financial difficulties.The kitchen appliance supplier confirmed that BRI Business Recovery and Insolvency has been appointed to place the firm into liquidation, reports the Express.‌The business sold home appliances and installation services to retailers and manufacturers across five depots, including Leeds, Highbridge, Basingstoke, Telford and Stevenage.Kaboodle announced its closure on its website, writing: "We regret to inform you that Kaboodle Ltd has ceased trading with immediate effect. Insolvency practitioners BRI Business Recovery and Insolvency have been instructed to assist in placing the company into Creditors' Voluntary Liquidation.‌"You will be contacted from them directly in due course in relation to the liquidation process including details on how to submit a claim for any monies owed, as applicable."WaterlineEstablished in 1947, Waterline Ltd was formerly one of Britain's largest independent wholesale distributors of kitchens and bathrooms before collapsing into administration late last year.The firm had traded successfully, experiencing strong growth between 2021 and 2022, but subsequently faltered due to soaring interest rates and the cost-of-living crisis, which led to a sharp decline in consumer spending.‌Alex Cadwallader and Dane O'Hara from Leonard Curtis were appointed as Joint Administrators of Waterline Limited on October 9, 2025.MooresMoores fell into administration earlier this year, leading to 124 redundancies. Company bosses say the decision to sell was driven by escalating costs and challenging market conditions.The British kitchen firm was partially acquired through a pre-pack deal with Wren Trade Kitchen, with joint administrators James Clark and Will Wright of Interpath appointed on January 19, 2026.‌On their website they wrote: "Wren Kitchens has a growing contract division and is perfectly placed to support former Moores customers and suppliers, following the purchase of certain intellectual property and welcoming a substantial number of former Moores employees in key areas, who bring with them a wealth of experience."Parlour Farm KitchensThis kitchen renovation firm collapsed into liquidation at the beginning of the year, with outstanding debts exceeding £2 million.The Gloucestershire-based company was liable for more than £150,000 to staff members and almost £300,000 to HMRC, according to financial documents seen by Gloucestershire Live.Article continues belowIt seemed that the directors established a phoenix company, which allows a collapsed business to relaunch under a different name while abandoning its debts and frequently retaining stock and personnel.The firm was reportedly awarded a six-figure Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme loan from NatWest bank, after three months of no revenue in 2020.Griffin & King Insolvency was eventually appointed as the liquidator.